Oahu to Kauai Day Tour: Discover Iconic Movie Locations & Explore Hanalei Town
3.7
51 Ratings
Honolulu
Embark on an all-inclusive day tour from Oahu to Kauai and discover iconic movie locations. Explore Hanalei Town, visit stunning waterfalls, and indulge in the natural splendor of Kauai's scenic beauty.
Duration:
16 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ahukini State Recreational Pier - Scenic views of the Pacific Ocean, popular fishing spot. Classic films “Pagan Love Song” and “Donovanâs Reef” were filmed here.
- Lydgate State Park - Popular beach for windsurfing, surfing and bodyboarding, large lava rock wall protects tropical marine life. Elvis Presley’s “Blue Hawaii” was filmed at this picturesque location.
- Opaekaa Falls - 151 foot waterfall, clearly visible from lookout points along the highway. Featured in the âWackiest Ship in the Armyâ and âBlue Hawaii.â
- Kapaa - Quaint beachside community, old country vibe balanced with new and exciting shops and eateries. The famous dinosaur âegg-changeâ took place here in “Jurassic Park.â
- Kalalea - “Raiders of the Lost Ark” was filmed in this mountainous region.
- Hanalei - Browse shops and have lunch on your own. A charming town rich in history, surrounded by taro patches and art galleries. Take a brief stroll to Hanalei Beach and Pier.
- Tahiti Nui - A scene in the movie The Descendants starring George Clooney was filmed here.
- Hanalei Pier - The famous Hanalei pier was the backdrop for scenes from “Beachhead.”
- Hanalei Valley Lookout - Scenic views of the vast countryside and verdant valley.
- Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge - Kilauea Lighthouse Overlook offers sprawling views of Kilauea Point, a lava peninsula featured in “Lilo and Stitch.”
What's Included
- Round-trip interisland airfare
- Professional driver/guide narration
- Air-conditioned vehicles
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Airline flight overage charges
- Lunch
Additional Information
Embark on a day-long, all-inclusive tour to another tropical island in Hawaii. Let us take care of the arrangements, adding ease to your vacation! The trip includes two-way air travel from Oahu to Kauai, transport to and from Lihue Airport (LIH), a tour around the island’s sights, and a meal.
Experience the awe-inspiring natural landscapes of Kauai, which have served as the picturesque backdrops for numerous films and televisions shows. Trek through the island’s lush rainforests and broad valleys to reach renowned filming sites. Enjoy a walk along the famed Hanalei Pier, with the azure ocean and clear skies as your backdrop. Marvel at Opaeka’a, a majestic 151-foot waterfall, and savor a panoramic view of the peaceful Wailua river. A mini coach will show clips at each stop. Explore the historic Hanalei Town and have a meal at your leisure. Visit Tahiti Nui, a popular locals frequented location, where the film ‘The Descendants’ was shot.
- Passengers must provide date of birth and gender at the time of booking per TSA requirements
- Interisland flight times and routes are subject to change
- Special needs requests must be called in to the local supplier at least 1 week prior to tour date
- The interisland airfare may fluctuate based on flight availability. Additional fees may be required to be paid by the customer in these cases.
- IMPORTANT: The name you enter at the time of booking must exactly match what appears on your valid government-issued I.D. photo I.D. that you will use during travel. This is a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and FAA requirement and there is no flexibility with this policy. A valid government-issued ID (passport for non-US citizens) is required on the day of travel. If a passenger is denied boarding, there will be no refund.
Location
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
Rodgers Boulevard
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.7
(51 Ratings)
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Marygq8283mz
Dec 7, 2023
Tour of the well know movies filmed on the island of Kauai!! - Larry was an excellent guide! Very informative with a nice mix of current information and history about movies and their involvement with Kauai and the island. He spoke clearly and engaged us with lots of questions!
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Libertytourisma
Oct 1, 2023
Excellent first day tour! - Well organized, through, and well paced.
Loved it and enjoyed seeing so much of the island without having to do much!
