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Kaua'i Highlights & Movie Sites

Starting From From $179.06 per person Current Project Expedition rate
8 Hours 4.39 / 5 2 reviews Easy activity level Small Group Single Day Tour Operated by Polynesian Adventure
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The Experience

What your day looks like

Visit Kauai's Blockbuster Film Locations, A Kauai Movie Tour adventure for young and old, movie buffs and nature lovers! You’ll visit many famous sites on Kauai where Hollywood Blockbusters and TV shows were filmed. Your backstage pass will take you to scenic locations with your guide, and you’ll even view clips of those notable films. Have lunch on your own in beautiful Hanalei Town and visit Tahiti Nui, where the George Clooney film “The Descendants” was filmed. You’ll enjoy this unique tour that truly showcases Kauai’s most beautiful locales and scenic locations. Stop at the culturally significant Birthing Stone and Poli’ahu Heiau. Opaekaa Falls – a beautiful waterfall that cascades into a hidden pool below, Opaekaa Falls is 151 feet tall and 40 feet wide. Featured in the “Wackiest Ship in the Army” and “Blue Hawai’i.” Kilauea Point Lighthouse Overlook – at the northernmost tip of Kauai, the Kilauea Lighthouse is famously seen in “Lilo and Stitch” and serves as a beacon for ships in the 1970s. Kapa’a Town – a quaint town north of Wailua on the east side of Kauai where the famous dinosaur “egg-change” took place in Jurassic Park.” Hanalei Town – stroll the quaint, country town and have lunch on your own at a local favorite dining hot spot. Visit Tahiti Nui, where “Descendants” was filmed. Walk a short distance to Hanalei Beach and Pier.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Visit famous movie locations like Hanalei Pier
  • Lydgate Chocolate Tasting Room (with chocolate samples)
  • View stunning waterfalls and scenic coastal areas
  • Enjoy live narration with clips from movies filmed in Kauai
  • Free time for lunch in the charming town of Hanalei
Detailed Itinerary

The journey, in full

Stop at the culturally significant Birthing Stone and Poli’ahu Heiau. Lydgate Chocolate Tasting Room (with chocolate samples) Opaeka'a Falls: Seen in Wackiest Ship in the Army and Blue Hawai’i Kilauea Lighthouse: Featured in Lilo and Stitch Kapa’a Town: Filming location for Jurassic Park's famous dinosaur egg scene Hanalei Town: Lunch on your own and visit Tahiti Nui from The Descendants

Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

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Sightseeing at Kauai.

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Sightseeing at Opaekaa Falls.

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Sightseeing at Hanalei Pier.

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Local Flavor.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Round-trip transportation Expert live narration Movie clips shown during the tour

Not Included

Lunch (purchased on your own in Hanalei) Gratuities

What to Bring

Comfortable shoes Sunscreen and a hat Camera

Meeting & Pickup

Round-trip hotel transportation is included from convenient Kauai locations. Guests wait on the sidewalk just before the hotel driveway entrance, which makes it easier for guests to board smoothly. If your hotel or the place you are staying is not listed, we will pick you up at the closest location.

Languages Offered

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Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic

Traveler Impressions

What travelers are saying

2026-04-30 5.00 / 5

Wonderful tour!

2022-12-02 5.00 / 5

The guide was great! We enjoyed seeing where they filmed movies, such as The Descendents, Lilo and Stitch, and more.

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