Kauai Day Tour: Wailua River & Fern Grotto

Embark on an all-inclusive day trip from Oahu to Kauai, exploring the stunning Waimea Canyon and Wailua River. Indulge in the beauty, legends, and history of the Garden Island.

Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Wailua River State Park - Board a spacious, open-air boat and cruise along Kauai’s Wailua River, surrounded by miles of lush trees and tropical plants. Cool breezes soothe guests as the captain shares stories of ancient Hawaii, when the river was lined with multiple Hawaiian heiau (temples).
  • Fern Grotto - Enjoy a leisurely boat ride down the…
What's Included
  • Admission to Smith’s Wailua River boat ride to Fern Grotto
  • Live narration in English by a knowledgeable local guide
  • Transportation on Kauai in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Visits to Opaekaa Falls, Old Koloa Town, and Kauai Coffee
  • Visits to Hanapepe Town and Historic Waimea Town
  • Roundtrip airfare between Honolulu and Lihue
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Airline flight overage charges
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Explore Kauai in a single day from Oahu, with roundtrip airfare and on-island transportation included. Cruise the Wailua River to the Fern Grotto, take in the views at Opaekaa Falls, stop by Kauai Coffee, and discover Old Koloa, Hanapepe, and Historic Waimea Town alongside a local guide. Free time is available for lunch and shopping. Beginning October…

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
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Climber46913957769
Sep 3, 2026
Great experience - James is amazing. Had so much fun. Loved the information the jokes. All of it was so good. Would absolutely book again!! Thank you for such a good time!!
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Maps60918200759
Sep 3, 2026
Great day - Great day. John was personable, knowledgeable and fun.
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438mariagabrielaj
Sep 3, 2026
Amazing! - The tour was excellent; John, the guide, was extraordinary! He was funny, insightful, and made the day much more enjoyable and fun. 100% recommended. On the other hand, the driver, Scott, was a bit aggressive with his speed, especially when driving up and down Waimea Canyon.
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C7835lkkims
Aug 12, 2026
Great highlight tour - Great way to see the island highlights! John did an awesome job! Highly recommend.
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D4210bfnadiar
May 30, 2026
😊🥰🙌 - It was a perfect tour as we were expecting! John was so great, friendly and so knowledgeable. We had a great time!😊
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Garry_m
Feb 20, 2026
See the best of Kauai. - Lots of great experiences, all in one day. Our guide John, made the day a totally enjoyable experience.
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Wlw
Oct 14, 2025
Rosario's Polynesian Adventures Kauai Trip from Honolulu - Rosario was great. Pickup at LIH airport from HNL smooth. All canyon sites outstanding. Lunch at Kauai Brewing, e cellent. Coffee tasting at Kauai Coffee Co. Great. Blowholes, nice. River cruise and entertainment to/from Fern Grotto very nice. Drop off at LIH for flight back to HNL great. Overall great day w/Roaario.
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William_w
Oct 12, 2025
Kauai with host/drivet/guide Rosario - Flew from HNL to LIH. Met pro.ptly by our Polynedian Adventures driver, Rosario who kept the all-day tour interesting with just enough background and historical significance. Boat trip to Fern Grotto was entertaining and educational. We all were "married" again in a joint wedding ceremony. All stops were great, but the canyon views were spectacular. Thanks, Rosario
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Melaniemn3398ek
Oct 9, 2025
Excellent tour - The landscapes are amazing, the guide is very attentive and pleasant plus he shared interesting data. The tour is very complete
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Xavier_m
Jul 14, 2025
Glad We Didn’t DIY - Well-Paced Tour with Local Insight & Beautiful Views - This was a nice way to see a lot of Kauai. The stops were as advertised, so you can research them ahead of time if you want. While you could do the route and follow the itinerary in your own rental car, you would miss out on the tour guide’s knowledge and humor. (John was our wonderful guide - personable, happy to help with photos and questions, and local knowledge of the island.) Our lunch spot was in Old Koloa Town with plenty of options and shops. I recommend sampling the food trucks and getting a coffee or smoothie from the stores. In our group of 15, we were the only ones who flew in and out on the day. All the others were picked up from hotels and resorts on Kauai. After seeing the earlier review about someone’s bad experience with the pickup, we were on high alert for potential delays or issues, but it was just fine. It was outside the baggage claim that the instructions mentioned and immediately to the right in a small lot with parking spaces sized for tour bus mini-coaches and coach buses. There were other Polynesian Adventures buses that came and left, and those drivers were friendly and told us who our driver/guide was going to be. And when it took a little bit longer than expected, the dispatch staff on the phone were cheery and helpful. We got back to the airport with plenty of time to spare.
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From $720
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).