1 day

About this activity

TOUR DESCRIPTION: Explore some of Kauai’s most beautiful spots which will demonstrate why this island is known as “The Garden Isle.” During your all-day tour, the lush vegetation, covering all altitudes, will surround you from towering Eucalyptus trees projecting from the 3,500-foot cliffs to waterfalls crashing down deep valleys and fern-covered grottos. Many dramatic ocean views will also delight you as you explore almost the entire island.

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Queen Victoria’s Profile Haupu Mountain range offers a profile of the British Queen Victoria.
• Tunnel of Trees - Over a century ago, 500 eucalyptus trees were planted to form where today they tower over 100 ft and make a spectacular entry way to Koloa.
• Koloa Town - Holds the rich history of Hawaii’s sugar plantation days.
• Spouting Horn - One of the most photographed spots on Kauai.
• Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park - The last Russian Fort on the Hawaiian Islands.
• Captain Cook’s Landing - Where the first British discoverer Captain James cook first landed and discovered Hawaii.
• Waimea Canyon - Known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, was carved out by the Waimea River and the collapse of a volcano.
• Coco Palms Grove - Ancestral site of Kauai’s last reigning royalty and largest Coconut grove in the state where Elvis Presley filmed Blue Hawaii.
• Holo Holo Ku Heaiu - (sacred site) A sacrificial stone foundation.
• Wailua River Boat Cruise - Float down a fresh water river while being enchanted by songs and stories of ancient Hawaii.
• Fern Grotto - Discover the beauty of a tropical rain forest filled with lush native plants.
• Opaeka`a Falls Lookout - Most accessible waterfall on the island.

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Included

Wailua River Boat Cruise fare
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry/Admission - Fern Grotto
Entry/Admission - Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park

Not included

Lunch (available for purchase)
Gratuities
NO pickup transportation provided in the Saint Regis Princeville Resort area. Rental car required to meet the tour bus.

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
A stop at Paradise Garden is made if Fern Grotto is closed.
Wear walking shoes and dress comfortably.
Children under 3 years of age are considered FREE if child is on lap and does not occupy a seat.
ADA ACCESSIBLE:
Due to limited availability, we require that ADA vehicle reservations be made a minimum of 48 hours prior to date and time of service. We will make all reasonable attempts to accommodate the needs of the disabled traveler.
For electric wheelchairs or scooters: The combined weight of the wheelchair and guest cannot exceed 500 lbs, the maximum width of the wheelchair cannot exceed 29 inches.
Not all stops on this tour are ADA accessible.
Wailua River Boat Cruise is not ADA accessible
Guests if unable to walk need to be carried in/out of the boat.

Features

Tourism

65%

Cultural

55%

Adrenaline

35%

Sport

15%

Reviews

4.6

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jeffarino63

5 | 2019-07-29

We had a small tour, 4 people, and our guide was a lot of fun and extremely knowledgeable of the island the area. The Fern Grotto is a 'nothing' and should be eliminated from this tour.

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Eric W

4 | 2018-10-16

This tour was exactly what the wife and I were looking for. We had an amazing host and great aloha from Nani. She was early for our pick-up, thanked us all day and has an amazing amount of history on the island which she graciously shares throughout. Her stories should be documented and sold. It is a guided bus tour, make no mistake what this means. There are stops every hour or so at varying parts of the island but this is not a Waimea Canyon hike. We were very lucky with the weather, as the canyon was not socked in. Beautiful weather and views. The only thing we would do differently is not include the Fern Grotto. While the boat ride was peaceful, there wasn't really anything too unique about the Grotto, aside from it's history, and it took up just over an hour of our tour. You go up the river, walk to a cave entrance that is closed due to flooding years ago, they played one Hawaiin song, sang and hula danced, and you boat back. All in all, we were really happy with our day, the tour of the island and especially pleased with Nani, what a sweet and loving woman! Mahalo Nani

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Darkroom_visitor

5 | 2018-01-04

Our tour guide and driver was Nani, one of the most sympatic, energetic and friendly person we've ever met. This tour is really good, we recommend it if you are interrested in an island life and want to discover it little more deeply. You will see a lot, you will visit a lot, you can buy a lot... definitely recommend it if you do not want to lay on a beach only and want to touch this country and meet people.

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Edwin A

5 | 2017-12-28

Amazing, beyond words!

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Steve M

5 | 2017-12-19

Our guide was Nani and unfortunately retiring next week. She was simply amazing. A life-long resident of the area, she knew everything and everyone. She looked a bit frail, but took us places other tours would not have considered or perhaps even allowed? She is a lovely, lovely person and full of energy. But regardless of the guide, you do need to see the Canyon. The Grotto has never fully recovered from when I last saw it 20 years ago, but still worth the trip .I'd give Nani six stars, the boat trip only a four.

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JEANNE R

5 | 2017-10-29

This all day tour was absolutely worth taking. We got to see most of the island in a very comfortable ride. The guide was extremely knowledgeable. It was a lot of funm

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