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WWII From Beginning to End - Tour 8

Remember and honor our World War II heroes as you hear about the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan, to the surrender of the Japanese in Tokyo bay on the deck of the USS Missouri, ending WWII.

• Roundtrip airfare transportation by Go Airlines - featuring Hawaii’s newest jet airplanes
• Live Historical Narration by expert guide
• Dramatic Footage of the actual attack
• Board Navy Shuttle to the Arizona Memorial
• View the USS Bowfin submarine
• View the U.S. Pacific Fleet Headquarters
• Visit the Arizona Memorial WWII museum
• See the “Black Tears of the Arizona"
• Experience the “Mighty Mo" – USS Missouri Battleship ($20.00 admission included)
• Stand on the Surrender Deck where WWII ended
• See the Headquarters of the USA Pacific Fleet

• Historic Honolulu
• Iolani Palace, Kamehameha Statue, Civic Center
• Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific

• Drive by President Obama’s childhood homes

• Punahou School (where Obama graduated high school)

• Kapiolani Medical Center (place of Obama’s birth)

• Enjoy a leisurely visit to Waikiki Beach (time permitting)

Full Tour Description:

Hawaii neighbor island tour featuring USS Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri Battleship, and Honolulu City

Before you arrive at Pearl Harbor, your tour guide will provide a brief history of the first attack on the US during World War II at Pearl Harbor. Arriving at the Arizona Memorial, you will view a historical film with authentic footage of the Pearl Harbor attack and then be taken to the Arizona Memorial aboard a Navy shuttle. At the Arizona Memorial, visit the Shrine Room and reflect on the names of the 1,177 men resting on the sunken battleship below. Take time to browse through the fascinating Museum exhibits and visit the gift shop where you can find Pearl Harbor books, memorabilia and souvenirs. You will also view battleship row, the USS Bowfin (a WWII submarine), the US Pacific Fleet headquarters, and the ''black tears of the Arizona''.

Take a trip through history to the deck of the USS Missouri where the Japanese surrendered in Tokyo Bay and a peace treaty ending WWII was signed. See the dent caused by a Kamikaze plane as it nearly destroyed this famous warship. Learn the real story behind the ''Mighty Mo''.

Experience life after the Pearl Harbor attack as you visit the martial law court and Hawaii WWII Museum. Then visit Hawaii's Army Museum, where you’ll see on display numerous helicopters, guns and tanks. Once a fortress built to protect Hawaii from invading forces, today this museum tells the military history of Hawaii.

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Pappy was excellent, September 15, 2009
Reviewer: Taylor from SD, USA

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On our way to Pearl Harbor our guide gave us a wonderful narrative. When we were at Pearl Harbor he gave us a lot of helpful tips. His narrative was so informative and we really learned a lot from it.

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Our guide Pappy was very hospitable, September 15, 2009
Reviewer: Mark from NV, USA

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Pappy gave us so much information about every place that we stopped at. My favorite part of this tour was when we got to go on the city tour. I loved that we got to learn so much about Hawaii.

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We really liked our guide, August 30, 2009
Reviewer: Claire from UK

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Our guide telling us the history of Pearl Harbor and the history of Hawaii was, for me, the most enjoyable part of the tour. He had a very clear speaking voice and all of the information that he gave us was so informative.

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This tour was so memorable, August 30, 2009
Reviewer: Mike from KS, USA

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The tour was very informative on the history of Pearl Harbor. Our guide took us to so many different sites to take pictures which were very beautiful. Our tour guide made our tour very enjoyable.

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My tour was perfect!!!, August 30, 2009
Reviewer: Kristi from GA, USA

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The tour guide was incredibly informative. Every place that we got to stop was wonderful. The lunch that we ate was delicious. I don’t think that there is anything that you can do to make this tour better!

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Everyone should take this tour, August 30, 2009
Reviewer: Larry from TN, USA

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Our guide was very informative. Seeing Pearl Harbor was amazing! We had a very meaningful experience on the tour that we took. We saw so much and we are so grateful to have had this wonderful experience.

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Everyone should take this tour, August 30, 2009
Reviewer: Larry from UK

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Our guide was very informative. Seeing Pearl Harbor was amazing! We had a very meaningful experience on the tour that we took. We saw so much and we are so grateful to have had this wonderful experience.

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Our day was something special, August 30, 2009
Reviewer: Jerry from MT, USA

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The driver’s depth of knowledge was amazing. He knew absolutely everything about Hawaii and Pearl Harbor. He was able to answer all of our questions very easily. He was able to share his love of Hawaii with visitors form all over the world. He was really a great guide.

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It was great, August 18, 2009
Reviewer: Amanda from Ontario

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Even thought it was raining this tour was amazing. I loved all of the stops that we got to make. We got to see and do so much. The guide was the best part of the tour.

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It was extremely good, August 18, 2009
Reviewer: Brett from Toronto

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The guide was very nice. We enjoyed Lani. She was a very, very good guide. Everything went as planned. The tour depends on the guide and she was great.

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Price Adult Child
Per person $299.99 $299.99


Tour Depart Return
8H 5:30 AM 8:10 PM (approx)

Aerial View of Pearl Harbor

Pacific Aviation Museum

Japanese Surrender Plaque

USS Missouri

President Obama High School

Tour Inclusions:
• Professional Tour Guide
• Transportation in AC Mini Coach
• Roundtrip Airfare
USS Missouri Battleship Admission
Tour Notes:

• Wear Covered Shoes & Comfortable Clothes
• No Swim Suits
• Bring Sunscreen
• Shirts are Required
• No Bags at Pearl Harbor Get Details

Disclaimer:

Due to airline flight schedule changes, all flight times are subject to change. Your exact departure and return times will be printed on your tour confirmation.

Discover Hidden Hawaii Tours is not responsible for and will not extend financial reimbursement for delays, traffic, inclement weather, or mechanical problems and/or breakdowns of Navy shuttle boats at the Arizona Memorial. Discover Hidden Hawaii Tours is not responsible for long lines and delays which occur frequently at the National Park as the Arizona Memorial is operated on a first come first served basis each day. Discover Hidden Hawaii Tours is not responsible and will not offer any refunds if guests do not gain entry to the Arizona Memorial, movie or other sights due to a large number of visitors on a given day.