About Polynesian Adventure Tours – Oahu to Kauai – Waimea Canyon, Wailua River & Fern Grotto
Trade Oahu's bustle for Kauai's wild landscapes on this seamless, all-inclusive day trip. A quick inter-island flight delivers you to the Garden Isle, where Waimea Canyon—dubbed the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific"—unfolds in layers of red and green from a dramatic lookout point. After photos and commentary, the tour rolls into Old Koloa Town for lunch on your own amid plantation-era storefronts and shaded banyan trees.
The afternoon shifts from cliffs to calm water on a narrated cruise up the Wailua River. At the head of the valley, a short stroll beneath rainforest canopy leads to Fern Grotto, a lava cave draped in hanging fronds where musicians serenade visitors with the Hawaiian Wedding Song.
Next stops include Opaeka'a Falls, Spouting Horn blowhole and a tasting of estate-grown brews at Kauai Coffee Estate—the largest coffee farm in the United States—before your return flight to Oahu.
Tour Highlights
- Waimea Canyon Lookout
- Narrated boat cruise on the Wailua River
- Rainforest walk to Fern Grotto
- Spouting Horn blowhole
- Kauai Coffee Estate tasting room
Tour Inclusions
- Round-trip airfare from Oahu to Kauai
- Chilled bottled water and local treats
- Lively narration from a knowledgeable Kauai guide
Activity Notes
Duration
14 hours
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
- Optional
- Lunch
Additional Information
- 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.
Meeting & Check-in
- Meeting point: Upon Arrival At Lihue Airport (LIH), our driver will pick you up between 8:10 to 8:15 AM at the BAGGAGE CLAIM area curbside to the right in the BUS loading area.; Please meet at the airport at 5:30 AM for your interisland flight on Hawaiian Airlines and promptly check at the Hawaiian Airlines Ticket Counter or Self-Service Kiosk. Make sure to check in for all flights (round trip) and then proceed to the designated gate for departure.
- Pickup: Meet at the designated start point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Polynesian Adventure Tours.
