Excellent tour and tour guide.. Pappa P was awesome, great personality and very knowledgeable... well worth it.. A must do..
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Entry tickets to the attractions on your tour will be provided by your guide on the day of your tour
- Engaging narration from a local guide, sharing stories and insights throughout your tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Round trip airfare to Honolulu International Airport from Lihue Airport on Kauai is included
Excludes
- Transportation to Lihue Airport on Kauai is not Included
- Gratuities
- Purses and bags are not allowed inside Pearl Harbor. All bags may be stored for $7.00 each
- Meals are at your own expense
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- If you flew Southwest Airlines into Honolulu Airport we will pick you up at Terminal 2, baggage claim 31, area 5. If you flew Hawaiian Airlines into Honolulu Airport we will pick you up at terminal 1, area 1
Itinerary
• Explore exhibits on the events leading to the December 7, 1941, attack • Watch a 23-minute documentary about the attack's impact and the USS Arizona Memorial • Take a 10-minute boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial; views of military sites included
• Visit a white, open-air memorial over the sunken battleship • See the shipwreck and oil droplets known as "The Tears of the Arizona" • Remembrance Wall lists the names of 1,177 fallen crew members
During this time, you can explore the Dole Plantation Store, where you'll find pineapple-themed souvenirs, local crafts, and specialty foods like jams and dried fruit. Don’t miss trying a Dole Whip, the famous pineapple-flavored soft-serve treat. You can also take a short walk to see the beautiful Rainbow Eucalyptus trees, known for their colorful, multi-hued bark.
The North Shore of Oahu offers a scenic and memorable experience, filled with natural beauty, iconic surf spots, and charming local attractions. The North Shore is a mix of adventure, relaxation, and local culture, making it a must-do when visiting Oahu. Marvel at world-famous surf spots Banzai Pipeline, Waimea Bay, and Sunset Beach: These legendary beaches are known for their massive winter waves and professional surfing competitions. Even in the calmer summer months, they are great spots to watch surfers or enjoy the stunning shoreline. Gaze at the natural beauty of Oahu as this drive offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, lush green mountains, and rugged coastlines.
Arriving at Polynesian Cultural Center, you’ll enter a world that celebrates the music, dance, and way of life on six Pacific Island nations: Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, and New Zealand. Explore a diverse spectrum of Polynesian traditions as you visit authentic villages for each nation. Meet Pacific islanders from across globe, listen to their stories and songs, and watch their joyful dances. Take a canoe ride from village to village and learn Tahitian spear throwing and Samoan cooking. Sit back and enjoy the colorful Polynesian Canoe Pageant and relax over a delicious barbecue lunch.
• Enjoy panoramic views of turquoise waters and the iconic offshore islet known as Chinaman's Hat (Mokoli’i) • Take in the dramatic scenery of the lush Kualoa mountain range in the background. • Relax by the beach, soaking up the peaceful atmosphere and natural beauty
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Reviews
Papa P provided an excellent experience. Would recommend to everyone!
Papa P was a great tour guide and had a lot of knowledge about the island. We had a great time!
Papa P. was a very knowledgeable guide. He was cognizant of time and very attentive to ensuring a pleasurable experience. We appreciated his thoughtful preparation with drinks, snacks, ponchos and music. Loved the stops- Shrimp The Bomb and Green World Coffee So entertaining- guitar singing, and jokes. Thanks, Papa P!
Good locations, bad weather. Polynesian village had plenty to do, but all locations were limited in heavy rain.
We had Papa P as a guide and he was just fabulous. Our brother is in a wheelchair and he was super helpful and made sure he could participate. Papa P’s “Gang” was an absolute blast! We went to the pearl harbor, dole plantation, cultural center (PCC), and even sang songs! Overall Papa P made this experience great for my family of 6!
This was the best tour we have ever been on . Papa P ( Paolo ) was absolutely amazing ! He was very knowledgeable and just made the whole experience that much better . If you book this tour make sure to ask for Papa P to be your tour guide , you will not regret it . From all his extra history knowledge, completely guiding us through the Polynesian center so we didn’t miss a thing, to all the extra hot spots along the way through each stop. He made us feel so special knowing it was our honeymoon. He even sang us a song playing his guitar which was just the cherry on top of our special day. We won’t ever forget this experience and it was all because of Papa P 🤍
PAPA P was amazing. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend to family and friends.
