This full-day guided excursion takes you to 10 of Kauai’s gorgeous spots by air-conditioned vehicle, ideal for a shore excursion. Drive through the south and west sides of the island, taking in a mix of scenic views and an opportunity to try and buy local products. Your guide will describe the legends and stories of the places you stop by, including 800-foot (244-meter) Waipoo Falls, the powerful Spouting Horn, Hanapepe town, and Kauai Coffee Company.
- See the best of Kauai on this action packed day with 10 stops
- Have an intimate experience, with a small group
- Listen to fascinating legends, history, and geology
- Contribute to the local economy on this family-run tour
What To Expect
Spouting Horn
A drive through the beautiful tunnel of trees will lead us to our first stop at the famous Spouting Horn, an extinct lava tube that became a water geyser. Marvel at the power of nature as the waves crash on the shore and water rushes through the tube. Your guide will share the legend of the site, sound effects and all.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hanapepe Valley Lookout
Before heading to the charming and historic town of Hanapepe, we will make a brief stop at this lookout to enjoy the scenic vistas of this verdant valley.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Swinging Bridge
Next in our agenda is a visit to the historic and charming plantation town of Hanapepe. It’s time for a morning snack at Midnight Bear Bakery, where you can enjoy delicious and fresh made pastries with an island twist. In this town you will have an opportunity to support many of the small local businesses boasting Hawaii made souvenirs, artwork and spices. Last but not least, take a walk across the famous swinging bridge built in 1911, if you dare!
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Waimea Canyon State Park
Waimea Canyon State Park is one of Kauai’s gems, known as the mini Grand Canyon of the Pacific. Here we will make 4 stops, including the main lookout at 3400 feet elevation. You will see the Canyon from various angles and also the Forbidden island of Niihau from afar. Many stories will be shared and fabulous pictures taken. This is the highlight of the tour!
Majestic beauty at its finest!
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Waimea Plantation Cottages
Around 12-1pm we will head to the beautiful grounds of the Waimea Plantation Cottages built in the early 1900’s during the sugar plantation days. Overlooking at the blue Pacific Ocean and many tropical trees, we will enjoy delicious lunch at famous Chicken in a Barrel. Have a beer while you are at it! they have a beer wall with over 10 selections or a cocktail; after all you are not driving. We will take a leisure stroll through the property to visit Waimea Bay, one of our few black sand beaches, and Captain Cook’s first landing place in Hawaii.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kauai Coffee Company
Our adventure begins with a worthwhile visit to Kauai Coffee Co., the largest coffee orchard in the US. At their visitor center you can sample various roast for free, take a stroll through part of their orchard, learn all about the process from seed to cup, and purchase some of your favorite beans. If you dont like coffee we got your back, have an ice cream or a locally made popsicle at their snack shop.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Provide us with a good phone number when booking. We will be contacting you the day before the tour via text with tour details and/or any changes. Acknowledge our text message when you get it.
Wear comfortable clothing, good walking shoes, hat or cap and sunglasses.
If you weigh 300 lbs and up please contact us so we can make arrangements to give you an extra seat. There will be an additional fee for this.
No refunds pass the 24 hours prior to the start of the tour.
In consideration for on time guests and our after hours duties we are unable to wait for late arrivals.
We can drop off guest at the cruise port at 3:30pm, and the airport.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
Include
Entrance fee to Waimea State Park
Air-conditioned vehicle
Map of Kauai
3 drop-off locations: cruise ship at 3:30pm, Harbor Mall at 3:45pm & Coconut Market Place at 4:15pm
Two pick up locations: 8am at the Coconut Market place in Kapaa & 8:30am at the Harbor Mall in Lihue
Exclude
Lunch
Wheelchair accessibility. Our vehicles have no room to stow a wheelchair or walkers.
Infant and toddler car seats. If you have one please bring it.
Gratuities
Max group – 13
