Page 12) Things to Do in Kauai in 2026 – Tours & Activities

シダの洞窟観光ツアー　ワイメア渓谷＆ポイプ潮吹岩＆オパエカア滝＜英語ガイド＞

The canyon is wonderful. 渓谷素晴らしい

The female driver conducted the tour by herself and was very accommodating. Since it was in English, I had trouble understanding the meeting times at each location. Waimea Canyon was magnificent and wonderful. For lunch, we had one hour of free time to eat at any restaurant we liked, but there wasn't enough time for choosing a place, ordering, and eating, so we had to gulp down our food and rush back to the bus. Finally, at the Fern Grotto cruise, there was a hula show, and on the way back, we enjoyed singing, a hula show, and a hula lesson, which was a lot of fun. The driver didn't show any signs of fatigue and took us back to the hotel.

女性ドライバーさん一人でツアーをしてくれます。対応良いです。
英語なので各所の集合時間が聞き取れず困惑しました。
ワイメア渓谷は壮大で素晴らしいものでした。
ランチは自由時間1時間、各自好きなお店で食べるんですが、店選び・注文・食事時間でとても時間が足りず、食事は飲み込んで走ってバスに乗り込みました。
最後にシダの洞窟クルーズねシダの洞窟でフラショーしてくれて、帰りのクルーズ中では、歌・フラショー・フラレッスンが催されとても楽しかったです。
ドライバーさんも疲れた表情見せずホテルまで送ってくれました。

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Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2020/01/17
Activity Date:	2020/01/07

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: Lois Bloom

We enjoyed the beautiful scenery and narrative. Disappointed that we couldn’t go to cave,just on platform for a look.
Did this tour years ago and got to sit up in caves and was more impressive..

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2020/01/15
Activity Date:	2020/01/12

シダの洞窟観光ツアー　ワイメア渓谷＆ポイプ潮吹岩＆オパエカア滝＜英語ガイド＞

It was amazing! 最高でした！

Reviewed by: ペンちゃん

The guide was very good. Waimea Canyon had no clouds, and the fern grotto was several times more beautiful at this time of year.

ガイドさんがとても良かったです。ワイメア渓谷は雲１つなく、シダの洞窟も今の時期のほうが数倍綺麗でした。

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Posted on:	2020/01/08
Activity Date:	2020/01/05

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Smith family does amazing job with style

Reviewed by: Lisa Fleishman

Smith family knows how to do everything with style class and professionalism.. always a great family time. Everyone knows how to make you feel apart of everything

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2020/01/06
Activity Date:	2020/01/03

Kauai ATV Waterfall Tour at Kipu Ranch - Off-Road 3-Hour Expedition

Excellent vacation excursion!

Reviewed by: JLR

This was the most exciting family vacation excursion we have taken. Such a great adventure with great staff. Can’t wait to go again!

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Packages:	Waterfalls Triple Trail Expedition: Group Package [4-seater ATV]
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2020/01/04
Activity Date:	2020/01/01

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

It was a nice tour.

Reviewed by: MoniqueS

The boat was interesting. The hula dance experience on the way back improved the overall tour. It was hard to enjoy the Fern Grove because you are crowded with many people.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2020/01/02
Activity Date:	2019/12/30

Kauai ATV Waterfall Tour at Kipu Ranch - Off-Road 3-Hour Expedition

Muddin’ in the Rainforrest

Reviewed by: MML

Great trip! Perfect conditions for this trip. Scenery was jaw dropping and guides were friendly, knowledgeable, competent and funny as heck! Highly recommend for enjoyable family excursion. Definitely bring your bug spray as the mosquitoes love tourists!

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Packages:	Ride with a Guide (ATV)
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2019/12/25
Activity Date:	2019/12/22

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

A warm and welcoming crew

Reviewed by: Lesli Takasugi

This was our first time visiting the lovely Fern Grotto, and we had a wonderful time. The crew were so sweet, especially with our daughter who got into one of the local plants that made her cry and tongue swell. They performed hula and sang beautifully, playing to the children on board. We highly recommend this short river boat ride for families with young kids.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2019/12/22
Activity Date:	2019/12/19

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

long day

Reviewed by: Dave

it was a long day with many stops. some were worth the stop and some were not. if the tour drove straight to the canyon and then to the river, then It may have been worth the cost.

