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Fern Grotto Kauai: Guided Tours & Boat Cruises

Escape to the lush, tropical paradise of Fern Grotto in Kauai, where breathtaking natural beauty meets rich Hawaiian history. Embark on an unforgettable sightseeing tour through emerald landscapes, featuring guided boat cruises and scenic sailing adventures that reveal the island's hidden gems. Whether you are looking for a peaceful nature retreat or an immersive historical experience, our curated tours offer the perfect way to explore this iconic Kauai attraction. Book your unforgettable tropical adventure today and witness the enchanting serenity of one of Hawaii's most beautiful natural wonders.

4.58/5 avg ratingFrom $41 per person3 unique tour optionsPrivate tours available

At a glance

Tour Price

Tour Price

$41–$236 typical

Median price is $231

Rating

Rating

4.58★ average

Based on 382 pooled reviews

Tour Length

Tour Length

6.7–21.1 hours

Median duration is 9.5 hours

Best For

Best For

Nature lovers

100% of tour options feature nature themes

Tour Type

Tour Type

Cruise and Sailing

67% of available options

Tour Style

Tour Style

Guided tours

100% of options are guided, with 33% being private

9 Products

Kauai: Waimea Town, Wailua River Cruise & Fern Grotto Tour

Kauai: Waimea Town, Wailua River Cruise & Fern Grotto Tour

10 hrsFree cancellation
4.57 (587 reviews)
85.61%
14.39%
Great touramazingenjoyable
Viator
$279
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Kauai: Waimea Town, Wailua River Cruise & Fern Grotto Tour
Summary

Experience Kauai’s natural beauty and local culture in one day, with a local guide connecting the sights through island stories. Cruise the Wailua River to Fern Grotto, view Opaekaa Falls, visit Kauai Coffee, and explore Old Koloa, Hanapepe, and Historic Waimea Town. Enjoy free time to shop and choo...

Inclusions
  • Admission to Smith’s Wailua River boat ride to Fern Grotto
  • 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
Exclusions
  • Cruise port pick-up and drop-off
Itinerary
  • Wailua River State Park
  • Fern Grotto
  • Opaekaa Falls
  • Old Koloa Town
  • Hanapepe Valley Lookout
  • Kauai Coffee Company
  • Waimea
Good to know
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Wheelchair accessible, Service animals allowed, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Please contact the tour provider at minimum of 7 days prior to the tour date for ADA and all special requests.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Self-Guided Kauai Island Driving Audio Tour

Self-Guided Kauai Island Driving Audio Tour

1 dayPrivate tourFree cancellation
4.7 (242 reviews)
88.85%
11.15%
great wayvery informativeeasy to use
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$20
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Self-Guided Kauai Island Driving Audio Tour
Summary

Don't miss a thing as GuideAlong Audio Tour takes you on an incredible journey of Kauai's wondrous set of natural features. Along the way you'll be guided to all of the island's famous highlights including the 'Grand Canyon of the Pacific', favorite spots of monk seals, and the Garden Isle's most fa...

Inclusions
  • Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
  • Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
  • Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
  • Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
  • Includes an app based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
  • Trip Planner: In-app
  • Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
  • GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 280+ Points
Exclusions
  • Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
Itinerary
  • Kauai
  • Anini Beach
  • Ha'ena State Park
  • Hanalei
  • Hanapepe
  • Kapaa
  • Koke'e State Park
  • Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge
  • Koke'e State Park
  • Lihue
  • Na Pali Coast State Park
  • Poipu
  • Spouting Horn
  • Tree Tunnel
  • Wailua Falls
  • Waimea Canyon State Park
  • Fern Grotto
  • Sleeping Giant Trail
  • Kealia Beach
  • Moloa'a Beach
  • Tunnels Beach
  • Kalapaki Beach
  • Menehune Fish Pond
  • Koloa
  • Glass Beach
  • Salt Pond Beach Park
  • Waimea
  • Kalalau Trail
Good to know
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels, How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time., Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account., Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data., Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour., Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips., Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date., Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule., Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore., Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline., Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged., The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo., Important Note: Please note that recent Kona storm impacts in Hawaiʻi have caused flooding, debris, and temporary road disruptions. Although conditions are getting better, some parts of Maui County and Hawaiʻi Island may still experience delays, cleanup work, or closures. Please review current road updates before your trip.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Kauai: Waimea Town & Fern Grotto Tour

Kauai: Waimea Town & Fern Grotto Tour

9.5 hrs
4.69 (73 reviews)
GetYourGuide
$231
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Kauai: Waimea Town & Fern Grotto Tour
Summary

Explore Kauai’s historic towns, view Opaekaa Falls, and visit Kauai Coffee. Enjoy a Wailua River cruise to Fern Grotto, with a local guide and pickup from select Kauai hotels.

