Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai: Waimea Canyon & Wailua River

Honolulu, US
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Highlights

  • Cruise down the Wailua River, surrounded by lush trees
  • Visit the famous Fern Grotto by boat
  • Marvel at the cascading Opaekaa Falls
  • Enjoy a comforting lunch with stunning views
  • Witness majestic jets of salt water at Spouting Horn

Meeting Point

Upon Arrival At Lihue Airport (LIH), our driver will pick you up between 8:10 to 8:15 AM at the BAGGAGE CLAIM area curbside to the right in the BUS loading area.

Meeting point

3901 Mokulele Loop, Lihue, HI 96766 , United States

End point

End Point

Upon Arrival At Lihue Airport (LIH), our driver will pick you up between 8:10 to 8:15 AM at the BAGGAGE CLAIM area curbside to the right in the BUS loading area.

Meeting point

3901 Mokulele Loop, Lihue, HI 96766 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

Please meet at the airport at 5:30 AM for your interisland flight on Hawaiian Airlines and promptly check at the Hawaiian Airlines Ticket Counter or Self-Service Kiosk. Make sure to check in for all flights (round trip) and then proceed to the designated gate for departure.

2

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
3

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
4

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
5

Old Koloa Town

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

Duration 60 minutes
6

Spouting Horn

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

Duration 15 minutes
7

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
8

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.

9

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
10

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

Please meet at the airport at 5:30 AM for your interisland flight on Hawaiian Airlines and promptly check at the Hawaiian Airlines Ticket Counter or Self-Service Kiosk. Make sure to check in for all flights (round trip) and then proceed to the designated gate for departure.

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 and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Passengers must provide date of birth and gender at the time of booking per TSA requirements
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    Once reservation is made, tour is non-refundable and non-changeable
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    Interisland flight times and routes are subject to change
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    Special needs requests must be called in to the local supplier at least 1 week prior to tour date
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    The interisland airfare may fluctuate based on flight availability. Additional fees may be required to be paid by the customer in these cases.
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    IMPORTANT: The name you enter at the time of booking must exactly match what appears on your valid government-issued I.D. photo I.D. that you will use during travel. This is a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and FAA requirement and there is no flexibility with this policy. A valid government-issued ID (passport for non-US citizens) is required on the day of travel. If a passenger is denied boarding, there will be no refund.
Provided by Polynesian Adventure Tours

What our experts say

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    Arrive early at Lihue Airport.
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    Try the local coffee at Kauai Coffee Co.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for exploring.
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    Don't miss the views at Waimea Canyon.
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    Bring a camera for Spouting Horn!

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