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

4.1

based on 72 reviews

| O'ahu, United States

Reviews Summary

Mixed reviews. Some found the tour incredible and worthwhile, praising the sights. Others were disappointed due to long travel times, weather, and perceived lack of value. Stressful starts and ends were noted.

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Features

Free Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

14 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Interisland R/T airfare (overage charges may apply)
Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuities
Airline flight overage charges
Lunch

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passengers must provide date of birth and gender at the time of booking per TSA requirements
Interisland flight times and routes are subject to change
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.
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.

Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive island-hopping tour. Indulge on your vacation and leave the planning to us! Interisland roundtrip airfare from Oahu to Kauai, roundtrip transportation from the Lihue Airport (LIH), a sightseeing land tour and lunch amidst the tropical splendor of Kauai.

Enjoy...

Duration 14 Hours
Group Tour
Max 24 people in the group

1
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).
- Duration 45 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
2
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.
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included

Opaekaa Falls

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•
No Admission Ticket Required

Old Koloa Town

Enjoy lunch on your own in historic Old Koloa Town, surrounded by its charming atmosphere.

Duration 1 Hour•
No Admission Ticket Required

Spouting Horn

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

Duration 15 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Waimea Canyon State Park

Scenic views of the deep valley gorges with it's striking red soil covered in greenery...nicknamed the "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific". Waimea Canyon Lookout will be closed from 4/14/25 through approximately 12/8/25 for slope and foundation repairs. We will substitute the closed lookout with a stop at Pu‘uhinahina Lookout,...

Duration 45 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Included

Kaumualii Highway

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.