Best of Kauai Tour by Land, River, and optional Air
1 day
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Fern Grotto, Wailua Marina At the mouth of the Wailua River; turn off Kuhio Hwy. into Wailua Marine State Park, Kauai, HI
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Opaekaa Falls, Kauai, HI
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Sleeping Giant Trail, Haleilio Road Nonou West Trail, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96747
Learn of the tails of Sleeping Giant mountain on your East-Side drive.
Stop At: Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Lighthouse Road, Kilauea, Kauai, HI 96754
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Anini Beach, Anini Road off Kalihiwai Road, North Shore, Kauai, HI
See breathtaking views of Anini's calm beaches and clear waters.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Waioli Mission House, Kuhio Highway Hanalei, Just behind the green Waioli Huia Church, Kauai, HI 96714
See the beautiful and historic church in Hanalei.
Stop At: Hanalei Valley Lookout, Hwy 56, Hanalei, Kauai, HI
Overlook Hanalei Valley and look down onto taro fields. See the breath of Hanalei from above including majestic mountains and waterfalls.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Hanalei Bay, Kauai, HI
See breathtaking views of Anini's calm beaches and clear waters.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Na Pali Coast, Kauai, HI
See spectacular views from the air of the jagged mountains and beautiful beaches of Na Pali Coast. Available on the optional air portion of the tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Waimea Canyon State Park, Waimea Canyon Dr, Waimea, Kauai, HI 96796
See spectacular views of Waimea Canyon from the air. Available on the optional air portion of the tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Fern Grotto, Wailua Marina At the mouth of the Wailua River; turn off Kuhio Hwy. into Wailua Marine State Park, Kauai, HI
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Opaekaa Falls, Kauai, HI
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Sleeping Giant Trail, Haleilio Road Nonou West Trail, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96747
Learn of the tails of Sleeping Giant mountain on your East-Side drive.
Stop At: Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Lighthouse Road, Kilauea, Kauai, HI 96754
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Anini Beach, Anini Road off Kalihiwai Road, North Shore, Kauai, HI
See breathtaking views of Anini's calm beaches and clear waters.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Waioli Mission House, Kuhio Highway Hanalei, Just behind the green Waioli Huia Church, Kauai, HI 96714
See the beautiful and historic church in Hanalei.
Stop At: Hanalei Valley Lookout, Hwy 56, Hanalei, Kauai, HI
Overlook Hanalei Valley and look down onto taro fields. See the breath of Hanalei from above including majestic mountains and waterfalls.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Hanalei Bay, Kauai, HI
See breathtaking views of Anini's calm beaches and clear waters.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Na Pali Coast, Kauai, HI
See spectacular views from the air of the jagged mountains and beautiful beaches of Na Pali Coast. Available on the optional air portion of the tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Waimea Canyon State Park, Waimea Canyon Dr, Waimea, Kauai, HI 96796
See spectacular views of Waimea Canyon from the air. Available on the optional air portion of the tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Included
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (select locations on the north and east sides only)
- Sightseeing tour
- Fixed-wing air tour (if option selected)
- Waliua River boat tour
- Entry/Admission - Fern Grotto
- Entry/Admission - Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge
- Entry/Admission - Na Pali Coast
- Entry/Admission - Waimea Canyon State Park
Not included
- Lunch
- Fixed-wing air tour (if option not selected)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Infant seats available
- All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking for the option including air tour
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
80%
Original
40%
Adrenaline
15%
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