Private Kauai Eastside Waterfalls & Local Grinds

5.0 (16 reviews) 5 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

The 5.5 hour Private Kauai Eastside Waterfalls and Local Grinds tour is a perfect mix of beautiful natural sites, history & local food tasting. This not a food tour but rather a wonderful melange of visiting scenic sites on the east side of Kauai and tasting various foods along the way. No hiking involved.

Enjoy the ride on our clean air condition vehicles while we share with you the stories of our islands, mixed with a dash of humor. You will visit waterfalls, a beautiful beach park, archeological sites, and taste locally made pastries and chocolate. We will enjoy lunch at the historic Kapaa town, where you will have many choices from food trucks and smoothie bars to restaurants. Cost of food not included on tour price.

Take the day off from driving, a day of discovery awaits you!

This is a mother and daughter owned business with over 17 years of guiding experience on island. All your purchases on this tour support locally owned mom and pop shops.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–13
Audio guide: English, Spanish
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Kauai Soul Travel

Ages: Adults (0–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Map of Kauai
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: The chocolate tasting is free but optional
Included: Bottled water, cold

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: No room or access for wheelchairs
Not included: Meals: Snacks at the bakery and lunch

Itinerary

Menehune Fish Pond

45 min

Our journey begins with a drive through the scenic backcountry in Lihue town to the Menehune Fishpond. This is no ordinary pond, it is a jurassic size pond built in ancient times by the first inhabitants of Hawaii, the people from the Marquesas Islands. Marvel at the beautiful surroundings as we drive you through the Kipu Kai area. Learn about the fascinating legend of the Menehunes, the archeological and cultural importance of the pond. Many Hollywood movies have been filmed in this area. We will stop in two areas to take many pictures.
Kukui Grove

35 min

Next will be a worthy stop to a local bakery. We will make a short 30 mts brake to enjoy some fresh made pastries, coffee or tea. The bakery will be either Kauai Bakery or Orly Patisserie depending on the day of the week.
Wailua Falls

35 min Admission included

It is time to visit the iconic Wailua Falls, featured on the opening scene of the old Fantasy Island Tv show. You will have plenty of time for pictures, and check out some of the local street vendors. There's no hiking involved on this tour.
Lydgate Beach Park

30 min

Time to take a stroll down the path by the beautiful Lydgate Beach Park, where you can soak your feet in the famous Morgan Ponds (optional), learn about the ancient temple of worship were Hawaiians greeted the rising sun daily, the city of refuge, and more. This is a leisure walk for all age groups. you will have many picture opportunities.

At this stop you have the option to have free time or stick with your guide for a further culturally immersive experience.
Opaekaa Falls

30 min Admission included

At this stop you will walk to visit two sites, Opaekaa Falls and the Wailua River lookout, located in Wailua town, where the Hawaiian royalty lived in ancient times. Beautiful views and many picture ops await for you here.
Kapaa

1 h 30 min

It's time to enjoy lunch in historic Kapaa town. We will give you an orientation of town, where you will find many choices of locally made food at food trucks, restaurants, smoothie bars, and shave ice stands, and also local stores to purchase souvenirs.

You will also have the opportunity to do free chocolate tasting at Kauai's premier chocolatier, Lydgate Farms, and free nut tasting at Kauai Gourmet nuts.

We will have 1.5 hrs here. This is free time for you to do what makes you happy.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

If you are staying in Poipu and don't require transportation arrangements, meet us at the Harbor Mall.
If you are coming from the north shore meet us outside of the Island Country Market on the side facing the highway.

Meeting time is at 9am.

End point

If you are staying in Poipu and don't require transportation arrangements, meet us at the Harbor Mall.
If you are coming from the north shore meet us outside of the Island Country Market on the side facing the highway.

Meeting time is at 9am.

Pickup points

Kapaa Sands
Marriott's Kaua'i Beach Club
Kauai Shores Hotel
Kauai Beach Villas
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort
Kauai Island Airport
Banyan Harbor Resort
OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort & Spa
Waipouli Beach Resorts & Spa
Marriott's Kauai Lagoons - Kalanipu'u
Hotel Coral Reef Resort

and 4 more pickup points

If your property is not listed and is located in Kapaa or Lihue town, let us know.

If you are staying on the north shore or south side of Kauai, let us know so we can arrange a meeting point on the East side to start the tour or arrange transportation to and from your hotel to our meeting point.

If you are a travel agent booking on behalf of your client make sure to input their lodging info and a cell phone number where we can reach them the day before their 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 locations and times, 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 to reach us immediately 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

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
International travelers please reach out to us via WhatsApp
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.
This is not a hiking tour.
This tour takes place on the East side of Kauai in its entirety. You will visit the towns of Lihue, Wailua and Kapaa
There will be plenty bathroom stops. However two of the stops do do have facilities
We will offer various lunch options. If you like to customize your day let us know.
Cost of food is not included in the price.