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Waimea Canyon Downhill Bike Ride: Discover Kaua'i's History and Scenic Lookouts
4.9
534 Ratings
Hanapepe
Embark on a thrilling downhill bike ride through Waimea Canyon in Kaua’i. Discover the island’s history, visit scenic lookouts, and witness a breathtaking sunset over the forbidden island.
Embark on a thrilling downhill bike ride through Waimea Canyon in Kaua’i. Discover the island’s history, visit scenic lookouts, and witness a breathtaking sunset over the forbidden island.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Waimea Canyon State Park - Experience breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, Waipo’o Falls, and the Napali Coast from hidden lookouts. Enjoy a scenic downhill bike ride and witness a stunning sunset from Kekaha Beach.
The van ride to the top is maximized with stops to explore Waimea Canyon, Kokee, and Napali State Parks.
The bike…
- Waimea Canyon State Park - Experience breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, Waipo’o Falls, and the Napali Coast from hidden lookouts. Enjoy a scenic downhill bike ride and witness a stunning sunset from Kekaha Beach.
The van ride to the top is maximized with stops to explore Waimea Canyon, Kokee, and Napali State Parks.
The bike ride covers a total of 11.7 miles and lasts approximately 45 to 55 minutes, depending on the group’s pace. Speeds typically range from 17 to 20 mph, with opportunities for higher speeds in the latter part for those who are comfortable. Participants are encouraged to ride at their own pace and prioritize safety at all times.
Group participation is highly encouraged, offering much more than just a bike ride.
Requirements and Restrictions
- Weight limit: 250 lbs
- Height: Minimum 4’11” and maximum 6’5”
- Minimum age: 14 years
- Closed-toe shoes required; no sandals, strap sandals, or crocs
- Must possess good biking skills
- Not suitable for pregnant travelers
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Punctuality is crucial; late arrivals or no-shows will forfeit their tickets as meeting after departure is not possible.
The ride takes place on public asphalt roads, not mountain biking trails. Hybrid bikes are used.
What's Included
- Helmet and gloves provided for your safety
- Bicycle included for the tour
- Covered entry fees to the state park
- Complimentary bottled water
- Helmet and gloves provided for your safety
- Bicycle included for the tour
- Covered entry fees to the state park
- Complimentary bottled water
What's Not Included
- Rain jacket, camera, sunglasses, sunscreen,
- Closed-toe shoes required
- Gratuity not included
- Rain jacket, camera, sunglasses, sunscreen,
- Closed-toe shoes required
- Gratuity not included
Additional Information
We offer a glimpse into some of the deepest secrets and legends of Kaua’i in a deeply personal manner, taking a stop at the most renowned as well as concealed viewing spots spanning three state parks. Our journey encompasses a must-do downhill bike ride, wrapping up at the crisp Pacific Ocean front just in time to behold the magnificent sunset over the…
We offer a glimpse into some of the deepest secrets and legends of Kaua’i in a deeply personal manner, taking a stop at the most renowned as well as concealed viewing spots spanning three state parks. Our journey encompasses a must-do downhill bike ride, wrapping up at the crisp Pacific Ocean front just in time to behold the magnificent sunset over the elusive island.
Eligibility and Limitations
- Weight constraint 250lbs
- Maximum height 6’5 inches and minimum 4’11 inches
- Age requirement 14 years or more
- Necessary to wear closed-toe footwear; NO sandals, water shoes, or Crocs
- Basic biking proficiency is essential
- Punctuality for our schedule is mandatory; it’s not feasible to join us once we’ve begun our journey from the meeting spot. Latecomers and no-shows will result in ticket forfeiture.
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Pregnant guests are not permitted
Our route is along public asphalt roads, not mountain terrain - CLOSED-TOE SHOES REQUIRED, NO sandals or water shoes, NO exceptions.
- Weight limit 250lbs
- Height minimum 4’11inches and maximum 6’5 inches
- Travelers must feel comfortable ridding as a group at a moderate speed on windy public pave roads
- 14 years old minimum age
- No pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with physical limitations or riders who do not feel comfortable riding on pave winding road
Location
Paco's Tacos Authentic Mexican Food Inc.
Puolo Road
Meeting location at Pacos Tacos in the town of Hanapepe.
4505 Puolo Rd, Hanapepe, HI 96716
The activity takes place in Waimea Canyon State Park and Kokee State Park.
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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(534 Ratings)
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Karen_g
Oct 17, 2024
Fun and beautiful - Views were spectacular. Guides fun and informative. We made it to sunset with perfect timing. Great time
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Shirlt915
Oct 16, 2024
A must do tour!! - We did not know what to expect with this tour, but it exceeded any expectations we may have had. Our guides Ernesto and Kiana were awesome. Lots of laughs, unbelievable scenery, and fun!! It’s a must do while in Kauai!!
