Best Kauai Northeast, Fern Grotto River Cruise & Lighthouse Tour
Kauai Luxury Transportation & Tours
4.6
Tedda_R
7 days ago
Tour guide was fabulous. He knew a whole lot about the island during the tour. Kind and thoughtful. I loved the destinations as well. Great lunch choice also.
An incredible full-day tour of Kauai's north and east shores with a river boat cruise to Fern Grotto and a visit to the Kilauea Lighthouse and Wildlife Refuge. (Lighthouse is open Wednesday, but we visit the Lookout on Mondays.) Hotel pickup from the Princeville to Kapaa (others meet at Smith's Boats). Enjoy luxury transportation while you learn about the island from an our expert guides as you explore lush waterfalls, scenic mountain views, and beautiful beaches. No other tour combines all these attractions in one day!
Duration6 hoursLanguages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Fern GrottoWailua Marine State Park, HawaiiBoard 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. Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutesStop At: Opaekaa FallsOpaekaa Stream, , HawaiiVisit 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. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge3500 Kilauea Road, Kilauea, HawaiiVisit 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.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Anini BeachAnini Road, Off Kalihiwai Road, North Shore, HawaiiSee breathtaking views of Anini's calm beaches and clear waters.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Hanalei Bay, , HawaiiTour around Hanalei Bay and Pier, see lush landscaping, and waterfalls on the mountains as well as beautiful beaches.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Wai'oli Hui'ia Church5-5363A Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HawaiiSee the beautiful Wai'oli Church in Hanalei with it's stunning stained glass windows and Hawaiian architecture.Duration: 5 minutesAdditional Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- River boat cruise to the Fern Grotto
- Professional and entertaining tour guide
- Hotel pickup & drop-off (Princeville to Kapaa only)
- 6-hr Sightseeing tour of the North and East Shores
- Luxury Sprinter or SUV depending on passenger counts
- Kilauea Lighthouse & Wildlife Refuge (open Wed., visit Lookout Mon.)
- Lunch
An incredible full-day tour of Kauai's north and east shores with a river boat cruise to Fern Grotto and a visit to the Kilauea Lighthouse and Wildlife Refuge. (Lighthouse is open Wednesday, but we visit the Lookout on Mondays.) Hotel pickup from the Princeville to Kapaa (others meet at Smith's Boats). Enjoy luxury transportation while you learn about the island from an our expert guides as you explore lush waterfalls, scenic mountain views, and beautiful beaches. No other tour combines all these attractions in one day!
Duration6 hoursLanguages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Fern GrottoWailua Marine State Park, HawaiiBoard 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. Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutesStop At: Opaekaa FallsOpaekaa Stream, , HawaiiVisit 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. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge3500 Kilauea Road, Kilauea, HawaiiVisit 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.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Anini BeachAnini Road, Off Kalihiwai Road, North Shore, HawaiiSee breathtaking views of Anini's calm beaches and clear waters.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Hanalei Bay, , HawaiiTour around Hanalei Bay and Pier, see lush landscaping, and waterfalls on the mountains as well as beautiful beaches.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Wai'oli Hui'ia Church5-5363A Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, HawaiiSee the beautiful Wai'oli Church in Hanalei with it's stunning stained glass windows and Hawaiian architecture.Duration: 5 minutesAdditional Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- River boat cruise to the Fern Grotto
- Professional and entertaining tour guide
- Hotel pickup & drop-off (Princeville to Kapaa only)
- 6-hr Sightseeing tour of the North and East Shores
- Luxury Sprinter or SUV depending on passenger counts
- Kilauea Lighthouse & Wildlife Refuge (open Wed., visit Lookout Mon.)
- Lunch
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Nancy_R
The boat ride was calm, entertaining and the walk to the Fern Grotto beautiful. We almost missed the boat due to miscommunication, but it worked out.
Roland, our tour guide driver on the island, was very positive, informative, and kind. Kudos!
Tedda_R
Tour guide was fabulous. He knew a whole lot about the island during the tour. Kind and thoughtful. I loved the destinations as well. Great lunch choice also.
Terrie_T
We took the Kauaʻi Northeast, Fern Grotto River Cruise & Lighthouse Tour and our driver Scott truly made the experience special. He embodied the aloha spirit — knowledgeable, kind, and thoughtful throughout the day.
For someone visiting Kauaʻi for the first time, this is a wonderful tour that gives a great overview of the island’s beautiful northeast side. There is a fair amount of driving, so just be prepared for a full day — but the scenery and Scott’s storytelling make it all worthwhile.
One of the most fascinating parts was learning about the Coco Palms Resort, where Elvis Presley stayed while filming Blue Hawaii. The resort was destroyed by Hurricane Iniki in 1992 and has never been rebuilt. The site sits next to sacred grounds where Hawaiian royalty once lived. Scott explained how developers have tried to rebuild over the years, but Native Hawaiians have fought to preserve the land as sacred — and after hearing its history, I completely understand why.
Scott’s knowledge, passion, and aloha spirit made this tour truly memorable.
24lorettad
Scott, our driver was friendly, knowledgeable, funny and helpful. We enjoyed the sites. hearing the stories, and getting the best views. The transportation was comfortable and up to date.
Terry_S
Learn alot of history of island. Learn off the regular path places to visit or go too. Get some fantastic photo opportunities. Have some relaxing fun.