The Pacific Campaign: Guam, Saipan, and Tinian

Day 1

Arrival to Guam* / Group flight to Saipan

• Arrive by specific time (early afternoon) to board the group flight to Saipan (evening) 

Accommodations: Kensington Hotel Saipan (D)

*Due to the long flight time from the continental US and crossing the International Date Line, it is strongly recommended to arrive in Guam early to overcome jet lag and to avoid flight delays or cancellations. Contact the Educational Travel Team for information on booking additional hotel nights, including airport transfers.

Day 2

Explore Saipan

Touring highlights include Mount Topochau, Kalabera Cave, American Memorial Park, Last Command Post and Hill 60, Purple Heart Highway, and Suicide Cliffs

Welcome sunset reception outside of the Ohas Bar and lobby

Accommodations: Kensington Hotel Saipan (B, L, R, D) 

Day 3

Saipan

Touring includes the landing beaches in southern Saipan, the remains of Aslito Airfield, and American Memorial Park

Accommodations: Kensington Hotel Saipan (B, L, D)

Day 4

Tinian

White Beach, North Field, Atomic bomb pits, and Lunch at JC cafe

Accommodations: Kensington Hotel Saipan (B, L, D)

Day 5

Tinian

Touring highlights include Marpo Point, House of Taga, Taga Beach BBQ and swim

Accommodations: Kensington Hotel Saipan (B, L, D) 

Day 6

Saipan to Guam

Optional morning tank swim or Garapan Museum / Afternoon flight to Guam / Welcome Reception in Lobby bar

Accommodations: Dusit Thani Guam Resort (B, L, R)

Day 7

Battle of Guam

Touring highlights include Piti Point, Guam National Park Museum, landing beaches, and Asan Overlook

Accommodations: Dusit Thani Guam Resort (B, L)

Day 8

Hafa Adai Half-a-Day Tour - optional cultural touring Valley of the Latte

Evening Farewell Reception and Dinner

Accommodations: Dusit Thani Guam Resort (B, R, D)

Day 9

Departures

Return flight home or continue to Battle for Peleliu post-tour
(B)

Add The Battle for Peleliu 4-Night Optional Pre-Tour Extension and experience a more comprehensive Pacific Theater of Operations tour at an unbeatable value.

Battle for Peleliu Extension Program

Day 1

Journey to Palau

Depart Guam and fly to the Republic of Palau, which is made up of 250 islands. Settle in at the magnificent Palau Pacific Resort on Ngerekebesang Island, your home for the next four nights.

Accommodations: Palau Pacific Resort

Day 2

Peleliu

Board a privately chartered ferry, sail through the Rock Islands, and arrive at the northern tip of Peleliu. Visit Peleliu World War II Memorial Museum, which houses numerous artifacts left after the Battle of Peleliu. Explore the landing site called “White Beach” and discover remnants from the battle and the key location called “The Point.” The sand, tides, and humidity have left the artifacts in varying states of decay. After lunch on “Orange Beach,” continue along the southern portion of the island, and hear the story of Arthur Jackson and the actions for which he received the Medal of Honor.

Accommodations: Palau Pacific Resort (B, L, R)

Day 3

Peleliu

Return to Peleliu for a second day of touring. Learn about the Japanese defenses and visit “Bloody Nose Ridge.” Explore the caverns, caves, and Japanese defensive positions. Enter several of the caves, and use flashlights to discover artifacts frozen in time. After lunch on Orange Beach, the group will lay a wreath at the Memorial to Fallen Marines. Return to Palau this evening, and enjoy dinner with the group.

Accommodations: Palau Pacific Resort (B, L, R, D)

Day 4

Day at Leisure / Depart Palau

Your final day on Palau is at leisure to enjoy the many amenities at your resort. You may also choose an excursion to the Rock Islands, which will bring you even closer to this UNESCO World Heritage site. This dedicated tour reveals the geography, history, and preservation of these amazing islands. With opportunities for snorkeling and a white limestone mud bath (rumored to make you look 10 years younger), you will experience the beauty and unique features of Palau. Depart for home on your international flight later this evening, or join the Pacific Campaign tour in Guam on March 13.

Accommodations: Palau Pacific Resort (B, L)

Inclusions for Peleliu Extension:

• Travel with expert historian Jonathan Parshall
• 4-nights accommodation at the 5-star Palau Pacific Resort in ocean view rooms
• Breakfast daily
• Two privately catered lunches on Peleliu’s Orange Beach
• One waterside reception at the Palau Pacific Resort
• Private Farewell Dinner
• Bottled water while touring
• All admission fees to museums and attractions where applicable
• Gratuities to drivers, guides, and porters
• All land excursions led by expert local guides
• Full-time Tour Manager
• All transportation by coach and ferry during scheduled touring

Add The Target Tokyo 5-Night Optional Post-Tour Extension and experience a more comprehensive Pacific Theater of Operations tour at an unbeatable value.

Target Tokyo Extension Program

Day 1

Journey to Tokyo

Arrive at Tokyo Narita Airport / Yasukuni Shrine and Yushukan Museum / Lunch on own / Nezu-jinja Shrine / Welcome Reception and Lecture by James Scott. .

Accommodations: Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection (R, L)

Day 2

Tokyo

The Center of the Tokyo Raids and War damage / Lunch on own / National Showa Museum / The Great Kanto Earthquake Memorial Museum.

Accommodations: Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection (B)

Day 3

Tokyo

Imperial Palace / Included Group Lunch / The NHK Museum of Broadcasting / MacArthur's Office

Accommodations: Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection (B, L)

Day 4

Nagasaki

Morning flight to Nagasaki / Yamazoto Air Raid Shelters / Shiroyama Elementary School / Sanno Shrine and the One-Legged Torrii Gate

Accommodations: Nagasaki Marriott Hotel (B, L)

Day 5

Nagasaki

Nagasaki Hypocenter Park / Nagai Takasji Memorial Museum / Nagasaki Peace Park and Memorial Vault / Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum and Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims / Farewell Reception, Lecture and Dinner

Accommodations: Nagasaki Marriott Hotel (B, R, D)

Day 6

Departures

Transfer to Nagasaki Airport for flights homes.

(B)

Inclusions for Target Tokyo Extension:

• Travel with expert historian James Scott
• 3-nights accommodation at Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection hotel
• 2-nights accommodation at Nagasaki Marriott hotel
• Breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 2 receptions, 2 lectures, 1 dinner
• Bottled water while touring
• All admission fees to museums and attractions where applicable
• Gratuities to drivers, guides, and porters
• All land excursions led by expert local guides
• Full-time Tour Manager
• All transportation during scheduled touring

• Travel with featured historians Jonathan Parshall and James Scott, with daily commentary and exclusive lecture series
• Five nights’ accommodations at the five-star Kensington Hotel in Saipan
• Three nights’ accommodations at the five-star Dusit Thani Guam Resort
• Roundtrip group air between Guam and Saipan, and Saipan and Tinian
• 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 receptions, and 6 dinners
• Beer, wine, coffee, water, tea, and soft drinks at all included meals and receptions
• Personal listening devices on all included touring
• Entrance fees to all sites, museums, and attractions included in the itinerary
• Video oral history presentations from the Museum’s collections
• Private, air-conditioned motor coach transportation, including bottled water on excursions
• All airport transportation throughout program itinerary, including arrival transfer (Guam/ Saipan) and departure transfer (Guam) when arriving and departing on scheduled program dates*
• Gratuities to local guides, drivers, porters, and included meal service
• Informative map book, including battlefield maps and archival images to be used throughout your journey

*airport transfers are included with additional hotel nights if booked through the Educational Travel Program