Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai: Waimea Canyon & Wailua River

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  • Duration: 14 hours (approx.)
  • Location: Honolulu, United States
  • Product code: 2360K1
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Wailua River State Park, Highway 56, Wailua, Kauai, HI

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 minutes

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

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 minutes

Stop At: Opaekaa Falls, Kauai, HI

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 minutes

Stop At: Puakea Golf Course, 4150 Nuhou St, Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766-8000

Relax and enjoy a comforting lunch at Puakea Grill overlooking the Puakea Golf Course with stunning views of Mt. Haupu and the lush beauty of Kauai.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Spouting Horn, South Shore, Poipu, Koloa, Kauai, HI

Crashing waves propel majestic jets of salt water through lava rock. One of the most photographed sites on Kauai.

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Scenic views of the deep valley gorges with it's striking red soil covered in greenery...nicknamed the "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific".

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Hanapepe Valley Lookout, Kaumualii Hwy, Kalaheo, HI 96741, USA

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.

Stop At: Kauai Coffee Company, 870 Halewili Road, Kalaheo, Kauai, HI 96741

The largest coffee farm in the United States, visit the Kauai Coffee Estate and sample a rich cup of famous Kauai coffee.

Duration: 35 minutes


Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
  • Interisland R/T airfare (overage charges may apply)
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Waimea Canyon State Park
  • Entry/Admission - Wailua River State Park
  • Entry/Admission - Fern Grotto
  • Entry/Admission - Puakea Golf Course

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Airline flight overage charges

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

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Departure Point:

1: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, 300 Rodgers Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96819, USA
2: Lihue Airport, 3901 Mokulele Loop, Lihue, HI 96766, USA

Departure time

05:30 AM

Duration

14 hours(approx.)

Return details

Returns to original departure point

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Additional Information

Passengers must provide date of birth and gender at the time of booking per TSA requirements

Not wheelchair accessible

Once reservation is made, tour is non-refundable and non-changeable

Stroller accessible

Interisland flight times and routes are subject to change

Service animals allowed

Infants must sit on laps

Most travelers can participate

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.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Posted By : bfandry
Rosario was an awesome tour guide. He was funny and made the tour very enjoyable. He needs a raise so he can buy his 12 million dollar house!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-17


Posted By : chaunettem2023
Sabrina made this trip amazing! She has so much knowledge, history, and fun stories and really brought it all to life! She also knew weather patterns and things well and even though of course rain can’t be controlled, she knew the usual timing and pattern and we were able to see it all beautifully even on a rainy day as she diverted bad weather and showed us different things to wait it out. The only two complaints are coming from Oahu and flying out that morning for a day trip, we did have to sit at the airport in Kauai for about an hour and a half after landing for the van to come to start the tour at 8am so it was a very long day. But it was entertaining and a great way to see a lot of the island and learn a lot! Only other thing is the lunch place was an odd choice. It was at a nice golf course but the options were super basic like cheeseburgers and fried chicken and it would have been fun to go to a local place with local cuisine. Sabrina knew so much about everything and made it so much fun!
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Posted On : 2024-04-02


Posted By : Gregg_W
Too far to go; if on the island already is OK. Would you like me to be more critical? Don't want to spend any more of my time with this!
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Posted On : 2024-03-16


Posted By : Curiosity12453725553
Our driver ((Kaleo) was fantastic and humorous, made the ride very enjoyable. Educational and the views was worth the tour.
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Posted On : 2024-03-14


Posted By : 596stephenp
Really enjoyed Kaleo and his bus tour. Quite the entertaining guy. Buckle up for some dad jokes. Saw some great sites too .
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Posted On : 2024-02-09


Posted By : lindamA6208VH
Kaleo was an awesome guide/driver. Right up my alley with dad jokes. I loved hearing of his stories and ancestors culture and beliefs. Amazing, I wanna visit again using a 1 way ticket! Mahalo
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Posted On : 2024-01-03


Posted By : lindsaywA5300RV
Great views! Rosario was a great guide. You might get motion sickness going up and down the canyon. Take meds, but otherwise it's a good time.
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Posted On : 2023-12-06


Posted By : billwZ7724QU
This way an awesome tour. Kaleo was very knowledgeable and humorous. He engaged with everyone. I'll recommend this tour to everyone.
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Posted On : 2023-10-23


Posted By : 397danillew
Kaleo was excellent! He made the day very fun and informative! Could have been a miserable day. Mahalo for a wonderful day!
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Posted On : 2023-10-23


Posted By : sofia_haupia
HAWAIIAN SUPERMAN KALEO! We love you! We are so grateful to have you as our guide TWICE! Anyone who is wondering if this tour is worth it, 100% yes it is worth it! The best part was definitely having Kaleo as the bus driver because of his wonderful sense of humor, upbeat music choices, and excellent relay of information. We appreciate his attention to detail, wide range of knowledge, and warm Aloha Spirit! Mahalo Nui!
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Posted On : 2023-10-12