Best of Kauai Tour by Land, River, and optional Air

An incredible single-day tour of Kauai's north and east shores. Learn about the island from an our expert guides as you explore lush waterfalls, scenic mountain views, take a river cruise to Fern Grotto, visit the Lighthouse and Bird Sanctuary, and finally, see Kauai from the air (if option including air tour selected).

Itinerary
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Stop At: Fern Grotto, Wailua Marina At the mouth of the Wailua River; turn off Kuhio Hwy. into Wailua Marine State Park, Kauai, HI

Board a spacious, open-air river boat for a two mile leisurely journey to the Fern Grotto where you’ll enjoy a short nature walk through the rainforest. The Fern Grotto is a geological wonder of Kauai where ferns grow upside down from the roof of the grotto. A natural amphitheater of lava rock and tropical vegetation is the perfect backdrop as you are serenaded and entertained by Hawaiian musicians and hula dancers.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Opaekaa Falls, Kauai, HI

Visit Kauai's East Side 151-foot tall and 40-foot wide waterfall cascading down into a hidden pool. "Opaekaa" means "rolling shrimp" which were once abundant in the stream.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Sleeping Giant Trail, Haleilio Road Nonou West Trail, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96747

Learn of the tails of Sleeping Giant mountain on your East-Side drive.

Stop At: Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Lighthouse Road, Kilauea, Kauai, HI 96754

Visit Kauai's bird sanctuary, see firsthand the refuge's seabirds like the red-footed boobies, the wedge-tailed shearwaters, and the red and white-tailed tropicbirds. Also check out the 100 year old, 52-ft Lighthouse.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Anini Beach, Anini Road off Kalihiwai Road, North Shore, Kauai, HI

See breathtaking views of Anini's calm beaches and clear waters.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Waioli Mission House, Kuhio Highway Hanalei, Just behind the green Waioli Huia Church, Kauai, HI 96714

See the beautiful and historic church in Hanalei.

Stop At: Hanalei Valley Lookout, Hwy 56, Hanalei, Kauai, HI

Overlook Hanalei Valley and look down onto taro fields. See the breath of Hanalei from above including majestic mountains and waterfalls.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Hanalei Bay, Kauai, HI

See breathtaking views of Anini's calm beaches and clear waters.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Na Pali Coast, Kauai, HI

See spectacular views from the air of the jagged mountains and beautiful beaches of Na Pali Coast. Available on the optional air portion of the tour.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Waimea Canyon State Park, Waimea Canyon Dr, Waimea, Kauai, HI 96796

See spectacular views of Waimea Canyon from the air. Available on the optional air portion of the tour.

Duration: 30 minutes