Waimea Canyon State Park 8-Hour Guided Tour
A customizable private day exploring Kauai's west coast
Duration
8–9 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 4 people
Includes
Park entry, water, Kauai map
Highlights
Leave the driving behind as you explore Kauai's west side in comfort. Shape the day with assistance while discovering local culture and supporting small businesses.
- Customize the day's stops with assistance
- Learn stories behind the places you visit
- Support locally owned businesses at optional food and shopping stops
- Explore in an air-conditioned vehicle with large viewing windows
Itinerary
On this tour you will explore the West side of Kauai in depth. We will start the day with a visit to Kauai Coffee Co., the largest coffee orchard in the US, where you can sample many of their home grown and freshly brewed varieties, and learn all about the process from seed to cup.
Ready for a local treat? Is time to visit a local bakery for freshly baked pastries.
In Waimea town you will get to see Cooks monument and learn where the first westerners landed in Hawaii. We will also take a stroll down the historic Waimea pier built in the mid 1800s and check out one of Kauai's few black sand beaches, Waimea Bay.
Up in the mountain we will visit two State Parks, Waimea and Koke'e. You will experience the breathtaking mini Grand Canyon of the Pacific from 5 different lookouts, including but not limited to 800' Waipo'o Falls, Waimea Canyon and Pu'u Hinahina lookouts. At the Koke'e State Park we will visit the iconic Kalalau lookout (weather permitting and only for groups of up to 6) which is the largest valley of the famous Napali coast, and enjoy delicious locally sourced and homemade lunch at the Kokee Lodge. You get 10% off all food items and at their retail shop. After lunch you will have an opportunity to enjoy a nature walk, a visit to Kauai's museum of natural & cultural history, and feed the chickens if you like.
Last in our agenda is a visit to the old historic and charming town of Hanapepe, where you can support small locally owned businesses and do some shopping for Hawaii MADE souvenirs and art, cool off with a delicious locally made fruit popsicle, and last but not least walk across the swinging bridge built in 1912, if you dare!
We will share fantastic legends of times past, and learn about Hawaii's unique history & colorful culture. Kauai's west side holds the charm of old Hawaii; Its history is rich and its natural sites are breathtaking.
What's Included
- Waimea and Koke'e State Park admission
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Hawaiian canned juices
- Map of Kauai
Important details
- Lunch is not included; food and beverages are available for purchase, with 10% off at the lunch stop
- Do not participate if you are feeling sick or unwell
- Wheelchair accessibility is available on private tours only
- Walkers are permitted only if they are lightweight and collapse small enough to fit in the van
- Tours operate rain or shine and may be canceled for inclement weather
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before start. Cancel at least 48 hours before start for a 50% refund. No refunds within 24 hours of start.
Product ID: RUTTT2
FAQs
Bring comfortable walking shoes, a hat or cap, sunglasses, a camera, and money for lunch and souvenirs.
No. Plan to buy lunch during the tour. You get 10% off food and beverages at the lunch stop.
Your tour includes entrance fees to Waimea and Koke‘e State Parks, bottled water, and a map of Kauai. You also ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with large viewing windows.
Related locations
Waimea Canyon State Park
Admission includedStanding at the rim of Waimea Canyon State Park, you face a gorge nearly a mile wide and more than 3,600 feet deep, its layered walls striped in rust, ochre, and deep green. Carved by centuries of erosion and volcanic activity, Waimea Canyon State Park rewards every visitor who makes the winding drive up Waimea Canyon Drive with views that stop conversation cold.