He Momi o Pu‘uloa

Pearl Harbor Cultural Tour:  Ancient History & Modern Tragedy

Ancient history and momentous modern events weave together on this all-inclusive tour of Pearl Harbor.  Forever etched into America’s memory and the history of the world, Pearl Harbor offers a place of learning and remembering.  It is also a place rich in ancient Hawaiian history, legends and culture, where the voices of the ancient Hawaiians still tell of the powerful gods, rich waters and cultural treasures of Pu‘uloa. 

Start the morning with a scenic, birds-eye view of Pearl Harbor and the surrounding lands and volcanoes.  Relax with a brew of Hawaiian coffee and take in the beautiful view while learning the fascinating geology and rich cultural history of ancient Pu‘uloa.  Listen to legends of wandering ghosts, shark goddesses, shark-riding, “dog-men” warriors, pig-gods and more.

Visit the memorial museum and U.S.S. Arizona.  This portion of the tour is self guided:  There is a one-hour audio tour of the memorial (optional), followed by a documentary film and a boat trip out to the U.S.S. Arizona.  (Generally there is a 2 to 2 1/2 hour wait from the time you receive your free ticket to the time you enter the documentary film and board the boat.  The one-hour audio tour takes you through the museum and scenic grounds of the Memorial.)

After a picnic lunch provided by Hina Adventures, ascend back up into the cool forests of the mountains overlooking Pearl Harbor for a visit to a heiau lā‘au lapa‘au, or ancient healing temple, to learn the Hawaiian approach to spiritual & physical healing – a fitting end to the day.

Approximate tour time:  7-8 hours

Price:  $65 per person (3 person minimum)

NOTE: Tour begins at 7 a.m. as tickets at the Memorial are limited.