PEARL HARBOR SELF-GUIDED PACKAGE
The least expensive way to visit Pearl Harbor from the outer islands of Maui, Kauai or Big Island is to buy our Fly-Drive package. This trip includes roundtrip flights, a rental car, and local concierge service to help you maximize your day.
Simply pick up your rental car at the airport in Honolulu and start making your way around to the various locations you want to see. Our local concierge service is available to help instruct, pre-purchase tickets or provide tips for traveling around. Self-guided tour visitors must purchase their own tickets to visit Arizona Memorial.
The most popular thing to do after visiting Pearl Harbor is a circle island tour. Since you will have your own rental car, you can plan your own timing at various enticing stops along the way. Our tours are perfectly timed so you maximize your day.
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2 yrs+
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Kahului, Maui, Hawaii
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2 yrs+
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Kona, Big Island, Hawaii
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2 yrs+
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Hilo, Big Island, Hawaii
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Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii
Pearl Harbor Fly & Drive Features
Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
Included in the tour is access to all Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Museums and exhibits. They are full of historical footage, audios, interactive exhibits and at certain times of the day, hosted sessions by park rangers or museum curators.
USS Arizona Memorial
Separate tickets are required for the Arizona Program. (We will provide instructions to reserve them on your own.) Fashioned with those who died during the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese in 1941 in mind. USS Arizona Memorial is illuminated by the sun’s rays, above the sunken vessel, it is a beacon of hope in the world today. The experience to the ship begins with a short film with real footage of the event in the main theatre before boarding a boat out to the ship.
Sites Around Honolulu To Explore
As your own guide, there are many places you can choose to explore. Based upon your bucket list, our staff member taking care of you at Pearl Harbor will recommend some ideas and advice to help you see everything you want to and still make it to the airport in time to catch your flight back to one of the other islands. Of course we can organize other tours and activities too, just let us know as far in advance as possible to help us ensure scheduling.
Do A Circle Island Tour
The most popular thing to do on Oahu is to complete a circle tour of the island. Leave from Pearl Harbor, head out to the windward coast to see its raw landscape with stunning beaches and captivating coastal views. Then it’s north, towards the hip-town of Kailua where you’ll find plenty of great places for lunch. From there, keep going, along the sea to the North Shore of Oahu where you will find more incredible beaches, the Polynesian Cultural Center and the equally unique little town of Haleiwa.
Pearl Harbor Self-Guided Details
- Highlights
- Description
- Itinerary
- Note
- Rental Car
- Flight Info
- Food & Drink
- Attire & Bag Restrictions
- Cancellation
Highlights
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Roundtrip flights from Maui, Big Island of Hawaii or Kauai
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Rental car that is the size your group needs (compact, mid-size and vans)
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Optional Add-Ons For Admissions To Museums At Pearl Harbor
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Instructions To Reserve Tickets To Arizona Memorial (actual tickets not included)
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Full Service On-Island Local Concierge Ready To Assist
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Watch Historic Footage At The Visitor Center Museums
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Customize The Historic Sites You Want To See On Your Own
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Options To Check Off Your Bucket List
Description
Explore Hawaiiʻs #1 attraction on your own from the islands of Maui, Kauai or Big Island with our Fly-Drive Pearl Harbor package. Round-trip flights, a rental car for your group, and add-on tickets to the area attractions.
We provide step-by-step instructions for visiting the best of Pearl Harbor, including securing your Arizona Memorial program tickets by using reservation.gov, standing in the waiting line, or joining a guided tour. We encourage you to visit Pearl Harbor in any way you can.
You have a full day to explore the island of Oahu before your return flights later that evening. We suggest starting at Pearl Harbor and doing a circle island route which takes about 6-7 hours with various stops along the way.
If you have any questions about our Oahu Fly-Drive and Pearl Harbor package, please ask us.
Tour Inclusions
- Round trip airfare from Maui, Kauai, or Big Island of Hawaii
- Rental car on the island of Oahu matches for your group size
- Local Concierge Service
*Parking: From April 15, 2023, onwards, Pearl Harbor National Memorial will introduce a parking fee for visitors using personal or rental vehicles. Payments can be made through a virtual system on mobile devices or at an on-site kiosk located in the Visitor Center complex.