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Packages:	Standard Tour
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/12/03
Activity Date:	2019/10/08

Kipu Ranch ATV Tour – Scenic Ride Through Jurassic Park Film Locations

Wonderful views. Great experience.

Reviewed by: JRJ

We have been to Hawaii 17 times and been on other ATV tours. This is our favorite tour. We live in Colorado, have our own ATVs and ride them in the Rocky Mountains. Kipu Ranch had new Kawasaki Teryx ATVs which were fun to drive with slippery (in spots) hilly terrain. Nice ride. Friendly capable guides.

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Packages:	Early Bird Special Deal! (7:00 AM Tour) - ATV for 2 to 4 people
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2019/11/30
Activity Date:	2019/11/05

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Wailua Cruise

Reviewed by: Debbie

A very nice peaceful river ride. Enjoyed the history discussion on cruise.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
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Posted on:	2019/11/08
Activity Date:	2019/11/05

Kauai ATV Waterfall Tour at Kipu Ranch - Off-Road 3-Hour Expedition

My favorite adventure in Kauai

Reviewed by: Erica

I’m not the most in shape person so at first I was nervous about this adventure. I chose a ride with a guide with my husband and it was a great decision. Our guide was incredible and I felt totally comfortable and was able to enjoy everything. I’m so happy I did this adventure and it was a ton of fun, great scenery and a good pace. I highly recommend!

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Packages:	Ride with a Guide (ATV)
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Posted on:	2019/11/08
Activity Date:	2019/11/05

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Nice

Reviewed by: Grandmas antiques

We had a great time and what was the show in a European movie theater in the morning here in london on the way out hades was a bit like a ride to get the little one..made of

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
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Posted on:	2019/08/25
Activity Date:	2019/07/29

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Not worth the price at all

Reviewed by: BKCC

Totally not worth it. Overpriced and overrated attraction and tour

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Packages:	Standard Tour
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Posted on:	2019/08/18
Activity Date:	2019/08/15

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Fernandez Grotto River Cruise

Reviewed by: Yvette

It was a nice cruise throught the river to see the Grotto.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
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Posted on:	2019/08/17
Activity Date:	2019/08/14

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Beautiful!!!

Reviewed by: Bethany Matlock

First off let me say our tour guide Rosario was fantastic!!! He gave us such a great history lesson and for us that's everything because we love history. He also has a great sense of humor. The places we got to see were pretty great as well. Waimea Canyon is gorgeous and you must see in person as photos do not do it justice. All the little stops along the way were fun. We discovered Poipu on this trip and we love it there. We will stay there next time we are on Kauai. All in all a great time, highly recommend!!!

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Packages:	Standard Tour
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Posted on:	2019/08/11
Activity Date:	2019/08/06

Kauai ATV Waterfall Tour at Kipu Ranch - Off-Road 3-Hour Expedition

So much fun!!!

Reviewed by: Lisa M

Great tour, beautiful scenery. Our guide was amazing. Tree swing was a highlight with the group...a must do on the island

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Packages:	Waterfalls Triple Trail Expedition: Group Package [4-seater ATV]
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2019/08/04
Activity Date:	2018/10/07

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Nice and relaxing!

Reviewed by: Debbie

It was a nice family outing. It was relaxing boat tour. One way we had musicians, singer and dancer. In the other direction there was an interesting commentary. Got off the boat to see Fern Grotto. Good price vs quality!

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
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Posted on:	2019/08/01
Activity Date:	2019/07/29

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Entertaining and silly

Reviewed by: Dee

The Smith's family is awesome and entertaining. Wear mosquito repellent when going, just a taught. They sing and entertain as you travel up the fern grotto and had us all doing the hoki pokie. We will be doing their luau too so we'll let you know how it goes!

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2019/07/26
Activity Date:	2019/07/23

Kipu Ranch ATV Tour – Scenic Ride Through Jurassic Park Film Locations

Fun excursion

Reviewed by: Jason M

Our guide Troy was awesome! Very informative. We had a blast and can’t wait to do there other tours next time we are there

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Packages:	Standard ATV (2 to 4 passengers)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/07/25
Activity Date:	2019/07/22

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

A must, if first time in Kawaii.

