Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai: Waimea Town & Fern Grotto w/ Airfare

4.2
(77 reviews)
Oahu, USA

14 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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

Admission to Smith’s Wailua River boat ride to Fern Grotto
Live narration in English by a knowledgeable local guide
Transportation on Kauai in an air-conditioned vehicle
Visits to Opaekaa Falls, Old Koloa Town, and Kauai Coffee
Visits to Hanapepe Town and Historic Waimea Town
Roundtrip airfare between Honolulu and Lihue
Optional
Airline flight overage charges
Lunch

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
    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
    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
    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
    Old Koloa Town

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

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • (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
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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
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Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Air Tours
Bus Services
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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