Polynesian Cultural Center: Aliʻi Lūʻau Package
Recommended by 93% of travelers
Oahu, USA
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
Overview
Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the South Pacific with a visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center in Oahu. Join in activities such as ukulele lessons and canoe rides, and learn traditional customs from villagers spanning Samoa, Fiji, Tahiti, Tonga, Hawaii, and more. Feast on a sumptuous Hawaiian buffet dinner while watching live performances.
- Visit six villages showcasing Polynesian culture
- Canoe ride, tattoos, spear throwing, ukulele lessons and fishing
- Includes a buffet dinner with teriyaki brisket, fresh fish, a poke bar, and more
- Enjoy gold-level seating to the "Ha! Breath of Life" show
Sample Menu
Main
Imu Puaʻa Pork
Stone-fired whole pig prepared in an underground oven and hand-carved by chefs
Main
Pipikaula with Orange and Rosemary Glaze
Beef short ribs marinated in orange rosemary vinaigrette.
Main
Huli Huli Chicken
Grilled chicken marinated in a flavorful sauce.
Main
Teriyaki Brisket
Tender beef brisket glazed with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce.
Main
Moa with Opu
Savory chicken simmered with fresh squash.
Main
Pan-Seared Local Fresh Fish
Fresh fish fillet glazed with Olena and Calamansi citrus sauce.
Main
Whole Steamed Kanpachi in Ti Leaves
Local fish gently steamed in fragrant ti leaves.
Main
North Shore Crispy Garlic Shrimp
Succulent shrimp tossed in a crispy garlic coating, served with sweet chili aioli.
Starter
Salad Bar
Fresh North Shore Greens with veggies, proteins, crunchy toppings, and dressings including Lilikoi Aioli, Italian, and Ranch.
Dessert
Fresh Poke Bar
Fresh poke made with diced fish, seasoned with soy, sesame, and seaweed, served with traditional Hawaiian flavors.
What's Included
- Islands of Polynesia: Guided Tour of 6 Island Villages
- Canoe Pageant: “Huki – A Canoe Experience”
- Aliʻi Lūʻau Dinner Buffet with Live Hawaiian Entertainment
- Gold Level Seating at “HĀ: Breath of Life” Evening Show
- Canoe Tour Across the Lagoon
- Hawaiian Journey Movie Experience
- Free 3-Day Pass (After Initial Visit)
- Flower Lei Greeting at Aliʻi Lūʻau Dinner
- Free Smoothie at Aliʻi Lūʻau
- Transportation to Polynesian Cultural Center
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Polynesian Cultural Center55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie, HI 96762, USA
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours
- 10/18/2025 - 05/03/2027
Monday : 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday : 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday : 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday : 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday : 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ticket Redemption Point
Polynesian Cultural Center, 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie, HI 96762, USA
What To Expect
Experience the customs of Hawaii, New Zealand, Samoa, the Marquesas, Tonga, Fiji, and Tahiti at the Polynesian Culture Center in Oahu. Hear village traditions from across Polynesia and participate in a wide array of activities that pay homage to this vibrant side of the world. Practice fishing and spear throwing, paddle an outrigger canoe, and try your hand at preparing an authentic Samoan meal.
Enjoy the evening performance of ‘Ha: Breath of Life,’ incorporating passed-down tales from generation to generation, and see thrilling acts from flaming-knife dancers and firewalkers. To make the most out of your evening, a sumptuous luau dinner is included with an array of island dishes, including a whole stone-fired pig, pan-seared local fish, and a fresh poke bar.
Enjoy the evening performance of ‘Ha: Breath of Life,’ incorporating passed-down tales from generation to generation, and see thrilling acts from flaming-knife dancers and firewalkers. To make the most out of your evening, a sumptuous luau dinner is included with an array of island dishes, including a whole stone-fired pig, pan-seared local fish, and a fresh poke bar.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Gluten Free and other dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Guests should request assistance from dining staff upon their arrival for these alternate menu options.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 1,159 reviews
Laurie_N, Sep 2019
The students performed well! Really worked hard to perform authentically. The history of Hawaii was changed. Costumes were no where near authentic or historical.
JungIk_H, Sep 2019
We are a family of 5, all adults. We were at first pretty skeptical whether this would be worth the money or not. But we were actually very satisfied and happy with the decision we made. The quality of the show was unexpectedly good.
papasworldx2, Aug 2019
We spent our 42nd wedding anniversary at the Polynesian Cultural Center, & it was an absolutely wonderful day...we had the " Super Ambassador" pkg, which included a personal guide who was the sweetest thing - my wife would've brought her home with us, she was so sweet and kind...and she saw to it that we made it to all the places we had told her we wanted to see on time, plus much more...the buffet dinner is very good, with lots of choices,...they brought us up onstage with other anniversary couples for an anniversary dance...&, since my wife's birthday was just a few days away, she had to go back up to hula dance with the other birthday girls...it was fun...and the luau show was spectacular, & breathtaking...&, moving...I could go to this place every day...I loved it...
