Overview
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.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Interisland R/T airfare (overage charges may apply)
Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
Lunch
In-vehicle air conditioning
Gratuities
Airline flight overage charges
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Please meet at the airport at 5:30 AM for your interisland flight on Hawaiian Airlines and promptly check at the Hawaiian Airlines Ticket Counter or Self-Service Kiosk. Make sure to check in for all flights (round trip) and then proceed to the designated gate for departure.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Thank you for booking your one-day tour with Polynesian Adventure. In order to process your reservation, we need the following mandatory information.
Full name indicated on your state/driver license or foreign passport including your middle name or initial (if any) and your date of birth and gender for TSA regulations.
Adult passengers 18 and over must show valid identification at the airport checkpoint in order to travel. A list of acceptable identification as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) can be reviewed at (https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Inter-island airfare costs tend to fluctuate daily and as a result may be subject to an overage charge per ticket. The overage charge will be collected at least 72 hours prior to the tour date.
After you book and receive a confirmation from Viator, please give us a call at 1-800-322-6011 from 7:30-5 weekdays and 7:30-4 weekends (Hawaii Standard Time) or email sales@polyad.com.
Once we speak to you, we'll send confirmed all the required travel information and then book your inter-island flight. You'll then receive a confirmation to the email you have provided upon booking that provides your Hawaiian Airlines' record locator number and flight information.
You'll meet at the departure airport at the designated meeting time and check-in at the Hawaiian Airlines Ticket Counter or the Self-Service Kiosk on your own. If you don't receive the confirmation email, please contact us.
What to expect
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Wailua River State Park
45 min
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).
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Fern Grotto
20 min
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.
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Opaekaa Falls
20 min
Cascading down into a hidden pool, this 151-foot-tall, 40-foot-wide waterfall is one of the island's most accessible major waterfalls.
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Puakea Golf Course
1 hour
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.
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Spouting Horn
15 min
Crashing waves propel majestic jets of salt water through lava rock. One of the most photographed sites on Kauai.
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Waimea Canyon State Park
45 min
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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Hanapepe Valley Lookout
45 min
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.
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Kauai Coffee Company
35 min
The largest coffee farm in the United States, visit the Kauai Coffee Estate and sample a rich cup of famous Kauai coffee.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Pacific/Honolulu).
Additional Information
- 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.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai: Waimea Canyon & Wailua River
Can I cancel Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai: Waimea Canyon & Wailua River for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 14 hours.
Where does it start?
Please meet at the airport at 5:30 AM for your interisland flight on Hawaiian Airlines and promptly check at the Hawaiian Airlines Ticket Counter or Self-Service Kiosk.
What's included?
- Interisland R/T airfare (overage charges may apply)
- Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Airline flight overage charges
Which places does it visit?
It visits Wailua River State Park, Fern Grotto, Opaekaa Falls, Puakea Golf Course, Spouting Horn, Waimea Canyon State Park, Hanapepe Valley Lookout, Kauai Coffee Company.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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