Pearl Harbor and Oahu's North Shore - Eight Hour Tour

Whether you're a WWII history buff or aren't familiar with Pearl Harbor's significance, several movies about the Japanese Imperial Navy's attack there are worth watching or re-watching. Try "Pearl Harbor, " "Midway, " and "Tora!Tora!Tora!" Visit Pearl Harbor Visitors Center and USS Arizona Memorial for an unforgettable experience. Learn about the attack on December 7, 1941, which President Franklin Roosevelt called "a date which will live in infamy. " A documentary film and several exhibits provide a glimpse of pre-war Honolulu and a moving testimonial to the ingenuity and bravery of our armed forces. From Pearl Harbor we switch gears and experience the North Shore's famous surf beaches and scenic beauty, including a stroll through Waimea Valley to a waterfall, where you can swim if you'd like. Along the way we stop for lunch at a food truck court and round out the day with a shave ice or slice of Ted's Bakery pie.

- During the 20-minute drive to Pearl Harbor, I answer any questions you have about the attack on 7 Dec. 1941 or history of the islands. - Upon arrival at the Visitors Center, you may carry in a bottle of water, phone, camera, hat, stroller. I will provide a clear plastic bag for you to carry in small items, as no backpacks or purses allowed. - I direct you to various exhibits about the lead-up to war with Japan and the attack itself, and you'll watch an excellent 25-minute documentary film. - I will give you tips on where to sit on the boat for quick exit and how to optimize your experience on the Memorial. In accordance with Park Service rules, I cannot accompany you around the exhibits or onto the shuttle boat. - Drive to North Shore for lunch at a food truck and see several famous surf beaches (lunch not included in price). - Look for endangered sea turtles. - Walk on a paved path through Waimea Valley botanical garden to a waterfall. Optional shuttle available. - Return to airport, cruise pier or hotel