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Private Kauai Tour: Waimea Canyon
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39 Ratings
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Experience the beauty of Kauai on a private tour with a local family-owned business. Explore stunning sights, enjoy delicious treats, and learn about the island’s culture and history.
Experience the beauty of Kauai on a private tour with a local family-owned business. Explore stunning sights, enjoy delicious treats, and learn about the island’s culture and history.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kukui Grove - Begin your day with a delightful local treat of freshly baked goods. Depending on availability, the tour will take you to either Kauai Bakery or Midnight Bear Bakery.
- Spouting Horn - Witness the breathtaking natural wonder of a water blowhole in sunny Poipu, formed by a now-extinct volcano. Experience the awe-inspiring force of…
- Kukui Grove - Begin your day with a delightful local treat of freshly baked goods. Depending on availability, the tour will take you to either Kauai Bakery or Midnight Bear Bakery.
- Spouting Horn - Witness the breathtaking natural wonder of a water blowhole in sunny Poipu, formed by a now-extinct volcano. Experience the awe-inspiring force of nature as ocean waves cause water to spout several feet into the air. The journey includes a drive through the renowned Tree Tunnel.
- Hanapepe Valley Lookout - This lush, green valley serves as a perfect introduction to the Waimea Canyon. Partially owned by the Robinson family, it is also home to the famous Jurassic Falls. A brief stop of 5-10 minutes will allow for photo opportunities.
- Waimea Canyon State Park - Prepare to be amazed by the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” a highlight of the day and one of Kauai’s most stunning locations. The tour includes four stops, featuring the main lookout, the Red Waterfall, and more. There will be plenty of time to capture incredible photos from various angles of the canyon. Restroom facilities are available throughout most of the park.
- Waimea - As this is a private tour, lunch is your choice. Some excellent recommendations include Chicken in a Barrel, Kauai Shrimp, Tikki Tacos, and Da Booze Shop, all situated in the historic Waimea town.
- Hanapepe - The historic town of Hanapepe was revitalized post-World War II and transformed into an artistic haven. Visitors can walk across the swinging bridge over the Hanapepe River, built in 1912, explore art galleries, a unique and quirky bookstore, and shop for locally crafted souvenirs. For fans of Lilo and Stitch, there’s a special surprise—just ask! Hanapepe retains the charm of the old sugar plantation days with its architecture and relaxed atmosphere.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Map of Kauai
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance to the Waimea Canyon State Park
- Pick up and drop off at the harbor for cruise ship passengers
- Surprise!
- Private transportation
- Map of Kauai
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance to the Waimea Canyon State Park
- Pick up and drop off at the harbor for cruise ship passengers
- Surprise!
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
This tour is offered by a small family owned business that has been operating on Kauai since 2013. Our guides are passionate about sharing their love for Kauai with our visitors, and giving them a fun filled day.
A total of 8 stops will be made, including 4-5 stops at the famous mini Grand Canyon of the Pacific, the powerful Spouting horn water geiser,…
This tour is offered by a small family owned business that has been operating on Kauai since 2013. Our guides are passionate about sharing their love for Kauai with our visitors, and giving them a fun filled day.
A total of 8 stops will be made, including 4-5 stops at the famous mini Grand Canyon of the Pacific, the powerful Spouting horn water geiser, Cooks landing, and charming Hanapepe town. You will enjoy freshly baked goodies at a local bakery, get to choose your own lunch spot from any of recommendations, and have many amazing picture opportunities while you soak in the culture and history of the islands.
We can customize your experience. Just ask us.
This private tour is for groups of up to 13 people regardless of the age. Choose the group that best fits you depending on your party size. Infants travel for free.
We offer free hotel (south and east only), airport, and harbor pick up and drop off.Contact us direct if your party is larger than 6.
Location
Kukui Grove
3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(39 Ratings)
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Dale_s
Sep 11, 2024
Great time - Shasta was wonderful—friendly and very knowledgeable about the island. We not only got to see a lot and learn a lot but just had a nice time. Well worth spending a day!
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Colleen_s
Aug 20, 2024
Would highly recommend.... - Would highly recommend. We had a great time and it was very customizable. Anyone who has the pleasure of meeting Shasta and going on this tour will learn a lot while having a wonderful experience.
