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Kauai Adventure: North & East Shores Tour
4.5
177 Ratings
Fern Grotto
Embark on an unforgettable Kauai Land and River Tour, immersing yourself in the beauty of waterfalls, mountain scenery, Fern Grotto, and a Bird Sanctuary. Join our expert guides for an incredible adventure!
Embark on an unforgettable Kauai Land and River Tour, immersing yourself in the beauty of waterfalls, mountain scenery, Fern Grotto, and a Bird Sanctuary. Join our expert guides for an incredible adventure!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Fern Grotto - Embark on a spacious, open-air riverboat for a relaxing two-mile journey to the Fern Grotto, where a brief nature walk through the rainforest awaits. The Fern Grotto is a geological marvel of Kauai, featuring ferns that grow upside down from the grotto’s ceiling. This natural amphitheater of lava rock and tropical foliage provides a…
- Fern Grotto - Embark on a spacious, open-air riverboat for a relaxing two-mile journey to the Fern Grotto, where a brief nature walk through the rainforest awaits. The Fern Grotto is a geological marvel of Kauai, featuring ferns that grow upside down from the grotto’s ceiling. This natural amphitheater of lava rock and tropical foliage provides a stunning backdrop as Hawaiian musicians and hula dancers serenade and entertain visitors.
- Opaekaa Falls - Explore Kauai’s East Side to witness the 151-foot tall and 40-foot wide waterfall cascading into a hidden pool. “Opaekaa” translates to “rolling shrimp,” which were once plentiful in the stream.
- Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge - Discover Kauai’s bird sanctuary and observe the refuge’s seabirds, including red-footed boobies, wedge-tailed shearwaters, and red and white-tailed tropicbirds. Don’t miss the 100-year-old, 52-ft Lighthouse, open only on Wednesdays. The Lookout is visited on Mondays.
- Anini Beach - Enjoy breathtaking views of Anini’s tranquil beaches and crystal-clear waters.
- Hanalei Bay - Tour Hanalei Bay and Pier, taking in the lush landscapes, mountain waterfalls, and stunning beaches.
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Wai
oli Huiia Church - Admire the beautiful Wai’oli Church in Hanalei, featuring exquisite stained glass windows and Hawaiian architecture.
What's Included
- River boat cruise to the Fern Grotto
- Professional and entertaining tour guide
- Hotel pickup & drop-off (Princeville to Kapaa only)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- 6-hr Sightseeing tour of the North and East Shores
- Luxury Sprinter or SUV depending on passenger counts
- Kilauea Lighthouse & Wildlife Refuge (open Wed., visit Lookout Mon.)
- River boat cruise to the Fern Grotto
- Professional and entertaining tour guide
- Hotel pickup & drop-off (Princeville to Kapaa only)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- 6-hr Sightseeing tour of the North and East Shores
- Luxury Sprinter or SUV depending on passenger counts
- Kilauea Lighthouse & Wildlife Refuge (open Wed., visit Lookout Mon.)
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience an amazing full-day tour of Kauai’s north and east shores, featuring a riverboat cruise to Fern Grotto and a stop at the Kilauea Lighthouse and Wildlife Refuge. (The Lighthouse is open on Wednesdays, but on Mondays, the tour visits the Lookout.)
Hotel pickup is available from Princeville to Kapaa, while others can meet at Smith’s Boats. Enjoy…
Experience an amazing full-day tour of Kauai’s north and east shores, featuring a riverboat cruise to Fern Grotto and a stop at the Kilauea Lighthouse and Wildlife Refuge. (The Lighthouse is open on Wednesdays, but on Mondays, the tour visits the Lookout.)
Hotel pickup is available from Princeville to Kapaa, while others can meet at Smith’s Boats. Enjoy luxurious transportation and gain insights about the island from expert guides as you explore lush waterfalls, breathtaking mountain views, and stunning beaches. No other tour offers all these attractions in a single day!
Location
Fern Grotto
Wailua Marina, At the mouth of the Wailua River; turn off Kuhio Hwy. into Wailua Marine State Park
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(177 Ratings)
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Hannahwc3412do
Apr 17, 2025
Great tour - The best thing about this tour was the tour guide Do Mi. He was super knowledgeable and friendly and made us feel at home on the island. The places we went were pretty and interesting.
