Kauai to Pearl Harbor Helicopter Package

Best Inter-Island Memorial Experience

Travel from Kauai’s pristine natural beauty to Pearl Harbor’s profound historical significance with our comprehensive fly-drive helicopter package. This expertly coordinated journey combines convenient inter-island transportation with aerial perspectives and immersive ground exploration of America’s most important World War II memorial site. Ideal for Kauai visitors seeking meaningful historical education while experiencing Hawaii’s diverse island character.

Activity Price

710 USD

Duration

8–9 Hours

Age

Ages 3+

Location

Honolulu

Amenities

Inter-Island Flight Coordination – Seamless travel between Garden Isle and Oahu
Educational Resource Materials – Historical guides and commemorative items

Special Instruction

From Garden Paradise to Sacred Memory

Scenic Garden Isle Departure Experience

Your historical adventure begins with convenient pickup from Kauai locations, showcasing the Garden Isle’s lush landscapes, dramatic cliffs, and pristine beaches en route to Lihue Airport. The inter-island flight provides spectacular aerial views of Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and the vast Pacific Ocean separating Hawaiian islands. Professional flight coordination ensures smooth transitions while allowing you to appreciate Kauai’s natural majesty before transitioning to historical exploration.

Comprehensive Pearl Harbor Aerial Survey

Experience Pearl Harbor’s strategic military importance through detailed helicopter tours that reveal the harbor’s layout, defensive positions, and operational significance in Pacific warfare. Your aerial perspective showcases Battleship Row, Ford Island naval facilities, and memorial locations while expert pilots provide historical commentary about December 7, 1941 attack strategies, military responses, and the harbor’s evolution from tragedy to triumph.

Immersive Memorial Education and Commemoration

Your ground tour includes comprehensive visits to Pearl Harbor memorial sites, interactive museums, and educational exhibits featuring authentic artifacts, survivor testimonies, and historical documentation. Professional guides share moving stories of military service, civilian experiences, and the attack’s lasting impact on American history. This respectful approach ensures meaningful commemoration while providing educational insights that honor heroic sacrifices and preserve historical memory.

Kauai to Pearl Harbor Complete Journey

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Overview
Experience Oʻahu by air and at your own pace on this flexible fly-and-drive package that combines inter-island flights, a rental car, and a 45-minute helicopter tour over Oʻahu and Pearl Harbor.

Duration
Approx. 5 hours (not including inter-island flight time)

Meeting Point
Pick-up locations include Waikiki, Ko Olina, Turtle Bay, and Laie Marriott

Activity Details
This package includes round-trip inter-island flights to Oʻahu, a rental car for the day, and a 45-minute helicopter tour over Oʻahu and Pearl Harbor. Enjoy Pearl Harbor and other historic sites at your own pace before taking to the skies for a unique aerial perspective of the island.

What’s Included

  • Round-trip airline flight on Hawaiian Airlines

  • Rental car in Honolulu for your group

  • 45-minute helicopter tour

  • Free time to visit additional historic sites and scenic viewpoints around Oʻahu

What’s Not Included

  • Admission to the USS Arizona Memorial (separate reservation required)

  • Meals and beverages

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  • 7:15 AM – Flight departs to Honolulu International Airport

  • 7:55 AM – Arrive in Honolulu and proceed to Baggage Claim

  • 8:00 AM – Board car rental shuttle

  • 8:30 AM – Pick up rental car and drive to helicopter departure location (approx. 5 minutes away; address provided on your itinerary)

  • 9:30 AM45-minute Helicopter Tour: full circle-island flight over Oʻahu and Pearl Harbor, including the USS Missouri

  • 10:30 AM – Drive from helicopter company to Pearl Harbor (approx. 10 minutes)

  • 11:00 AM – Visit the Pearl Harbor Visitors Center

  • 12:00 PM – Watch the documentary film and board the Navy boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial

  • 1:30 PM – Depart Pearl Harbor and continue exploring Oʻahu at your own pace (suggested locations below)