Reviewed by: Jerry T

Won was a greatbbus driver, who brought the Island to life. The canyon was a special picture taking opportunity. It is a long bus drive, but the island is bigger then you think. Great your.

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Packages:	Standard Tour
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Posted on:	2019/07/20
Activity Date:	2019/07/17

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Fern Grotto cruise experience

Reviewed by: Richard from Oahu

We appreciated the ride up to view the grotto, which everyone visiting Kaua’i should see. The best part was the music! Made me thirsty!

I highly recommend the Smith boat ride without reservation.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2019/07/20
Activity Date:	2019/07/17

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Great entertainment, informative guide very fun!!!

Reviewed by: Laura Ryman

This was a great trip. Informative Guide, beautiful walk up to the fern canyon. Great entertainment all around fun. The hula lesson was fun too!!!

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2019/07/09
Activity Date:	2019/07/03

Kauai ATV Waterfall Tour at Kipu Ranch - Off-Road 3-Hour Expedition

Tons of fun

Reviewed by: Sherry

Very safe, fun day for the family. You will get dirty and muddy tho so wear dark clothes or ones that you don’t care about. Lunch was yummy and the guides were top notch. I would definitely do this again.

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Packages:	Waterfalls Triple Trail Expedition: Group Package [4-seater ATV]
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Posted on:	2019/07/08
Activity Date:	2018/09/28

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

a lot of fun with views of nature’s beauty

Reviewed by: R&R family

The crew members were great entertainment and informative. Highly recommended

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
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Posted on:	2019/06/27
Activity Date:	2019/06/24

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Fun ride

Reviewed by: Dave

Beautiful views. It is a lot of fun. Great entertainment. Nice people. Would recommend it.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
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Posted on:	2019/06/11
Activity Date:	2019/06/08

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Great Last Trip

Reviewed by: Joe Mays

The trip was great, the entertainment was great.Enjoyed all there was to see and would be great for all ages.

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Packages:	River Cruise Package
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Posted on:	2019/06/10
Activity Date:	2019/06/07

Small-Group Best of Kauai Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Really enjoyed the tour

Reviewed by: The Barnetts

We wanted to give this tour 4.5 stars but couldn't. We really enjoyed the sights and the information that our guide Steve provided. He was attentive, informative, and entertaining. One suggestion would be to have a bottle of water available for each tour guest.

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Packages:	Best of Kauai by Land & River Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2019/06/02
Activity Date:	2019/05/27

Kauai ATV Waterfall Tour at Kipu Ranch - Off-Road 3-Hour Expedition

Awesome ride & breathtaking waterfall!

Reviewed by: Missy W

My husband and I had an awesome time with our guides Joshua and Lumbo. They took us on a fun, wild-ride ATV adventure and told us some cool history about the Kipu Ranch, including details about Hollywood movies filmed there. One stop along the route included an opportunity to swing from a rope swing from the same tree (same tree, new rope) Harrison Ford used as Indiana Jones in the movie Raiders of the Lost Ark!

Another stop included a delicious lunch of sandwiches, fruit, chips, cookies, and water. I was impressed with the tablecloths and individually wrapped moist towels (actual towels) handed out to clean off all the dirt on our hands and face from our ride. It was also really interesting to chat with the guides about their lives on the island and pick their brains about Kipu Ranch trivia. Joshua just had his third child last week, and Lumbo has 6 kids!

Our final stop was at a picturesque waterfall where we were all able to swim to the waterfall!

Tips: Wear closed toed shoes you don’t mind swimming in because you must wear shoes in the water. Wear a swimsuit under your clothes if you want to swim at the waterfall or swing on the rope swing into the water. Bring a towel unless you don’t mind air drying. Also, your clothes will definitely get dirty! Keep a change of clothes in the car unless you don’t mind the dirt in your car. In case you’re wondering, the water is definitely cold.

A nice bonus is that the company gives you complementary bandannas to wear over your nose and mouth to keep the dirt out. The bandanna serves as a cool souvenir afterwards! Also, one of our guides, Joshua, was especially gifted at taking cell phone pictures. If you luck out with him as your guide, let him take your pictures!