5-Day Honolulu to Pearl Harbor, Sunset Beach, Valley of Temple, Kamehameha Statue and Big Circle Island Tour (Free Airport Pickup)
Tour Code: GOL-HNL-134A
Duration: 5 Day(s) / 4 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
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Departure City
Destination
Return City
Overview
Experience: UNESCO, Family
Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...
Tour Guide:Chinese, English
Daily
- Visit the highlights of downtown Honolulu and enjoy the island days!
- During the peak season from 07/01/2025 to 07/31/2025, a surcharge of $200/room will be charged (compulsory value-added items have been added).
- During the peak season from 08/01/2025 to 08/15/2025, a surcharge of $130/room will be charged (compulsory value-added items have been added).
Itinerary
Welcome to paradise on Earth! Shortly upon your arrival, your tour guide will be waiting for you at the airport. He or she will arrange for you to check in at the hotel.
Free pick-up airport: Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
Free pick-up time: 06:30-21:59, This time is the time for the guests to meet with our staff.
It is recommended to book a flight that arrives before 22:00 on the day of pick-up (if there are force majeure factors such as flight delays that cause flights to arrive between 22:00 and 06:00 the next day, free airport pick-up service cannot be provided, thank you for your understanding)
No pick-up service is provided at 22:00-6:29 (All above are local time in Hawaii).
Hotel：Waikiki Resort Hotel (including breakfast) or Ramada Plaza Waikiki or Aqua Oasis Hotel Waikiki (including breakfast) OR Similar.
At 07:45am we will depart from the hotel to visit Pearl Harbor located in the southwestern part of Oahu, Hawaii. Pearl Harbor overlooks the USS Arizona Memorial, which was sunk by the Japanese army, as well as USS Missouri. Afterwards, we will pass by the Hawaii State Capitol and the Pacific National Cemetery for Soldiers and Martyrs, which was closed to sightseeing vehicles after the 9/11 incident. We will pass through Chinatown and overlook the bronze statue of Mr. Sun Yat-sen. We will visit the bronze statue of the first king of Hawaii, Kamehameha, the King's Palace, and the city government building. Finally, we will visit the unique emeralds, black pearls, and red coral shops in Hawaii and return to the hotel around 12:00.
Itinerary:
Pearl Harbor (90 mins, including the USS Arizona Memorial) → Hawaii State Capitol (pass by) → Hawaii Chinatown (pass by) → Kamehameha Statue, Kapaau (outside visit, 15 mins) → Iolani Palace ( Looking in the distance) → Emerald, Black Pearl, Red Coral Shop
Note: Pearl Harbor stipulates that tour guides are not allowed to give explanations within the park; tourists are not allowed to bring any bags into the park, with the exception of wallets.
Hotel：Waikiki Resort Hotel (including breakfast) or Ramada Plaza Waikiki or Aqua Oasis Hotel Waikiki (including breakfast) OR Similar.
Attractions
The royal residence of Hawaiian Kingdom Rulers opened in 1871 is known as Lolani Palace. It has been built on the area of four hectares.
There are several King Kamehameha statues that can be found all around Hawaii, he is a highly honored monarch and was the one who was responsible for establishing the Kingdom of Hawaii.
The Pearl Harbor has a huge historical significance due to the world war second incident which happened here. The Harbor is located in the Oahu Island. The region around the Harbor comes under the US navy base.
Today you can enjoy your free time on Oahu and visit places of interest according to your own preferences. Or you can choose to join our carefully prepared half-day tour at your own expense.
*Optional at your own expense: Half-day tour of Little Circle Island
Join us on this beautiful day as we depart from the hotel! We will first pass by the world-famous-beach Waikiki Beach, to see the Diamond Head volcano! This beach is also a hotspot surf center that has spectacular sea views. Following that we will pass through the high-class residential area of Hara and stop at the Hanauma Bay. Shortly after, we will visit the natural wonders of the sea spring vents and pass by Sauna Beach. Here, we will overlook Rabbit Island and Turtle Island! Take a look as we pass by the White Beach, the Hawaiian National Reserve, and the Dafengkou Scenic Area. Finally, we will return to the hotel.
Attractions
Join us today as we take you through an unforgettable journey to the Big Circle Island Tour or the Polynesian Cultural Center. You may have the option to choose which you prefer best! Either way, we will take you through the highlighted scenes and have a day full of amazing memories.
