The Kauai Movie Tour takes guests on a scenic island adventure through famous film locations, cultural landmarks and beautiful Garden Isle landscapes. First, travel through lush valleys, rainforest scenery and historic places that helped make Kauai a favorite backdrop for Hollywood movies and TV shows. Along the way, your guide shares stories about the island, its culture and the productions filmed here.
The tour includes a stop at the culturally significant Birthing Stones and Poliahu Heiau. Then, continue to Opaekaa Falls, a beautiful 150-foot waterfall known for its dramatic setting. This waterfall and the surrounding area have appeared in films such as The Wackiest Ship in the Army and Blue Hawaii.
Next, travel through Kapaa Town, where the famous dinosaur egg exchange scene from Jurassic Park took place. In addition, guests enjoy a visit to the Lydgate Tasting Room with chocolate samples. The route also includes the Kilauea Point Lighthouse Overlook, a scenic north shore viewpoint known for its appearance in Lilo & Stitch.
Later, the Kauai Movie Tour continues to Hanalei Town, where guests have time for lunch and a relaxed visit. You can stroll through town, enjoy a local dining spot and see Tahiti Nui, a filming location from The Descendants. Finally, enjoy time near Hanalei Beach and Hanalei Pier, one of Kauai’s most recognizable coastal settings.
This tour is a great choice for visitors who want movie history, sightseeing, waterfalls, north shore scenery and cultural stops in one day. For more island sightseeing options, browse all Kauai land tours. You can also view more tours from Polynesian Adventure Tours or read more about the island in the Kauai Island Tours blog.
Tour Highlights:
- Visit the culturally significant Birthing Stones and Poliahu Heiau
- See Opaekaa Falls, a scenic 150-foot waterfall featured in films such as The Wackiest Ship in the Army and Blue Hawaii
- Travel through Kapaa Town, where a famous Jurassic Park scene was filmed
- Enjoy chocolate samples at the Lydgate Tasting Room
- Take in views from the Kilauea Point Lighthouse Overlook, seen in Lilo & Stitch
- Spend time in Hanalei Town and see nearby Hanalei Pier
- View the beautiful Hanalei Valley Overlook
Tour Inclusions:
- Chilled bottled water and local treats
- Roundtrip transportation
- Professionally narrated tour
Special Instructions
Where & When
Pick-ups start at 7:00 am depending on hotel location.
Return at approximately 4:00 pm.