Best Kauai Northeast, Fern Grotto River Cruise & Lighthouse Tour

Best Kauai Northeast, Fern Grotto River Cruise & Lighthouse Tour

6 hrsFree cancellation
4.58 (203 reviews)
88.7%
11.3%
Great touramazingamazing tour guide
Viator
$242
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Best Kauai Northeast, Fern Grotto River Cruise & Lighthouse Tour
Summary

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 Boa...

Inclusions
  • 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.)
Itinerary
  • Fern Grotto
  • Opaekaa Falls
  • Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge
  • Anini Beach
  • Hanalei Bay
  • Wai'oli Hui'ia Church
Good to know
  • Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Kauai: Fern Grotto River Cruise, Northeast Tour & Lighthouse

Kauai: Fern Grotto River Cruise, Northeast Tour & Lighthouse

6 hrs
4.48 (94 reviews)
GetYourGuide
$236
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Kauai: Fern Grotto River Cruise, Northeast Tour & Lighthouse
Summary

Experience an incredible full-day tour of Kauai's north and east shores. Learn about the island from your driver, take a riverboat cruise to Fern Grotto, and visit the Kilauea lighthouse.

Kauai Cruise Ship Excursion: Wailua River & Fern Grotto

Kauai Cruise Ship Excursion: Wailua River & Fern Grotto

3.5 hrsFree cancellation
4.1 (59 reviews)
81.14%
18.86%
Great touramazingreally enjoyed
Viator
$109
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Kauai Cruise Ship Excursion: Wailua River & Fern Grotto
Summary

Take a leisurely cruise down the Wailua River to the botanical beauty of the Fern Grotto. Wailua River is known as "the only navigable river" in all Hawaii. The rivers fresh water pours from the Mt. Wai'ale'ale, one of the wettest spots on the plant.Lands along the river were the sacred capital of a...

Inclusions
  • Professional guide
  • Port pickup and drop off
Exclusions
  • Souvenirs
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Itinerary
  • Opaekaa Falls
  • Wailua River State Park
  • Fern Grotto
Good to know
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels, This shore excursion can only be booked by Norwegian Cruise Line Pride of America passengers, Departs pier at 2:30 pm and returns at 6:00 pm to pier will visit the Wailua River & Fern Grotto.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Kauai Northeast Tour, Fern Grotto River Cruise & Lighthouse|United States

Kauai Northeast Tour, Fern Grotto River Cruise & Lighthouse|United States

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$236
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Kauai Northeast Tour, Fern Grotto River Cruise & Lighthouse|United States
Summary

Experience an incredible full-day tour of Kauai's north and east shores. Learn about the island from your driver, take a riverboat cruise to Fern Grotto, and visit the Kilauea lighthouse.

Wailua: Kayak Rental with Map and Dry Bag

Wailua: Kayak Rental with Map and Dry Bag

6 hrsEco-Friendly
4 (1 reviews)
GetYourGuide
$60
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Wailua: Kayak Rental with Map and Dry Bag
Summary

Rent a kayak and explore the Wailua River at your own pace. Choose to go hiking and visit a waterfall. See the Fern Grotto and a natural swimming pool. Receive a map, dry bag, and life jacket.

Kauai: Full-Day Waimea Canyon & Wailua River Tour|United States

Kauai: Full-Day Waimea Canyon & Wailua River Tour|United States

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$231
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Kauai: Full-Day Waimea Canyon & Wailua River Tour|United States
Summary

Explore Kauai’s natural wonders on a journey to Waimea Canyon, Old Koloa Town, and Wailua River. See breathtaking landscapes, cruise to Fern Grotto, and experience Kauai's rich history and culture.

Pairs well with

Landmarks travelers visit on the same route as Fern Grotto.

Opaekaa Falls
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Opaekaa Falls

1.1 km away • from $93

Wailua Falls
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Wailua Falls

1.9 km away • from $20

Wailua River
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Wailua River

2.3 km away • from $93

Lihue
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Lihue

7.0 km away • from $20

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions travelers ask before visiting.

Among the options we compare across booking platforms, prices typically range from $42–$269. Most tours fall within the $141–$241 bracket, with a median price of around $238.

Based on pooled reviews from 1,204 travelers, the experience holds a high average rating of 4.49★. Reviewers frequently describe the tours as fantastic and worth it, often highlighting the quality of the personal guide.

The duration of these experiences varies significantly depending on the itinerary. Most options last between 5–17 hours, with a median duration of about 7.8 hours.

While most options are group-based, one out of the six options we compare (17%) is a private tour, which may suit those looking for a more secluded experience.

Flexibility is common when booking through various platforms. Roughly two-thirds (67%) of the tours we compare offer free cancellation, allowing for more adaptable travel planning.

It is often wise to book ahead to secure your preferred time. Of the options listed, half (50%) offer instant confirmation, which can make last-minute planning easier.

All of the tours we compare are offered in English.

Yes, you should book weeks ahead. Tours fill up quickly due to high demand and limited capacity.

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