Best Kauai Northeast, Fern Grotto River Cruise & Lighthouse Tour
Overview
Kauai's north and east shores feature a river boat cruise to Fern Grotto and a visit to the Kilauea Lighthouse and Wildlife Refuge. This full-day tour combines unique attractions, providing an unforgettable experience of the island.
- 🌊 Hotel pickup is available from Princeville to Kapaa; others can meet at Smith's Boats.
- 🚐 Enjoy luxury transportation while learning about the island from expert guides.
- 🏞️ The itinerary includes lush waterfalls, scenic mountain views, and beautiful beaches.
- 📅 The lighthouse is open Wednesday; visits to the lookout occur on Mondays.
- ❗ No other tour combines all these attractions in one day!
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See North and East shores of Kauai by land with a narrated tour, see the Lighthouse, and ride up the Wailua River with Hula Dancing and Music to the Fern Grotto.
Pickup included
- Kilauea Lighthouse & Wildlife Refuge (open Wed., visit Lookout Mon.)
- Luxury Sprinter or SUV depending on passenger counts
- 6-hr Sightseeing tour of the North and East Shores
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup & drop-off (Princeville to Kapaa only)
- Professional and entertaining tour guide
- River boat cruise to the Fern Grotto
- Gratuities are not included in the price of the tour
- We stop for a no-host lunch
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Fern GrottoBoard a spacious, open-air river boat for a two mile leisurely journey to the Fern Grotto where you’ll enjoy a short nature walk through the rainforest. The Fern Grotto is a geological wonder of Kauai where ferns grow upside down from the roof of the grotto. A natural amphitheater of lava rock and tropical vegetation is the perfect backdrop as you are serenaded and entertained by Hawaiian musicians and hula dancers.
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Opaekaa FallsVisit Kauai's East Side 151-foot tall and 40-foot wide waterfall cascading down into a hidden pool. "Opaekaa" means "rolling shrimp" which were once abundant in the stream.
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Kilauea Point National Wildlife RefugeVisit Kauai's bird sanctuary, see firsthand the refuge's seabirds like the red-footed boobies, the wedge-tailed shearwaters, and the red and white-tailed tropicbirds. Also check out the 100 year old, 52-ft Lighthouse. Lighthouse is only open on Wednesdays. We visit the Lookout on Mondays.
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Anini BeachSee breathtaking views of Anini's calm beaches and clear waters.
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Hanalei BayTour around Hanalei Bay and Pier, see lush landscaping, and waterfalls on the mountains as well as beautiful beaches.
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Wai'oli Hui'ia ChurchSee the beautiful Wai'oli Church in Hanalei with it's stunning stained glass windows and Hawaiian architecture.