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Kauai Full Day Tour with Cruise ships or Kauai Airport Pickup

4.5 (24 reviews) 7 hours Free cancellation
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Kauai Full Day Tour with Cruise ships or Kauai Airport Pickup

About this activity

Experience the best of Kauai in a single day with this convenient highlights tour, designed for travelers arriving by cruise ship (9:10 AM meeting) or Lihue Airport (9:30 AM meeting). Perfect for visitors with limited time, this tour covers Kauai’s must-see destinations including Hanapepe Town, Waimea Canyon, Kalalau Valley, Kauai Coffee Farm, Spouting Horn, and Poipu Beach.

Unlike most tours, we include a visit to the stunning Kalalau Valley Lookout, offering one of Hawaii’s most breathtaking views of emerald cliffs plunging into the Pacific Ocean. With comfortable transportation, professional guiding, and seamless pick-up directly from your arrival point, this day tour is the easiest way to experience the Garden Isle’s natural wonders before your return to the ship or flight.

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At a glance

Duration
7 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–12
Guide
English
Operated by
Tournet Hawaii, Inc.

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: • Entrance fee & parking at Waimea Canyon State Park
  • Included: • Professional driver/guide

Not included

  • Not included: •Lunch
  • Not included: • Guide gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

  1. Hanapepe

    20 min

    Begin your journey in Kauai’s charming “art town,” famous for its swinging bridge, boutique shops, and galleries. This historic town is often used as a backdrop for movies and gives a glimpse into old Hawaii.

  2. Waimea Canyon State Park

    20 min Admission included

    Known as the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” Waimea Canyon showcases dramatic cliffs, colorful rock layers, and panoramic views that stretch for miles. Enjoy multiple lookout points for the best photo opportunities

  3. Kalalau Lookout

    15 min Admission not included

    Exclusive highlight of this tour! While most tours stop short, you’ll continue on to Kalalau Valley Lookout, where you can admire one of Hawaii’s most breathtaking vistas—lush green cliffs cascading into the Pacific Ocean. This unforgettable view is often considered the crown jewel of Kauai. (2-3 minutes walking necessary from parking to lookout- 450ft)

  4. Waimea

    40 min

    Lunch will be about 40 minutes and will take place in the town near Waimea. Guests will have time to enjoy a meal, relax, and experience the local atmosphere before continuing the tour

  5. Kauai Coffee Company

    15 min Admission not included

    Visit Hawaii’s largest coffee plantation. Stroll through the fields, learn about the coffee-growing process, and enjoy samples of freshly roasted Kauai coffee. A perfect stop for souvenirs to bring back home.

  6. Poipu Beach Park

    15 min

    End your adventure at Kauai’s sunny south shore. Relax on the golden sands, watch sea turtles basking on the beach, or simply soak in the tropical scenery before returning to Lihue Airport or Nawiliwili Harbor (cruise port)

  7. Spouting Horn

    15 min

    Witness one of Kauai’s most famous natural wonders. As waves crash into lava tubes, seawater shoots into the air like a geyser, creating dramatic sights and sounds.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Kauai Island Airport

We offer convenient pick-up for our customers from both Lihue Airport and Nawiliwili Harbor, the main cruise port in Kauai. The guide will be waiting at the pick-up location with an MTH sign.

Using your ticket

Customer can use mobile and paper tickets for tour either.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • The scheduled order of the itinerary stops may change depending on the weather.

Traveller ratings

4.5 out of 5 · 24 reviews
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