Experience the life of Polynesia at the Polynesian Cultural Center. It’s the best way to learn about the rich and historic culture of Polynesia. Based in the North Shore of Oahu, the large-scale national cultural center offers exploration of Pacific island heritage, traditional activities, authentic dining, and spectacular shows. Relax with your family in the new Gateway Buffet and enjoy a flavorful selection of Polynesian inspired Asian and American cuisine.
Made up of thousands of islands in the central and south Pacific, Polynesia is a sub region of Oceania inhabited by indigenous people; it consists of Hawaii at the north end, New Zealand at the south end, and Easter Island in the east to form a large triangular area. Some well-known islands include Tahiti, Samoa, Tonga, and more. These islands are populated by Polynesians, whose rich heritages and cultures are both beautiful and alluring. Since the end of the 16th century, these islands have been discovered by Europeans who changed the original social systems; some have become French overseas territories, independent countries, or U.S. territories. Modern civilization had made it difficult to retain traditional culture or historical customs of Polynesian heritage. In order to preserve and respect the indigenous culture, the Polynesian Cultural Center has been established in Laie, Oahu, Hawaii.
The Polynesian Cultural Center is operated by a non-profit educational organization. Most of the staff and actors are students from Brigham Young University in Hawaii, which integrates Hawaii, Tahiti, Tonga, Fiji, Samoa, and New Zealand Maori culture. Combining six lively and colorful cultures of Pacific island countries, the Polynesian Culture Center educates many visitors. With this package, enjoy a tour of the six indigenous villages, a canoe village tour, an island-style buffet dinner, and upper seating for the "Hā: Breath of Life" evening show.
Sample itinerary:

The following itinerary is for reference only:
- 10:30 - 11:00am pick up from selected location.
- 11:45 am: Center open
- 12:00 pm arrived at Center
- 1:00-5:30 pm: Island Villages show and activities
- 5:00-6:30 pm: Dinning, gateway buffet with live music
- 7:30-8:45 pm: Watch "Hā: Breath of Life"
- 10:00 pm: Return to place of departure

Activity time:
1. Approximately 11 hours
Age policy:
1. Adult rates apply to passengers 12 years old and older; child rates will apply to passengers between the ages of 4 and 11.
2. Children under 18 must travel with at least one adult and cannot be booked separately.
3. Children under 3 years old (inclusive) can join the tour for free (sit on laps).
Booking notice:
1. The date you choose will be automatically considered as your tour participation date. If your selected date is sold out, you are allowed to change the travel date or you can choose a full refund.
2. After you confirm the order, customer service will send you a confirmation by email. The confirmation will list your name, number of participants, date of the tour and other information.
3. Please be aware that the itinerary on the day of the tour may be affected or temporarily cancelled due to weather conditions or other unexpected circumstances. In these cases, the itinerary will be appropriately adjusted. HTS will not be responsible for any losses caused by the events.
Attention:
1. Locations/routes and times may be modified or restricted due to national park and state park advisories, we reserve the right to change the order of the tours.
2. Foreign language tour guide may be available for an additional fee.
3. It's recommended to wear sneakers, not open-toed shoes.
4. Please be sure to bring the confirmation to the tour. If you do not bring the confirmation for personal reasons, you will not be able to join the group and there will be no refund.
5. Gateway buffet dinner with live music 5:00pm - 6:30pm.
Disclaimer:
1. No refunds will be made for personal reasons such as: being late, not showing up, or leaving early.
2. The itinerary may be subject to change or suspended due to weather, strikes, festivals, safety, etc., please follow the instructions of the local operator in the case of such an event.
3. We are not responsible for any personal injuries or property damage that may result if you choose to leave the tour early.
4. The scenic spots may be subject to close due to weather, festivals or other human reasons, please refer to those arrangements.
5.HTS has the right to make strategic adjustments to the prices of products and services within a reasonable range without notice.
6. Partial participation in the tour does not warrant a refund of the uncompleted parts of the tour.
Cancellation policy:
1. Reservations may be canceled free of charge up to 7 days prior to your scheduled tour service for a full refund. No-shows and cancellations less than 7 days in advance are non-refundable.
2. Some special dates (such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year) may have different cancellation policies. Please follow the instruction by customer service.
3. If a product is involved with any inter-island air tickets, the ticket is not refundable once it is issued.
4. A 8% service fee is withheld for any canceled reservation paid by credit card.
Note: To cancel or modify the order, please contact our customer service, available from Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm HST (except Federal and Hawaii State Holidays).

The cost includes:
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Waikiki area hotel only)
- Admission to the Polynesian Cultural Center
- Self-guided through six island villages
- Buffet dinner
- General-level seating at HA: Breath of Life show

The cost does not include:
- Gratuity for tour guide
- Personal expenses and other fees

Hotels with Motor coach shuttle service: 

* Please arrive at pick up location at  least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time*