Kauai Adventure: Wailua River, Waimea Canyon, Coffee Tour

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

Spend a day rich in picturesque allure, tales, and historical narratives of the Garden Island. Embark on a soothing journey along the twisting, peaceful Wailua River on an open-top boat ride, finally reaching the stunning Fern Grotto complemented by the melodies of the Hawaiian Wedding Song. Take in the expansive views of Waimea Canyon from major…

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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Karen_s
Feb 24, 2026
Don’t miss the Fern Grotto! - It’s a long day, mostly being driven to different sights. The Fern Grotto was fantastic! Our driver, Sally, was a hoot! She also handled the big tour bus without any problems.
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Jennifer
Feb 18, 2026
Amazing day! - Absolutely amazing day! The grotto, shopping and Waimea Canyon were amazing! Plus, our tour guide was so knowledgeable and sweet! Loved it!
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Katheryn_s
Feb 14, 2026
Our guide was Chris. He... - Our guide was Chris. He was an excellent navigator. It was a long day, but the scenery was amazing. The stop for lunch on Kōloa was great.
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Evan_s
Feb 6, 2026
I would recommend this... - I would recommend this tour to everyone. We just wish we would have done it at the beginning of our trip instead of the end. John was friendly, knowledgeable, and took us to all the best locations throughout the day. Thanks for an amazing day John!!
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Robert_e
Feb 2, 2026
Wiamea Tour - Definitely got our money worth. An all day trip hitting all the destinations we wanted to see. Driver Chris was a pleasure and very informative throughout the tour. We were never rushed at each stop.
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Arthur_w
Feb 2, 2026
Kauai Day Trip - They do NOT go to Wailua Falls because there is NO place to park a van. Boat ride was fun, but something you could do on you own. Lunch in Koloa was nice, but on your own, about 1 1/2 hours. Had 30 minutes at Waimea lookout. 15 minutes at Spouting Horn.
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Charles_m
Jan 20, 2026
Full day travel - John was a wonderful tour guide He ensured that we could see as much as possible for one day. The fern garden and canyon are amazing.
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Robert_m
Jan 20, 2026
Wailea, Fern Grotto Tour - We had wonderful weather and a wonderful time. We suspect that rainy weather would have ruined our experience. Our driver, John, went out of his way to make sure that we experienced as many special moments as possible. He even - while we were on the Fern Grotto boat ride - went back to a previous spot to retrieve another passenger's cell phone that was left at a previous stop. John is a native of west Kauai and was able to offer incredible insights about the area.
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I114yptimb
Jan 16, 2026
Take this tour! - Our tour guide John did an excellent job. Him being a local 5th generation Hawaiian gave us insights and stories few others could replicate. The river boat experience was wonderful, the music and hula dancing was an unexpected bonus! Definitely recommend this tour.
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Rebecca_t
Feb 16, 2026
Firstly, this is a bus... - Firstly, this is a bus tour. The riverboat is a small portion. This is not a very active tour and although our guide was friendly and tried to show us a handful of things, we spent 80% of our time sitting on a bus trying to look out the window.
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From $279
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).