  • 6:00 PM – Return your rental car

  • 7:30 PM – Board flight back to your designated Hawaiian island

  • 8:10 PM – Approximate landing time

Honolulu Helicopter Sightseeing Highlights
During your 45-minute flight, you may see:

  • Waikīkī

  • National Punchbowl Cemetery of the Pacific

  • Diamond Head

  • Hanauma Bay

  • Koko Head

  • Makapuʻu Lighthouse

  • Waimānalo

  • East Oʻahu

  • Polynesian Cultural Center

  • North Shore of Oʻahu

  • Famous surfing beaches

  • Dole Plantation and pineapple fields

  • USS Missouri

  • Pearl Harbor

Highlights

  • Aerial views of the sunken USS Arizona and USS Utah

  • Flexibility to explore Oʻahu by rental car at your own pace

  • A comprehensive experience that combines in-depth ground exploration with a stunning helicopter perspective

Check-in details
Customers must check in at Kahului Airport (OGG) early enough to board morning flights to Oʻahu. Specific check-in instructions are provided after booking.

What to bring

  • Government-issued ID

  • Printed or mobile tour confirmation

  • Comfortable clothing

  • Sunscreen

Special requirements

  • All visitors must pass through a security checkpoint at Pearl Harbor; bags are not permitted.

  • Each passenger’s weight must be provided for helicopter seating arrangements.

Restrictions

  • No bags allowed inside Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.

  • Weight limits may apply for the helicopter tour.

Disclaimers

  • Inter-island flights are non-refundable once booked.

  • Tour itinerary may vary based on flight and helicopter scheduling.

Prices
US$710 Adults Ages 12+
US$700 Children Ages 3–11
US$189.50 Mandatory Comfort Seat – required for any passenger weighing over 240 lbs (additional seat for weight/space)

Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • 100% Refund Option (Oʻahu-originating tours)

    • Available only for tours starting from Oʻahu.

    • You must purchase trip insurance at checkout to qualify.

    • With insurance: cancel at least 72 hours before tour start time for a full refund.

  • Tours with Flights (from Maui, Big Island, Kauaʻi)

    • To qualify for a full refund, you must:

      • Add $20 per person trip insurance at checkout, and

      • Cancel at least 72 hours prior to the flight.

    • Without insurance: no refunds for cancellations or no-shows at any time; rescheduling fees may apply; tickets are non-transferable.

  • Operational / Stop Closures

    • No specific stop is guaranteed on the day of the tour.

    • Navy/Army operations may close Ford Island or suspend boats to the USS Arizona Memorial without notice.

    • If that happens, guides will adjust the experience in other ways so the tour remains worthwhile.

  • General

    • If you do not purchase flight insurance, all flight-based tickets are non-refundable, regardless of cancellation reason or timing.

Garden Isle Pearl Harbor Experience Information

  • We recommend booking at least one month before your arrival in Hawaiʻi. Seats on the tour and on inter-island flights to and from Oʻahu are limited, especially early outbound and later return flights. The tour includes a 45-minute helicopter flight, offering exceptional aerial views of the Hawaiian Islands, which many guests consider a once-in-a-lifetime Pearl Harbor experience.

  • From the helicopter, you can see many of Oʻahu’s most iconic locations, including:

    • Waikīkī

    • National Punchbowl Cemetery of the Pacific

    • Diamond Head

    • Hanauma Bay

    • Koko Head

    • Makapuʻu Lighthouse

    • Waimanalo & East Oʻahu

    • Polynesian Cultural Center & North Shore

    • Famous surfing beaches

    • Dole Plantation & pineapple fields

    • USS Missouri & Pearl Harbor

  • Because you are driving yourself, you may stay at Pearl Harbor as long as you like. If you plan to visit additional locations the same day, we recommend spending around 2.5 hours at Pearl Harbor and planning carefully around the scheduled time of your helicopter tour.

  • Yes, but helicopter capacity is limited each day. For larger groups, please contact the operator directly so they can coordinate schedules and flights to suit your group size.

  • Yes. This package is available only from the outer islands of Maui, Kauaʻi, and the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. It is a fly-and-drive package that includes a helicopter ride, with your rental car picked up at Honolulu Airport.

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