EXPERIENCE SIX ISLAND CULTURES
The Polynesian Cultural Center is a feast for the senses. A lush retreat into the past, it captures the music, dance, and culture of six Pacific islands: Fiji, Tonga, Tahiti, Hawaii, Aotearoa (New Zealand), and Hawaii.
A trip along the winding lagoon brings you to native villages from each of the islands. You’ll learn about war canoes, tiki carving, and exotic dances. Husk a coconut, do the hula, and breathe the sea wind. Surrounded by the history and culture of these islands, you will be spirited away into a world unlike any you have ever seen.
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4 yrs+
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8.5-hour
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Laie, Oahu, Hawaii
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4 yrs+
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8.5-hour
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Laie, Oahu, Hawaii
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4 yrs+
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8.5-hour
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Laie, Oahu, Hawaii
Polynesian Cultural Center Features
Island Villages
Six authentic and traditionally built Polynseian villages represent just some of the many attractions at the center, each allowing visitors to step back in time. Guests can experience thousands of years of cultural traditions in these villages, brought to life by the Pacific islanders who have traveled here to work at the center and attend nearby Brigham Young University Hawaii.
This immersive cultural experience includes learning Polynesian dances, games, skills, and drumming. Add in multiple displays, museums and an iMax movie theater, and you’ll see why each ticket is good for 3 days. It's so visitors can return to take in as much as possible of this incredible attraction!
Cultural Shows & Demonstrations
Learn to dance the hula with grace, play ancient games, fish without a net, sample foods like fresh coconut water and poi (a Hawaiian super food), ride in an outrigger canoe, and throw a spear. See award winning films depicting the adventure of ocean life in ancient times. The shows and demonstrations held hourly throughout the 12 acre property will keep you and your family entertained through a full day of fun!
Performers From Across the Pacific
In the evening, the dramatic show “Ha: Breath of Life” will captivate your imagination as you hear the drums, see native dances, and watch the journey of Mana as he grows from boy to warrior. Over a hundred performers from across the Pacific bring this ancient legend to life. Its pulsating tropical rhythms will carry you deep into your own island reverie.
Polynesian Cultural Center Details
- Highlights
- Description
- Itinerary
- Price & Availability
- Meal Options
- Pickup & Check In
- Cancellation Policy
- Special Instructions
Highlights
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Admission To All 6 Island Villages
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Free Island Dinner Buffet Included
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Tram Tour Of Nearby La’ie With Stops At Brigham Young University And The Hawaii Temple Visitor’s Center
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Admission To The Imax Movie Coral Reef Adventure
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Reserved Upper Seating For Spectacular Evening Show “ha: Breath Of Life”
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Great Experience For Family
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Live Entertainment
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Fascinating Cultural History
Description
The drive out to Laie and the Polynesian Cultural Center is a beautiful one, best made in one of the elevated motorcoaches or mini-coaches operating from Waikiki Monday through Saturday. These tours out to the center include a guide who lets you know what you are seeing and prepares you for the rich cultural experiences you are about to enjoy.
Once you arrive at the center you will be greeted in the Hukilau marketplace, a wonderful little collection of shops and food you can enjoy at any time. (Look for the masalas.) For the rest of the day after your arrival between 10 and 12:00 pm you will be enchanted with shows, wonderful cultural demonstrations, parades, dancing, games and so much more. Get your blood pumping with the traditional dances, treat your tastebuds to incredible traditional foods, and let the excitement carry you through a day of fun and new experiences!
Be sure to enjoy a great dinner at the Gateway Restaurant.
Itinerary
If you drive yourself, you can set your own schedule although you do want to be there in good time to enjoy many of the activities going on throughout the day.
Those choosing to book transportation their day will look like:
- 10:00 /12:00 pm - Be picked up from your hotel in the morning (10:00 am or 12:00 pm) and you can enjoy a narrated tour of the scenic drive along the North Shore of the island.
- 12:30 am to 4:30 pm - Explore the villages & take in the shows & parade
- 4:45 pm - Dinner At Island Buffet
- 7:00 pm - Ha: Breath Of Life Show
- 9:00 pm - Leave PCC
- 10:00 pm - Arrive back into Waikiki
Round trip transportation is available from Waikiki hotels to the PCC.
Price & Availability
Polynesian Cultural Center, Dinner & Show In Laie
AdultAges 12yrs+ | $145.00 |
ChildAges 4-11yrs | $116.00 |
Polynesian Cultural Center, Dinner & Show In Laie From Waikiki Hotels
AdultAges 12yrs+ | $195.00 |
ChildAges 4-11yrs | $156.00 |
Oahu Circle Island & Polynesian Cultural Center Tour From Waikiki Hotels
AdultAges 12yrs+ | $275.00 |
ChildAges 4-11yrs | $220.00 |
- Available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat.
- Transportation from Waikiki is available, including a narrated tour to the center and return. A circle island tour add-on is also available for a complete experience of Oahu.
Meal Options
This island buffet dinner includes a lot of options. Itʻs open from 4:45 pm to 6:45 pm.
- Barron of beef with au jus sauce
- Kalua pork with island taste
- Golden deep fried chicken
- Herb and panko crusted island fish with lemon butter sauce
- Spaghetti with marinara sauce
- Vegetable chili
- Tofu stir-fry
Pickup & Check In
For guests who choose to drive themselves, you will be able to pick up your tickets at the Guest Services desk at the Polynesian Cultural Center.
Guests who purchase transportation from Waikiki will go to one of these 6 pick-up locations in Waikiki. In most cases, they are less than a few blocks from your hotel.
Pickup Location | Circle Island Tour | Waikiki Pickup |
Ala Moana Hotel (wait on sidewalk on the corner of Atkinson Dr. and Mahukona St.) |
6:45 AM | 10:00 AM |
ABC Store #83 (wait on sidewalk along Ala Moana Blvd. in front of store #83) |
6:50 AM | 10:05 AM |
Hotel LaCroix (wait on sidewalk on Olohana St. near the side entrance of the hotel) |
7:00 AM | 10:10 AM |
Ross Store (wait on the side walk next to the Ross Dress For Less on Seaside Ave.) |
7:05 AM | 10:20 AM |
Hyatt Regency (wait on sidewalk at the back of Hyatt Regency, facing Koa Ave.) |
7:15 AM | 10:25 AM |
Waikiki Beach Marriott (wait at the bust waiting area nearer to the corner of Paoakalani Ave. & Kuhio Ave.) |
7:20 AM | 10:30 AM |
Cancellation Policy
Any request for a refund 72 hours or more prior to the start of the tour or activity is honored with a full refund.
No refunds are issued for any cancellations inside the 72-hour period, prior to the start of your tour. There is no refund for no-shows. There is no charge for date change or tour change based on tour availability outside of the 72-hour cancellation period.
Special Instructions
- Transportation is not included in the drive yourself package. You may purchase it in the booking box.
- We highly recommend the 10:00 am pick-up, so that you have more time to enjoy the PCC.
- If you plan on driving out, it is approx 1-1/2 hours drive, each way.
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