Treasures Of Kauai

OVERVIEW

Cruise the tranquil Wailua River on a flat-bottom boat as an introduction to Kauai’s natural beauty and the natural wonders to come. As you travel up the only navigable river in all of Hawaii, you can’t help but be awed by the idyllic scenery. Ahead lies Fern Grotto, which was formed out of lava rock centuries ago. It is a gorgeous setting cooled by the mists of the waterfall. Listen to Hawaiian musicians play traditional wedding songs while viewing the fern-covered grotto which acts as a natural amphitheater. A panoramic drive into the Valley of the Sleeping Giant will bring you to Opaeka’a Falls, where the north branch of the Wailua River cascades over a sheer rock cliff into a hidden pool below. Even more thunderous is the Sprouting Horn, the blowhole that you will behold spewing water 50 feet high on the island’s southern shore.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Admire the island’s breathtaking beauty while cruising the Wailua River.
• Pause to hear Hawaiian songs at a fern-covered grotto with incredible acoustics.
• Behold the picture-perfect cascade Opaeka’a Falls from the ultimate vantage point.
• Watch seawater rush through a narrow blowhole and spray high into the air.
• Savor a buffet of classic Hawaiian dishes at local restaurant.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.