Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation & Polynesian Center from Kona

See four Oahu landmarks in nine hours, from Pearl Harbor's memorial to Polynesian villages and North Shore views.

A full-day tour from Kona covering Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial, Dole Plantation, North Shore, and Polynesian Cultural Center on Oahu, with round-trip airfare from the Big Island, entry tickets, air-conditioned transport, and a local guide. The tour includes a 10-minute boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial, a canoe ride through six Polynesian village recreations, and a barbecue lunch at the Cultural Center. Meals elsewhere and bag storage at Pearl Harbor are at your own expense.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. USS Arizona Memorial1h · entry included
2. Dole Plantation1h
3. North Shorepassing by
4. Polynesian Cultural Center3h · entry included

Visit Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, Polynesian Center

• Explore Pearl Harbor exhibits
• Watch Pearl Harbor documentary
• Boat ride to USS Arizona Memorial
• Visit USS Arizona Memorial
• Shop at Dole Plantation Store
• Taste frozen Dole Whip treat
• View Rainbow Eucalyptus trees
• Explore Polynesian Cultural Center villages
• Meet Pacific islanders and watch dances
• Take canoe ride between villages
• Learn Tahitian spear throwing and Samoan cooking
• Enjoy Polynesian Canoe Pageant and barbecue lunch

The experience

Nine to ten hours gets you from Kona to four of Oahu's main stops and back. Round-trip airfare to Honolulu is included, along with entry to Pearl Harbor, the USS Arizona Memorial, Dole Plantation, and Polynesian Cultural Center: your guide hands you the tickets on the morning of the tour. You travel in an air-conditioned van with a local guide who shares stories throughout the day.

Pearl Harbor starts with exhibits on the December 7, 1941 attack, then a 23-minute documentary about its impact. A 10-minute boat ride takes you out to the USS Arizona Memorial, the white open-air structure built over the sunken battleship. You'll see the shipwreck and the oil droplets known as "The Tears of the Arizona," and a wall listing the 1,177 fallen crew members. The atmosphere is one of reflection. Visitors are asked to maintain respectful silence. At Dole Plantation, you can browse the gift shop for pineapple-themed souvenirs and local crafts, taste a Dole Whip soft-serve, or walk the gardens to see the Rainbow Eucalyptus trees with their striking multi-colored bark. The drive includes North Shore views of world-famous surf spots like Banzai Pipeline, Waimea Bay, and Sunset Beach, plus panoramic views of Chinaman's Hat and the Kualoa mountain range.

Polynesian Cultural Center is the day's longest stop. You visit authentic villages representing Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, and New Zealand. A canoe ride connects the villages, and you can try Tahitian spear throwing or watch Samoan cooking demonstrations. The Polynesian Canoe Pageant is a colorful performance, and a barbecue lunch is included. Bring cash for roadside stands and local shops: many don't take cards. Comfortable walking shoes are essential. The tour involves walking several city blocks. Bags aren't allowed inside Pearl Harbor, but storage is available for $7 per bag. USS Arizona Memorial passes are subject to availability. If advance passes aren't available, you'll join the National Park Service standby line.

What’s included

• Round-trip airfare from Kona to Honolulu.
• entry tickets to Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial, Dole Plantation, and Polynesian Cultural Center.
• a 10-minute boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial.
• a canoe ride through the Polynesian villages.
• a barbecue lunch at Polynesian Cultural Center.
• air-conditioned transport in a comfortable van.
• and narration from a local guide throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Wednesday and SundayDeparts at 07:00

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Aloha Sunshine Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're visiting Oahu for one day and want to see Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, and Polynesian Cultural Center in a single trip with included flights and ground transport.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What happens at the USS Arizona Memorial on this tour?

The USS Arizona Memorial is a white open-air structure built over the sunken battleship. You reach it by a 10-minute boat ride from Pearl Harbor, where you see the shipwreck, the oil droplets called "The Tears of the Arizona," and a wall inscribed with the names of 1,177 fallen crew members. Visitors are asked to maintain respectful silence to honor those lost in the December 7, 1941 attack.

Does the tour include meals?

A barbecue lunch is included at Polynesian Cultural Center. Meals at other stops are at your own expense, though you can buy a Dole Whip at the plantation and food is available at roadside stands and shops around Oahu. Bring cash, as many vendors don't accept cards.

Is round-trip airfare from Kona included?

Yes, round-trip airfare to Honolulu International Airport from the Big Island is included. Airfare is sometimes subject to seasonal surcharges, so check at booking. All entry tickets to the attractions are provided by your guide on the morning of the tour.

What can you do at Polynesian Cultural Center?

Polynesian Cultural Center has six authentic villages representing Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, and New Zealand. You can take a canoe ride from village to village, try Tahitian spear throwing, watch Samoan cooking demonstrations, and listen to stories and songs from Pacific islanders. The Polynesian Canoe Pageant is a colorful performance included in the tour.

How much walking is involved?

The tour involves walking several city blocks throughout the day, so comfortable shoes are essential. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers who cannot walk four city blocks.