Kauai: Waimea Canyon, Wailua River Cruise & Fern Grotto Tour
Overview
See Kauai from the first accessible Waimea Canyon lookout, then take in a different side of the island on a Wailua River cruise to Fern Grotto. A local guide shares island stories throughout the day as you view Opaekaa Falls, visit Kauai Coffee, and explore Hanapepe and Historic Waimea Town. In Old Koloa Town, enjoy free time to browse the shops and choose where to have lunch. The current itinerary includes one Waimea Canyon lookout. Other canyon viewpoints and Spouting Horn are temporarily excluded due to storm-related closures.
What's Included
- Admission to Smith’s Wailua River boat ride to Fern Grotto
- Scenic stop at the first accessible Waimea Canyon lookout
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Pickup and drop-off at select Kauai hotels from Poipu to Kapaa
- Live narration by a professional driver/guide
- Lunch
- Optional
- Cruise port pick-up and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
For guests staying at a North Shore or Princeville hotel, the meeting point is at the Outrigger Waipouli Hotel in Kapa'a. Parking is available at the municipal parking lot near the Outrigger Waipouli Hotel.The tour times provided reflect the start and end of the tour, but not your exact pickup location and pickup time. Whether or not you've provided your hotel/lodging at the time of booking, you are required to contact the tour provider no less than (2) days prior to your tour date to receive your exact pickup time and location. The tour provider will advise you of the specific area at the hotel/lodging you should wait; for example, "at the front entrance." Please be there at least 5 minutes before your pickup time. Please allow a 10-15 minute grace period, as the driver will be picking up other guests in your area. If your hotel/lodging is not included on our pickup schedule, you'll be advised to meet at nearby location. Please note that we are prohibited by certain properties to pick up non-hotel guests and we do not pick-up at private properties such as Airbnb’s and residential areas.
What To Expect
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Wailua River State Park
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Fern Grotto
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Opaekaa Falls
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Koloa Town
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Hanapepe Valley Lookout (pass by)
Waimea
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Waimea Canyon State Park
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Kauai Coffee Company
35 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please contact the tour provider at minimum of 7 days prior to the tour date for ADA and all special requests.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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Activity code: C-2360KAUAI
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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Many portions of the tour traverse uneven walking surfaces. Please wear comfortable attire and shoes. Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are recommended. Bring a light sweater or jacket.
Apr 2025- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Admission to Smith’s Wailua River boat ride to Fern Grotto.
- Scenic stop at the first accessible Waimea Canyon lookout.
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pickup and drop-off at select Kauai hotels from Poipu to Kapaa.
- Live narration by a professional driver/guide.
- Lunch.
- Optional.
- Cruise port pick-up and drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Kauai: Waimea Canyon, Wailua River Cruise & Fern Grotto Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kauai: Waimea Canyon, Wailua River Cruise & Fern Grotto Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Admission to Smith’s Wailua River boat ride to Fern Grotto
- Scenic stop at the first accessible Waimea Canyon lookout
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Pickup and drop-off at select Kauai hotels from Poipu to Kapaa
- Live narration by a professional driver/guide
- Lunch
- Optional
- Cruise port pick-up and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please contact the tour provider at minimum of 7 days prior to the tour date for ADA and all special requests.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
