ACTIVITIES

Village Canoe Tours
Enjoy a restful canoe ride in between your other activities. The palm trees lining each shore of the Center's lagoon stand as shady sentinels to each of the seven Polynesian villages you'll pass on your leisurely cruise. 

Temple Visitor’s Center Tour
Enjoy the beauty & serenity of the Temple Visitor’s Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Often called the “Taj Mahal of the Pacific,” the Hawaiian Temple was the first temple outside of the continental United States built by the Church. It was dedicated in 1919 to serve members from throughout the Pacific and, in time, Laie became a gathering place for many Polynesian saints.

The people of Laie and the unique cultures they represent have been entertaining visitors since their first commercial hukilau more than 50 years ago. The unusual history of Laie is recounted in detail during your tram ride. Students from more than 60 countries attend neighboring Brigham Young University-Hawai‘i, adding to the cultural diversity of the community.

Free tram rides from the Polynesian Cultural Center to the Visitor’s Center occur every 20 minutes between 1:00 and 6:40pm. Visitors may stroll the beautiful temple gardens and enjoy the Visitor’s Center (access to the inside of the temple is restricted to faithful Church members only.) The Visitor’s Center features a ten-foot marble replica of Thorvaldsen’s famous “Christus” statue. Guided tours explain the basic beliefs of the Church through videos and exhibits.

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