Kauai Waimea Canyon, Wailua River Boat and Fern Grotto Tour
Overview
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10 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a day brimming with scenic beauty, legends and history of the Garden Island. Journey down the meandering, tranquil Wailua River on an open air boat ride culminating at exquisite Fern Grotto where you'll be serenaded by the Hawaiian Wedding Song. Gaze at the vast expanse of Waimea Canyon from key lookout points on the ascent. The deep red cliffs were described by Mark Twain as the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific". Visit sprawling Kauai Coffee Plantation and Spouting Horn Blowhole where sea water spectacularly jettisons through openings in lava rock.
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Pick-up and drop-off at specific Kauai Hotels
Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Wailua River Boat Admission
Gratuities
Port pick-up and drop-off
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
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).
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.
Options
2024
Pickup included
Reviews
486 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our tour guide Sabrina...
sonya r,
Aug 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide Sabrina was great, she was friendly and very knowledgeable. She made great food recommendations and is a local with lots of historical information.
Great way to get introduced to Kauai!
Angelica G,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Sabrina filled the day with interesting facts and details about the culture that made the trip amazing!
Long but good
Linda P,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a very long excursion it took us 11.5 hours from start to finish. They definitely could have cut out several stops. Look outs from different angels & coffee stop all unnecessary. That being said the fern grotto, waterfalls & canyon were amazing!
Sabrina was the best! She...
Alexandra H,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Sabrina was the best! She had vast knowledge of her hometown Kolo’a and the island itself. It was great to learn from her! Mahalo again!
Loved my trip around Kaua’i
Angela M,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Beautiful scenery & spots highlighted. I have limited mobility & the driver, John, was amazing & helped me getting in & out of the bus. Lots of driving, but lots of sites seen & almost half of Kaua’i covered. Waimea canyon & spouting horn special 💜
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