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Trek394034
Oct 23, 2021
The entire trip was awesome. And our guideKaleo, was fabulous. I would do another tour with him.aa the guide - The entire trip was awesome. And our guideKaleo, was fabulous. I would do another tour with him.aa the guide
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Cathyc376
Oct 8, 2021
Memorable - Captain Rob was a joy to tour with. He was knowledgeable, informative, and entertaining. His first mate, Glen, was helpful and cheerful. The tour would have been remarkable as it was but, the Captain and Glen take the extra step to make it memorable.
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Ravi_s
Feb 25, 2020
Amazing Trip! Everything taken care of! - A guided tour that provided reliable transport from our hotel and back. Airfare (both ways) taken care of, multiple spots seen, and lunch (while we had to pay) was arranged by the company so we didn't have to wait for our meals.
Got to see all the highlights of the island: volcanic vents, lava tubes, black sand beach, and more. Had to be at pickup spot at 4:30am, but was well worth it!
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Pwebb11
Jan 13, 2020
Fun day - This tour was a good time for both my 8 year old and 15 year old Grandkids. The variety of activities kept both happy and ended in ice cream, so kudos for that.
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Renae_b
Dec 29, 2019
Great tour and great tour guide! - We went on a day tour of the Big Island of Hawaii. Flew in from Oahu. Every step along the way was very organized. The tour guide was so knowledgeable and we learned so much. It was great to be able to ask questions during the tour. Even though it was raining part of the day we made the best of things and still saw all of the sites. He even had umbrellas for us to use if we wanted to. He was able to answer all of our questions and the info he shared along the way was interesting.
We would definitely suggest this tour to others. Loved it!!
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181shawnal
Apr 26, 2022
Fun and Beautiful - We really enjoyed our guide/driver Kimote’o! He was fun, informative and entertaining! The bus was clean and safe. The sites were very beautiful!
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Rebecca
Mar 28, 2021
Could this be for you? - We were picked up for this adventure at a close location, the tour bus was big and comfortable. Every seat was a good one, our guide welcomed us and after a few more pick up stops our adventure began, Gensin was very friendly and shared a lot of information about the island, after our first stop we were given a return time,,,of course there are always a few people who don’t follow the instructions, we sat on the bus and waited and waited for them, after abut an extra ten minute wait they got on the bus offering no apologies, we passed many different types of neighborhoods and our guide pointed out interesting things to notice. Beaches were spectacular. We even spotted a turtle and sea lion resting on the beach, next stop...of course the same people come back late. Now we feel Gensin should have made it a point to say NO MORE! We we losing time at oth3 stops because of their behavior, th Buddhist Temple was amazing, the blow hole...no big deal. We enjoyed the Waterfall but if you chose not to go swimming in it the two hour wait was too much, the sun was too hot, the Dole Plantation was nice but we literally made a refreshment stop and nothing more, he also made a stop at Hawaii’s favorite shaved ice place, only a few got off the bus and it was a long hot wait, the trip was worth the price, our guide was nice but he did NOT enforce people wearing masks on the bus, we most of us obliged, everyone should have, this is well worth the day but it is also a very long bus ride, if you want to get out of the busy pace of Waikiki..this trip is for you!
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Elizabeth_s
Jan 2, 2020
WORST TOUR I HAVE EVER TAKEN - From the beginning this tour was not as described. We were added on to a tour which originated in the Big Island of people vacationing there. We were left to wait for the bus for over half an hour after arrival in a parking lot. Bus was already packed, so we were not able to even sit close enough together to chat -- which is a big deal considering it's an all-day tour. When I spoke to the driver, he basically told me that's just the way it was, no attempt to help. Then he announced to the entire bus that "some" people (my family) were not happy with the seating but there was nothing he could do! We were treated like the "redheaded stepchild at the family reunion" for the duration of the tour. It was clearly NOT THE TOUR WE PAID A LOT FOR! At the end of the day, the driver dropped us at a different airport that the one we flew into that morning more than 3-1/2 hours prior to our flight, which the Big Island group continued the tour! Appalling. We ended up paying $50 each to catch an earlier flight back to Oahu. All the wonderful sights of the Big Island (which we had visited before and taken this EXACT tour as it was supposed to be conducted) could not make up for the way we were treated. Horrible company. Horrible driver -- Brian. Horrible tour.
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