We share Kauai’s scenery and stories while you enjoy the ride.
We take care of the route and bring the island’s places to life along the way. Choose a scenic bus tour, a private outing, a movie-location experience, or a self-guided audio tour. Check pickup details and accessibility for your selected trip.
10 experiences
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Scenic bus tours
Canyon views, a Wailua River cruise, and the fern-draped grotto share the itinerary on our guided island sightseeing day.
A day of contrasts: canyon views, a Wailua River cruise and the fern-draped grotto. See more of the island while your guide handles the route.
Canyon viewpoints · River scenery
Operated by Polynesian Adventure
Scenic bus tours
Head into Kauai’s uplands for Waimea Canyon scenery and the landscapes of Kokee, with our guide handling the route.
Head into Kauai’s uplands for dramatic canyon scenery and the landscapes of Kokee. A guided sightseeing day with a fresh view around every bend.
Mountain landscapes · Guided sightseeing
Operated by Polynesian Adventure
Movie tours
Connect Kauai’s scenery to the screen through guided visits to movie locations and clips from the films shot here.
See the island through a filmmaker’s lens. Visit movie locations with a guide and watch clips that connect the scenery to the screen.
Filming locations · Stories behind the scenes
Operated by Polynesian Adventure
ATV adventures
Drive a side-by-side UTV through Kīpū Ranch’s pastures and tropical valleys beneath Mount Haupu on our guided off-road route.
Drive a side-by-side UTV through ranch pastures and tropical valleys beneath Mount Haupu. A guided off-road experience with cinematic scenery.
3 hours · Ages 9+ · Guided UTV ride
Operated by Kipu Ranch Adventures
ATV adventures
Follow three trail systems through Kīpū Ranch toward waterfall country, with an optional waterfall visit and swimming when conditions allow.
Follow three trail systems through Kipu Ranch toward waterfall country. Includes an optional waterfall visit and swimming when conditions allow.
3 hours · Ages 9+ · Waterfall landscapes
Operated by Kipu Ranch Adventures
Trolley tours
Tour the East Side in an open-air trolley, stopping at waterfalls, scenic lookouts, sacred Hawaiian sites, and historical places along our two-hour route.
Trolley tours
Discover the sunny South Shore from an open-air trolley as our guides share local stories and history. Complimentary water is included.
Trolley tours
Let our crew do the driving on a Waimea sightseeing route with stops that include Waimea Canyon and Spouting Horn.
Hop-on hop-off
Explore at your own pace with hop-on, hop-off travel along the Kauai route. Confirm current stops, operating hours, and pickup instructions when reserving.
Explore at your leisure with our awesome route that has a little some for everyone
Tasting & scenic tours
Trade the road for plantation scenery on a safari with rum tastings and craft cocktails, reserved for guests ages 21 and older.
Enjoy Rum Tasting & craft cocktails on this scenic tasting tour that will immerse you a tropical farm that produces amazing, award winning rum
Compare scenic bus tours, movie locations, open-air trolleys and ATV adventures. Routes, durations, pickup arrangements and participation requirements differ.
Some driving tours are designed for cruise visitors. Confirm your ship’s arrival, return deadline and the operator’s pickup instructions before booking.
Weather, road access and operating conditions can affect itineraries. The selected operator’s description and your booking confirmation give current arrangements.
Check the ATV operator’s driver-license, age, passenger and physical requirements. Compare the full ranch and waterfall experiences on our ATV page.