Activity Solomon Islands

East Honiara Historic World War II Battlefields Tour

4.8 (28 reviews) 4 h 30 min Free cancellation

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Guadalcanal American War Memorial — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this 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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 100 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Hapi Isles Tours & Transfers

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–10 years) · Youth (11–20 years) · Adults (21–55 years) · Seniors (56–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-person Guide
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Mosquito repellent
Not included: Sunscreen Lotion

Itinerary

Guadalcanal American Memorial

30 min Admission included

The 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.
Japanese War Memorial

30 min Admission included

The 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.
Betikama School War Museum

30 min Admission included

The 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.
Edsons Ridge Monument

30 min Admission included

Edson 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.
Tetere Beach WWII Museum

30 min Admission included

Tetere 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.
Solomon Islands Memorial Garden

30 min

The 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.
Stop 7

30 min Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Honiara Hotel
Coral Sea Resort & Casino
King Solomon Hotel
Henderson Intl Airport
Heritage Park Hotel Honiara
Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel
Red Mansion Comfort Inn
Sanalae Apartments

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Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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