Sandra_H, Jul 2019
This was a very nice show to watch with family. It is unique and nice variety of different entertainment to keep you engaged the entire time. Highly recommended.
Richard_S, Jul 2019
I was expecting the "small group tour" to take us to all the "island locations so we could get an idea of life on that island. we got to two and late for both starts. what we did see was informative and entertaining, but we seemed to be rushed. I almost skipped out on the meal and stage show.
Janet_M, Jul 2019
I wasn't sure what to expect when the time required for this excursion totaled 12 hours. But the time flies! All of the students who work at PCC are gracious and talented. Great care is taken to educate visitors about Polynesian culture. The shows and food are wonderful. My family really enjoyed our day here.
Karen_M, Jun 2019
The time spent at the PCC with the Ambassador's ticket was absolutely awesome. I would great suggest this tour to people of all ages.
Maureen_M, Jun 2019
We choice to do this full day event on our last day in Hawaii because it had everything! Picked us up from our resort, took us to the center, we had lunch, took the tour and then went off to the luau! Staff was excellent and told us the history of the Hawaii people. How the different groups made the rich history of the island. The luau and show were great! We did 3 luaus and while the foods are about the same type, my son like the centers luau the best! All you care to eat and the staff is quick to bring more drinks and clear the used plates. We left the center after dark and had a nice friendly ride back to our resort. We will return to Hawaii and do this event again! Well worth the cost!
Barbara_P, Jun 2019
Excellent tour guide, excellent features, tribes, dancers, food, education of this culture. Can't find anything to complain about - everything was excellent!!!
Tina_S, Jun 2019
This was my second trip to the PCC, however, my first time attending the Lua. What an experience!! The dancers were so engaging with the audience. The dancing was such perfection. Something I will never forget.
LaVelvet_H, Jun 2019
This was my third visit—a trip with my 12 year old granddaughter. As with my other visits the sights and shows were fantastic. He staff is very welcoming and happy to give you a look inside their culture. This is a must do for first time visitors to Honolulu but you can skip the luau—the food is mediocre.
Nicholas_W, May 2019
It was very interesting to visit all the islands cultures and beliefs all in one place. The Luau was very good as well.
Michael_R, May 2019
Great day for the family. Immerse yourself in Polynesian Cultures. Touring Islands and gaining understanding of the similarities as well as differences of each family. Wear comfortable shoes, bring sun screen, and cash. Fair priced meals, and plenty of water/non-alcoholic beverages.
Maureen_M, May 2019
Polynesian Cultural Center Luau was a great way to spend out last full day on our Hawaiian trip. We paid a little more to have a guide so we could see as much as possible. The luau food was very good (we did 3 luau's and all have about the same food) and the dancers were entertaining.
Shirin_A, May 2019
Absolutely terrible. Viator's website, as well as the PCC's website, are not forthcoming about the fact that the PCC is owned and run by the Mormon Church. They serve no alcohol on the property (which means a completely dry luau, which is extremely surprising and uncommon). There are also numerous religious undertones throughout the park, none of which are disclosed in any way before you actually arrive at the park. The buffet is an absolute joke, and contains almost no actual Hawaiian or typical luau food, with the exception of one shredded pork dish. We did not receive lei greetings, although we paid for them, and we were so disappointed in the experience that we ended up leaving before the show. Viator should be more transparent about exactly what this activity entails- people should know what they are getting themselves into. I am working with them to try to get a refund of the nearly $300 we paid for this "attraction."
Travis_C, May 2019
Would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Oahu. Our guide was fantastic and Staff are very friendly. The villages and activities are well done and the whole center is well maintained.
lynne.17, Oct 2018
This was an amazing day! What a brilliant way to learn about the different cultures of the south pacific. Our guide Chapo - hope I got that right was very knowledgable and friendly and each of the village presentations was both educational and amusing. The food at the Luau wasn't brilliant for a vegetarian but, as I'd already filled up on ice cream and pineapple smoothy, that wasn't a problem. The 'Ha: Breath of Life' show was amazing and really rounded off the day on a high. Highly recommend this tour.
Susan H, Aug 2018
Interesting and educational. The luau was good and the Ha show was beautiful.
