What to expect
• This tour is exclusively for guests arriving by cruise ship and designed with their schedule in mind.
• Marvel at the views from the Opaekaa Falls Lookout.
• Cruise down the Wailua River to see the ruins of a historic heiau (temple) complex.
• Visit Kilohana Plantation and learn about Kauai’s sugar barons, and then ride an antique train through 105 lush acres.
Overview
Schedule
Pick-up at Nawiliwili Cruise Ship Pier

With cruise ship pier pickup and return, this tour takes you to some of Kauai’s most scenic and culturally rich sites. Begin with a visit to the Opaeka’a Falls, then continue to the Poli’ahu Heiau and the Wailua River Complex as you end your morning with a train ride through the Kilohana Plantation

Your morning shore excursion from the cruise ship pier on Kauai begins with one of the most accessible and beautiful vistas on the island, the tropical waterfall known as Opeaka'a Falls. The sights, sounds, smells, and sheer tranquility of the waterfall have to be experienced to be believed!

Make your way down the Wailua river on the serene Wailua River Cruise to the Poli’ahu heiau, or ancient Hawaiian temple. This once-bustling complex was a center of culture and religion, and it was also a royal residence when Europeans first arrived on the island in the eighteenth century.

All aboard the Kilohana Railway for a fully narrated train ride through 105 acres of lush plantation landscapes, filled with tropical orchards and native trees! Explore the lovingly restored manor from the Gilded Age, as well as all of the boutiques and restaurants that today call the place home.
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Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
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Important activity information
Important activity information
Restrictions
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- If less than 6 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
- Children of all ages can participate in this activity.
- In the event of changes to the tour itinerary, route, or schedule due to unforeseen circumstances, services are non-refundable.
- Children under the age of 2 are free and must be seated on an adult's lap. If a guardian requires a separate seat for a child under 2, the regular rate will apply.
Other requirements
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
- Minors are required to have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 50.
Required items to bring & attire
- Walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing
- While Hawaii is known for its warm weather, the bus is air-conditioned, so bringing a light jacket, sweater, or hoodie is recommended for your comfort.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- The activity provider guarantees a full refund for shore excursions if the cruise ship is unable to make port on time or if the scheduled tour is canceled for any reason. The provider also ensures a timely return to the ship before departure; in the unlikely event of a missed departure due to a tour delay, transportation to the next port of call will be arranged and covered.
Activity Provider Roberts Hawaii Shore Excursions
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
- Credit card payment
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- Any cancellations made after 08:30 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
- Any changes made after 8:30 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount. This includes, but not limited to, change of the activity date/ time, package, the number of participants, etc.
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- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- If less than 6 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
- Children of all ages can participate in this activity.
- In the event of changes to the tour itinerary, route, or schedule due to unforeseen circumstances, services are non-refundable.
- Children under the age of 2 are free and must be seated on an adult's lap. If a guardian requires a separate seat for a child under 2, the regular rate will apply.
- Walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing
- While Hawaii is known for its warm weather, the bus is air-conditioned, so bringing a light jacket, sweater, or hoodie is recommended for your comfort.
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
- Minors are required to have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
- The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- The activity provider guarantees a full refund for shore excursions if the cruise ship is unable to make port on time or if the scheduled tour is canceled for any reason. The provider also ensures a timely return to the ship before departure; in the unlikely event of a missed departure due to a tour delay, transportation to the next port of call will be arranged and covered.
- You can book a maximum of 50.