We had such a great day with Papa P on our all-day excursion! He thought of all the little extras, kept the cold drinks coming, and shared the best stories along the way. He even pulled out his guitar and sang for us! Such a fun, memorable day. Thank you, Papa P!
This experience was remarkable. Papa P served as our guide and impressed us throughout. He led us into Pearl Harbor, guided our tour, and assisted us onto the boat to view the Arizona. At the Polynesian center, he led us to various performances, arranged food, and helped us move through the site. He also showed us around Dole. His knowledge of each location was clear; he shared the story of Pearl Harbor, discussed Dole Plantation, and presented the history at the Polynesian center. He was sociable and kind, checking on us often and caring for us well. He offered complimentary snacks, sodas, and water. Our bus held several birthdays, honeymoons, and anniversaries, and he sang and played guitar for marriage songs, happy birthday, and other tunes. I was among the birthdays, this gesture made me feel truly special. I would strongly recommend this tour; thanks to Papa P, it was a wonderful and unforgettable experience.
Papa P was amazing tour guide. He supplied chips and drinks. He played guitar for us. Told the group his rich family story about his grand parents. I highly recommend Papa P 's tour. He is a treasure
We had Papa P as our tour guide and he was very charismatic and knowledgeable about the area :) a lot of fun facts and energy. Papa P will take care of you!!
Today was my Moms birthday so it was very important to me that her experience was epic & that it was our tour guide made this day so special . He was so accommodating and attentive to all of our needs ! The Polynesian Center was the best.
We really enjoyed our tours ! Papa P was very attentive and super helpful with every step of the tour. I recommend this tour to anyone traveling to Hawaii .W even made stops along the way which made it really special
Great experience! Papa P is the best
Papa P was Super Fantastic.. being local and experienced in life history made it extra special!!!
Good Stories from Poppa P. The tours were great
Papa P was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and considerate. Great tour.
Had a great, awesome experience with Papa P!
That was a great tour Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful
Poppa p was great 10 out of 10 would do it again
Summer was very nice and knowledgeable it made the tour worthwhile taking she was awesome
Enjoyed Papa P as our tour guide for this trip. I would highly recommend this tour with aloha sunshine.
Tour guide Papa P was awesome.
Having someone drive while you look made it a great experience. Best Pearl Harbor narration I’ve ever experienced. I just thought I knew about Pearl Harbor. History of Hawaii was extremely informative. Would definitely recommend asking for Summer as your tour guide. Thank you
Great experience for the money spent. Lots of culture and storytelling about the history of Hawaii! Wear comfortable shoes because it’s a lot of walking. Water was provided along the stops at no cost which was a nice bonus. Summer the driver was funny and very knowledgeable and made sure we had an overall great experience throughout the day even when one of the locations was closed.
We arrived the week of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala and power was knocked out in various locations throughout O’ahu l. We (wife and I) were unsure if our scheduled events would be open much less if the weather would cooperate with our plans. Aloha Sunshine Tours, we’re looking n contact with us every step of the way. In fact our tour guide Papa Paolo called us to introduce himself to us. His call reassured everything would be okay. Papa Paolo is as the best guide anyone could ask for. He kept the show moving. He had snacks, soft drinks to keep energized. He sang and played his guitar. He had special places to visit and took the time to let us take photos. Papa P. Is the best. When you book a tour ask for him by name!
I enjoyed comfortable ride, in depth history, great tips, and fun personality of our guide Summer! Mahalo
Experience was amazing. Summer was an excellent tour guide. This full day tour showed me so much of Hawaii and it’s history and I will treasure this forever.
My wife and I were celebrating our honeymoon here and Papa made it worth every penny! He provided us with snacks and made sure we stayed hydrated. He even took us to extra stops. Request Papa for this tour. Oh and he also played us a few songs with his guitar, dedicating one to us. Papa for governor lol
Sameer was a 10 thumbs up guide. We were carried away by the narrative of the Pearl Harbor. I could never imagine to understand more of the Pearl Harbor history than we have today. The knowledge of the trip, the humor, the patience, the organization of the tour was telling us to do a repeat. Thank you Sameer, Mahalo and Aloha. You're a family.
