Kauai Waimea Canyon, Wailua River Boat and Fern Grotto Tour

Kapaʻa, US
87% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (432 reviews)

Highlights

  • Cruise down Kauai's scenic Wailua River
  • Experience the beauty of Fern Grotto
  • Marvel at the majestic 151-foot waterfall
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch with stunning views
  • Witness the spectacular Spouting Horn Blowhole

Pickup

Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)

Pickup Location
Aston at Poipu Kai
Aston Islander On The Beach
Banyan Harbor Resort
Bluegreen Pono Kai Resort
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay
Hilton Vacation Club The Point at Poipu Kauai
Honu'ea International Hostel Kauai
Hotel Coral Reef Resort
I will contact the supplier later
Kaha Lani Resort
Kapaa Sands
Kauai Beach Villas
Kauai Island Airport
Kauai Kailani
Kauai Palms Hotel
Kauai Shores Hotel
Kiahuna Plantation Resort
Ko'a Kea Resort On Poipu Beach
Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
Kuhio Shores Oceanfront Condos
Lae Nani
Lawai Beach Resort
Makahuena at Poipu
Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club
Motel Lani
Nihi Kai Villas
OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort & Spa
Plantation Hale Suites
Poipu B&B Inn
Poipu Kapili
Poipu Plantation Vacation Rentals
Poipu Shores Resort
Prince Kuhio Condos
Shell Vacations Club Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
Sheraton Kauai Resort
Sunset Kahili Condos
The Garden Island Inn
The ISO
The Kauai Inn
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Tip Top Motel, Cafe, & Bakery
Waikomo Stream Villas
Wailua Bay View Condominiums
Waipouli Beach Resorts & Spa
Whalers Cove Oceanfront Resort
WorldMark Kapaa Shore
For guests staying at a North Shore or Princeville hotel, the meeting point is at the Outrigger Waipouli Hotel in Kapa'a. Parking is available at the municipal parking lot near the Outrigger Waipouli Hotel. The tour times provided reflect the start and end of the tour, but not your exact pickup location and pickup time. Whether or not you've provided your hotel/lodging at the time of booking, you are required to contact the tour provider no less than (2) days prior to your tour date to receive your exact pickup time and location. The tour provider will advise you of the specific area at the hotel/lodging you should wait; for example, "at the front entrance." Please be there at least 5 minutes before your pickup time. Please allow a 10-15 minute grace period, as the driver will be picking up other guests in your area. If your hotel/lodging is not included on our pickup schedule, you'll be advised to meet at nearby location. Please note that we are prohibited by certain properties to pick up non-hotel guests and we do not pick-up at private properties such as Airbnb’s and residential areas.

What to expect

1

Wailua River State Park

Board a spacious, open-air boat and cruise down Kauai's Wailua River encircled by miles of lush trees and tropical plants. Cool breezes lull you as the captain shares stories of ancient Hawaii when the river was flanked by multiple Hawaiian heiau (temples).

Duration 45 minutes
Admission Admission Included
2

Fern Grotto

Take a leisurely boat ride down the Wailua River to the famed "Fern Grotto" aptly named for the Boston Ferns dripping from the roof of a verdant cavern carved out of the mountain side.

Duration 20 minutes
Admission Admission Included
3

Opaekaa Falls

Cascading down into a hidden pool, this 151-foot-tall, 40-foot-wide waterfall is one of the island's most accessible major waterfalls.

Duration 20 minutes
4

Old Koloa Town

Enjoy lunch on your own in historic Old Koloa Town, surrounded by its charming atmosphere.

Duration 60 minutes
5

Waimea Canyon State Park

Scenic views of the deep valley gorges with it's striking red soil covered in greenery...nicknamed the "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific".

Duration 45 minutes
Admission Admission Included
6

Hanapepe Valley Lookout

Panoramic views of a valley covered in trees and wild green sugarcane. Hanapepe was one of the locations visited by famous explored Charles Wilkes in 1840.

7

Kauai Coffee Company

The largest coffee farm in the United States, visit the Kauai Coffee Estate and sample a rich cup of famous Kauai coffee.

Duration 35 minutes
8

Spouting Horn

Crashing waves propel majestic jets of salt water through lava rock. One of the most photographed sites on Kauai.

Duration 15 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Service animals allowed
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Additional information
    Please contact the tour provider at minimum of 7 days prior to the tour date for ADA and all special requests.
Provided by Polynesian Adventure Tours

What our experts say

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    Try local coffee at Kauai Coffee Co.
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    Visit nearby Spouting Horn after tour.
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    Bring a light jacket for cooler river breezes.
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    Pack a swimsuit for a refreshing dip!
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    Capture photos at Waimea Canyon lookout.

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