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    Kauai Waimea Canyon & Wailua River Tour

    See Kauai's canyon vistas, river rainforest, and Fern Grotto in one day

    4.6 stars• 793 reviews

    Duration

    9 hrs 45 mins

    Includes

    Transportation, river cruise

    Highlights

    Explore Kauai by road and river, pairing canyon scenery with an open-air cruise through rainforest. Hear live narration and a performance of the Hawaiian Wedding Song at Fern Grotto.

    • Take in red-soil gorges and green valleys from Waimea Canyon Lookout
    • Cruise two miles along the freshwater Wailua River in an open-air boat
    • Walk a paved rainforest path to a lava rock cave draped in ferns
    • Watch ocean waves surge through lava rock at Spouting Horn Blowhole
    • Sample estate-grown Hawaiian coffee at Kauai Coffee

    Itinerary

    • Opaeka'a Falls (view)
    • Wailua Marina/Fern Grotto (Smith's Boat Ride)
    • Enjoy lunch on your own in historic Old Koloa Town, surrounded by its charming atmosphere.
    • Waimea Canyon Lookout (stop)
    • Waimea Town (drive through)
    • Kauai Coffee (stop)
    • Spouting Horn (stop)

    What's Included

    • Round-trip air-conditioned transportation
    • Wailua River cruise admission
    • Waimea Canyon Lookout admission
    • Live narration

    Important details

    • Bring a government-issued photo ID
    • Infants age 2 and under must sit on an adult's lap
    • Ages 12–17 must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older
    • Winding roads may not be suitable for travelers with motion sickness

    Cancellation Policy

    Receive a full refund when you cancel more than 48 hours before departure. No refund is provided for cancellations within 48 hours or no-shows. Refunds are not provided for cancellations outside the operator's control, including weather or force majeure.

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    Look for a bus displaying Polynesian Adventure and Gray Line blue diamond logos.

    Bring your voucher or ticket if you received one. If you did not receive a ticket, show a picture ID and the driver will check you against the passenger list.

    You get dropped off at the same location where you were picked up.

    Meeting details

    Hotel pickups from Kauai locations.

    Experience provided by Polynesian Adventure Activities

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    Adult

    $252.42

    Ages 12+ (12–17 must bk w/ 18+)

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    Child 3-11 yrs

    $176.03

    Must book Adult ticket first

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    Infant 2 yrs and under

    $0

    Must book Adult ticket first. Infant sits on adult's lap.

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    Review summary

    4.6
    Excellent
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    The guides here are genuinely the star of the show. Names like Kenneth, Lee, Gar, and Chelsea come up repeatedly in glowing terms, with travelers consistently praising their deep local knowledge, engaging storytelling, and warm personalities. Kenneth in particular seems to have a gift for balancing humor with genuine historical insight, and Gar once tracked down a passenger's forgotten package a full week later on his own time. That kind of dedication says a lot. Tours covering Pearl Harbor, the Road to Hana, and island-wide drives tend to be well-organized, on time, and thoughtfully paced. Included meals and pre-arranged tickets are a nice touch that takes the logistical stress out of sightseeing. A small handful of reviews mention occasional coordination hiccups, but these appear to be isolated rather than a pattern most visitors will encounter. For travelers wanting a relaxed, informative way to explore Hawaii without worrying about directions, parking, or planning, this is a solid choice. The experience rises and falls on your guide, and based on what most visitors report, you're likely in very good hands.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 3
    5/5

    My family did the 2B Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor & Honolulu City Highlights tour. We were picked up at our hotel and the entire trip/tour was seamless. Our driver, Kaloha was fantastic. She is very knowledgeable and enjoyed sharing as much as she could about the Hawaiian culture. Kaloha made for a great tour. I highly recommend this tour and it would be a bonus if Kaloha is your driver :^)

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    WAS 007

    August 29, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    My family did the 2B Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor & Honolulu City Highlights tour. We were picked up at our hotel and the entire trip/tour was seamless. Our driver, Kaloha was fantastic. She is very knowledgeable and enjoyed sharing as much as she could about the Hawaiian culture. Kaloha made for a great tour. I highly recommend this tour and it would be a bonus if Kaloha is your driver :^)

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    WAS 007

    August 29, 2026

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