*Note: Occasionally, unforeseen circumstances might lead the Navy to halt or limit the capacity of boat trips to the USS Arizona Memorial. Should this happen, you might be placed on a standby list. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide refunds in these instances, but we apologize for any inconvenience caused. Despite this, you will still have access to the exhibits, the Visitors’ Center, and other monuments within the park.
Itinerary
The schedule can change depending on visit times.
7:30 AM | Depart from Kauai, Maui or Big Island of Hawaii airport. |
8:20 AM | Land at Honoluluʻs Daniel Inouye International Airport and proceed to the rental car pickup area. |
9:00 AM | Head over to Pearl Harbor with your pre-reserved program tickets you reserved on your own. |
9:30 AM | Watch a documentary film about the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor. |
10:00 AM | Boat ride across the harbor to see the USS Arizona Memorial. |
10:45 AM | Explore the museums and exhibits of the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. |
11:30 AM | Stay to see more of Pearl Harbor or head out on a day of exploration of Oahu to some of the other many attractions across the island. |
5:30 PM | Return your rental car. |
6:00 PM | Return to the airport for your flight back to the outer islands. |
7:00 PM | Turn back to Honolulu Accommodation. |
Note
The Pearl Harbor Fly-Drive Tour is available on most days, except Dec 7th, Thanksgiving, New Years Day, and Christmas Day each year. Book your tickets now, so we can reserve the best cars and so you have time to reserve your tickets to visit the Arizona Memorial. Please note that some other attractions throughout the island may not be open on your planned visit day. Talk to our team and we’ll be happy to help set up a perfect day when everything is open.
Rental Car
Depending on the number of guests in your party. The primary driver must have a valid driver's license and a major credit card under their name.
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- 1-2 guests: Compact Car.
- 3-4 guests: Full-Size Car.
- 5-7 guests: SUV or Van.
Flight Info
Hawaiian Airlines departing between 7:00 and 8:00 AM and returning between 7:00 and 8:00 PM. Flights are approximately 35 minutes each way. Please arrive at the check-in at the gate at least an hour and 15 minutes before departure. Bring your government-issued ID to board your flight.
Food & Drink
There are no meals provided in this package. There are many options for food at various attractions throughout the island. We suggest enjoying a nice lunch, like one of the classic shrimp or food trucks located on the North Shore.
Attire & Bag Restrictions
Please bring your government-issued ID for entry.
While there is no official dress code to visit the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites, we ask visitors to dress appropriately and respectfully. Swimsuits are not acceptable. High heels, skirts, and dresses are also not recommended. Flip-flops and sandals are permitted; however, we encourage you to wear closed-toe shoes as there is a lot of walking when visiting the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites.
Dress comfortably for the weather but keep in mind that shoes and shirts are required on the USS Arizona Memorial.
For security reasons, no bags are allowed. Additionally, no iPad cases or clutch wallets are permitted. A wallet must be no larger than a regular-sized cell phone.
Bags are not allowed in Pearl Harbor Visitor Center but if needed may be checked and stored for $7.00 per small bag or $10.00 per large bag. It is recommended only essential items such as phones, wallets, and a water bottle or any needed medicines be brought on tour.
Bags that are allowed must be a clear bag approved by the US Navy, like the ones pictured below:
Cancellation
Please be aware of our policy regarding changes or cancellations to your reservation:
- If you have purchased trip insurance, you can change the date or tour without any fee, provided the change is made at least 72 hours before the original tour date and is subject to tour availability. However, please note that we do not offer refunds for any tours if the cancellation occurs within 72 hours of the scheduled flight start time.
- For Pearl Harbor Tours that include flights from Maui, the Big Island of Hawaii, or Kauai, a refund is available if you opt for the $20 per person insurance at checkout. Without insurance, cancellations or no-shows will not be refunded, and fees will be charged for rescheduling. Tickets are not transferable.
- Please be aware that certain stops, including Ford Island and the boats to the Arizona Memorial, may be unexpectedly closed due to Navy and Army operations. We cannot guarantee their availability on the day of your tour. If such closures occur, our guides will endeavor to enhance your tour experience in other meaningful ways.
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