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Don’t miss the ultimate Waimea Canyon and Wailua River adventure from Oahu to Kauai to discover the breathtaking beauty of Kauai’s landscape.
Adults
Ages 12+
$ 550
Child
Ages 2-11
$ 522
- Wailua River & Fern Grotto Tour
- Waimea Canyon Lookout
- Lunch In Old Koloa Town
Waimea Canyon & Wailua River Tour From Oahu
Experience the magic of island-hopping for a day on this all-inclusive tour with convenient roundtrip airfare and a full day of sightseeing planned for you! You’ll enjoy a day of scenic beauty, legends and history of the Garden Island.
Your journey begins at the Waimea Canyon, a geological marvel featuring expansive peaks, valleys, and deep gorges. Here you will get the chance to marvel at the striking red soil covered in lush greenery, offering a panoramic view of nature’s grandeur. As the tour makes its way to the east side of the island, a stop is made on the south shore where you will gaze at the majestic Spouting Horn, one of the most photographed sites on Kaua’i.
Next you make your way to the east side of the island where you will Cruise down the Wailua River on a narrated two-mile open air boat ride through a meandering freshwater river, surrounded by the enchanting rainforest jungle. The adventure continues as you walk through the tropical rainforest to the renowned Fern Grotto, where a live performance of the Hawaiian wedding song serenades you.
Followed by a stop at Ōpaekaʻa Falls – This 151-foot-tall, 40-foot-wide waterfall is the most accessible major waterfalls on Kauai. ʻŌpaekaʻa” means “rolling shrimp,” which were once abundant in the stream.
Included In Your Tour
- Round-Trip Airfare From Oahu to Kauai
- Expert, Live Narration, chilled bottled water and local treats
- Admission Fees
Important Information
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Sights You’ll Visit
- Waimea Canyon – nicknamed “The Grand Canyon of the Pacific”, this epic natural wonder is over 10 miles long, 1 mile wide and more than 3,000 feet deep. The Waimea Canyon Lookout offers scenic views of the deep valley gorges with it’s striking red soil covered in greenery.
- ʻŌpaekaʻa Falls – This 151-foot-tall, 40-foot-wide waterfall is the most accessible major waterfalls on Kauai. ʻŌpaekaʻa” means “rolling shrimp,” which were once abundant in the stream.
- Spouting Horn Blowhole – crashing waves propel majestic jets of salt water through lava rock. One of the most photographed sites on Kauai.
- Hanapepe Valley Lookout – 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 on his United States Exploring Expedition.
- Wailua River – narrated two-mile ride on an open-air boat down a meandering freshwater river.
- Fern Grotto – at the end of the Wailua River, walk through a tropical rainforest to a rock cave dripping in ferns. Listen to the melodious, live performance of the Hawaiian wedding song as you enjoy the verdant surroundings.
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Flight Times
Oahu to Lihue: 6:30 AM
Lihue to Oahu: 6:00 PM
**Flight times are approximate and subject to changeDeparture
5:30 AM – arrive on your own at Honolulu International Airport (HNL). The airlines change their flight schedules frequently and at the last minute so please ensure that you check flight status on your own. At the Honolulu Airport, check-in on your own at the self-service kiosk or at the ticket counter for both flight segments to and from Lihue, Kauai. Please follow the instructions on your confirmation for where to meet your tour driver at Lihue Airport.
Return
7:00 PM – approximate return to Oahu from Kauai.
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To meet aviation security requirements, guest’s name, birth date and gender is required when booking reservations along with weight and height for the helicopter tour. Names must exactly match the name and birth date on government-issued photo ID and/or passport for airline check-in. Passengers must clear TSA at the Honolulu Airport, so please bring a passport or valid government-issued photo ID.
*The Waimea Canyon Lookout will be closed from July 14 through approximately December 8, 2025 for slope and foundation repairs. We’ll substitute it with stop at Pu‘uhinahina Lookout, which offers a different but impressive view of Waimea Canyon. We’ll also make a few additional photo stops to give guests more time to enjoy the scenery.
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PLEASE NOTIFY HAWAII ADVENTURE CENTER IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL OR RESCHEDULE AN ACTIVITY.
You can do so by calling (888) 207-0722 or contact us online.
- A full refund is provided if the tour is canceled more than 168 hours prior to tour departure time.
- If canceled within 168 hours of tour departure time or if guest no-shows no refund is provided. Refund requests are to be received within 30 days of the date of the tour. Fees assessed by the airline for name or date changes and any overage fees will be the responsibility of the guest. Refunds or partial refunds for tours, activities, flights, or venues that are cancelled due to reasons outside of our control (weather, force majeure, etc.) as well as refunds for extenuating circumstances will not be honored.
- If for some reason we are unable to confirm your reservation with the activity operator due to oversold seats or other unforeseen reasons, a full refund will be provided and you will be notified immediately to discuss alternative dates and activities
If a tour operator cancels any trip due to weather, mechanical failure, unsafe conditions, or insufficient reservations, a full refund will be provided.