Overview

Discover Kauai in one day from Oahu, with roundtrip airfare and transportation on Kauai included. Cruise the Wailua River to Fern Grotto, view Opaekaa Falls, visit Kauai Coffee, and explore Old Koloa, Hanapepe, and Historic Waimea Town with a local guide. Enjoy free time for lunch and shopping. From October 5, 2026, this temporary itinerary replaces Waimea Canyon and Spouting Horn.

What's Included

Meeting and Pickup

What To Expect

1. 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).

   45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

2. 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.

   20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

3. 3

   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.

   20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4. 4

   Old Koloa Town

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

   1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

5. Pass by

   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.

6. 5

   Kauai Coffee Company

   The largest coffee farm in the United States, visit the Kauai Coffee Estate and sample a rich cup of famous Kauai coffee.

   35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

7. 6

   Waimea

   Explore Historic Waimea Town, a coastal community with deep roots in Kauai’s history. Enjoy time to stroll through town, browse local shops, and take in the relaxed atmosphere while your guide shares stories about the area’s past.

   1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• 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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