Kauai Waimea Canyon, Wailua River Boat and Fern Grotto Tour Discount Tickets

Kauai Waimea Canyon, Wailua River Boat and Fern Grotto Tour photo
Kauai Waimea Canyon, Wailua River Boat and Fern Grotto Tour photo
Kauai Waimea Canyon, Wailua River Boat and Fern Grotto Tour photo
Kauai Waimea Canyon, Wailua River Boat and Fern Grotto Tour photo
Kauai Waimea Canyon, Wailua River Boat and Fern Grotto Tour photo

Get your discount tickets for the Kauai: Waimea Town, Wailua River Cruise & Fern Grotto Tour, save up to 9% !

Overview

Experience Kauai’s natural beauty and local culture in one day, with a local guide connecting the sights through island stories. Cruise the Wailua River to Fern Grotto, view Opaekaa Falls, visit Kauai Coffee, and explore Old Koloa, Hanapepe, and Historic Waimea Town. Enjoy free time to shop and choose your own lunch. From October 5, 2026, this temporary itinerary replaces Waimea Canyon and Spouting Horn.

Pickup Information

For guests staying at a North Shore or Princeville hotel, the meeting point is at the Outrigger Waipouli Hotel in Kapa'a. Parking is available at the municipal parking lot near the Outrigger Waipouli Hotel. The tour times provided reflect the start and end of the tour, but not your exact pickup location and pickup time. Whether or not you've provided your hotel/lodging at the time of booking, you are required to contact the tour provider no less than (2) days prior to your tour date to receive your exact pickup time and location. The tour provider will advise you of the specific area at the hotel/lodging you should wait; for example, "at the front entrance." Please be there at least 5 minutes before your pickup time. Please allow a 10-15 minute grace period, as the driver will be picking up other guests in your area. If your hotel/lodging is not included on our pickup schedule, you'll be advised to meet at nearby location. Please note that we are prohibited by certain properties to pick up non-hotel guests and we do not pick-up at private properties such as Airbnb’s and residential areas.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Wailua River State Park
Board a spacious, open-air boat and cruise down Kauai's Wailua River encircled by miles of lush trees and tropical plants. Cool breezes lull you as the captain shares stories of ancient Hawaii when the river was flanked by multiple Hawaiian heiau (temples).
Duration: 45 mins
2. Fern Grotto
Take a leisurely boat ride down the Wailua River to the famed "Fern Grotto" aptly named for the Boston Ferns dripping from the roof of a verdant cavern carved out of the mountain side.
Duration: 20 mins
3. Opaekaa Falls
Cascading down into a hidden pool, this 151-foot-tall, 40-foot-wide waterfall is one of the island's most accessible major waterfalls.
Duration: 20 mins
4. Old Koloa Town
Enjoy lunch on your own in historic Old Koloa Town, surrounded by its charming atmosphere.
Duration: 60 mins
5. Hanapepe Valley Lookout
Panoramic views of a valley covered in trees and wild green sugarcane. Hanapepe was one of the locations visited by famous explored Charles Wilkes in 1840.
6. Kauai Coffee Company
The largest coffee farm in the United States, visit the Kauai Coffee Estate and sample a rich cup of famous Kauai coffee.
Duration: 35 mins
7. Waimea
Explore Historic Waimea Town, a coastal community with deep roots in Kauai’s history. Enjoy time to stroll through town, browse local shops, and take in the relaxed atmosphere while your guide shares stories about the area’s past.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Admission to Smith’s Wailua River boat ride to Fern Grotto

Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle

Pickup and drop-off at select Kauai hotels from Poipu to Kapaa

Live narration by a professional driver/guide

Exclusion

Gratuities

Cruise port pick-up and drop-off

Lunch

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please contact the tour provider at minimum of 7 days prior to the tour date for ADA and all special requests.

Supplied by Polynesian Adventure Tours

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