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Waimea Canyon Tour: Explore Kauai's Natural Beauty
4.6
447 Ratings
Poipu
Discover Waimea Canyon’s grandeur, stroll Koke’e Park, savor Kauai coffee, and witness Spouting Horn’s power on this guided tour.
Discover Waimea Canyon’s grandeur, stroll Koke’e Park, savor Kauai coffee, and witness Spouting Horn’s power on this guided tour.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Spouting Horn - Waves crash and send impressive jets of saltwater through the lava rock, making it one of Kauai’s most photographed spots.
- Hanapepe Valley Lookout - Enjoy sweeping views of a valley lush with trees and wild green sugarcane. Hanapepe was visited by the renowned explorer Charles Wilkes in 1840.
- Swinging Bridge - A…
- Spouting Horn - Waves crash and send impressive jets of saltwater through the lava rock, making it one of Kauai’s most photographed spots.
- Hanapepe Valley Lookout - Enjoy sweeping views of a valley lush with trees and wild green sugarcane. Hanapepe was visited by the renowned explorer Charles Wilkes in 1840.
- Swinging Bridge - A suspension bridge constructed in the early 1900s for residents to cross the river.
- Waimea - Steeped in paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) history, Waimea is a peaceful town with charming shops and eateries.
- Waimea Canyon State Park - Offers breathtaking views of deep valley gorges with striking red soil covered in greenery, earning it the nickname “The Grand Canyon of the Pacific.”
- Koke’e State Park - Enjoy a delightful lunch at Koke’e Lodge with a 10% discount for Polynesian Adventure guests. A $3 donation to the Koke’e Natural History Museum, supporting preservation efforts, is included in your honor.
Explore a nature trail in Koke’e State Park for a leisurely walk surrounded by native Hawaiian flora and fauna. The initial part of the hike is a gentle uphill walk for about 30 yards, then the path levels out, following the hill’s contours.
- Pu’u Hina Hina - A lookout point in Waimea Canyon.
- Kekaha Beach Park - Unwind and feel the warm sand between your toes at this popular beach.
- Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park - A historical trading site established by Russians during their brief stay in Hawaii in 1815.
- Kauai Coffee Company - Visit the largest coffee farm in the United States at the Kauai Coffee Estate and savor a rich cup of the renowned Kauai coffee.
What's Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at specific Kauai Hotels
- Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Pick-up and drop-off at specific Kauai Hotels
- Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Port pick-up and drop-off
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Port pick-up and drop-off
- Lunch
Additional Information
Mark Twain referred to Waimea Canyon as the ‘Pacific’s Grand Canyon’. Get a personal encounter with nature’s magnificence during this guided trip with live commentary. Behold the reddish cliffs of Waimea Canyon and take a short stroll along a winding trail in the lush Koke’e State Park. Tour a coffee farm and taste authentic Kauai coffee. Observe the…
Mark Twain referred to Waimea Canyon as the ‘Pacific’s Grand Canyon’. Get a personal encounter with nature’s magnificence during this guided trip with live commentary. Behold the reddish cliffs of Waimea Canyon and take a short stroll along a winding trail in the lush Koke’e State Park. Tour a coffee farm and taste authentic Kauai coffee. Observe the formidable force of nature at the Spouting Horn.
- Please contact the tour provider at minimum of 7 days prior to the tour date for ADA and all special requests.
Location
Spouting Horn
South Shore,
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
4.6
(447 Ratings)
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Beth_j
Mar 1, 2025
Beautiful views! - This was a great tour. John was very knowledgeable and shared many interesting stories. There were only 4 people on this tour was it was like having a private tour. His timing was great to see the Canyon before the Vog rolled in. What an awesome day. Thank you John!
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Mountainmama505
Feb 25, 2025
Effortless way to see the beauty of the garden island - We're enjoying a relaxing visit to Kauai, and decided not to rent a car since our hotel in Lihué offers an airport shuttle. So - how to see the natural beauty of this garden island? We booked this tour and are so glad we did! The driver picked us up at our hotel at 8:00 a.m. and dropped us off just before 6:00 p.m. So - a full day with someone else doing the driving while we ejoyed so much of the beauty this island has to offer. We watched as the ocean burst through a blowhole in volcanic rock, sniffed fragrant flowers on coffee plants, savored free samples of fresh brewed Kauai coffee, stood at the edge of the most amazing and awe inspiring canyon, strolled along a nature trail in the mountains, enjoyed a shrimp burger in the town of Waimea, and visited a statue of the original king of Kauai. Our guide, Kaleo, was a mixture of teacher, history guy, and entertainer. And a very good driver!
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Curious31401982328
Feb 25, 2025
Waimea - Kaleo who was the bus driver, but also informative, adept at connecting our tour group with our day, sights, Hawaiian culture. 10/10 in every category.
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Brian_s
Feb 25, 2025
Kaleo took us to places of amazing beauty! - Kauai is certainly the most natural of the Hawaiian Islands. This tour was a perfect way to tour the island's most amazing features with a knowledgeable snd professional driver. We were lucky to have Kaleo whose personality and experience was beyond expectations.
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Wibarbara
Feb 24, 2025
Best tour in Kaua’i! - This was an amazing adventure! The views of the canyon were spectacular and our tour guide, Kaleo was outstanding. We learned a great deal about the people and the land. We laughed until our sides hurt and everyone on the bus was included😊. By far one of the best tours my husband and I have experienced in our 50 years of marriage.
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Safari296805
Feb 24, 2025
Waimea Canyon with Kaleo - Amazing views, great coffee tasting, and chickens everywhere. Kaleo is a hilarious and knowledgeable tour guide who had the whole bus laughing through the day.
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Amanda_p
Feb 23, 2025
Beautiful Canyon, Southwest Kauai tour - It was a neat way to take in many small towns on the island. A knowledgeable tour guide and unbelievable views of Waimea Canyon.
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Nuvision02
Feb 22, 2025
Hilarious tour guide with detailed history of the area! - We had a fun and hilarious time with John our tour guide. He is extremely knowledgeable of the area having spent more than 60 years on the island I imagine and knew the history in and out. He took us to some of his off the tour favorite spots and all around had us laughing the whole time. He was great and the trip was amazing. Especially seeing the canyon and trying to take it all in was hard to grasp.
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Len_d
Feb 20, 2025
A great day of sight seeing. - We made several stops along our tour route to see sights or just a rest room break. There were beautiful things to see, including the waterfall, which was supplied by overnight rains. The Kauai Coffee Co had free tastings and great coffee to buy. We had a great time.
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Richard_m
Feb 16, 2025
Super fun and informative day - Fun day with a great tour guide uncle John! Told us all about the island took us to places with great views, the canyon was beautiful. We stopped at a few shops had a nice lunch in the park even stopped for fresh cut fruit on a farm which was awesome, we also toured and sampled at the Kauai coffee company which was very cool, long day but would highly reccomend
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