East Honiara Historic World War II Battlefields Tour
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About the Activity
This tour package offers an affordable sight-seeing journey to most of the WWII historical sites on Guadalcanal. We are flexible on timing and visitors can request bathroom break stops, or shop stop overs. We provide pick up and drop off from hotels or at a meeting point in Honiara City as per visitor's request. Our tour guides are friendly and very knowledgeable about the sites, and our culture and norms. Security is our main priority; our tour guides ensure that our visitors are safe and enjoy the tour. Lunch is provided for group bookings of 4 people and above.4 hours 30 minutes
Pickup offered
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Mobile ticket
Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
In-person Guide
Transportation amenities : In-vehicle air conditioning. Air-conditioned vehicle
Mosquito repellent
Sunscreen Lotion
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Guadalcanal American Memorial
Skyline Drive, Honiara, Solomon IslandsThe Guadalcanal American Memorial is a World War II monument established as a tribute to Americans and their allies who lost their lives during the Guadalcanal Campaign.
During this stop, visitors can take their time to read the tributes and listen to the tour guide tales about the events that took place on the site.30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included2
Japanese War Memorial
Skyline Ridge, Mount Austin, Honiara, Solomon IslandsThe Japanese War Memorial also known as the Japan Peace Memorial Park is located on Mt. Austin. It was built to remember the land and naval forces killed during the Guadalcanal campaign.
For this stop, visitors can walk around and enjoy the view and take pictures.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included3
Betikama School War Museum
Betikama Adventist College, next to Betikama Cemetary, Honiara, Solomon IslandsThe Betikama School War Museum is a small open-air museum with artifacts from the battle of Guadalcanal. The artifacts includes, aircrafts wrecks that were salvaged in the region. The Museum has its own tour guide who always ready to talk to visitors and talk about each of the wrecks on the site.30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included4
Edsons Ridge Monument
Edsons Ridge Monument, Honiara, Solomon IslandsEdson Ridge, also known as the Bloody Ridge a land of battle between the Imperial Japanese army and the United States Marine corps. Under the lead of Lietenant Colonel Merritt Edson, the key unit defeated the Japanes on the Ridge and that is how the Ridge got its name.
Visitors, visiting the ridge enjoy the view overlooking Lunga river.30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included5
Tetere Beach WWII Museum
Honiara, Solomon IslandsTetere Beach WWII Museum located east of Honiara is a site covered with military artifacts including abandoned amphibious troop carriers (amtracks) and other relics from the war.
Tourists visiting the museum will have the opportunity to meet the grandson of Sir Jacob Vouza hero during WII Guadalcanal battle. The grandson looks after the Museum.30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included6
Solomon Islands Memorial Garden
Honiara International Airport, , Honiara, Solomon IslandsThe memorial garden located near Honiara International Airport is a serene reflective park dedicated to the memory of soldiers who lost their lives during WWII, particularly in the battle of Guadalcanal.
The trees were planted in neat rows and plaques with names of the Soldiers were lined under the trees.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free7
The Pagoda hill located north of the runway at Henderson Field, was built by the Japanese during the WWII. On the side of the hill is a tunnel constructed and used as the control station. This is where communication on flight operation transmitted, known as the "Pagoda Signals".
Tourists visiting the hill will have an opportunity to walk through the tunnel and listen to the tales of the war from a local tour guide.30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Look for our logo and name on the vehicle
- Travelers will be picked up 10 minutes before departure time
Pickup points
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The 30 minutes extra time is total estimate travel time from beginning to end of the tour
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Pacific/Guadalcanal time to receive 100% refund.
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