Day Trip from Kauai to Oahu: Pearl Harbor & Honolulu City

3901 Mokulele Loop, Lihue, HI 96766, USA

Duration

8 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

See Oahu’s historic sites and scenic highlights on a full-day trip from Kauai that includes Pearl Harbor, Honolulu and the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Travel through the poignant WWII-era history of the Hawaiian Islands, from the 1941 attack on the USS Arizona to the 1945 armistice signing aboard the USS Missouri. Get a glimpse of Oahu’s royal and colonial past in downtown Honolulu then reflect on aisles of gravestones and the heartrending ‘courts of the missing,’ a remarkable memorial to soldiers lost in the war.

Escape the busy city and head to Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez wine country
No need to book taxis’transportation between wineries is included
Chance to visit scenic vineyards and stop off for wine tastings
Tour showcases incredible scenery such as Los Padres National Forest

What To Expect

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A warrior, diplomat and leader, King Kamehameha united the Hawaiian Islands into one royal kingdom in 1810 after years of conflict. The Kamehameha statue honors the monarch who founded the Kingdom of Hawaii.

• Admission Ticket Free

Former royal residence of Hawaii’s rulers. A national landmark with beautiful architectural details.

• Admission Ticket Free

The historical site of restored homes & workplaces of 19th-century Christian missionaries.

• Admission Ticket Free

National Historic Landmark known as the Westminster Abbey of the Pacific.

• Admission Ticket Free

Somber drive through a National cemetery housed in a dormant volcanic crater where WWII veterans are laid to rest.

• Admission Ticket Free

Explore on your own, the last battleship commissioned by the United States which is best remembered as the site of the surrender of the Empire of Japan, which ended World War II.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

The USS Arizona Memorial, at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, marks the resting place of 1,102 of the 1,177 sailors and Marines killed on USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and commemorates the events of that day. If tickets to the Navy boat launch tour out to the Arizona Memorial are available by the National Park on the day of your tour they will be provided. Otherwise, the Arizona Memorial can be seen from the shoreline at the Visitor Center.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Active military base with wayside exhibits and memorials. A clear view of the Arizona Memorial can be seen from the shore. Bookstore offering gifts and historic memorabilia.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please contact the tour provider at minimum of 7 days prior to the tour date for ADA and all special requests.
Wheelchair accessible
The name you enter at the time of booking must be exactly as appears on your photo I.D. Interisland Air Carriers will deny boarding if the passenger name, as shown on valid government-issued I.D. does not match the name on their voucher. This is a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and FAA requirement. Air Carriers proven to be non-compliant are subject to severe penalties; thus there is no flexibility with this policy.
Stroller accessible
PEARL HARBOR NO BAG POLICY: The US Department of the Interior has declared a 'no bags' policy at Pearl Harbor. Passengers may not carry any concealing items including purses, handbags, backpacks, diaper bags, etc. Small cameras are permitted but must not be in a bag. No items are allowed to be left on your tour vehicle. When going over to Ford Island to visit the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum and/or the Battleship Missouri, guests are required to carry government issued photo identification and NO BAGS are allowed on the vehicle. Ford Island is an active military base and guests may be asked by security personnel at any time for their identification to ensure a safe environment for all. Bag storage is available at the entrance of the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center for a fee per bag. It is recommended to bring on tour only vital items like your identification and wallet as long as these items fit in your pockets.
Service animals allowed
This tour does not operate on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day and December 7th.
On occasion and due to external factors outside of our control (including inclement weather, closure of the Memorial by the National Park Service and/or shortages of boat launch tickets), there is the possibility of not being able to visit the Arizona Memorial during your visit. You will still be able to visit the many exhibits at the Pearl Harbor Visitors Center and view the Arizona Memorial from the shoreline.
Near public transportation
Shirt and shoes are required to board the Arizona Memorial, swimsuits are not permitted. Strollers are not permitted in the theater or shuttle boats
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 52 travelers

Included/Excluded

Interisland R/T airfare (overage charges may apply)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
Lunch
Admission to Missouri

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
Airfare flight overage charges

Durations

8 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

3901 Mokulele Loop, Lihue, HI 96766, USA

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