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The
Fern Grotto, accessible only by a short boat trip up the Wailua River, is one
of Kauai's signature attractions. Here you will see a cave cloaked with ferns
and cooled by the mists of a waterfall. There was a time when the Grotto was
off-limits to all but Hawaiian royalty. But for more than 50 years, riverboats
have provided tours of the site. The Grotto and nearby Paradise Gardens are
a popular place for wedding ceremonies. Arrangements can be made with Smith's
Tropical Paradise Weddings. Another way to see Fern Grotto is to rent a kayak
and paddle up the river on your own.
The trip up this historic and sacred Kauai
river takes about 40 minutes via a long flat bottom riverboat. Boats depart
from the south side of the river every 30 minutes. Kauai’s Wailua River
is the only navigable river in Hawaii and, along with the cruise boats, kayakers,
motor boats and water skiers "go with the flow". On the way to the Fern Grotto, you will encounter numerous photo opportunities of Kauai’s
tropical grasslands lining the river and cloud-capped Mt. Waialeale looming
in the background.
Points of interest:
* denotes stops made
Tour operates daily. Pick-up between 2:30pm and 3:00pm and returns approximately between 5:45pm and 6:40pm, depending on hotel location.
Regular Price Your Online Special
Adult: $55.50 USD $47.17 USD
Child (4-11): $41.50 USD $35.27 USD
Wear walking shoes, dress comfortably and have fun!
Children under the age of 4 are free and must be seated on an adult's lap. If you require a seat for a child under 4, you must purchase a child's admission.
Above prices are subject to change due to additional transportation fee depending on your hotel pickup location.
Tour may not run if closure due to repair work to Fern Grotto is scheduled.
Other tours available:
Kauai Waimea Canyon tour
Kauai Waimea Canyon & Fern Grotto tour
Kauai Hanalei Valley tour
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