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Kauai Northeast Tour, Fern Grotto River Cruise & Lighthouse

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
90 reviews
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Best of Kauai Tours
Kauai Northeast Tour, Fern Grotto River Cruise & Lighthouse
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
90 reviews

Experience an incredible full-day tour of Kauai's north and east shores. Learn about the island from your driver, take a riverboat cruise to Fern Grotto, and visit the Kilauea lighthouse.

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Duration 6 hours
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Pickup included
Hotel pickup available from Princeville to Kapaa, please select your hotel from the list. • 8 AM - Princeville • 8:15 AM - Kilauea • 8:45 AM - Kapaa • 9:15 AM - Smith's Boats at the Wailua Marina

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

M
Marilynn – United States

Greg was a good knowledgeable guide. Very good voice for my deaf husband.

D
Denise – United States

Loved our tour guide Gray and the beauty of Kauai that he shared with us.

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Itinerary

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    21 pickup location options:

    Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort, Plantation Hale Suites, Sealodge Beach, Kauai Shores Hotel, Alii Kai Resort, Hotel Coral Reef, Pono Kai Resort, Aston Islander on the Beach, Smith's Fern Grotto Tour, Club Wyndham Bali Hai Villas, Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy, Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, Hanalei Bay Resort, WorldMark Kapaa Shore, Wyndham Shearwater, Club Wyndham Ka Eo Kai, Makai Club Resort, Waipouli Beach Resort, The Cliffs at Princeville, Kapaa Sands, The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas

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    Wailua River

    Boat cruise (80 minutes)

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    Kīlauea Lighthouse

    Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way, Wildlife viewing (30 minutes)

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    Anini Beach

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)

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    Hanalei Bay

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)

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    (6 hours)

  • 21 drop-off locations:

    Hanalei Bay Resort, Alii Kai Resort, Hotel Coral Reef, Plantation Hale Suites, Sealodge Beach, Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort, Kauai Shores Hotel, The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas, Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, Wyndham Shearwater, Club Wyndham Bali Hai Villas, Aston Islander on the Beach, Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy, The Cliffs at Princeville, Kapaa Sands, Pono Kai Resort, Club Wyndham Ka Eo Kai, Waipouli Beach Resort, WorldMark Kapaa Shore, Smith's Fern Grotto Tour, Makai Club Resort

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Experience Kauai with your guide sharing history and culture of various sites
  • Visit the best beaches, mountains, waterfalls and sacred ancient Hawaiian sites
  • Take a tour up the Wailua River to the Fern Grotto in an open-air river boat
  • Visit the Kilauea Lighthouse and Wildlife Refuge and Wildlife Refuge
  • View Sleeping Giant, Hanalei taro fields, Anini Beach, and old plantations

Full description

Experience the best beaches and scenery on the north and east shores of Kauai, take in the striking geology of the Fern Grotto, learn about sea birds at the Kilauea Lighthouse and Wildlife Refuge and enjoy the spectacular sites at Anini Beach and Hanalei. Follow your guide for a journey over the land and on the river.

• Your day starts as your tour guide picks you up on Kauai's north and east shore. The comfortable, air-conditioned touring van offers large viewing windows on all sides for you to admire the beaches, mountains, and waterfalls.

• Step out to see Opaekaa Falls, known as "rolling shrimp" falls and the sacred heiau's.

• Arrive at the Wailua River and step aboard a spacious open-air riverboat for a leisurely journey to the Fern Grotto. Take a short walk through the rainforest brings you to one of Kauai's geological wonders, where ferns grow upside down in a natural amphitheater of lava rock – the perfect location to be serenaded and entertained by Hawaiian musicians and hula dancers. 

• See the amazing sea birds at the Kilauea Lighthouse and Wildlife Refuge, we go in on Wednesdays and observe from the Lookout on Mondays.

• Continue to see spectacular sites on the north and east shores of our beautiful Garden Isle including Hanalei, Anini, Sleeping Giant, and much more.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off available from Princeville to Kapaa only
  • Guided tour in a luxury SUV or Mercedes Sprinter
  • Wailua River Boat cruise to the Fern Grotto
  • Kilauea Lighthouse and Wildlife Refuge; entry Wednesdays; Lookout Mondays
  • Pickup and drop off from Lihue or South Shore hotels
  • Food or Drinks
  • Gratuities

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Important information

Not allowed

  • Drinks in the vehicle
  • Food in the vehicle

Know before you go

  • Kilauea Lighthouse and Wildlife Refuge entry Wednesdays, visit the Lookout Mondays.
  • Pickups start at 8:00am in Princeville, then go to 8:45am in Kapaa, and 9:00am in Wailua, ending at 9:15am at Smith's Boats at the Wailua Marina.
  • The tour is about 6-7 depending on pickup location and traffic.

From $215 per person

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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 90 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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Marilynn – United StatesFebruary 7, 2025 – Verified booking
Greg was a good knowledgeable guide. Very good voice for my deaf husband.
D
Denise – United StatesAugust 16, 2023 – Verified booking
Loved our tour guide Gray and the beauty of Kauai that he shared with us.
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Paul – United StatesAugust 15, 2023 – Verified booking
Scott the guide was excellent his commentary was informative,knowledge of the area was excellent and he was affable and had a good sense of Aussie humour. 😉

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