Waimea Canyon Downhill Bike Ride: Discover Kaua'i's History and Scenic Lookouts

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
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Bicycle use
  • State park entry fees
  • Safety equipment such as helmet and gloves
  • Bottled water
What's 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…

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.

Customer Ratings
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Patricia_b
Oct 28, 2025
Just a great well rounded excursion. - Having done just about every type of excursion on Kauai, this one ranks as one of my favorites. Great balance of canyon views , then views of the Napali coast . Fun bike ride down !
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B1285mnpattib
Oct 25, 2025
Top excursion on Kauai - One of my favorite excursions on Kauai . It gives a little bit of everything. The off the beat and path views of canyon were great . Views of the Napali Coast at the top and then the super fun -fast , but safety first , downhill bike ride ( mainly coasting ) down to sunset on the beach. Guides made the trip even better with both humor and. Helpful photo tips . I would encourage my friends and family to definitely book this when visiting Kauai .
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Robert
Oct 23, 2025
Great downhill bike ride from the top of Waimea Canyon to the ocean. - Great tour! Our guides, Tom and Ernesto, were both awesome and emphasized safety at all times. Bring a light jacket for the top of the canyon - it can get cold. Fortunately, the guides had extra jackets on the van. The guides were engaged with us the entire time, either by explaining the island's history or pointing out something interesting outside the van or entertaining us with trivia. They took many pictures of us and for us, using their phone and ours. They sent us the pictures that they had taken on their phone. The ride down the road was well-organized with one of the guides driving the van behind us, so we didn't have to worry about cars coming up from behind. Although there was a small amount of pedaling, we mostly coasted down the road, ending the bike ride at the coastline just as the sun was setting. I will definitely do this tour again the next time I'm back on Kauai.
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Marcy_j
Oct 18, 2025
So much fun! - What a blast! Ernesto and Tom stopped at several scenic outlooks, shared history and nature facts, took photos of us, then we got to CRUISE DOWNHILL for over 11 miles! The wind in your face and amazing views, ending with sunset on the beach were INCREDIBLE! Ernesto and Tom were super fun and friendly, and made our safety a priority. Highly recommend this tour!
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Tami_k
Oct 11, 2025
Loved it! - What a great experience and Ernesto and Michael were so fun and knowledgable. The views were amazing and the ride down was just the right amount of excitement!
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Brian
Oct 9, 2025
Magical views and vistas - Magical trip made special by Ernesto, Tom and Michael. Great views, beautiful vistas. Fun activity that will give you a break from all the other physical excursions you have planned on Kauai. Definitely a must do!
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Whitney_f
Oct 8, 2025
Do you want to ride a bicycle? - Super fun, sightseeing adventure! They take safety seriously and our tour was timed perfectly to check out the sights on the way up and still make it down to the bottom on time to see the sunset. Chances are you will get wet, but don’t let it rain on your parade - it just adds to the adventure and the authentic experience.
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319brittc
Oct 7, 2025
A great afternoon! - Ernesto and Tom were amazing! Engaging and professional - they were the best excursion hosts you could hope for. Highly recommended
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Erin_m
Sep 26, 2025
Great (fast!) bike ride... - Great (fast!) bike ride down one of the roads to Waimea Canyon. The van ride up was filled with stops (including restrooms) to take in the view and lots of photos. One of our guides, Ernesto, is a photo genius, and took some amazing pictures and videos. The ride down was exhilarating and we got to the bottom right as the sun was about to set. Ernesto and Jim made sure everyone was comfortable and safe and having fun. Definitely recommend!
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Mayra_m
Oct 21, 2025
What Bike Experience? Forced to sit in a van. 😡 - NO BIKE RIDE AND MADE TO SIT IN THE VAN. Met wonderful people on the trip. I liked Tom, he’s sweet knowledgeable. Ernesto is the “entertainer” … mediocre funny, but if you have a good group of people, then it’s fun and entertaining. My biggest frustration is the following. I got robbed from the bike experience. I was merely on it as we started our decent down the canyon. I kid you not a few moments into it I hit a pothole, and my bike bounced some so trying to avoid the riders behind me took my bike off the road to regroup myself. Yes I screamed, mostly to let the people behind me to pass me. Anyway, got behind 2 people ahead of me as we still had the other bikers behind me. I stated OUTLOUD. I’m fine. I just avoided the other side of road. Immediately The Lead Biker Ernesto, who didn’t see the actually incident. Yells. I’m making the Executive Decision to send you to the van. I thought he was kidding. I asked are him if he was serious. He responded yes because”I went off the road “ still in disbelief, I said no way. You’re joking. I feel fine, I’m not scared, I signed a waiver and it was nothing. Long story short he took my bike and was forced to sit in the van with Tom and watch the rest of the group go downhill. No warning, no prior warning that he had the authority to do that. I paid for the bike ride. I was robbed from the experience. I was literally p**sed and crying. Crying and emotionally hurt. That on the way up, I was thinking this was going to be the best experience on the island. This was my “once in a lifetime “ it’s expensive and I didn’t pay to cry in the van and watch everyone else experience what I longed for. No apology. No follow up in between. No “hey, do you wanna give it another try. I was in tears Ava upset in the van. I couldn’t even speak. The more I sat there, the more upset I became so I cried more. Didn’t cause a seen but Ernesto knew I was upset. Weirdly enough I didn’t get a thing to rate the tour from the Tour company. They knew. And then Ernesto withheld the 2 pictures he took of me before we got started on the bike so. I have nothing to show for. No genuine apology. At the end of the tour he merely addressed the elephant in the room and said it was for safety reasons. Oh 1 beautiful 70 year old woman literally fell of the hill. Thankfully no injuries. I saw the whole thing from the van. Sigh. Ernesto gave that insincere “apology” so he could get tips. I didn’t pay to sit in the van. I was if not the youngest traveler of the group. Solo. Female. And my fellow bike riders, apologized. No one stood up for me. I’m 40 years old. I could have done that ride. Talk about emotional damage. Petty Tour Guide. I could have driven myself up the canyon and looked at the free scenic overlook. A whole day lost, robbed from the experience and left crying in the van. Physical and emotionally hurt.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).