Big Circle Island Tour (optional, include dinner)
Today at noon, we will depart from the hotel to visit the scenery on the northern shore of Oahu! First, we will view Temple Valley from afar and to the cemetery of Mr. Zhang Xueliang and Ms. Zhao Si during the Xi’an Incident. Following, we will go to the Volcano Bean Farm and to Kahuku Town! Here, you must try the special Hawaiian sweet shrimp dish meal. Take a glance as we pass Turtle Bay! Along the way you can enjoy the sunset beach on the northernmost part of Hawaii's north coast. The last stop will be the Dole Plantation. Here, you can visit the pineapple plantation in Hawaii or experience the world’s largest maze at your own expense. After the itinerary, we will arrive in Chinatown around 18:00 for dinner, and to the hotel at around 19:00.
Itinerary:
View Temple Valley (15 mins) → Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet (15 mins) → Mokoli'i (15 mins) → Kahuku Shrimp Farm Breeding Area (you can taste the special sweet shrimp meal at your own expense) → Sunset Beach (15 mins) → Dole Plantation (20 mins) → Hotel
OR
Polynesian Cultural Center (optional, include dinner)
We will depart from the hotel at 13:30 this afternoon and pass through the central mountain range of Oahu. We will walk north along the coastline and pass by: China Hat Island, Turtle Island and more! The sea view along the route is absolutely beautiful! Then, we will arrive at the 42- acre Great Polynesian Cultural Center. The Polynesian Cultural Center is a famous tourist and local attraction that waits just for you! It is the perfect place to gather and try authentic foods! After dinner we will watch a grand Hawaiian dance performance and a thrilling fire-swallowing performance composed of more than one hundred performers.
Itinerary:
Macadamia Nut Farm Outlet (10 mins) → Polynesian Cultural Center (120 mins) → hula dance performance (90 mins)
Hotel：Waikiki Resort Hotel (including breakfast) or Ramada Plaza Waikiki or Aqua Oasis Hotel Waikiki (including breakfast) OR Similar.
Today we will end our pleasant journey.It is recommended that you book a flight that departs after 08:45 on the same day.
The free airport shuttle time at Honolulu International Airport (HNL) is from 06:30 to 21:59.
The order of itinerary may change without any notice depending on weather situations or for some other unforeseen circumstances.
The order of activities held during the tour is planned by the tour guide. So, it may be different from what is mentioned on the tour page. On fewer occasions, Tour Guide has to skip an attraction or few during the tour depending on weather, traffic, group interest or some other reason.
Some attractions are seasonal. So, when they are closed they will be replaced with some other attraction.
You can skip some optional activities during the tour and plan something on your own. Make sure that you coordinate with Tour guide and stay with the group with next activity. Please note you cannot stay on the bus if you skip some optional activity.
Probable hotel names are mentioned in the itinerary. It can be similar or a different hotel of the similar rating. Exact Hotel details can only be provided one day before the departure.
Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel.
These tours are conducted in a group. A group can have people of several cultures. We expect each person to coordinate with Tour guide to make sure things are on track.
Though attractions are optional but you have to at least take 2 attractions.
Pricing
What's Included
Passengers will be picked up and dropped off at their chosen locations. (Please take notice of locations and times of pick up).
All tours are carried out in air conditioned bus. We may also use a minivan depending on the number of people booking the tour.
Tour package price includes all the taxes.
Tour is inclusive of hotel accommodation.
Free Airport pick up is available on this tour. The Tour Package price will not include Mandatory Tour Guide tips for Airport Pickup.
Depending on group size it can be either a driver and Guide or a driver guide.What's Excluded
Polynesian Cultural Center including dinner & Big Circle Island Tour are prepaid.
Rates could alter without prior notice.
Fee for all Optional Activities and entrance paid in cash to the tour guide. He will arrange tickets for the whole group. Some attractions might be closed on public holidays. Seasonal attractions will be closed after a certain time and itinerary will be changed based on it. Optional activities price may change or can be different as displayed on the website.
Guide will arrange meals and drinks when requested as they are not included in the package.
A minimum of $12 service fee per passenger per day is not included in the price of the tour package. You can pay it in cash to Tour guide and bus driver. This service fees collected from passengers complement the incomes of driver and the tour guide.