Tour was fun and informative, the Pearl Harbour was very somber experience and Summer, our driver/tour guide gave us a fantastic history lesson of everything we encountered during our tour.
Real great service and funny trip advisor. definitely Leena elevated the trip and made my trip perfect . Taught us Hawaiian culture and , got us great food spots , hope to be back and experience the same tour with Leena as a tour guide.
What a jam packed day. We were happy to honor the fallen at Pearl Harbor. The Dole Plantation visit was short but just right. We got our Dole Whip and bought some goodies in the gift shop. The Polynesian Culture Center was phenomenal! We loved every minute of it; so much to do and everyone was so friendly. Summer was an awesome driver/ guide. Her humor, friendliness and knowledge made this an awesome day. She is a gem!! Highly recommend this package.
Fantastic tour. 10 out of 5 stars for Papa P. Highly recommended.
We had a fantastic tour with Papa P! Pearl Harbor was incredibly moving and a must see, and we really enjoyed the Polynesian Cultural Center and our stop at the Dole Plantation. Along the way, Papa P shared interesting stories and took us to a few unexpected scenic spots that made the day even more special. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and kept everything running smoothly. We highly recommend this tour if you want to see some of Oahu’s top attractions in one day.
After we took a Lyft to get with the group. Because they had the wrong phone number and they sent an email. At 6:30 saying to meet at 7:00 am. But the tour left without us. This cost me and my husband 44.00 on Lyft. That made us miss time at pearl harbor. The whole reason we went on the tour.. papa our guide was great. I enjoyed him very much.
Summer was wonderful! Shared lots of great information on the rides and maintained a respectful group environment. Summer had good recommendations for the Polynesian Village time.
Papa P felt like home! He took extra effort to care for us like his own family. He was filled with knowledge in the island, pivoted the tour as needed, and provided us a snacks and drinks. We highly recommend Papa P as a tour guide.
Our tour guide Papa P with Aloha Sunshine Tours did an excellent job and give us the 5 star treatment. It was a full day of activities and no time was wasted. Very well coordinated by Papa P. We learned a lot at the USS Arizona Memorial and the Polynesian Cultural Center. Ask for Papa P, you can’t go wrong.
Wonderful ,knowledgeable and friendly driver! Excellent trip
Summer was an Awesome tour guide!!! Extra kudos for taking pictures of me since I was traveling solo.
Here’s a polished version of your review: We had an incredible day with Aloha Sunshine Tours visiting the Dole Plantation, Pearl Harbor, and the Polynesian Cultural Center. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Our driver, Pappa G, was outstanding! He was friendly, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Hawaii. I learned so much throughout the day thanks to all the interesting information he shared. He made sure everyone was well taken care of and comfortable the entire trip. A special thank you to Pappa G for providing drinks and snacks along the way—it was a thoughtful touch and very much appreciated. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hawaii. If you have the opportunity to have Pappa G as your driver, you’re in for a wonderful experience. Five stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Papa G was a great guide and extremely knowledgeable. He really took care of his guests and provided superior service. He had snacks and drinks available as well as a wheel chair if needed for anyone.
Papa P gave the best tour. He was very interactive and had a lot of information. We had a great time. Thank you Papa P!
Papa P was the best tour guide! The day was great! Even played his guitar for us!
It was a wonderful, entertaining tour! Papa P. took great care of us. My only complaint was that is was super long. Part of the problem was traffic; however, I feel like there was some unnecessary waiting around on the bus while Papa P was singing to us. Don’t get me wrong, the singing was fun and entertaining, but I was super super tired and checked out at this point, eager to return back to our hotel.
Pappa P was an excellent guide. Great service
Summer made the excellent itinerary even more special. Her grasp of Hawaiian history is keen. Her introduction to Pearl Harbor was thorough and moving. A first rate guide.
Summer was the best guide. Provided superior knowledge and information. This made for a wonderful experience.
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