Mark Twain nicknamed Waimea Canyon the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific". Experience nature's grandeur first hand on this guided tour with live narration. Gaze at the red cliffs of Waimea Canyon and enjoy a brief walk along a meandering path in verdant Koke'e State Park. Visit a coffee plantation and sample pure Kauai coffee. Watch the raw power of nature at Spouting Horn.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Pick-up and drop-off at specific Kauai Hotels
✔ Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
✔ Lunch
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Gratuities
✖ Port pick-up and drop-off
Pickup Locations
1. Poipu Kapili
2. Nihi Kai Villas
3. Lawai Beach Resort
4. Kauai Shores Hotel
5. Plantation Hale Suites
6. Kauai Beach Villas
7. Kuhio Shores Oceanfront Condos
8. Tip Top Motel, Cafe, & Bakery
9. Ko'a Kea Resort On Poipu Beach
10. The Kauai Inn
11. Sunset Kahili Condos
12. Waikomo Stream Villas
13. Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
14. Bluegreen Pono Kai Resort
15. Prince Kuhio Condos
16. Shell Vacations Club Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy
17. Makahuena at Poipu
18. Poipu Plantation Vacation Rentals
19. Poipu Shores Resort
20. Lae Nani
Additional Info: For guests staying at a North Shore or Princeville hotel, the meeting point is at the Outrigger Waipouli Hotel in Kapa'a. Parking is available at the municipal parking lot near the Outrigger Waipouli Hotel.
The tour times provided reflect the start and end of the tour, but not your exact pickup location and pickup time. Whether or not you've provided your hotel/lodging at the time of booking, you are required to contact the tour provider no less than (2) days prior to your tour date to receive your exact pickup time and location. The tour provider will advise you of the specific area at the hotel/lodging you should wait; for example, "at the front entrance." Please be there at least 5 minutes before your pickup time. Please allow a 10-15 minute grace period, as the driver will be picking up other guests in your area. If your hotel/lodging is not included on our pickup schedule, you'll be advised to meet at nearby location. Please note that we are prohibited by certain properties to pick up non-hotel guests and we do not pick-up at private properties such as Airbnb’s and residential areas.
Itinerary
1
Spouting Horn
Crashing waves propel majestic jets of salt water through lava rock. One of the most photographed sites on Kauai.
Duration: 15 minutes
2
Panoramic views of a valley covered in trees and wild green sugarcane. Hanapepe was one of the locations visited by famous explored Charles Wilkes in 1840.
3
Swinging Bridge
Suspension bridge, built in the early 1900s for residents to cross the river.
Duration: 10 minutes
4
Waimea
Rich in paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) history, Waimea is quiet town with quaint shops and eateries.
5
Waimea Canyon State Park
Scenic views of the deep valley gorges with it's striking red soil covered in greenery...nicknamed the "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific".
Duration: 45 minutes
6
Koke'e State Park
Venture down a nature trail in Koke’e State Park for an easy stroll surrounded by native Hawaiian flora and fauna. The first portion of the hike is a gradual uphill stroll for about 30 yards, then the land levels; hugging the contours of the hill.
Duration: 60 minutes
7
Pu'u Hina Hina
Waimea Canyon lookout point.
Duration: 20 minutes
8
Kekaha Beach Park
Relax and sink your toes in the warm sand at this popular beach.
Duration: 10 minutes
9
Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park
Historical trading location, established by Russians during brief stint in Hawaii in 1815.
Duration: 15 minutes
10
Kauai Coffee Company
The largest coffee farm in the United States, visit the Kauai Coffee Estate and sample a rich cup of famous Kauai coffee.
Duration: 35 minutes
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please contact the tour provider at minimum of 7 days prior to the tour date for ADA and all special requests.