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Anna
Aug 5, 2024
Fun Tour - Fun and great tour. Shasta was a joy to be around. Sweet fun and very knowledgeable! Woukd highly recommend. Had a wonderful lunch and shaved Hawaiian ice for dessert.
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Melissa
Jul 31, 2024
Coco is AMAZING! - We snagged a shared tour because private was no longer available. Coco does not pack her vehicles to the max, she keeps her clients comfy! So we had no issues sharing the day with a multigenerational family. Coco is a beautiful storyteller and rich with knowledge of Kauai. Her positivity and wit were a nice addition to our day. From the Waimea Canyon to the swinging bridge, the tunnel of trees and beyond to little local spots, we had a lovely day! Worth every penny and more!
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Michaelen8647zb
Jul 4, 2024
Quick one day trip to Kauai - Wonderful tour, very flexible. Arranged a helicopter tour for the kids (24 and 28 yo) and took my wife and I to see a couple waterfalls on the east side while they were aloft. Made adjustments on the fly to accommodate what we were most interested in. Very informative, one of the few tour guides that never seemed to get the least bit annoyed at the constant stream of questions from my wife (haha). Would absolutely recommend.
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Jenniferhc6343xq
Jul 2, 2024
Best way to relax and enjoy the beauty of Waimea Canyon - I am so glad our family of 4 (2 adults, kids 15 & 17) booked this. First off, Shasta and Coco get an A+ for being accommodating. One of us got a severe sunburn, and we asked if we could re-schedule, and they very politely did. It was so pleasant to be picked up on time in a clean vehicle at our condo, and to leave the driving to Shasta, especially on the mountainous curving roads of Waimea Canyon. Yes, you could do this trip on your own, but then you’d have to concentrate on the road instead of the sights. You’d miss out on the back roads of Hanapepe, lose out on the best bakery in Hawaii, not know of the best place for an idyllic lunch past Waimea Canyon, and never follow Shasta on her secret mini hikes to the best lookouts and photo spots. You’d also miss having a dedicated person to take your family photos and entertain and educate you with Kauai trivia. They shared great ideas for us for our other days on the island, and they were perfect. Based on their recommendations , we returned to Waimea Canyon later for a hike to waterfalls and stunning views of the canyon. I decided we may only see Kauai once in our lives, and I wanted to make the most of it. Coco and Shasta definitely helped us do that. Book it and relax, knowing you are on great hands.
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404cindic
Jun 24, 2024
Waimea Canyon + Shasta = Fantastic Hawaiian Adventure - We had a great time with Shasta as our guide. She picked us up and dropped us off at the cruise pier in a roomy and spotless vehicle. First we stopped at The Spouting Horn and waited until we saw the water spout several times. Then we stopped on the way for a sweet pastry and coffee. Waimea Canyon was stunning from several viewpoints. Each time Shasta waited patiently until we were ready to move on. We had our choice for our lunch in Hanapepe, traversed the swinging bridge and even had time to shop. On the way back to the ship we stopped for delicious Hawaiian shaved ice! It was a day we will remember as one of the highlights of our trip to paradise! Shasta was friendly, personable and lots for fun! Thank you, Shasta!
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11janinen
Jun 12, 2024
A day in paradies - A perfect day in paradies.
Shasta was an amazing guide. She took us to all the best spots and was an extraordninary storyteller.
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Amy_b
May 20, 2024
Best Tour We’ve Ever Taken! - Our tour guide was amazing - very knowledgeable, sweet and helpful. We even got a call after the tour by the manager to make sure we were completely satisfied with everything. We have taken tours all over the world but this was by far our favorite.
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Suem260
May 2, 2024
Fabulous day with Shasta - We had a fabulous day last week with Shasta as our private tour guide. This was our first trip to Kauai (there were 4 adults in our group). She was so sweet and knowledgeable, and showed us things we would never have seen on our own. She knew the best spots to stop and view the canyon, and even found time for a stop at Kauai Coffee. AND she was a great driver - we felt very safe and comfortable in her minivan. This tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Kauai and we would highly recommend it. We truly enjoyed getting to know her and spend the day with her.
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