Waimea Canyon, Wailua River & Fern Grotto

Polynesian Adventure Tours

This tour captures the very best of Kauai, from the famous "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" to a leisurely boat tour up the Wailua River with a visit to Fern Grotto, a fern-covered lava cave.

🚌 Polynesian Adventure Tours – Waimea Canyon, Wailua River & Fern Grotto Tour

This tour captures the very best of Kauai, from the famous "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" to a leisurely boat ride up the Wailua River with a visit to Fern Grotto. Your adventure starts with a visit to Waimea Canyon State Park, where you'll get to see one of the world's most inspiring geological wonders and be amazed at the expansive peaks, valleys, and deep gorges.

The tour then continues to more scenic Kauai attractions, including the Spouting Horn blowhole, Opaeka'a Falls, and Old Koloa town, where you have the option to purchase lunch at one of the local eateries. 

Later, enjoy a leisurely open-air boat cruise up the Wailua River, the only navigable river in all of Hawaii. After the boat reaches the Fern Grotto landing, enjoy a short rainforest walk to the lush Fern Grotto, one of Kauai's top natural attractions. It is a true natural wonder. The natural cave was formed millions of years ago, and it is now completely covered by ferns and exotic tropical flowers. 

🌟 Tour Highlights

  • Waimea Canyon – the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" offers scenic views of deep valley gorges with striking red soil covered in greenery
  • Opaeka'a Falls – a beautiful 150-foot cascade
  • Spouting Horn Blowhole – crashing waves propel jets of ocean water through lava rock
  • Hanapepe Valley Lookout – panoramic views of a valley covered in trees and wild green sugarcane
  • Old Koloa Town – 90-minute stop with the option to purchase lunch at one of the local eateries
  • Wailua River – narrated 2-mile ride in an open air boat down a meandering freshwater river
  • Fern Grotto – walk through a tropical rainforest to a rock cave dripping in ferns and listen to the melodious live performance of the Hawaiian wedding song

✅ Tour Inclusions

  • Roundtrip transportation in air-conditioned comfort
  • Admission to Waimea Canyon Lookout
  • Admission on Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto
  • Professionally narrated tour

Special instructions

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Where & When
Tour time:
7:45 am - 5:30 pm

Hotel pick-up is provided from major Kauai hotels. Enter the name of your hotel at time of reservation. The exact pick-up time depends on where you are staying and will be emailed with your confirmation (Princeville area hotel pick-ups are unavailable).
Restrictions
There are no specific restrictions for this activity.
Special Notes
There will be a lunch stop at historic Old Koloa Town, offering guests the opportunity to visit local eateries (cost of lunch is not included in tour price).
Operation Days
Monday, Tuesday (seasonal), Wednesday & Thursday
Duration
10 hours
Capacity
Mini bus has room for 25 passengers. Large bus has room for 52 passengers. Depending on how many people booked this tour, you will travel in either a mini bus or large bus.
Equipment
Air-conditioned tour bus
Vendor Info

This activity is operated by Polynesian Adventure Tours

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