Pearl Harbor Helicopter & Fly-Drive Tour: An Unmatched O’ahu Adventure
Duration: 10 Hours
Tour Highlights: Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial, O’ahu Helicopter Tour, Historic Honolulu Sites, and more.
Tour Overview
This immersive tour offers the ultimate Pearl Harbor experience, including round-trip flights to O’ahu, a rental car for the day, and a thrilling 45-minute helicopter ride over O’ahu. Enjoy the flexibility of exploring the island at your own pace while taking in spectacular aerial views of Pearl Harbor and the surrounding landmarks.
Step back in time and witness Pearl Harbor from a unique perspective—through the eyes of Japanese fighter pilots. Unlike other tours that offer a view from the perspective of American heroes, this tour provides a rare look from the opposite side of history. With flexible flight times, you’ll be able to maximize your day in O’ahu and explore the island at your leisure.
What’s Included
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Helicopter Flight & Drive Package:
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Pearl Harbor Helicopter Tour: After exploring Pearl Harbor and O’ahu, take to the skies for a 45-minute helicopter tour of the island, including views of Pearl Harbor and the sunken USS Arizona.
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Pearl Harbor National Monument: Begin your journey at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, where you’ll learn about the events of December 7, 1941, and explore immersive exhibits that highlight the courage and resilience of the American forces.
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USS Arizona Memorial: Experience the Arizona Memorial by boat. Visit the site where over 1,100 soldiers lost their lives during the attack, and reflect on their sacrifice.
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Visit Punchbowl National Cemetery: Take a scenic drive to the Punchbowl National Cemetery, where you’ll honor veterans and explore the beautiful, landscaped grounds.
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Historic Honolulu Sites: Discover Honolulu’s rich history, including Iolani Palace, the King Kamehameha statue, and more.
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What’s Not Included
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No lunch provided at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center or USS Missouri
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Add-on museum admissions available for purchase during booking
Itinerary (Subject to Change Based on Flight Availability)
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7:15 AM: Depart from your home island to Honolulu International Airport
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7:55 AM: Arrive in Honolulu and proceed to baggage claim
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8:00 AM: Board shuttle for rental car pickup
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8:30 AM: Pick up your rental car and drive to the helicopter tour location (5-minute drive)
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9:30 AM: Enjoy a 45-minute helicopter tour of O’ahu, including views of Pearl Harbor and USS Missouri
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10:30 AM: Drive to Pearl Harbor (10-minute drive)
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11:00 AM: Visit the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
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12:00 PM: Watch a documentary film and take the Navy boat to the USS Arizona Memorial
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1:30 PM: Free time to explore O’ahu’s scenic and historic sites, including:
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Waikīkī
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Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific
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Diamond Head
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Hanauma Bay
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Makapu’u Lighthouse
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North Shore’s famous surfing beaches
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Dole Plantation & Pineapple Fields
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Polynesian Cultural Center
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USS Missouri (viewable from the helicopter)
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6:00 PM: Return the rental car
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7:30 PM: Board your return flight to your home island
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8:10 PM: Arrive back at your home island
Important Notes
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Flight schedules generally depart at 7:00 AM and return at 7:00 PM.
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Helicopter tour timing may vary depending on availability, occurring either before or after the Pearl Harbor visit.
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A final itinerary with all details will be provided upon booking.
Complete O’ahu Experience Highlights
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Round-trip airfare on Hawaiian Airlines
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Rental car for flexibility throughout Honolulu
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45-minute helicopter tour over O’ahu, including Pearl Harbor
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Aerial view of the sunken USS Arizona
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Documentary film and audio exhibits at Pearl Harbor
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Visit the Pearl Harbor Memorial museums
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Add-on museum admissions available for purchase at checkout
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Time to explore other historic sites and enjoy scenic views across O’ahu

