Kauai: Waimea Canyon and Koke'e Tour

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About this activity

Mark Twain nicknamed Waimea Canyon the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific". Experience nature's grandeur first hand on this guided tour with live narration. Gaze at the red cliffs of Waimea Canyon and enjoy a brief walk along a meandering path in verdant Koke'e State Park. Visit a coffee plantation and sample pure Kauai coffee. Watch the raw power of nature at Spouting Horn.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 24 people
People per booking: 1–24
Guide: English
Operated by: Polynesian Adventure Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Pick-up and drop-off at specific Kauai Hotels
Included: Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Port pick-up and drop-off
Not included: Lunch: 10% discount at Koke’e Lodge for Polynesian Adventure guests

Itinerary

Spouting Horn

15 min

Crashing waves propel majestic jets of salt water through lava rock. One of the most photographed sites on Kauai.
Stop 2

Passing by

Panoramic views of a valley covered in trees and wild green sugarcane. Hanapepe was one of the locations visited by famous explored Charles Wilkes in 1840.
Swinging Bridge

10 min

Suspension bridge, built in the early 1900s for residents to cross the river.
Waimea

Passing by

Rich in paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) history, Waimea is quiet town with quaint shops and eateries.
Waimea Canyon State Park

45 min Admission included

Scenic views of the deep valley gorges with it's striking red soil covered in greenery...nicknamed the "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific". Waimea Canyon Lookout will be closed from 4/14/25 through approximately 12/8/25 for slope and foundation repairs. Pu‘uhinahina Lookout, which is already included on the itinerary, will now be the main canyon viewpoint. We’ll also adjust timing slightly to allow for more time at other highlights along the way.
Koke'e State Park

one hour

Savor a delectable lunch on your own at Koke’e Lodge (with a 10% discount for Polynesian Adventure guests). A $3 donation to the Koke’e Natural History Museum supporting preservation efforts is included in your honor.

Venture down a nature trail in Koke’e State Park for an easy stroll surrounded by native Hawaiian flora and fauna. The first portion of the hike is a gradual uphill stroll for about 30 yards, then the land levels; hugging the contours of the hill.
Waimea Canyon Trail

20 min Admission included

Waimea Canyon lookout point.
Kekaha Beach Park

10 min

Relax and sink your toes in the warm sand at this popular beach.
Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park

15 min

Historical trading location, established by Russians during brief stint in Hawaii in 1815.
Kauai Coffee Company

35 min

The largest coffee farm in the United States, visit the Kauai Coffee Estate and sample a rich cup of famous Kauai coffee.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Poipu Kapili
Poipu Plantation Vacation Rentals
Poipu Shores Resort
Lae Nani
Poipu B&B Inn
OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort & Spa
Waipouli Beach Resorts & Spa
Sheraton Kauai Resort
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay
Motel Lani
Whalers Cove Oceanfront Resort
Hotel Coral Reef Resort

and 34 more pickup points

For guests staying at a North Shore or Princeville hotel, the meeting point is at the Outrigger Waipouli Hotel in Kapa'a. Parking is available at the municipal parking lot near the Outrigger Waipouli Hotel.

The tour times provided reflect the start and end of the tour, but not your exact pickup location and pickup time. Whether or not you've provided your hotel/lodging at the time of booking, you are required to contact the tour provider no less than (2) days prior to your tour date to receive your exact pickup time and location. The tour provider will advise you of the specific area at the hotel/lodging you should wait; for example, "at the front entrance." Please be there at least 5 minutes before your pickup time. Please allow a 10-15 minute grace period, as the driver will be picking up other guests in your area. If your hotel/lodging is not included on our pickup schedule, you'll be advised to meet at nearby location. Please note that we are prohibited by certain properties to pick up non-hotel guests and we do not pick-up at private properties such as Airbnb’s and residential areas.

Using your ticket

Your tour provider is Polynesian Adventure Tours 1-800-622-3011 or [email protected]. At least (2) days prior to your tour date, you must call or email to schedule your pickup and receive your exact pickup time and meeting spot.

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

Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please contact the tour provider at minimum of 7 days prior to the tour date for ADA and all special requests.