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Kauai Waimea Canyon, Wailua River Boat and Fern Grotto Tour

Kauai Waimea Canyon, Wailua River Boat and Fern Grotto Tour

Overview

Enjoy a day brimming with scenic beauty, legends and history of the Garden Island. Journey down the meandering, tranquil Wailua River on an open air boat ride culminating at exquisite Fern Grotto where you'll be serenaded by the Hawaiian Wedding Song. Gaze at the vast expanse of Waimea Canyon from key lookout points on the ascent. The deep red cliffs were described by Mark Twain as the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific". Visit sprawling Kauai Coffee Plantation and Spouting Horn Blowhole where sea water spectacularly jettisons through openings in lava rock.

City: Kauai

Mon 30 Jun

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Starting at $201.58

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Mon 30 Jun

Starting at $201.58

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Pick-up and drop-off at specific Kauai Hotels

Tour narration by a professional driver/guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Wailua River Boat Admission

Additional Info

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

What To Expect

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).

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.

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.

Old Koloa Town

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

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".

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.

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.

Spouting Horn

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

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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 (440)

Jeffrey_G

Mar 2025

Nice experience - driver was experienced and professional. There was a nice mix of drive time and stops, allowing for sightseeing. Bus was comfortable. Communication was excellent before tour. Only criticism, and a small one at that, is the driver could have given us an update or progression of the schedule of the next two or three stops. He went by the published schedule, but if you hadn’t committed it to memory, you would’ve had to ask. Otherwise, the tour was well worth the investment of time and money.

R9613SNstevem

Mar 2025

Scotty was our tour guide/driver during our tour of Kauai. We booked the tour through Carnival Cruise Lines. He told story after story about historical events of the Island as well as describing the natural beauty of the area through the lens of his photography background and insight. He was very unassuming and answered any questions we had. You could tell he was a genuine good guy and cared about our experience. We wouldn't hesitate to go on another tour with Scotty in the future!

Patricia_K

Feb 2025

Nice overview of the island. The 'Opaeka'a Falls was underwhelming probably due to rainfall. I'd omit it and focus on the south/west side of the island. It's really just a scenic overlook. Our driver was very informative but we could have skipped the lecture on how we're all drinking our coffee wrong. That went on a bit too long.