Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai: Waimea Canyon & Koke'e Tour

3.8
(74 reviews)

14 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

Mark Twain nicknamed Waimea Canyon the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific". Experience nature's grandeur first hand on this guided tour with live narration. Gaze at the red cliffs of Waimea Canyon and enjoy a brief walk along a meandering path in verdant Koke'e State Park. Visit a coffee plantation and sample pure Kauai coffee. Watch the raw power of nature at Spouting Horn.

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 14 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Spouting Horn

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

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Hanapepe Valley Lookout (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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Swinging Bridge

    Suspension bridge, built in the early 1900s for residents to cross the river.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    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. Pu‘uhinahina Lookout, which is already included on the itinerary, will now be the main canyon viewpoint. We’ll also adjust timing slightly to allow for more time at other highlights along the way.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Koke'e State Park

    Savor a delectable lunch on your own at Koke’e Lodge (with a 10% discount for Polynesian Adventure guests). A $3 donation to the Koke’e Natural History Museum supporting preservation efforts is included in your honor. Venture down a nature trail in Koke’e State Park for an easy stroll surrounded by native Hawaiian flora and fauna. The first portion of the hike is a gradual uphill stroll for about 30 yards, then the land levels; hugging the contours of the hill.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Historical trading location, established by Russians during brief stint in Hawaii in 1815. Temporarily closed due to construction work.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    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

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Polynesian Adventure Tours

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Cancellation Policy

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

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