Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai: Highlights & Movie Sites

3.7 (55 reviews) 16 hours Free cancellation

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Wailua River — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai: Highlights & Movie Sites, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive island-hopping tour. Indulge on your vacation and leave the planning to us! Interisland roundtrip airfare from Oahu to Kauai, roundtrip transportation from the Lihue Airport (LIH), a sightseeing land tour and lunch.

Discover why Kauai’s natural splendor is the scenic backdrop for so many blockbuster movies and TV shows. Travel through the heart of the garden island, engulfed by vast rainforests and mountainous valleys to arrive at the most famous filming locales. Stroll down iconic Hanalei Pier surrounded by miles of ocean and clear skies. Behold Opaeka'a, a beautiful 151-foot waterfall, and birds-eye view of the tranquil Wailua river. View clips from the comfort of your mini coach at each location. Explore historic Hanalei Town and have lunch on your own. Visit local hot spot Tahiti Nui where the movie “The Descendants” was filmed.

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At a glance

Duration: 16 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 24 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: Polynesian Adventure Tours

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Interisland R/T airfare (overage charges may apply)
Included: Admission fees: Admission fee
Included: Live Narration
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Professional driver/guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Airline flight overage charges
Not included: Lunch is available to purchase on own

Itinerary

Kapaa

Passing by

Quaint beachside community, old country vibe balanced with new and exciting shops and eateries. The famous dinosaur “egg-change” took place here in "Jurassic Park.”
Opaekaa Falls

10 min

151 foot waterfall, clearly visible from lookout points along the highway. Featured in the “Wackiest Ship in the Army” and “Blue Hawaii.”
Lydgate Farms Kauai Chocolate

30 min Admission included

Lydgate Chocolate Tasting Room (with chocolate samples).
Stop 4

Passing by

"Raiders of the Lost Ark" was filmed in this mountainous region.
Hanalei

2 hours

Browse shops and have lunch on your own. A charming town rich in history, surrounded by taro patches and art galleries. Take a brief stroll to Hanalei Beach and Pier.
Tahiti Nui

Passing by

A scene in the movie The Descendants starring George Clooney was filmed here.
Hanalei Pier

Passing by

The famous Hanalei pier was the backdrop for scenes from "Beachhead."
Hanalei Valley Lookout

5 min

Scenic views of the vast countryside and verdant valley.
Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge

10 min

Kilauea Lighthouse Overlook offers sprawling views of Kilauea Point, a lava peninsula featured in "Lilo and Stitch."

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Upon Arrival At Lihue Airport (LIH), our driver will pick you up between 8:10 to 8:15 AM at the BAGGAGE CLAIM area curbside to the right in the BUS loading area.
Please meet at the airport at 5:30 AM for your interisland flight on Hawaiian Airlines and promptly check at the Hawaiian Airlines Ticket Counter or Self-Service Kiosk. Make sure to check in for all flights (round trip) and then proceed to the designated gate for departure.

End point

Upon Arrival At Lihue Airport (LIH), our driver will pick you up between 8:10 to 8:15 AM at the BAGGAGE CLAIM area curbside to the right in the BUS loading area.
Please meet at the airport at 5:30 AM for your interisland flight on Hawaiian Airlines and promptly check at the Hawaiian Airlines Ticket Counter or Self-Service Kiosk. Make sure to check in for all flights (round trip) and then proceed to the designated gate for departure.

Using your ticket

Thank you for booking your one-day tour with Polynesian Adventure. In order to process your reservation, we need the following mandatory information.

Full name indicated on your state/driver license or foreign passport including your middle name or initial (if any) and your date of birth and gender for TSA regulations.

Adult passengers 18 and over must show valid identification at the airport checkpoint in order to travel. A list of acceptable identification as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) can be reviewed at (https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification).

IMPORTANT NOTE: Inter-island airfare costs tend to fluctuate daily and as a result may be subject to an overage charge per ticket. The overage charge will be collected at least 72 hours prior to the tour date.

After you book and receive a confirmation from Viator, please give us a call at 1-800-622-3011 from 7:30-5 weekdays and 7:30-4 weekends (Hawaii Standard Time) or email [email protected].

Once we speak to you, we'll send confirmed all the required travel information and then book your inter-island flight. You'll then receive a confirmation to the email you have provided upon booking that provides your flight information. You'll meet at the departure airport at the designated meeting time and check-in at the counter or the Self-Service Kiosk on your own. If you don't receive the confirmation email, please contact us.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passengers must provide date of birth and gender at the time of booking per TSA requirements
Interisland flight times and routes are subject to change
Special needs requests must be called in to the local supplier at least 1 week prior to tour date
The interisland airfare may fluctuate based on flight availability. Additional fees may be required to be paid by the customer in these cases.
IMPORTANT: The name you enter at the time of booking must exactly match what appears on your valid government-issued I.D. photo I.D. that you will use during travel. This is a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and FAA requirement and there is no flexibility with this policy. A valid government-issued ID (passport for non-US citizens) is required on the day of travel. If a passenger is denied boarding, there will be no refund.