Circuit de 2 jours à Saipan et Tinian (Jour 1 : SPN ; Jour 2 : TIN)
Description
C'est à Tinian qu'Enola Gay & Bockscar a décollé pour les missions d'attaque d'Hiroshima et de Nagasaki. Ce serait une honte et une occasion manquée de sortir par ici et de NE PAS mettre les pieds sur cette île d'importance historique. Conduisez sur la piste, observez les fosses à bombes, les répliques de bombes, les structures de l’ère japonaise et les sites culturels locaux. Soyez parmi les rares personnes qui ont mis les pieds ici et revivez son rôle souvent négligé dans l'histoire. TINIAN SUR MON PROPRE? Vous pourriez, mais: ● Les typhons (+ autres activités) découvrent souvent des sites qui ne figurent PAS sur des cartes et qui nécessitent des détours secrets pour les atteindre. ● Les répliques de bombe (destinées à l’origine au public) se trouvent sur une propriété privée; beaucoup de gens n'en ont pas conscience. ● Les cartes ne révèlent pas les traditions locales, les faits ne se trompent pas ou ne se trompent pas, vous présentent des habitants qui peuvent partager des histoires sur la vie d’aujourd’hui, pas plus que des idées que le guide tire des gains de visites guidées ou de plusieurs livres sur la des îles comme moi! Parfois, on se sacrifie un peu sans guide!
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
Ce serait une honte, mais aussi une occasion manquée de parcourir le monde à Saipan, d'être si proche et de ne pas mettre les pieds sur le sol de l'île d'où est parti l'Enola Gay pour ses voyages fatidiques vers Hiroshima et Nagasaki pour des missions qui ont changé le cours de l’histoire humaine. Découvrez le contraste saisissant qui existait entre hier et aujourd'hui (l'aérodrome de Tinian a été le plus achalandé de toute la guerre) et comment ce petit morceau de rocher, étrangement silencieux et reculé, s'estompe dans la mémoire des gens lorsqu'il revêt une importance cruciale pour l'histoire humaine. . Vous serez dirigé vers les principaux sites historiques de Tinian: les fosses à la bombe, la piste d'atterrissage d'où est parti l'Enola Gay; Le "North Field", qui contient d’importants artificats historiques japonais et américains. Vous verrez et toucherez également des répliques grandeur nature des bombes atomiques "Fat Man" et "Little Boy". Vous ferez également un voyage dans le village pour voir les sites culturels, la maison de Taga (chef légendaire du Chamorro moderne); et les sites des plus grands piliers en pierre de latte existants ainsi que des sanctuaires shinto.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Je viendrai vous chercher à 6h15 à votre hôtel ON SAIPAN 6 h 30, enregistrement à l'aéroport de Saipan 7h00 vol pour Tinian Tour complet de l'île de Tinian Retour à Saipan vers 14h
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Veuillez indiquer vos besoins alimentaires spécifiques au moment de la réservation.
Avis(15)
My elderly mother and I went with Walt on a chartered flight to Tinian for a day from Saipan. The tour was very organized as Walt already had a rental car to drive us around in Tinian. This tour was done in December 2025 (right after Christmas). The trip was very interesting due to the history of Tinian. Visiting the northern runway where the bombers took off for Japan was very interesting. The surrounding area with all the old control towers and terminals were interesting. For history lovers, this is a MUST SEE.
I have wanted to tour of Saipan and Tinian for many years as my father was stationed on Saipan in 1945 and 1946. Walt provides a complete and thorough tour of both islands with deep knowledge of the islands. Prior to my arrival, I provided Walt with a few photos from my dad's time in Saipan. Before I arrived, Walt researched and made appointments with long-term island residents in an attempt to determine the location of these photos. After two full days of touring we (Walt and I) feel we got very close to the location of the most identifiable landmarks. Walt worked very hard to personalize my tour and it was a fantastic experience. This was the best and most in-depth tour I have ever experienced. If you want to tour the Northern Mariana Islands, I highly recommend using Walt and Discover Saipan. I told Walt during the tour, there is likely no other tour in the world like this. Walt, thanks for a great and unique tour!
Thanks! That was definitely an adventure to remember! I'm honored to have been part of your journey to reconnect you with your father’s history. Photos like the ones you shared are always welcomed with curiosity and fascination by the local community, particularly folks who were actually here during that time. I hope your experience and the interview you shared will encourage others--especially those with family ties to the Pacific or an interest in WWII history — to take the leap! It's a powerful opportunity to walk where history happened and enhance personal connections. Thanks again for sharing!
