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Kauai Adventure: North & East Shores Tour
4.6
198 Ratings
Fern Grotto
Embark on an unforgettable Kauai Land and River Tour, immersing yourself in the beauty of waterfalls, mountain scenery, Fern Grotto, and a Bird Sanctuary. Join our expert guides for an incredible adventure!
Embark on an unforgettable Kauai Land and River Tour, immersing yourself in the beauty of waterfalls, mountain scenery, Fern Grotto, and a Bird Sanctuary. Join our expert guides for an incredible adventure!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Fern Grotto - Embark on a spacious, open-air riverboat for a relaxing two-mile journey to the Fern Grotto, where a brief nature walk through the rainforest awaits. The Fern Grotto is a geological marvel of Kauai, featuring ferns that grow upside down from the grotto’s ceiling. This natural amphitheater of lava rock and tropical foliage provides a…
- Fern Grotto - Embark on a spacious, open-air riverboat for a relaxing two-mile journey to the Fern Grotto, where a brief nature walk through the rainforest awaits. The Fern Grotto is a geological marvel of Kauai, featuring ferns that grow upside down from the grotto’s ceiling. This natural amphitheater of lava rock and tropical foliage provides a stunning backdrop as Hawaiian musicians and hula dancers serenade and entertain visitors.
- Opaekaa Falls - Explore Kauai’s East Side to witness the 151-foot tall and 40-foot wide waterfall cascading into a hidden pool. “Opaekaa” translates to “rolling shrimp,” which were once plentiful in the stream.
- Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge - Discover Kauai’s bird sanctuary and observe the refuge’s seabirds, including red-footed boobies, wedge-tailed shearwaters, and red and white-tailed tropicbirds. Don’t miss the 100-year-old, 52-ft Lighthouse, open only on Wednesdays. The Lookout is visited on Mondays.
- Anini Beach - Enjoy breathtaking views of Anini’s tranquil beaches and crystal-clear waters.
- Hanalei Bay - Tour Hanalei Bay and Pier, taking in the lush landscapes, mountain waterfalls, and stunning beaches.
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Wai
oli Huiia Church - Admire the beautiful Wai’oli Church in Hanalei, featuring exquisite stained glass windows and Hawaiian architecture.
What's Included
- River boat cruise to the Fern Grotto
- Professional and entertaining tour guide
- Hotel pickup & drop-off (Princeville to Kapaa only)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- 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.)
- River boat cruise to the Fern Grotto
- Professional and entertaining tour guide
- Hotel pickup & drop-off (Princeville to Kapaa only)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- 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.)
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience an amazing full-day tour of Kauai’s north and east shores, featuring a riverboat cruise to Fern Grotto and a stop at the Kilauea Lighthouse and Wildlife Refuge. (The Lighthouse is open on Wednesdays, but on Mondays, the tour visits the Lookout.)
Hotel pickup is available from Princeville to Kapaa, while others can meet at Smith’s Boats. Enjoy…
Experience an amazing full-day tour of Kauai’s north and east shores, featuring a riverboat cruise to Fern Grotto and a stop at the Kilauea Lighthouse and Wildlife Refuge. (The Lighthouse is open on Wednesdays, but on Mondays, the tour visits the Lookout.)
Hotel pickup is available from Princeville to Kapaa, while others can meet at Smith’s Boats. Enjoy luxurious transportation and gain insights about the island from expert guides as you explore lush waterfalls, breathtaking mountain views, and stunning beaches. No other tour offers all these attractions in a single day!
Location
Fern Grotto
Wailua Marina, At the mouth of the Wailua River; turn off Kuhio Hwy. into Wailua Marine State Park
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(198 Ratings)
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Z4059muheatherh
Jan 17, 2026
Discover Kauai riverboat excursion - We did the Discover Kauai expedition off of Carnival. Scott was our driver. He did a fantastic job giving us the tour and provided so much historical information. The pull over spots were beautiful sites to see.
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304glenm
Jan 10, 2026
Great tour for the cost - Booked this tour through our cruise company, our driver was very informative and made our experience exceptional, had a nice little lunch prepared with a short stop to eat and shop
Highly recommend this tour
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Tedda_r
Nov 13, 2025
Nice tour - Tour guide was fabulous. He knew a whole lot about the island during the tour. Kind and thoughtful. I loved the destinations as well. Great lunch choice also.
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24lorettad
Nov 8, 2025
Kauai Travel Experience - Scott, our driver was friendly, knowledgeable, funny and helpful. We enjoyed the sites. hearing the stories, and getting the best views. The transportation was comfortable and up to date.
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Terry_s
Oct 14, 2025
Basic and fun way to see island - Learn alot of history of island. Learn off the regular path places to visit or go too. Get some fantastic photo opportunities. Have some relaxing fun.
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Donna_c
Aug 21, 2025
The Double Donna’s Day One Kauai Adventure!! - A perfect introduction to our first day in Kauai!! Our driver, Scott, was incredibly informative and a consummate gentleman. We felt safe and comfortable ~ and his love of and respect for this island is so evident.
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Teedap2024
Aug 8, 2025
Wonderful tour by a local expert - Domi gave us a wonderful tour. A fun filled day of stories, Hawaiian language lessons, and songs. He was so funny, kind, and entertaining. 5 stars!! It was the best tour we took during our time in Hawaii. A true gem.
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Nancy_r
Nov 18, 2025
The boat ride was calm,... - The boat ride was calm, entertaining and the walk to the Fern Grotto beautiful. We almost missed the boat due to miscommunication, but it worked out.
Roland, our tour guide driver on the island, was very positive, informative, and kind. Kudos!
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Terrie_t
Nov 13, 2025
Scott’s Aloha Spirit Made This Tour Extra Special - We took the Kauaʻi Northeast, Fern Grotto River Cruise & Lighthouse Tour and our driver Scott truly made the experience special. He embodied the aloha spirit — knowledgeable, kind, and thoughtful throughout the day.
For someone visiting Kauaʻi for the first time, this is a wonderful tour that gives a great overview of the island’s beautiful northeast side. There is a fair amount of driving, so just be prepared for a full day — but the scenery and Scott’s storytelling make it all worthwhile.
One of the most fascinating parts was learning about the Coco Palms Resort, where Elvis Presley stayed while filming Blue Hawaii. The resort was destroyed by Hurricane Iniki in 1992 and has never been rebuilt. The site sits next to sacred grounds where Hawaiian royalty once lived. Scott explained how developers have tried to rebuild over the years, but Native Hawaiians have fought to preserve the land as sacred — and after hearing its history, I completely understand why.
Scott’s knowledge, passion, and aloha spirit made this tour truly memorable.
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Sarah_r
Jan 5, 2026
Disappointed due to part of tour being "unavailable" - The lighthouse and the church (supposedly part of paid tour))were borh closed, so big chunk of tour was unavailable! Viator should have told us this information ahead of time, and we would have cancellled tour.
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