Kauai Waimea Canyon, Wailua River Boat and Fern Grotto Tour
- Waimea Canyon, “The Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” spans 10 miles and plunges over 3,000 feet deep.
- Pu‘uhinahina Lookout (substituting Waimea Canyon Lookout, closed July 14–Dec 8, 2025) offers impressive canyon views; additional photo stops will be included.
- Ōpaekaʻa Falls is a 151-foot accessible waterfall named for the “rolling shrimp” that once inhabited the stream.
- Spouting Horn Blowhole shoots dramatic jets of seawater through natural lava rock.
- Enjoy a narrated two-mile Wailua River boat ride, ending with a fern grotto walk and live Hawaiian Wedding Song performance.
- Hanapepe Valley Lookout offers panoramic views of lush valley and sugarcane fields, once explored by Charles Wilkes.
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What to expect
Full-Day Guided Tour of Kauai’s Natural and Cultural Attractions
Discover Kauai’s beauty on this full-day guided tour. Begin with hotel pickup and a ride in a deluxe air-conditioned coach, with a local guide sharing Kauai's history.
Pass attractions like the historic Koloa Sugar Mill, Nawiliwili Harbor, and Queen Victoria’s profile. Visit the Spouting Horn blowhole to witness water bursting through natural lava tubes.
Ascend a scenic road to Waimea Canyon’s rim for breathtaking views of the 'Grand Canyon of the Pacific,' a red lava rock canyon stretching 10 miles long and 1 mile wide. Enjoy a cruise down the sacred Wailua River, admiring the lush tropical landscape.
Explore attractions like the Fern Grotto, the royal Birthstone, Opaekka Falls, and Coco Palms Grove. The tour concludes with an early evening hotel drop-off.