I truly enjoyed Saipan and Tinian tours on WW2 history with Walt. Both islands are remarkable, Walt is a very knowledgeable and flexible guide, and I recommend both tours to anyone interested in WW2 history.
Thanks, T! It was great spending the days with you! And thanks for the interview!
Want to explore the islands of Tinian and Saipan? Then this is the tour for you! With our top guide, Walt, you'll discover and visit all the places related to the war. You'll not only receive a detailed explanation of the war, but also about the culture, nature, and the diverse people who live on the islands. During the tour, you'll have fun and informative conversations with the guide. Thanks to his hospitality, you can also let him know what your interests are and what you'd like to see (or see more of). We had two unforgettable, fun, and informative days thanks to our top guide, Walt! Highly recommended!
Thanks! It was my honor and pleasure to introduce both of you to Saipan and Tinian and show you around these islands! We had great conversation and I learned quite a lot about your own Dutch society and customs as well. Yours is definitely a tour I'll remember fondly! p.s., If I ever become a teacher, I'll consider some of your suggestions of how things are done (or not done) in the Netherlands!
Want to explore the islands of Tinian and Saipan? Then this is the tour for you! With our top guide, Walt, you'll discover and visit all the places related to the war. You'll not only receive a detailed explanation of the war, but also about the culture, nature, and the diverse people who live on the islands. During the tour, you'll have fun and informative conversations with the guide. Thanks to his hospitality, you can also let him know what your interests are and what you'd like to see (or see more of). We had two unforgettable, fun, and informative days thanks to our top guide, Walt! Highly recommended!
My two days with Walt were truly unforgettable. I wanted to re-trace the steps my dad had taken when he fought as a US Marine in WW2 on both Saipan and Tinian. I had high expectations and somehow, Walt exceeded on both days. He gave me the background of the island and the war, though I truly thought I was prepared. We went to every corner of the island and from the beaches to the top of Mt. Tapochau. Walt showed me the beauty of the islands, as well of the spots where the horrors of the battles took place 80 years ago occurred. It was moving and emotional for me. The opportunities Walt gave me to see local culture, climb to new heights, and drive places and fly new ways I never thought possible are so precious to me and I cannot possibly thank you enough Walt. The photos, videos and time log were just an unexpected bonus that I will always treasure. Walt's knowledge of Saipan and Tinian is extensive and I feel like I have learned so much from him. I will always remember my two days touring with Walt. I wish I could give him a higher rating, but I encourage anyone considering a tour on Saipan or Tinian to book your time with Walt. You will be glad you did! Thank you again Walt. I am so grateful.
You're quite welcome! It was truly an honor to spend time with you on this meaningful pilgrimage. As you mentioned during the post-tour interview (https://youtu.be/zik0MsAUk3Q), your dad didn’t share all the details of his time on Saipan and Tinian. Still, walking the very beaches where he likely landed in 1944 adds a powerful, tangible dimension to the stories he did share with his children and grandchildren. I'm grateful to have played a small part in helping bring that history to life for your family.
Really excellent tour. Walt vert nice and competent. He can explain very well the history of Saipan and Tinian. Very good !!!
Outstanding tour! My wife and I had wanted to visit Saipan and Tinian for many years. Initially, I tried to make plans remotely, but it’s difficult when you don’t have any local insight. Once I got in touch with Walt, all that changed. He made things easy. Walt has a wealth of knowledge and genuine enthusiasm for the history of these beautiful islands. We would have missed out on so much without his expertise.
I went to Walt’s tour on 5-6 September 2024 with my teenage son who was very keen on WW2 sites. Walt was an excellent tour guide: he catered to our needs, he ensured we have seen what we wanted to see in Saipan, went out of his way for my son to see the WW2 military tank in the middle of a golf course! We highly recommend to book with Walt. We will come back again.
It's always a pleasure introducing folks to these beautiful and historic islands. It's even more fun when I, too, can learn about the culture and history of my guests' countries of origin! Hope we run into each other again during our travels!
I discovered Walt researching guides for Saipan and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) on the internet Choosing Walt I hit a bonanza of experience, information, and good cheer. He was enthusiastic, engaging, outgoing, communicative, decisive, flexible and an impeccable manager of time. I cannot more highly recommend Walt if you want to do a deep dive into Saipan and CNMI.
