The island of Kauai is perhaps the most dramatic of all the islands of Hawaii to take a sightseeing or land tour.

The beautiful Hanalei valley, picturesque Waimea Canyon and the jungled Wailua river are some of the most scenic landmarks to be seen on Kauai's sightseeing tours.

Kauai has been the backdrop for many famous motion pictures over the years dating back to South Pacific in the 1960's. One famous land tour company on Kauai has specific trips that tour you to the sites of many of these famous motion pictures including Donovan's Reef, Blue Hawaii, Gilligan's Island, Six Days Seven Nights, Fantasy Island, Jurassic Park and many other memorable movies.

Some of the more popular land tours and land trips offered on Kauai are:

• Wailua River Cruise and Fern Grotto - This half day excursion begins with a guided tour through Lihue town. Includes a Wailua River boat cruise and visit to the Fern Grotto.
• Waimea Canyon Tour - Waimea Canyon is one of Kauai's most popular attractions.
• Hanalei Valley Tour - Hanalei, located on the north shore of Kauai, is a place of golden beaches, cascading waterfalls and lush green valleys. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
• Waimea Canyon and Fern Grotto Tour - This excursion combines a visit to "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific", Waimea Canyon and a scenic ride up the Wailua River to the Fern Grotto.
• Backroads Tour 1/2 Day - Behind locked gates using four wheel drive vans and former cane roads, this tour gives you exclusive access to the off limits area of the 22,000 acre Grove Farm Plantation. This is a photographers dream come true. From the top of Kiohana Crater you will have a breathtaking 360 degree panorama.You will tour through Koloa to the rugged coastline of Maha'ulepu and then, one of the highlights of the tour will take you through the tunnel back to Kilohana. You will not believe how much you will learn in four hours. Bring lots of film.

Helpful Tips from Tom Barefoot - Kauai Land Tours and Kauai Land Trips:

• Kauai activities such as the Kauai land tours will almost always pick you up and return you to your hotel or condo.
• Kauai land tours vary widely. Some Kauai land tours are taken on large tour buses, others in small vans. Many Kauai land tours will also include hiking, kayaking and canoe rides as well.

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