Such expenses as telephone services, alcoholic drinks, beverages and laundry services which are private room services.
Services related to travel insurance.
Other personal expenses.
Important: We never encourage customers to purchase admission packages from outside sources and try using them in this tour with discount. If they do, they must arrange transport on the same day. If you skip some attraction, you cannot do it on your own. You can sit near the bus or visit some nearby place, but you will not be allowed to sit in the bus.
Attraction Prices
| Attractions | Adult | Child(2-11 yrs) | Senior(65+ yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Circle Island Tour, HI | $110.00 | $100.00 | $110.00 |
| Little Circle Island Tour, HI | $30.00 | $20.00 | $30.00 |
| Polynesian Cultural Center and buffet dinner, HI | $175.00 | $138.00 | $175.00 |
| Star Of Honolulu A, HI | $148.00 | $97.00 | $148.00 |
| Star Of Honolulu B, HI | $152.00 | $99.00 | $152.00 |
| Star Of Honolulu C, HI | $213.00 | $136.00 | $213.00 |
| Submarine, HI | $165.00 | $95.00 | $165.00 |
All the prices are listed in USD.
Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.
Tour display price is based on double occupancy. It is the price each person will pay if a group of two is traveling.
Prices may change without any notice.
Prices include hotel accommodation, transportation and taxes.
Admission Tickets to different places and meals are NOT included in the tour price.
Mandatory Tip for tour guide and driver are NOT included.
Only the tour guide can purchase entrance tickets for you. Pre-purchased tickets are NOT acceptable.
There must be at least one passenger of 18 years for every booking made with GoldenBusTours. For Children between the age group of 2 to 14 years, a different price will be charged. Please refer to Child price on our pricing calendar. Child Age may vary between different bus operators. Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel. If the 5th person is infant you will be charged normally then with the second room as an expense.
Activities are optional though, but each customer has to participate in 2 activities at least. No city pass allowed. Some attractions are mandatory. Each customer has to take part in them and have to pay for them in cash.
Departure Location
Departure Location
- Paid Pickup from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) between 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM $30 and no pick-up service is provided at 12:00 AM-6:30AM (All above are local time in Hawaii).
- Free Airport Pickup from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) between 6:30 AM to 10:59 PM. If it cannot be arranged due to weather, flight delays. Please bear the transportation costs yourself
Return Location
Important Notes
Arrive at departure location 10 to 15 minutes before the mentioned time to make sure you catch the bus on time. If in case you are late, the bus will not wait for you at the location and ultimately you will miss the entire tour (no refund in this case).
Return time on the website is just an estimation. Expect some variation always. Time may change depending on traffic and weather situations
There is a possibility that tour operator may use a shuttle to drop you off at the return location. It usually happens in the case of multiple return locations.
You can leave the tour at any place only after signing a Tour Departure Form for leaving the tour early.
Please note that price will stay the same even if you leave the tour early.
If you have booked a pre-tour hotel stay, then you will have to arrange your own transport from hotel to departure location.
If you have booked extra night hotel after the tour, then you will arrange transport from drop off point to hotel.
On West Coast tours some bus operators have a lot of departure locations. A slow start is expected on these tours.
Policies
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Determination of the time of cancellation will be done when the notice is received and confirmed by our office. You must make any notice of cancellation directly to GoldenBusTours by email or webmail at the Contact Us section.
Cancellation charges
⇒ 16 days or more prior to departure, 10% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ 9 to 15 days prior to departure, 50% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ Within 8 days prior to departure, 100% tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.
There is no refund for unused features. You forfeit the entire payment when you are a no-show on the departure date and unable to join the tour for any reason including COVID.
An add-on fee of 6% for handling fees is charged in addition to the above penalties. No matter what the reason for cancellation is, the processing fee will be deducted on each refund.
In order for there not to be a cancellation, a minimum number of participants are required. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip although every effort is made by us to ensure that normal operations are maintained. We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure with respect to operating requirements or circumstances beyond control. In case a cancellation is made at any given moment in time before departure, our only liability as GoldenBusTours will be to refund you the amount we received for the booking of the tour. We will try our best to re-book the same or similar tour if the future travel plan suits you. We are not responsible for any cancellation penalties that may have been incurred on any other travel arrangements like separate purchase of air tickets, visa cost, taxi fare etc. We are not liable for any other travel arrangements that have been affected as a result of the cancellations.