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Jason_r
Oct 15, 2024
Beautiful, fun, and unique! - Views of the canyon and lookout point are incredible! The bike ride is enjoyable and relatively easy being mostly downhill. Appreciated the opportunity to pick up speed during the second half. Ernesto was welcoming and exhibited confidence that made everyone feel at ease.
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Jennifer_r
Oct 15, 2024
Views worth seeing. - The views at the top of Waimea Canyon are breathtaking. The two tour guides made this a fun and memorable experience. The bike ride down the hill requires zero effort or skill to achieve. The breeze and views whiz by and you end at the beach. I highly recommend this tour.
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Michael_g
Oct 15, 2024
Biking down Waimea Canyon - The views of the Canyon were incredible, the ride down the hill was exhilarating, but the guides, Ernesto and Kiana were personable, friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable AND creative photographers!
Very fun trip!
The four hours flew by!
Thank you Ernesto and Kiana!!!!
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Experience771840
Oct 14, 2024
So much fun! - This was an amazing tour! The first part had fantastic scenery with guides that made everything fun! The bike ride was a fast ride downhill with lots of curves! It was an experience I’m so glad I had and especially glad I survived! ( I’m elderly although hard to face that!). The guides couldn’t have been better and made for a great time! Our family of 4 adults all loved it!
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Jihhorng_k
Oct 5, 2024
Excellent bike down tour in Waimea Canyon - The tour was well organized and designed to explore the canyon. the tour guides are knowledgeable and professional photographers.
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Bonnie_c
Oct 5, 2024
Age shouldn't be a deterent - Ernesto and Kiana did an exceptional job as our tour guides. They made the tour educational, fun and safe. At 72 years old, we felt very comfortable while on the tour and with our group. The photos they took and shared were amazing and so appreciated. This tour was a highlight of our week in Kauai. Thank you, Ernesto and Kiana, for a memorable experience!
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897saritag
Sep 15, 2024
Sometime cyclist - Ernesto and Kane made this trip so much fun! I'm a sometime cyclist so a tad fearful of the distance and the elevation. How they controlled a group of ten w varying experience I'll never know but wow they made safe and my fear turned into joy. Thank you two for an adventure I will never forget!
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Ryan_w
Oct 2, 2024
The Downhill Bike Ride is Only a Minor Part of the Tour - This activity was titled Waimea Canyon Downhill Bike Ride however, the ride was a very minor part of the tour. They claim the ride is 45-50 minutes but that includes pulling over to the side of the road to let cars pass and to take goofy dinosaur pictures. The actual riding time is 30-35 minutes and you ride down the main road that you drove up, which isn't very scenic. The tour is 4+ hours long and with 30 minutes of actual bike riding, even the tour guide was joking that he sometimes forgets that there is supposed to be bike riding on this tour.
As with any tour, the experience can be hampered by who is on the tour with you. We got unlucky to have a loud and obnoxious person in our van sitting behind us and we had to listen to this person the entire time. The tour guides were nice and gave a lot of information and when there wasn't anything left to talk about, we played a trivial pursuit type game in the van. I would have almost preferred some quiet time to just look out and enjoy the scenery instead of the constant talking but others may like the constant chatter.
At each of the stops they took a lot of pictures, including some pretty corny ones with dinosaurs. It was nice to see two different stops that were not the main ones you would normally go to but I feel like we stayed a bit long at these stops and for me personally, I didn't really need all of the corny pictures. I did appreciate that they gave us the pictures for free and didn't try to charge us for them.
The tour time is structured so that we reach the coast right before the sunset but it was cloudy on the day we did the tour so we couldn't see the sunset at all. I think on a tropical island with lots of clouds, this would be a common occurrence.
I would recommend this tour if you really don't want to drive up to Waimea canyon yourself and you want a guide and you want some extra information. I will say that the road is paved very well and it is not too difficult to drive compared to many other roads I have driven. If you like silliness and constant information and chatter than you will like this tour. I just wish they offered a tour that only included the downhill bike ride and maybe even started from the top instead of half way down the mountain and skipped all the rest of the stuff.
Also, as a tip, when they ask for the people that want to go fast to come to the front during the bottom section. The single biggest factor determining how fast you go is your weight. You cannot pedal when going faster than 20MPH as they have the gear set for you and tell you not to change gears so your pedals are useless. They also tell you not to pass each other for safety reasons. Since the bottom section is a lot straighter, you only really need to brake in the turns. That means the fastest person will be the heaviest so arrange yourselves in the fast group according to weight so you don't hold others up.
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