Private tour in Saipan Walt G
up to 3 people
7 hours
Private transportation
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Walt G.
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History, culture and amazing beauty are yours to experience! Traverse the island and see the amazing mix of indigenous Chamorros and Carolinians, Americans, Filipinos, Chinese, Koreans, Japanese, Thai, Bangladeshis (and at least one Jamaican) on Saipan! This one-of-a-kind tour is offered by one of Saipan's most unique residents: Walt holds a B. S. in Civil Engineering from Columbia University, and relocated from New York City to Saipan in Feb 2006. He has written 7 books, launched over 20 websites, written a weekly column in the Saipan Tribune and launched fundraisers all devoted to sharing the culture and history of these islands. In 2007, he received a Senate Resolution for "his numerous accomplishments with and without the Commonwealth; Expressing gratitude for his efforts for the betterment of the people of the Commonwealth, " AND, was the 2021 recipient of the Governor's Humanities Award for Research and Publication in the Humanities, Outstanding Humanities Teacher, and Preservation of CNMI History.
MY SAIPAN TOURS TYPICALLY INCLUDE: • 8:45am Meet / Pickup • Orientation • Prepositioning ships • Micro Beach view of Managaha • Japanese pillbox 9:00am American Memorial Park Visitor ctr • Documentary: An Island Called Saipan • Court of Honor • Chamorro memorial • Carolinian (Refaluwasch) Cultural Center (latte stone dwelling) • Japanese tank atop bunker at Red Beach • American Sherman tank in lagoon 10:00am• • Susupe Lake (freshwater) • Mount Carmel Catholic Church • drive through garment factory district • Yellow Beach • Voice of America compound • Coral Ocean point • Ladder Beach • Obyan Beach circular blockhouse • Air raid shelters on airport road 12:00noon • Forbidden Island • Capitol Hill • Mount Tapotchao highest point on island • Banzai Cliff • Suicide Cliff • Grotto • Bird Island • Kalabera Cave 4:30pm • Blue Saipan sign photo • View up to 800ft cliff from Marpi Road • Last Command Post • The truth about Amelia • Port of Saipan detour • Garapan Prison (Old Japanese Jail) 5:00pm End
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We will see Saipan by 4-wheel drive vehicle (typically Toyota RAV 4), stop at specific sites and walk around. Some light trekking at certain locations may be required, but is optional. Contact me before booking to arrange for larger groups
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 3 people
Duration:
7 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 3 people
Duration:
7 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
View Pricing Details
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