Saipan & Tinian 2-DAY Tour (Day1: SPN; Day2: TIN)

4.9 (15 reviews) 6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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4.9

Tibbets in Enola Gay — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

10:39sec flight to Tinian! Time it yourself! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Tinian is where the Enola Gay & Bockscar took off from on the Hiroshima & Nagasaki attack missions. It would be a shame & a missed opportunity to come out all the way out here and NOT set foot on this island of historical significance. Drive the actual runway, see the bomb pits, bomb replicas, Japanese era structures & local cultural sites. Be among few people who've set foot here and relive its often overlooked role in history.

TINIAN ON MY OWN? You could, but:

Typhoons (+ other activity) often unearth sites NOT on maps and that require secret detours to reach.

The bomb replicas (originally intended for public view) are on private property; many folks aren't aware of them.

Maps won't reveal local lore, facts the books don't or get wrong, introduce you to locals who can share stories about life then & now, nor include insights a guide gains from giving tours, or having written several books about the islands as I have!

Sometimes you sacrifice a little without a guide!

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Walt Goodridge

Ages: Adults (17–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Local guide
Included: Private tour
Included: Professional guide
Included: Transport by private vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Suicide Cliff (Tinian)

6 hours

It would be a shame as well as simply a missed opportunity to come all the way across the world to Saipan, to be so close, and not set foot on the soil of the island from which the Enola Gay took off on its fateful trips to Hiroshima and Nagasaki on missions that changed the course of human history. Experience the stark contrast that exists between then and now (Tinian airfield was the busiest airfield during the entire war), and how this now eerily quiet, remote little piece of rock is fading in people's memories when it is of such critical significance to human history.

You will be taken to the main historical sites on Tinian: the bomb pits, the runway from which the Enola Gay took off; The "North Field" which holds significant Japanese and American historical artificats. You will also see and touch life-sized replicas of the atomic bombs, "Fat Man" and "Little Boy." You will also take a trip into the village to see the cultural sites, the House of Taga (legendary chief of modern day Chamorro); and the sites of the largest latte stone pillars in existence as well as Shinto shrines.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

I am based on Saipan. This tour assumes you are already on Saipan and we will start with a pickup at your hotel or other place of accommodation (AirBNB, private home, etc.)

End point

I am based on Saipan. This tour assumes you are already on Saipan and we will start with a pickup at your hotel or other place of accommodation (AirBNB, private home, etc.)

Pickup points

I will pick you up at 6:15am at your hotel ON SAIPAN

6:30am check in at airport on Saipan

7:00am flight to Tinian

Full tour of Tinian island

Return to Saipan by 2pm

Using your ticket

All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.

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%

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Options

Saipan: Day 1 & Tinian: Day 2

Day 1=Saipan. Day 2=Tinian: Experience the islands over TWO consecutive days! Saipan: Day 1 &Tinian: Day 2! Airport pickup if arriving Day 1 via UA174

Pickup included
Chartered Flight (SEE DETAILS)

Charter Flight: This option is more expensive. Bypass the crowds at the commuter terminal by chartering a five-seater Cherokee Up to 4 people

Pickup Option: If you arrive on the morning flight from Guam (UA174) ON THE DAY OF YOUR TOUR, I can meet at the airport and begin!

Pickup included