Private tour in Honolulu Jody M
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Jody M.
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ALOHA! With me, you will find an enthusiastic guide that loves showing you the amazing beauty of Hawaii. I am happily married with 2 kids, I love to surf, hike, read and honestly enjoy time with clients visiting Oahu and getting to re-experience the island with you. Before making the move to Oahu with my family in 2014, I lived in Japan for 35+ years and worked on the US military installations as a fireman for 16yrs. I hope you will come to rely on me as a cousin here in Hawaii that wants you to experience the awesome environment and food that Oahu has to offer. Feel free to change things up a bit as well, I can be as flexible as you need. I want to help you make the most of the time that you have with me. After moving to Oahu, I have had the opportunity to provide guided tours to thousands of clients as a Segway Instructor, Hiking Tour Guide, and lately a Private and Group Tour Guide. Through these experiences I have been able to gain even more to share and look even more forward to doing so. I feel so fortunate to be able to provide tours with ToursByLocals and help travelers appreciate the island in a more in depth perspective. I am still in awe of the beauty of this island and look forward to help you have even more fun while you are with me. PUC LICENSE 1115-C For parties up to 6 I have a 8 Passenger SUV, I am a licensed tour operator and can legally carry passengers in my vehicle on the Island of Oahu. Licensed for Pearl Harbor Approved by DLNR to conduct guided HIKES on designated trails. There are areas on the island where commercial activity is restricted.
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We start with pickup in Waikiki. Our first stop is the best view of the south shore that the island has to offer from the Tantalus lookout. From there, on the way to Pearl Harbor we will drive thru the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (PUNCHBOWL CRATER) to take in and honor the immense sacrifice of the fallen hero's of WWII, the Korean War, and Vietnam. After a brief orientation you are on your way to experience the exhibits that the Pearl Harbor National Memorial has to offer. You are welcome to visit the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum during this tour (OPTIONAL separate entrance fee). No need to rush while at the memorial, take your time. After Pearl Harbor we can make a stop to pick up some local snacks, then take pictures with the Statue of Kamehameha the Great and the Iolani Palace. *VERY STRICT BAGGAGE RESTRICTIONS! (Leave your stuff in the vehicle with me and visit Pearl Harbor Stress free) *This tour DOES NOT include time for "FORD ISLAND" (USS MISSOURI, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum)
Wonderful tour. Jody was very willing to adapt and alter the planned tour to fit our needs. He kept in contact with me via text messages. Communication was excellent. His knowledge and perspective of the island and its history made the trip enjoyable. I would highly recommend Jody for your tour, while in Hawaii
I bought this tour for my father, a Veteran who had been to Hawaii many times. He was absolutely thrilled with the personalized tour and information that he was not aware of, (even after 25 years of service, and 80 years of life experience). Haha. Strongly recommend for everyone, whether it's your first time to Hawaii or looking to go deeper into the history of the island. He is now a Tours-by-local convert and used them for other tours on his cruise. Much better then the pre-organized tours by the cruise line.
Jody was MAGNIFICENT ! He individualized our tour to cater to our history nerd requests and exceeded our expectations. I contacted him before our tour and he went far above meeting our requests. I would tour with Jody again tomorrow if I had the opportunity. Make your reservations and trust that your experience will be wonderful. He took pictures for us to make our day unforgettable
Our tour with Jody far exceeded our expectations. He arrived promptly and was friendly, knowledgeable and professional. We saw so much of Honolulu in one day, with beautiful views from the tops of mountains to beach stops. Our time at Pearl Harbour was a bucket list stop and provided us with some valuable tips to make the most our visit to the memorial. A surprise stop at Leonard's bakery was a treat!! Best donut I have ever tasted. Thanks Jody for an wonderful day. Would highly recommend!
Jody...again thanks for the great day amd tour...1. You are a great guide. 2. You have a great manner to make all of us comfortable...& 3. ESP Appreciate your perspective especially with your heritage. We were fortunate to find you as it was a great day. Finally, you succeeded. In what I always try to do as a parent....wear the kids out with a fun adventure!!!
Jody is fantastic! super knowledgeable - knows food, outdoor activities (he hikes, camps, surfs, and more), he also has preteen / teen kids, so he knows how to navigate. Especially if you have a short trip, this is a must on the first day - he will give you the lay of the land and shortcut hours of confusion & questions that always come up at the start of any adventure.
This is your basic Pearl Harbor National Memorial tour + extra included. Pickup in Waikiki *Tantalus Lookout *Punchbowl Drive Thru *Pearl Harbor *Stop by for Local Snack?*Optional *Kamehameha the Great and Iolani Palace You are welcome to visit the USS Bowfin "Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum during this tour. " (Adults21. 99 Children 12. 99 separate entrance fee on site, or purchased by you via website). (*Time for FORD ISLAND EXHIBITS are not included in the pricing of this tour: USS MISSOURI, AVIATION MUSEUM) Expect additional 3-5 hours. *Inquire for a quote to include time for Ford Island.
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2021 Chevy Tahoe
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96815, United States
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Pickup in Waikiki Area included Not sure?/ please inquire. PIER Airport and KoOlina will require added fee.
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