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Oahu to Kauai: Waimea Canyon, Wailua River & Fern Grotto Tour

Starting From From $575.92 per person Current Project Expedition rate
13 Hours 30 Mins 3.94 / 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

Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive tour. Hop on an inter-island flight from Oahu to Kauai for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Enjoy Kauai’s most scenic marvels on the Waimea Canyon*, Wailua River & Fern Grotto Adventure. You’ll journey to one of the world’s most inspiring geological wonders, the Waimea Canyon, and be amazed at the expansive peaks, valleys, and deep gorges. The Waimea Canyon Lookout offers scenic views with its striking red soil covered in greenery. Cruise down the Wailua River on a narrated, scenic two-mile ride on an open-air boat, down a meandering freshwater river amidst a lush rainforest jungle. At the end of the Wailua River, walk through a tropical rainforest to the famous Fern Grotto. Listen to the melodious, live performance of the Hawaiian wedding song as you enjoy the verdant surroundings. Visit, Opaekaa Falls, a 151-foot waterfall that flows over basalt from volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. Witness nature’s raw power at the Spouting Horn Blowhole on this tour that showcases the scenic splendor of Kauai.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Visit the beautiful island of Kauai
  • See towering Opaeka'a Falls
  • Enjoy an openair boat and cruise down Kauai's Wailua River
  • Stroll on a paved path to the fern grotto
  • Stop at View Hanapepe Valley
Detailed Itinerary

The journey, in full

Opaekaa Falls Wailua River/Fern Grotto View Hanapepe Valley Waimea Canyon Lookout Spouting Horn

Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Honolulu

Sightseeing at Kauai.

Continued

Honolulu

Boating at Wailua River.

Continued

Honolulu

Sightseeing at ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls.

Continued

Honolulu

Sightseeing at Fern Grotto.

Continued

Honolulu

Local Flavor.

Continued

Waimea

City/Town Tour.

Continued

Honolulu

Sightseeing at Spouting Horn.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Round-trip airfare from Oahu to Kauai Pick-up at Kauai Airport Lively tour narration by a delightful Knowledgeable driver guide Smith’s Wailua River Boat Tour to Fern Grotto Tickets Waimea Canyon State Park Admission

Not Included

Lunch

What to Bring

Bringing a jacket is recommended

Restrictions

MUST have a passport or Government-issued photo identification to board flights. Adult passengers 18 and over must show valid identification at the airport checkpoint in order to travel. Acceptable identifications are listed by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Meeting & Pickup

Arrive at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu for check-in at the Hawaiian Airlines counter.

Languages Offered

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Before Booking

In order to secure your flights and communicate the necessary info prior to your tour the following information is REQUIRED. 1. Full name, birthdate, & gender that matches your official ID/passport for each traveler Full Name: Last, First - Middle Name Date of Birth: January 01, 2019 Gender: Male / Female 2. An email address and phone number for one member in the group that we can send a final confirmation to 72-48 hours prior to your tour date, and share with the drivers to get in contact with your group upon your arrival to the airport in Kauai.

Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic

Traveler Impressions

What travelers are saying

2026-02-19 5.00 / 5

My clients loved the tour!

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