Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai: Highlights & Movie Sites
- 16 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
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. Discover why Kauai’s natural splendor is the scenic backdrop for so many blockbuster movies and TV shows. Travel through the heart of the garden island, engulfed by vast rainforests and mountainous valleys to arrive at the most famous filming locales. Stroll down iconic Hanalei Pier surrounded by miles of ocean and clear skies. Behold Opaeka'a, a beautiful 151-foot waterfall, and birds-eye view of the tranquil Wailua river. View clips from the comfort of your mini coach at each location. Explore historic Hanalei Town and have lunch on your own. Visit local hot spot Tahiti Nui where the movie “The Descendants” was filmed.
What's Included
- Interisland R/T airfare (overage charges may apply)
- Admission fee
- Live Narration
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional driver/guide
- Gratuities
- Airline flight overage charges
- Lunch is available to purchase on own
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point 1
Open in Google MapsUpon 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.
Meeting point 2
Open in Google MapsPlease 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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Kapaa (Pass by)
Quaint beachside community, old country vibe balanced with new and exciting shops and eateries. The famous dinosaur “egg-change” took place here in "Jurassic Park.”
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Opaekaa Falls
151 foot waterfall, clearly visible from lookout points along the highway. Featured in the “Wackiest Ship in the Army” and “Blue Hawaii.”
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Lydgate Farms Kauai Chocolate
Lydgate Chocolate Tasting Room (with chocolate samples).
Pass by
"Raiders of the Lost Ark" was filmed in this mountainous region.
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Hanalei
Browse shops and have lunch on your own. A charming town rich in history, surrounded by taro patches and art galleries. Take a brief stroll to Hanalei Beach and Pier.
Tahiti Nui (Pass by)
A scene in the movie The Descendants starring George Clooney was filmed here.
Hanalei Pier (Pass by)
The famous Hanalei pier was the backdrop for scenes from "Beachhead."
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Hanalei Valley Lookout
Scenic views of the vast countryside and verdant valley.
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Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge
Kilauea Lighthouse Overlook offers sprawling views of Kilauea Point, a lava peninsula featured in "Lilo and Stitch."
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- This experience will have a maximum of 24 travelers
- 1–9 travelers per booking
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted, one per booking
Operated by Polynesian Adventure Tours
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