A trip up the Wailua River takes
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There are a couple of ways to see the Fern Grotto. The easiest way is to take a guided boat tour on the Wailua River up to a boat dock, then walk a short distance through scenic jungle-like foliage to the grotto. You can also rent a kayak and paddle your way up the river to the dock if you prefer to.
Docking area for the Waialeale Boat Tour on the Wailua River.
The grotto is a large natural amphitheater with a recessed cave which has ferns growing upside down from the ceiling of the cave opening. This spot has been a favorite wedding location of many couples for a number of years.
Kauai's beautiful Fern Grotto.
A crowd of people stand under the ferns. It is definitely more enjoyable if you can find a boat tour that is not full.
View of the grotto from a different angle.
If you choose to take the guided boat tour, you can enjoy some Hawaiian music and entertainment during your boat ride. Then, once at the grotto, you can listen while the musicians sing the "Hawaiian Wedding Song" to you as you stand among the ferns.
Listening to some beautiful Hawaiian music on the boat trip.
Looking down on the Wailua River. The huts which are seen
on the right side are part of the set for the movie "Outbreak".
Just steps away from where you look down on the
Wailua River is the viewpoint for Opaeka'a Falls.
The Fern Grotto in Kauai
has been a favorite spot of many over the years. It is a beautiful place to visit during a stay in Kauai, Hawaii.
A palm tree grows along the Wailua riverbank.
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Beautiful Lumahai Beach
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Pictures of Tunnels Beach
Spectacular Waimea Canyon
Kalalau Valley Lookout
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Photos of Wailua Falls
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