Best Kauai Northeast, Fern Grotto River Cruise & Lighthouse Tour

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

An incredible full-day tour of Kauai's north and east shores with a river boat cruise to Fern Grotto and a visit to the Kilauea Lighthouse and Wildlife Refuge. (Lighthouse is open Wednesday, but we visit the Lookout on Mondays.)

Hotel pickup from the Princeville to Kapaa (others meet at Smith's Boats). Enjoy luxury transportation while you learn about the island from an our expert guides as you explore lush waterfalls, scenic mountain views, and beautiful beaches. No other tour combines all these attractions in one day!

What's Included

River boat cruise to the Fern Grotto
Professional and entertaining tour guide
Hotel pickup & drop-off (Princeville to Kapaa only)
Air-conditioned vehicle
6-hr Sightseeing tour of the North and East Shores
Luxury Sprinter or SUV depending on passenger counts
Kilauea Lighthouse & Wildlife Refuge (open Wed., visit Lookout Mon.)
Lunch
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pickup from hotels on the north and east side of Kauai starting at 8:00am in Princeville, 8:45am in Kapaa, 9:00am in Wailua and 9:15am at Smith's Boats at the Wailua Marina for guests coming from Lihue or the south side. Please call 24-hrs before your tour to confirm pickup time and location. Tour is about 6-7 hours depending on traffic and pickup location.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Board a spacious, open-air river boat for a two mile leisurely journey to the Fern Grotto where you’ll enjoy a short nature walk through the rainforest. The Fern Grotto is a geological wonder of Kauai where ferns grow upside down from the roof of the grotto. A natural amphitheater of lava rock and tropical vegetation is the perfect backdrop as you are serenaded and entertained by Hawaiian musicians and hula dancers.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Opaekaa Falls

    Visit Kauai's East Side 151-foot tall and 40-foot wide waterfall cascading down into a hidden pool. "Opaekaa" means "rolling shrimp" which were once abundant in the stream.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge

    Visit Kauai's bird sanctuary, see firsthand the refuge's seabirds like the red-footed boobies, the wedge-tailed shearwaters, and the red and white-tailed tropicbirds. Also check out the 100 year old, 52-ft Lighthouse. Lighthouse is only open on Wednesdays. We visit the Lookout on Mondays.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Anini Beach

    See breathtaking views of Anini's calm beaches and clear waters.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Hanalei Bay

    Tour around Hanalei Bay and Pier, see lush landscaping, and waterfalls on the mountains as well as beautiful beaches.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    See the beautiful Wai'oli Church in Hanalei with it's stunning stained glass windows and Hawaiian architecture.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Kauai Luxury Transportation & Tours

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Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Air Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Water Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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