Garden Island Tour: Scenic Beauty and Legends

Embark on a thrilling adventure in Kauai, exploring the stunning Waimea Canyon and cruising along the picturesque Wailua River. Discover the beauty, legends, and history of the Garden Island.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Wailua River State Park - Embark on a spacious, open-air boat journey along Kauai’s Wailua River, surrounded by miles of lush trees and tropical plants. Enjoy the cool breezes as the captain narrates tales of ancient Hawaii, when the river was lined with numerous Hawaiian heiau (temples).
  • Fern Grotto - Enjoy a relaxing boat ride down the…
What's Included
  • Pick-up and drop-off at specific Kauai Hotels
  • Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Wailua River Boat Admission
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Port pick-up and drop-off
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Experience a day filled with the breathtaking scenery, captivating legends, and rich history of the Garden Island. Embark on a serene journey along the winding Wailua River aboard an open-air boat, leading to the stunning Fern Grotto, where the enchanting Hawaiian Wedding Song will be performed. Marvel at the sweeping views of Waimea Canyon from…

Location
Wailua River State Park
Highway 56
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Seaside53046174867
May 21, 2026
Blow holes and Falls in Cracks - Tour guide John was very helpful with local knowledge and advice
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Sherryw
May 8, 2026
Great day! - This tour included quite a few stops. It was nice to sit back and both enjoy the views. The canyon was beautiful. I recommend the tour, you got to see a lot in one day.
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Sherry
Apr 30, 2026
Great day! - We saw a lot on this tour. Coffee estate, fern grotto, waterfall, Waimea canyon. Nice we didn’t have to drive . Guide had lots of good stories.
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Rayveion_m
Apr 27, 2026
Beautiful experience - The whole trip was amazing, but the magic of the riverboat ride was the highlight of the trip. The canyon was a beautiful sight as well.
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Barbara_b
Apr 17, 2026
Fern Grotto/Waimea Canyon - This is a great way the see the Waimea canyon and fern grotto. Especially since I was touring with my 88 year old mother. Sabrina was great guide with a wealth of information!
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Q4154fbannab
Apr 10, 2026
Beautiful and memorable for the whole famiky - We absolutely loved this tour. The canyon was incredible, and the high point, according to my 10- and 12-year-old. I loved the river tour and Fern Grotto portion - which includes beautiful music and dance, as well as some history and beautiful sights. Accessible enough to bring grandma and the littles, so we really lived that aspect, too, of experiencing it all together. Chris, our guide, was wonderful, too. Low-key, affable, and knowledgeable. He played great music on the tour bus, too. BRING HAND SANITIZER/Wipes. Some of the bathrooms along the tour are a bit primitive and don’t include soap dispensers.
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Jake_d
Apr 1, 2026
Great experience - The experience was great, we loved hearing about the history while we drove to see so many different parts of the Island
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Jeannie_t
Mar 29, 2026
Worth your time, Rain or Shine - The bus is well marked so you won't miss it when it comes to pick you up. The stops were gorgeous and well timed. Sally, our tour guide was the best. She was very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and all around delightful. The falls and blowing rock were in full glory and the boat ride on the river was entertaining. It is a very long day. Wear sturdy shoes, rain jacket or umbrella, camera, phone and binoculars. Bottled water and protein snacks were nice to have with us.
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Bret_a
Apr 2, 2026
A good to very good... - A good to very good experience. The driver was very knowledgeable about the island, and how to get to the best spots. She was very helpful and concern with our comfort and safety. She answered everyone’s questions thoroughly. If I could speak with her again, I would advise less chatter (which was constant) because some of us would enjoy some quiet time during the trip. All of this being said, the tour was well-planned, the driver was friendly, and the overall experience was positive. I recommend the tour.
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Myles_b
Apr 19, 2026
Kauai “circle island” tour - Price doesn’t match the experience almost $300 for almost all the stops you could have done on your own.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).