Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai: Waimea Canyon & Wailua River

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Duration:14 hours (approx.)
Location: Oahu, Hawaii

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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.

Enjoy a day brimming with scenic beauty, legends and history of the Garden Island. Journey down the meandering, tranquil Wailua River on an open air boat ride culminating at exquisite Fern Grotto where you'll be serenaded by the Hawaiian Wedding Song. Gaze at the vast expanse of Waimea Canyon from key lookout points on the ascent. The deep red cliffs were described by Mark Twain as the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific". Visit sprawling Kauai Coffee Plantation and Spouting Horn Blowhole where sea water spectacularly jettisons through openings in lava rock.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

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).
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.
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.
4. Puakea Golf Course
Relax and enjoy a comforting lunch at Puakea Grill overlooking the Puakea Golf Course with stunning views of Mt. Haupu and the lush beauty of Kauai.
5. Spouting Horn
Crashing waves propel majestic jets of salt water through lava rock. One of the most photographed sites on Kauai.
6. 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".
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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.
8. 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.

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
• Once reservation is made, tour is non-refundable and non-changeable
• Interisland flight times and routes are subject to change
• Special needs requests must be called in to the local supplier at least 1 week prior to tour date
• The interisland airfare may fluctuate based on flight availability. Additional fees may be required to be paid by the customer in these cases.
• IMPORTANT: The name you enter at the time of booking must exactly match what appears on your valid government-issued I.D. photo I.D. that you will use during travel. This is a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and FAA requirement and there is no flexibility with this policy. A valid government-issued ID (passport for non-US citizens) is required on the day of travel. If a passenger is denied boarding, there will be no refund.

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Posted By : bfandry
Rosario was an awesome tour guide. He was funny and made the tour very enjoyable. He needs a raise so he can buy his 12 million dollar house!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-17 23:39:47

Posted By : chaunettem2023
Sabrina made this trip amazing! She has so much knowledge, history, and fun stories and really brought it all to life! She also knew weather patterns and things well and even though of course rain can’t be controlled, she knew the usual timing and pattern and we were able to see it all beautifully even on a rainy day as she diverted bad weather and showed us different things to wait it out.

The only two complaints are coming from Oahu and flying out that morning for a day trip, we did have to sit at the airport in Kauai for about an hour and a half after landing for the van to come to start the tour at 8am so it was a very long day. But it was entertaining and a great way to see a lot of the island and learn a lot! Only other thing is the lunch place was an odd choice. It was at a nice golf course but the options were super basic like cheeseburgers and fried chicken and it would have been fun to go to a local place with local cuisine.

Sabrina knew so much about everything and made it so much fun!
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Posted On : 2024-04-02 22:43:21

Posted By : Gregg_W
Too far to go; if on the island already is OK. Would you like me to be more critical? Don't want to spend any more of my time with this!
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Posted On : 2024-03-16 22:40:29

Posted By : Curiosity12453725553
Our driver ((Kaleo) was fantastic and humorous, made the ride very enjoyable. Educational and the views was worth the tour.
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Posted On : 2024-03-14 22:42:21

Posted By : 596stephenp
Really enjoyed Kaleo and his bus tour. Quite the entertaining guy. Buckle up for some dad jokes. Saw some great sites too .
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Posted On : 2024-02-09 21:52:07

Posted By : lindamA6208VH
Kaleo was an awesome guide/driver. Right up my alley with dad jokes. I loved hearing of his stories and ancestors culture and beliefs. Amazing, I wanna visit again using a 1 way ticket! Mahalo
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Posted On : 2024-01-03 22:35:04

Posted By : lindsaywA5300RV
Great views! Rosario was a great guide. You might get motion sickness going up and down the canyon. Take meds, but otherwise it's a good time.
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Posted On : 2023-12-06 21:23:06

Posted By : billwZ7724QU
This way an awesome tour. Kaleo was very knowledgeable and humorous. He engaged with everyone. I'll recommend this tour to everyone.
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Posted On : 2023-10-23 22:40:45

Posted By : 397danillew
Kaleo was excellent! He made the day very fun and informative! Could have been a miserable day.
Mahalo for a wonderful day!
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Posted On : 2023-10-23 22:34:07

Posted By : sofia_haupia
HAWAIIAN SUPERMAN KALEO! We love you! We are so grateful to have you as our guide TWICE! Anyone who is wondering if this tour is worth it, 100% yes it is worth it! The best part was definitely having Kaleo as the bus driver because of his wonderful sense of humor, upbeat music choices, and excellent relay of information. We appreciate his attention to detail, wide range of knowledge, and warm Aloha Spirit! Mahalo Nui!
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Posted On : 2023-10-12 23:01:14