SALINA_R, Jul 2018
This is the first time our family visited PCC for a full day/evening. The Center exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed and had time to see most of the villages, the Ali'i Luau buffet and Ha Breath of Life spectacular. We chose that particular luau as we were more interested in Hawaii cuisine rather than the more common prime rib and seafood. We were informed correctly by Knox, our coach bus tour guide, not to expect to see everything in the village in one day, but we did cover most of the Center.
We started by walking only a block from our condo at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, to the Ilikai where we were picked up by a full-sized, comfortably air-conditioned coach bus at about 10 am. The drive up along the east coast o the northern area of Oahu was breathtaking.
We arrived at PCC at around 11:30.
We had a delicious lunch at Pounders Restaurant at the marketplace, as recommended and arranged by Knox. We were too full to try desserts, but Aunty Emily's Bakery within the restaurant had a magnificent display of desserts, including island favourites. The Marketplace had many places to shop, but we left it to the afternoon before attending the last feature in the evening, the spectacular Ha Breath of Life show. PCC opened at noon, so we had time for lunch. Some wonderful professional photos taken at the entrance and at the Ali'i Luau.
The villages representing Polynesian islands of the Pacific, were well presented. We particularly enjoyed the cruise in the large canoe admiring the great size of the Josepa canoe built according to ancient plans and used as a cultural teaching tool it is sailing classroom to islands for students of BYU cultural dances and demonstrations at villages especially those of Fiji and Aotearoa NZ where we enjoyed Kap, the great, seasoned Samoan storyteller and fire performer. Most of the performers are students of BYU, who go to classes in the morning. The Hawaiian Journey film in the theatre was beautiful and a nice short break from the heat outside. We enjoyed the luau buffet and entertaiinment during dinner. We were not interested in the tour of BYU upon leaving the villages. We did appreciate this option was great for those who were interested. Instead, we spent time shopping at the marketplace as we waited for the final performance. The Ha Breath of Life spectacular was excellent as a combination of Polynesian cultures into a family story of the circle of life.
My husband and I have experienced a great luau at Paradise Cove 27 years ago, and enjoyed the beachside setting. I believe this is still offered, but this time we decided to try PCC with our adult children for a more full cultural experience. We were pleasantly surprised and enjoyed the day at PCC as well.
Anushila M, Jun 2018
Wonderful experience. We took the Ambassador package with Luau and transport from the hotel. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of great information on various Polynesian cultures and got us to all the major attractions on time.
Jaime_d, Apr 2018
We enjoyed this 12 years ago and we still enjoyed it this time, with our children.
Helen_U, Apr 2018
A must do event in Oahu. Had the ambassador ticket so got picked up close to our hotel in the morning. We had a small group tour with a fantastic guide, Parley, who was very chatty and informative. The different islands were terrific and great fun. Buffet lunch and dinner. Luau during dinner and then the Ha Breath show which was amazing.
Terry K, Mar 2018
Wonderful overview of the various Polynesian cultures! Great activities and shows at each of the 7 villages! The luau and Breath of Life show in the evening were both excellent! Highly recommend this full day tour!
Joyce K, Mar 2018
Very interesting tour. Spent the entire day at the village. Luau was not as expected. Food not great. Show pretty much what we saw all day. However, the final show of the day in the theatre was fantastic. That was worth the money we spent on tour.
Griselda_K, Mar 2018
I've been raving about the Polynesian Cultural Center to everyone I meet. It was a great day of fun and entertainment. Wish we had more time to spend there. It is a better event if you spend two days there.
Betty B, Mar 2018
Our tour guide was wonderful on the drive out. Then we were given a new tour guide for the Cultural Center. Both were great. I loved seeing the different villages and hearing the history about each of the Polynesian cultures.
Scott W, Mar 2018
Tour details from Viator missing or wrong with key information. Said dinner was 5-7pm but turned out to be 4-5pm so we missed our meal. The "luau" was hard to follow because the "scene" was not always introduced. Some of the dancers looked out of place. Wouldn't do it again, or book through Viator.
Leah_H, Mar 2018
2nd time doing this tour and although there was a bit of a confusion, when I called in to confirm the tour-the company finally found us. We had quiet an experience as the family sitting at our table was fighting. It was pretty embarrassing for everyone else at the table. But the food was good and the Polynesian Cultural Center should not be missed when you are in Hawaii.
Jeanne S, Feb 2018
Awesome experience! The shows were fun, beautiful and engaging. The hands on activities were also fun to do, like the swinging poi. Just a wonderful, albeit long, day. 10:30am-10:30pm
Jeffrey_H, Feb 2018
This is a don’t miss! The students and the shows were amazing.
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