Saipan & Tinian 2-DAY Tour (Day1: SPN; Day2: TIN)
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!
Options
Chartered Flight Convenience!
Charter Flight: 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
What's included in Saipan & Tinian 2-DAY Tour (Day1: SPN; Day2: TIN)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Suicide Cliff (Tinian)
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.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Gratuities
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 45 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
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
Meeting / End Points
- 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.)
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Ticket Redemption
All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.