Historic Towns, Meandering Rivers & Lush Jungles
Experience Kauai’s wondrous marvels of the Hanapepe Town, Historic Waimea Town, Fern Grotto, and stop at Kauai Coffee. Cruise down the Wailua River on a scenic boat ride amidst a lush rainforest jungle and take a relaxing stroll to the Fern Grotto. After an independent lunch and exploration time in Old Koloa Town, the afternoon is dedicated to Kauai’s rich local culture. Guests will visit the Kauai Coffee estate and enjoy extended stops in Hanapepe Town and Historic Waimea Town.
Tour Highlights:
- Hotel Pickups spanning from Poipu to Kapaa.
- Scenic viewing of Opaekaa Falls.
- Admission to Smith’s Boat Ride to the Fern Grotto.
- 90 minutes of free time in Old Koloa Town for shopping and lunch on your own.
- A 30-minute visit to the Kauai Coffee estate.
- Exploration of Historic Hanapepe Town.
- An extended visit to Historic Waimea Town.
Schedule:
- Availability: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Tour Time: 7:45 AM
- Duration: 9 Hours 45 Minutes
Recommendations:
- Please wear comfortable attire and shoes. Many tours traverse uneven walking surfaces.
- Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are recommended.
- Bring a light sweater or jacket.
Location: Please see Transportation tab for available pick-up times and locations.
Special Notes:
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled pick-up time.
- If you require any special accommodations due to disability, please include them under the special requirements at the time of booking. 48 hours notice required prior to the date and time of service.
- This tour does not operate on Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time and allow a 5-minute window for your driver to arrive.
Pick-up schedule:
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- 7:45 AM – MARRIOTT WAIOHAI BEACH CLUB (lobby entrance)
- 7:45 AM – ASTON POIPU KAI, Front of Office Pe’e Rd
- 7:45 AM – CASTLE KIAHUNA RESORT (4-way stop East Entrance)
- 7:45 AM – HYATT REGENCY KAUAI (Group Entrance)
- 7:45 AM – KIAHUNA PLANTATION (4-Way Stop-East Entrance)
- 7:45 AM – KOA KEA HOTEL (4-way Stop East Entrance)
- 7:45 AM – KOLOA LANDING RESORT (Main Entrance-Poipu Rd)
- 7:45 AM – KUHIO SHORE CONDO (Front Entrance)
- 7:45 AM – LAWAI BEACH RESORT (Front Entrance)
- 7:45 AM – MAKAHUENA (Front Entrance)
- 7:45 AM – NIHI KAI VILLAS (Side Entrance)
- 7:45 AM – OUTRIGGER KIAHUNA PLANTATION (Upper Parking Lot-West Entrance)
- 7:45 AM – POIPU B & B INN, Front Entrance
- 7:45 AM – POIPU KAI RESORT, Street-side, Poipu Rd
- 7:45 AM – POIPU KAPILI, Front Entrance
- 7:45 AM – POIPU PLANTATION RESORT (Front Entrance)
- 7:45 AM – POIPU SHORES (Front Entrance)
- 7:45 AM – PRINCE KUHIO RESORT (Front Entrance)
- 7:45 AM – SHERATON (POIPU) KAUAI (Ocean Lobby)
- 7:45 AM – SUNSET KAHILI CONDO POIPU (Front Entrance)
- 7:45 AM – THE POINT AT POIPU, Front Entrance
- 7:45 AM – WAIKOMO STREAM VILLAS, POIPU (Main Entrance)
- 7:45 AM – WHALERS COVE (Front Entrance)
- 8:00 AM – KAUAI BEACH RESORT (Front Entrance)
- 8:00 AM – KAUAI BEACH VILLAS (WYNDHAM) (Front Entrance)
- 8:15 AM – CORAL REEF HOTEL (Front Entrance)
- 8:15 AM – HOTEL CORAL REEF KAUAI (Front Entrance)
- 8:15 AM – ISO (MOKIHANA) (Front Entrance)
- 8:15 AM – KAPAA SHORES (WORLDMARK) (Front Entrance)
- 8:15 AM – KAUAI KAILANI (Front Entrance)
- 8:15 AM – OUTRIGGER (KAPAA, KAUAI) WAIPOULI BEACH RESORT (front of the porte-cochere (public parking: turn right upon entering property)
- 8:15 AM – PONO KAI RESORT (Front Entrance)
- 8:15 AM – GARDEN ISLAND INN (Front Entrance)
- 8:15 AM – ASTON ISLANDER ON THE BEACH (by Sign at Parking Lot)
- 8:15 AM – HILTON GARDEN INN KAUAI (Sidewalk at the hotel driveway)
- 8:15 AM – KAHA LANI RESORT KAUAI (Front Entrance)
- 8:15 AM – KAPAA SANDS RESORT (Front Entrance)
- 8:15 AM – KAUAI COAST RESORT (Front Entrance)
- 8:15 AM – KAUAI (HONU’EA) INTL HOSTEL (KIH) (Front Entrance)
- 8:15 AM – KAUAI SHORES (Front Entrance-Papaloa Rd)
- 8:15 AM – LAE NANI (Front Entrance-Papaloa Rd)
- 8:15 AM – OUTRIGGER LAE NANI (Front Entrance-Papaloa Rd)
- 8:15 AM – PLANTATION HALE (Front Entrance)
- 8:15 AM – SHERATON KAUAI COCONUT BEACH (formerly Courtyard Marriott) (Front Entrance)
- 8:15 AM – SHERATON KAUAI COCONUT BEACH RESORT (Front Entrance)
- 8:15 AM – WAILUA BAY VIEW CONDO (Main Entrance)
- 8:30 AM – LIHUE AIRPORT (ARRIVALS) (Hawaiian Air Baggage Claim)
- 8:30 AM – BANYAN HARBOR RESORT (Front Entrance)
- 8:30 AM – KAUAI INN (Small Boat Entrance)
- 8:30 AM – KAUAI PALMS (Front Entrance)
- 8:30 AM – MOTEL LANI (Front Entrance)
- 8:30 AM – ROYAL SONESTA KAUAI RESORT (prev KAUAI MARRIOTT) (Front Entrance)
- 8:30 AM – TIP TOP MOTEL (Front Entrance)
Itinerary:
- 7:45 AM – 8:30 AM: Pick up guests from hotels.
- 8:30 AM – 9:05 AM: Drive to and view Opaekaa Falls.
- 9:15 AM – 10:50 AM: Check-in at Wailua Marina and Boat Ride to Fern Grotto.
- 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Old Koloa Town (Lunch on own & exploration).
- 1:20 PM – 1:50 PM: Visit Kauai Coffee.
- 2:00 PM – 2:20 PM: Visit Hanapepe Town.
- 2:20 PM – 4:00 PM: Drive to and visit Historic Waimea Town.
- 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM: Guest drop-offs at hotels (Poipu to Kapaa).











