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

Tue 15 Jul

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Starting at $220.44

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Tue 15 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)

K3329VPtheresag

Feb 2025

We went on a tour with Scott who was exceptional. He knew so much about the island, points of interest, birds, trees, and just about everything. In addition, he was so easy going, friendly, helpful, and considerate. He absolutely made the excursion one of the best we experienced during our stay in Hawaii.

Z3120XQmichelar

Jan 2025

Domi was amazing! So knowledgeable, funny and make us feel like Ohana (family!). There was lots of amazing view stops and we had a yummy fresh picnic! A lovely ukele show at the end as well! Thank you domi for showing us paradise

E1187EBdawnh

Jan 2025

What an excellent tour! Scott did an amazing job showing us the beautiful sites on Kauai and thoroughly explaining the history of the island. He was an absolute gem to have as our tour guide. The views were spectacular!! Would definitely recommend this tour.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thanks for the great review and it was a pleasure having you out on tour with us.