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)

Rob_Ahrens

Dec 2017

The driving part of this tour only covers Lihu’e north. Domi our guide imparts upon you what he wants you to take away from this experience. I can see how his approach may irritate some individuals but if you take a moment to reflect, you will see the intention is genuine and enjoyable. I have taken a helicopter tour of Kaua’i before, which is exillerating, but I really enjoyed the plane ride. There was something about the slightly higher altitude and pace that allowed me to see the beauty of the island more. We did have fantastic weather. Next was a boat ride up the Wailua River on the Smith family boats. I had mixed feeling about this part of the tour. It is a bit dated but has some charm. Tropical storms have taken their toll on the area but close your eyes a listen to the wedding song and you can be transported. Note that the timing between the flight and the boat ride is tight. You then see a few more sights and head for lunch. Lunch was our choice and we went for local fare which was as expected and I enjoyed it. You then head off to see other local sites and hear local stories and opinions. I suspect part of this depends on your guide. I enjoyed what Domi has to tell. I can’t say I agreed with every opinion but I appreciated the information. There were a few gems thrown in such as Laysans Albatross and other personal touches. All in all I enjoyed the tour and appreciated what our guide Domi had to offer. I also appreciated the group we were with who had to endure our crying daughter once and awhile.

porel67

Nov 2017

Domi was our guide and provided 6 hours of non stop information and fun. Domi's aloha spirit was so genuine and generous. Loved him

Linda S

Mar 2017

The most important part of this tour we were looking forward to was the air portion. The tour description indicated it was going to be a helicopter and was disappointed later to discover it was a small Cessna plane. The pilot was experienced and very knowledgeable. Afterwards we did this river cruise that we could have skipped altogether. It was a 2 mile barge ride that didn't lead to anything spectacular. The rest of the day we were driven around by Steve who was nice but way too talkative and very political. He was asking us trivia questions all day long and think he ran out of things to show us as he was driving us by several beaches and showing us where he goes to church, the post office, where an old gas station existed, etc. - things a tourist could care less about. We will never do a tour again, we'll just rent a car and do our own sightseeing. We had been driven through this town with some shops, would have been nice to have stopped at some of those but felt like we were his hostages that day. Good luck if you decide to book this.