Your luau evening
Make a full day of your visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center with the Gateway Buffet Package, a well-rounded experience that combines six island villages, dinner with live music and the spectacular “HĀ: Breath of Life” evening show. From hands-on cultural activities to a relaxing buffet and a powerful nighttime production, this package lets you enjoy the center from afternoon through evening.
Your visit begins with time to explore the six island villages of Hawaii, Aotearoa, Fiji, Tahiti, Tonga and Samoa. Each village brings its culture to life through friendly demonstrations, games, music and activities. You can try canoe paddling, learn traditional skills, watch cooking demonstrations and take a leisurely canoe ride across the lagoon.
Later, settle in for dinner at the Gateway Buffet, where Polynesian-inspired, Asian and American dishes are served in a spacious dining hall with live music. After dinner, head to the Pacific Theater for “HĀ: Breath of Life,” an action-filled story told through fire, song and dance by more than 100 Polynesian performers.
Gateway Buffet Package Highlights
- Admission to all six Polynesian Cultural Center island villages
- Self-guided exploration throughout the park
- Hands-on cultural activities, games and demonstrations
- Canoe tour across the lagoon
- Huki daytime canoe experience
- Gateway Buffet dinner with live music
- Silver-level seating for “HĀ: Breath of Life”
- Complimentary three-day return pass to the island villages after your first visit
Island Villages
Explore six island nations across the Polynesian Cultural Center and experience the traditions that make each one unique. Friendly cultural ambassadors share stories, games, skills and demonstrations throughout the day, giving you plenty of opportunities to watch, learn and join in.
- Hawaii
- Aotearoa
- Fiji
- Tahiti
- Tonga
- Samoa
Hands-On Cultural Activities
Try your hand at island games and traditional skills, watch cooking and fire-starting demonstrations, paddle a canoe and discover customs passed down through generations across the Pacific.
Canoe Tour
Take a relaxing canoe ride along the Polynesian Cultural Center’s lagoon for a different view of the park and its island villages.
Huki: A Canoe Experience
Watch “Huki: A Canoe Experience,” a lively daytime presentation performed on double-hulled canoes as performers travel along the lagoon.
Hawaiian Journey Movie Experience
Enjoy a short film inspired by the World Fireknife Championship and follow the story of a competitor whose passion and skill bring this demanding tradition to life.
Laie and Temple Visitors Center Tour
Take a scenic ride through the BYU-Hawaii campus and visit the historic Laie Temple Visitors Center, where you can stroll through the gardens and explore the displays.
Gateway Buffet Dinner
After exploring the island villages, enjoy a relaxed dinner at the Gateway Buffet. Live music accompanies a broad selection of Polynesian-inspired, Asian and American dishes served inside the spacious Gateway dining hall.
“HĀ: Breath of Life” Evening Show
The evening concludes with “HĀ: Breath of Life,” a dramatic Polynesian production filled with powerful dance, music, fire and storytelling. More than 100 performers from across the Pacific bring the story to the stage in one of the Polynesian Cultural Center’s signature experiences.
The Gateway Buffet Package includes Silver-level seating, offering a wide view of the stage and the full production.
Gateway Buffet Package Details
- Self-guided island village experience
- Gateway Buffet dinner with live music
- Silver-level seating for “HĀ: Breath of Life”
- Location: Laie, Oahu
Inclusions
- Premiere dining experience with live music and an expansive buffet of island inspired dishes.
- Polynesian Cultural Center
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Strollers are convenient for exploring the area, but please note that during certain shows, strollers will need to be left outside, and parents may need to hold their babies on their laps.
- A tour guide is not included in the Gateway Buffet package, but group or private tours can be arranged for an additional fee. You can pay for a guide at the center on the day of your visit.
Meeting & Check-in
- Meeting point: Guests can meet us at the Welcome Center of the Polynesian Cultural Center, located at the right-hand side behind the Hamana Kalili Statue. This building houses the ticketing booths, where visitors can check in or inquire further about their visit.
- Pickup: Meet at the designated start point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