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Patrickmc3014th
Apr 11, 2025
Breathtaking journey through the Garden Island with local culture and history - Scott with KLT&T was amazing. We sailed with NCL and did Kauai as our last two days. We had Scott scheduled for the Fern trip on our first day and a separate beach day for our second. Scott did such an amazing job that we cancelled our beach day and booked the Canyon with him for the second day. His knowledge of the culture, island, and destinations was outstanding. Second to none.
Along with the major spots, he took us ok some back routes where the big buses couldn’t go. Local spots that were beautiful and historic. Took us to a lovely island BBQ place both days (different locations) that was good (and I’m from KC so I take BBQ seriously). I love eating local when I’m on vacation.
He spoke about the culture and history of Hawai’i, identified local flora and fauna for us. It was amazing.
Comfortable van. Our party size was 14 the first day and 9 the second (a few still went to the beach). Pick up and drop off was great (which is important for cruising).
I can’t over-recommend this company. 5/5, 10/10, top marks
Patrick from KC
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I7301jcsteveb
Apr 4, 2025
The Best of The Best of Kauai Tours - Kevin was our driver and tour guide and did an excellent job. He was able to throw in two or three sites that weren't scheduled in the tour. The views were spectacular and his commentary throughout the tour was very interesting, providing a lot of insight into the history and customs of the areas we visited. The small group (about a dozen) allowed us to spend plenty of time at each stop without having to wait on any stragglers. Overall, a great trip. Highly recommended.
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Cindyk886
Apr 2, 2025
Thank you Scott! - Scott was a lot of fun and very knowledgeable of everything from the plants we saw to the magnificent sights and the history of Kauai. We really enjoyed our small group tour and would definitely recommend it!
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Y9549tvsharonm
Feb 25, 2025
absolutely the best - My husband and I were on a Hawaiian cruise on Pride of America which visits every island.One of our excursions was Best of Kauai and it was unforgettable in every way. our guide was a lady named Lisa and she was amazing with her knowledge of history . This tour highlighted the most beautiful sights on the island with a wonderful stop at Poipu for delicious lunch( included). The excursion not only was on a luxury tour bus but towards the end of the land part of the tour, we got on a river boat and cruised up the Waimea river to the Fern Grotto
where we were treated to Hawaiins who sang the Hawaiian song wwhile doing the hula. please do not miss this tour ( 8 hours) because it will forever be one of your lifelong memories. Kauai is stunning and we plan to go back next year to vacation on this island. sharon m...colbert wa
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Blkrohn
Feb 10, 2025
Excellent tour - Gray did a fantastic job. Admired his knowledge of the island and his cheerful attitude. Would do it again. The extra touch showing us the nesting Albatross was a highlight!
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T580zomichaelj
Feb 9, 2025
Best of Kauai Tour - Domi - Mahalo to Domi for making the Kauai Tour an amazing experience!!
Our best day of the vacation. (Shotgun says Aloha) ;)
Domi was born and raised in Kauai and you could not ask for a better guide. He is very knowledgeable, funny, talented, and full of energy. Domi clearly has a passion to share history thru engaging stories. He made us feel like Ohana (family!).
There were allot of very cool stops on the tour including lunch on a secluded beach.
Keep up the great work bra!!
Thank you Domi!!
Michael, Anastasiya, Robert, & Susan
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K3329vptheresag
Feb 6, 2025
The Best Tour Ever with Scott - We went on a tour with Scott who was exceptional. He knew so much about the island, points of interest, birds, trees, and just about everything. In addition, he was so easy going, friendly, helpful, and considerate. He absolutely made the excursion one of the best we experienced during our stay in Hawaii.
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Z3120xqmichelar
Jan 21, 2025
Amazing view of paradise! - Domi was amazing! So knowledgeable, funny and make us feel like Ohana (family!). There was lots of amazing view stops and we had a yummy fresh picnic!
A lovely ukele show at the end as well!
Thank you domi for showing us paradise
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Kellynt9624kl
Apr 21, 2025
Great trip, Shame hotel pick-up is not offered to everyone. - Booking online via their website was fine, since I don't have transport on the island my main reason for booking this tour was the hotel pick up, but alas they don't offer this to everyone,(might be different for a private tour) so even if your hotel is listed I'd suggest checking first as it cost me over USD$40 extra to get to and from Wailua State Park as they don't pick up South of Wailua on the day trip.
Gray was a fantastic guide, full of knowledge and seemed to put his own spin on things which was great. Tour itself was great, very scenic and a nice way to see some of the island if you're short on time. a few more photo stops would of been great but realise it's all about timing.
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