Complete Pearl Harbor Experience from Hilo

Pearl Harbor National Memorial

Durations

12 Hours

Group Size

14 Passengers

This Tour Operates

Every day

Tour Details

Once you have decided that you will be staying in Hilo for your Hawaiian vacation, the next thing to decide is what you will be doing on your vacation. There are many Hawaii Tours to choose from, including Pearl Harbor Tours from Hilo, which are the most popular tours in Hawaii. Our Complete Pearl Harbor Experience from Hilo includes round-trip airline tickets that will fly you to Oahu and take you to Pearl Harbor to see the USS Arizona Memorial at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. The Arizona Memorial Monument is one of the four Pearl Harbor historic sites included in this tour. Aside from the reserved tickets for the Arizona Memorial, this tour also includes tickets to see the USS Bowfin submarine, the U SS Missouri Battleship, and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. When you land in Oahu, you will be picked up for your tour in a clean, fully insured vehicle with a small group of people. When you arrive at Pearl Harbor, we will provide a can of tropical Hawaiian Juice or bottled water. Our friendly driver/guide will walk you into the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, give you an orientation, and present the reserved Pearl Harbor tickets, directly to you. This Pearl Harbor Tour includes tickets to the Arizona Memorial, the USS Bowfin submarine, the USS Missouri battleship, and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. Explore Pearl Harbor and take the time to see two Pearl Harbor Museums, “Road to War” and “Attack.” Here, you will gain valuable insight into the reasons, planning, and aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor. There are various outdoor exhibits for you to explore, such as the USS Arizona’s anchor, the sculpture “The Tree of Life,” which matches the design found on the Arizona Memorial, and the Waterfront Submarine Memorial which is dedicated to all US submarines lost in WWII. Visit the USS Bowfin and the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum. The USS Bowfin is a submarine that fought in WWII, sinking up to 44 enemy vessels. You will also have a chance to visit the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum. An audio set is included with the admission. Take the shuttle bus to Ford Island and go aboard the famous battleship USS Missouri. The USS Missouri was the last US battleship. She served in WWII, Korea, and the Gulf War. She is the location of the Japanese Surrender at the end of WWII and was featured in movies. Then, head over to the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. America’s only aerial battlefield. The hangars housing the museum were present during the Japanese attack and still bear the damage caused by that day. The Aviation Museum has a collection of aircraft ranging from WWII to the Gulf War. Then, we will take you on a short drive-through tour of historic Downtown Honolulu. This drive-through tour includes the famous landmarks in Honolulu’s capital. This tour features historic landmarks such as the Golden Statue of King Kamehameha, Hawaii’s unifier and first King, Iolani Palace, the only royal palace on US Soil, and Punchbowl Cemetery, known as the Arlington of the Pacific. The driver/tour guide will then return you to the Honolulu International Airport for your departing flight back to Hilo.

Included / Excluded

To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what’s included and what’s not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.

Round Trip Airline Tickets from Hilo to Oahu
Pickup from Honolulu International Airport Transfer to Pearl Harbor
Transfer to Pearl Harbor
Bottled water upon arrival at Pearl Harbor
Orientation at Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
Reserved Ticket for USS Arizona Memorial Included
Ticket for the USS Bowfin and Submarine Museum
Ticket for the USS Missouri Battleship
Ticket for Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
A can of tropical Hawaiian fruit juice upon departure from Pearl Harbor
A small snack upon your departure from Pearl Harbor
Honolulu City Tour

Hawaii State Capitol (Drive past)
Washington Place (Drive past)
Iolani Palace (Drive past)

State of King Kamehameha (Brief Stop)
Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery (Drive through)

Complimentary Hawaiian Gift Bag

Box of Hawaiian Chocolates for each passenger
Hawaiian Mug for each passenger
Pearl Harbor or Hawaiian T-shirt for each passenger
Hawaiian calendar for each passenger (based on availability)

Pickup from Waikiki
Return to Honolulu International Airport

Staff Gratuities
Lunch

Daily Tour Schedule

Below are the schedule of this small group tours:

7:30am HST

Pick-up Location

Below are the pick-up locations for this small group tours:

8:00am HST Pickup from the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

Tour Map

This comprehensive map is designed to guide you through an exciting journey filled with remarkable destinations and captivating experiences.

Itinerary

We have carefully planned out your day to give you the best possible experience. From your pick up at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Pearl Harbor, to your final return to the Airport for your return to Hilo, we have a wonderful day planned for you.

Step 1 – Trasfer to Pearl Harbor

We will pick you up from your Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu Port, or Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and take you to the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. Your pickup to the Arizona Memorial will be as part of a small group in a nicely appointed van, driven by a nice driver/tour guide.

Step 2 – Pearl Harbor tour orientation and USS Arizona Memorial ticket

When you arrive at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, you will be given a complimentary bottle of water. The driver/tour guide will take you into the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and give you a professional orientation and present your Arizona Memorial Ticket directly to you.

Step 3 – Tour of USS Arizona Memorial

Take the opportunity to see the National Park Service documentary about the Attack on Pearl Harbor. When it is your time to go to the USS Arizona Memorial, you will board the US Navy operated shuttle boat for your trip to the Arizona Memorial which is built over the wreck of the USS Arizona Battleship.

Step 4 – Pearl Harbor Museums and Visitor Center
Explore the two Pearl Harbor Museums, Road to War and Attack. These museums will give you important perspective on the planning, execution and aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Take some time to view the various out door exhibits and displays.

Step 5 – Tour of USS Bowfin Submarine and Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum
The USS Bowfin is a submarine that fought in WWII, sinking up to 44 enemy vessels. You will also have a chance to visit the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum.

Step 6 – Tour of USS Missouri Battleship
The USS Missouri was the last US battleship. She is one of the most famous battleships with a long career. She served in WWII, Korea, and the Gulf War, and has appeared in several films. She is the location of the Japanese Surrender at the end of WWII.

Step 7 – Tour of Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is the only aviation museum that is also an aerial battlefield. The hangars housing the museum were present during the Japanese attack and still bear the damage caused by that day. The Aviation Museum has a collection of aircraft ranging from WWII to the Gulf War.

Step 8 – Departure from Pearl Harbor
Meet up with your driver/tour guide for your departure from Pearl Harbor

Step 9 – Historical Down Town Honolulu City Tour
Take a short ride through Down Town Honolulu to see the most important historical landmarks in Hawaiian History.

Step 10 – Transfer back to the Airport
Enjoy your comfortable ride back to the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport for your return flight to Hilo.

Gallery

Each image tells a unique story, inviting us into a world of emotion, beauty, and complexity. Get ready to be moved, inspired, and challenged as we journey through this captivating collection of images.

USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Shuttle Boat at Pearl Harbor National Memorial

Crowds on the Arizona Memorial Monument

Memorial Wall on the Arizona Memorial

Pearl Harbor Visitor Center “Tree of Life” exhibit.

Submarine Memorial near the USS Bowfin Submarine.

USS Arizona Battleship’s anchor.

Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Map of the Pacific

Aircraft carrier docked at Pearl Harbor

Statue of King Kamehameha in Honolulu

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl

Washington Place in down town Honolulu

Iolani Palace in Down Town Honolulu

Complete Pearl Harbor Experience from Hilo