Best of Kauai Tour by Land and River

Overview

An incredible full-day tour of Kauai's north and east shores with a river boat cruise to Fern Grotto and a visit to the Kilauea Lighthouse and Wildlife Refuge. (Lighthouse is open Wednesday, but we visit the Lookout on Mondays.)

Hotel pickup from the Princeville to Kapaa (others meet at Smith's Boats). Enjoy luxury transportation while you learn about the island from an our expert guides as you explore lush waterfalls, scenic mountain views, and beautiful beaches. No other tour combines all these attractions in one day!

City: Kauai

Mon 14 Jul

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Starting at $220.44

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Mon 14 Jul

Starting at $220.44

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What's Included

River boat cruise to the Fern Grotto

Professional and entertaining tour guide

Hotel pickup & drop-off (Princeville to Kapaa only)

Air-conditioned vehicle

6-hr Sightseeing tour of the North and East Shores

Luxury Sprinter or SUV depending on passenger counts

Kilauea Lighthouse & Wildlife Refuge (open Wed., visit Lookout Mon.)

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Fern Grotto

Board a spacious, open-air river boat for a two mile leisurely journey to the Fern Grotto where you’ll enjoy a short nature walk through the rainforest. The Fern Grotto is a geological wonder of Kauai where ferns grow upside down from the roof of the grotto. A natural amphitheater of lava rock and tropical vegetation is the perfect backdrop as you are serenaded and entertained by Hawaiian musicians and hula dancers.

Opaekaa Falls

Visit Kauai's East Side 151-foot tall and 40-foot wide waterfall cascading down into a hidden pool. "Opaekaa" means "rolling shrimp" which were once abundant in the stream.

Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge

Visit Kauai's bird sanctuary, see firsthand the refuge's seabirds like the red-footed boobies, the wedge-tailed shearwaters, and the red and white-tailed tropicbirds. Also check out the 100 year old, 52-ft Lighthouse. Lighthouse is only open on Wednesdays. We visit the Lookout on Mondays.

Anini Beach

See breathtaking views of Anini's calm beaches and clear waters.

Hanalei Bay

Tour around Hanalei Bay and Pier, see lush landscaping, and waterfalls on the mountains as well as beautiful beaches.

Wai'oli Hui'ia Church

See the beautiful Wai'oli Church in Hanalei with it's stunning stained glass windows and Hawaiian architecture.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (171)

Y9549TVsharonm

Feb 2025

My husband and I were on a Hawaiian cruise on Pride of America which visits every island.One of our excursions was Best of Kauai and it was unforgettable in every way. our guide was a lady named Lisa and she was amazing with her knowledge of history . This tour highlighted the most beautiful sights on the island with a wonderful stop at Poipu for delicious lunch( included). The excursion not only was on a luxury tour bus but towards the end of the land part of the tour, we got on a river boat and cruised up the Waimea river to the Fern Grotto where we were treated to Hawaiins who sang the Hawaiian song wwhile doing the hula. please do not miss this tour ( 8 hours) because it will forever be one of your lifelong memories. Kauai is stunning and we plan to go back next year to vacation on this island. sharon m...colbert wa

blkrohn

Feb 2025

Gray did a fantastic job. Admired his knowledge of the island and his cheerful attitude. Would do it again. The extra touch showing us the nesting Albatross was a highlight!

T580ZOmichaelj

Feb 2025

Mahalo to Domi for making the Kauai Tour an amazing experience!! Our best day of the vacation. (Shotgun says Aloha) ;) Domi was born and raised in Kauai and you could not ask for a better guide. He is very knowledgeable, funny, talented, and full of energy. Domi clearly has a passion to share history thru engaging stories. He made us feel like Ohana (family!). There were allot of very cool stops on the tour including lunch on a secluded beach. Keep up the great work bra!! Thank you Domi!! Michael, Anastasiya, Robert, & Susan