Saipan Northern Highlights
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Port
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$119
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
The sheer rock formation of Suicide Cliff is home to many endangered species and is a protected conservation area. Its unfortunate name derives from an event during World War II when the advancing Japanese executed a Banzai charge at the US Military. Saipan civilians jumped to their death to avoid being captured. Monuments here are a tribute to peace and those who lost their lives.
The area resounds with place names famously associated with the Pacific Theater -- Hara-Kiri Gulch, Paradise Valley, Hill 767 and Marpi Point. At 880 feet above sea level, the cliffs here overlook a roiling sea.
Head into Garapan Village, stopping at the American Memorial Park en route back to the ship.
Notes: Wear comfortable walking shoes.