Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon

5.0 (46 reviews) 6 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Our tours are lead by a small local family owned business with over 20 years of experience in the field. This is not your ordinary tour. We crafted this experience as if we were going on it. We believe in quality over quantity, and we want to deliver more than what you dreamed of. Make sure to let us know if you want to customize your experience. Our tours support small Kauai owned businesses.

Our excursion visits several lookouts at the famous mini Grand Canyon of the Pacific, the powerful Spouting horn, the breathtaking Kalalau Valley lookout (weather permitting), and charming Hanapepe town. Enjoy freshly made treats at a local bakery (optional), and locally sourced lunch up in the mountain.

Take the day off from driving and see Kauai through local eyes.

We offer free hotel (south and east only), airport, and harbor pick up and drop off. Guests coming from the north meet us in Kapaa in a central location TBA. Contact us direct if your party is larger than 5.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English, Spanish
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Kauai Soul Travel

Ages: Adults (1–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Map of Kauai
Included: Bottled water
Included: Entrance to the Waimea Canyon & Kokee State Park
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Pick up and drop off at the harbor for cruise ship passengers
Included: Surprise!

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Spouting Horn

20 min

Our day begins with a visit to the Spouting horn in Poipu. This stunning natural beauty is the product of a now extinct volcano; a water blow hole that can reach heights up to 20 feet. Experience the power of nature as the water spouts like a geyser. On our way out of Poipu, we will drive through the famous Tree tunnel.
Hanapepe Valley Lookout

10 min

This beautiful verdant valley is the perfect preamble to the Waimea Canyon. It is partially owned by the Robinson family and the home of Jurassic falls. We will stop here for about 5-10 minutes to take pictures.
Waimea Canyon State Park

1 h 30 min Admission included

Waimea Canyon State Park is one of Kauai's natural wonders, known as the mini Grand Canyon of the Pacific. Marvel at this geological gem from various lookouts as we ascend the mountain to about 3800' in elevation. We will get out of the van in various locations for amazing picture ops.

Majestic beauty at its finest!
Koke'e State Park

1 h 45 min Admission included

We will continue to ascend the mountain past the Waimea Canyon State Park to explore the high forest of Kokee. Here you will visit the breathtaking Kalalau Valley lookout (weather permitting) the largest valley of the famous Napali coast. We will also stop for lunch at the Kokee Lodge, originally built in the 1930s as a hunting lodge, now a restaurant serving tasty food made with locally sourced ingredients. Note: We only take groups of up to 6 people to the Kalalu Valley lookout because the roads are not optimal or safe for our larger vehicle.
Hanapepe

45 min

Last on our journey is a visit to the charming and historic town of Hanapepe. Step back in time and take a walk across the famous swinging bridge, built in 1912. This is a good town to seat down and watch people go by while enjoying some fresh squeezed lemonade, and/or shop for some wonderful souvenirs made in the state and by local artisans. For Disney lovers, this is the town that inspired the original film Lilo & Stich.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

The Villas at Poipu Kai
Marriott's Kaua'i Beach Club
Kauai Shores Hotel
Plantation Hale Suites
Kauai Beach Villas
Tip Top Motel, Cafe, & Bakery
Ko'a Kea Resort On Poipu Beach
The Kauai Inn
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
Shell Vacations Club Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy

and 25 more pickup points

We will be texting you to confirm your pick up location the day before your tour. Make sure to provide a good cell phone number. If you are an international traveler you can contact us via WhatsApp at +1-808-652-22247

If you are staying on the north shore of Kauai, we will meet you in Kapaa town at a location TBA via text the day before your tour.

Using your ticket

We will be sending you a text message the day before your tour to check in with you, and provide details about your activity such as our pick up location and time, what to bring and any changes if applicable. Make sure to provide us with a good cell phone number for US travelers or a WhatsApp number to contact you.

If you have any questions and/or need immediate assistance send us a text message at +1 (808) 652-2247

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.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you are coming via ship and the ship doesn’t dock due to weather or other unforeseen events, We will honor a 50% refund or a full credit to be used within 12 months.
Kalalau lookout: We only take groups of up to 6 people to this lookout on our Honda Odyssey mini van, as road conditions are not suitable for our larger vehicles.
Kalalau lookout is not a guaranteed stop due to constantly changing weather conditions up in the mountain. Your guide will determine if it's a go or not once you are up in the mountain.
Please make sure to let us know where you are staying when making your reservation.
Make sure to include the lead travelers cell phone number as we will be sending them a text message the day before their activity with important details about their tour.
Length of tour varies depending on where we pick you up. The tour lasts about 7.5-8 hrs for guests coming from the north shore, staying in Kapaa or Lihue town, coming from the ship or airport. Tour lasts 6.5-7 hrs for guests staying in Poipu and Koloa town