Note: More than 30 days after the completion of the tour, we cannot grant any refunds. Each Cancellation Request must be received in writing by email.
Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection, COVID or any other serious issue. If you reschedule a tour and later decide to cancel it then cancellation charges will be applicable to the original departure date and not to the rescheduled one.
Reservation, Booking & Redemption
Terms & Conditions
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You are advised to carefully read through and understand these Terms & Conditions before making your booking.
Tour Confirmation
You will get an email immediately once you place an order. Tour Confirmation usually takes 2, 3 days except for urgent order. Urgent orders can be confirmed in a day or even few hours, but we can’t assure success in these cases. On fewer occasions, some of the others may require a longer period of time for confirmation. You are advised not to book airline tickets unless you have received the confirmation.
E-Ticket (Mandatory to be on bus)
Your e-ticket includes complete operator information such as local telephone numbers at your destination. You are required to print the e-tickets and bring them along with you on the trip. They will be needed as proof of purchase.
Changes in Booking
You may incur a fee for any revisions or alterations made to the reservation when the booking has already been confirmed. Cancellation fees may be applied to things such as name changes or corrections. They may also apply to tour date changes or tour itinerary changes. Please note that no departure changes are permitted 72 hours before departure.
Changes in Tour Itinerary
We are continuously striving to improve tour itineraries and features. In the event of unforeseen circumstances that are beyond the control, we do reserve the right to vary the itineraries and to substitute hotels. Duplicate departures may operate during certain peak periods, sometimes in reverse order. As such, hotels may vary from those included on the itinerary pages.
Reschedule
If you want to reschedule your tour (change the departure date or choose a different tour) then a reschedule fees may be applied. No reschedule request will be entertained within 15 days before the departure date.
Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection.
Pricing
1. One room can accommodate maximum 4 people. Even if you are 5 people including 1 month old baby you still need 2 rooms.
2. If you can carry your child up to 2 years of age then you do not need to book seats for him. It may vary from one tour to another.
3. Service providers hold the right to change the itinerary and hotel arrangements without any notice.
4. Child (0-9 years) and Single traveler going on the tour have special rates. These prices vary from one tour to another.
5. Meals and Attractions are not included. You can ask your tour guide to try to arrange the meal for you as per your requirements. For attractions, admission fees pay it to the tour guide on the tour.
6. Prices may change without any notice because of prices fluctuation in the market.
7. All prices mentioned on the website are in US dollars.
8. In Case of Bank Wire Transfer customer have to bear Wire transfer fee.
9. Tour package price is inclusive of taxes.
10. Tour Prices are every individual and in view of room inhabitance.
11. Final hotels booked may not be same as the one mentioned on the website.
Child rates are applicable for children between (0-12 years) of age. Parents are advised to bring car seats for the safety of their child.
Buy 2 Get 3rd discounted: Get 3rd Ticket on special discounted rates on the purchase of 2 tickets.
Responsibility
3. Before booking any tour make sure to go through every detail like tour itinerary, tour price, cancellation policy, reschedule and refund policies. Tour Guide will be Chinese and English or it can only be chinese based on the group size.
4. You should either bring a printed copy of your E-Ticket or bring it in your smartphone on the day of tour departure. You should also bring a valid photo ID along with your E-Ticket. In the case of any issues for not carrying E-Ticket or Photo ID GoldenBusTour will not be responsible.
5.Make sure to provide a valid phone number so we can reach you in the case of any emergency.
6. Please read all important notes, inclusion, exclusion section, terms and conditions, policies and below notes.
6a. Tour Operator holds the right to cancel the tour at any time depending on poor weather condition or some other unforeseen circumstances. However, GoldenBusTour will update its customers about the cancellation and shall not be held accountable for charges other than tour fees.
6b. Change in tour price will not affect any confirmed booking.
6c. Tour Operator can change the order of itinerary at any time without any notice.
8.Reach Departure location about 20 to 30 minutes before departure time. Unfortunately, no one will wait for you in case you get in late. The bus mostly has Bus Operator name and logo on it. Even if you are five minutes late and miss the bus then GoldenBusTours or Tour Operator will not be responsible. There will be no refund in this case. You will be charged 100% tour fee.
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