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Kauai: Waimea Canyon and Koke'e Tour

4.6611 reviewsWaimea Canyon

  • 10 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at specific Kauai Hotels
  • Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's not

  • Gratuities
  • Port pick-up and drop-off
  • 10% discount at Koke’e Lodge for Polynesian Adventure guests

Itinerary

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

    15 min

  2. 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.

    Passes by

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

    10 min

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

    Passes by

  5. 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.

    45 minAdmission included

  6. 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.

    1 h

  7. Waimea Canyon lookout point.

    20 minAdmission included

  8. Relax and sink your toes in the warm sand at this popular beach.

    10 min

  9. Historical trading location, established by Russians during brief stint in Hawaii in 1815.

    15 min

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

    35 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

4.6

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 24 travellers
Operated by
Polynesian Adventure Tours
  • 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.

How it compares in Kauai

  • Its from-price is 20% below the median of the 50 day trips we list in Kauai.
  • It is longer than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 4 of 50.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Kauai

Kauai, known as the Garden Isle, is Hawaii's oldest main island, a mountainous place of waterfalls, sea cliffs, a vast canyon and quiet beaches.

Kauai is the northernmost of Hawaii's main islands and the oldest, worn by millions of years of rain into deep valleys and jagged green ridges. Mount Waialeale at its centre is one of the wettest places on Earth. The towns are small: Lihue has the airport and harbour, Kapaa and Hanalei have shops and cafés, and wild chickens roam freely.

Top-ranked sights in Kauai: Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, Mt. Waialeale.

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