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.
What's Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at specific Kauai Hotels
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Wailua River Boat Admission
- Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Port pick-up and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
For guests staying at a North Shore or Princeville hotel, the meeting point is at the Outrigger Waipouli Hotel in Kapa'a. Parking is available at the municipal parking lot near the Outrigger Waipouli Hotel.The tour times provided reflect the start and end of the tour, but not your exact pickup location and pickup time. Whether or not you've provided your hotel/lodging at the time of booking, you are required to contact the tour provider no less than (2) days prior to your tour date to receive your exact pickup time and location. The tour provider will advise you of the specific area at the hotel/lodging you should wait; for example, "at the front entrance." Please be there at least 5 minutes before your pickup time. Please allow a 10-15 minute grace period, as the driver will be picking up other guests in your area. If your hotel/lodging is not included on our pickup schedule, you'll be advised to meet at nearby location. Please note that we are prohibited by certain properties to pick up non-hotel guests and we do not pick-up at private properties such as Airbnb’s and residential areas.
What To Expect
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Wailua River State Park
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Fern Grotto
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Opaekaa Falls
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old Koloa Town
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Waimea Canyon State Park
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Hanapepe Valley Lookout (pass by)
Kauai Coffee Company
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Spouting Horn
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please contact the tour provider at minimum of 7 days prior to the tour date for ADA and all special requests.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
- Operated by a business
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Activity code: C-2360KAUAI
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