Kauai's Legends, Waterfalls & Geysers-Small Group Tour
Description
The Kauai Legends, waterfalls and geysers is a perfect mix of stunning natural sites, story telling, and food tasting along the way. What more can you ask for? All you have to do is take the day off from driving, and relax while you marvel at the beauty of the Garden Isle. Let our professional guides show you how the magic of our islands unfold every step of the way on this tour. This is a mother and daughter team, with 17 years of guiding experience on island. Our tours are small for an intimate experience. We believe in quality over quantity. Your purchases support all locally owned businesses. *Meeting point centrally located in Kapaa town. *If you are a cruise ship passenger you will have to take a cab or Uber to our meeting place. They are readily available at the harbor. The harbor it's about 20 mts drive from our meeting point. We can drop you off at the harbor. *All stops described under "What to Expect"
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Itinerary
Our day together will start at the Coconut Market Place. Bathrooms and free parking available at this mall.
Our day will begin with a treat, a visit to a local bakery to try delicious home made pastries, including the famous malasadas, AKA Portuguese donuts. What's not to like
Our first stop on tour will be in Wailua town. Great and Sacred Wailua was the main religious and political center of the island during ancient times. The Ali'i or royalty resided in this town, and most heiaus (temples of worship) were built here. In this area we will visit Poliahu Heiau, Opaekaa Falls, and Wailua River lookout (largest navigable river in the state) from two different lookouts. As you enjoy the beautiful scenery that surrounds you in every stop, your guide will share the fascinating stories of ancient times, and how the islands have changed in modern times.
Time to take a stroll down the path at beautiful Lydgate Beach Park. Soak your feet in the famous Morgan Ponds, learn about the ancient temple of worship where 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.
You can't never have enough waterfalls on your vacation. From Wailua town we will head to Lihue town to visit the beautiful and famous Wailua Falls from the famous TV show "Fantasy island" You will have ample time to marvel at this beauty, take pictures, and check out some of the local vendors.
On our way to the Spouting Horn we will drive through the famous Tree Tunnel. Get ready to marvel at the power of nature at this ancient lava tube that became a water blow hole due to erosion caused by ocean waves. We will share the Hawaiian legend tied to this place, sound effects and all.
Lunch will take place in the historic town of Koloa where you will have many food options, from restaurants to food trucks. You will be free to choose what you want. We will spend about 1.5 hours here so you have plenty of time to eat, stroll through this charming plantation town, and do some shopping for locally made souvenirs (optional).
We will visit the lookout for of Kauia's oldest archeological sites located in a breathtaking wild life reserve in Lihue town. As you enjoy the beautiful scenery we will share with you the restoration project that is taking place, the legend of the little people of Hawai'i known as "The Menehunes" who built the pond, and the many Hollywood movies filmed in this area.
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Pickup Locations & Times
IMPORTANT-PLEASE READ! IF YOU DONT RECEIVE A TEXT FROM US THE DAY BEFORE THE TOUR BY 5PM CONTACT US ASAP TO MAKE SURE THE TOUR IS CONFIRMED, SPECIALLY IF YOU ARE BOOKING LAST MINUTE, ARE AN INTERNATIONAL TRAVELER WITH NO US PHONE NUMBER, OR YOU BOOKED THROUGH A TRAVEL AGENCY. A VIATOR OR TRAVEL AGENT CONFIRMATION IS NOT ENOUGH, THEY DONT OPERATE THE TOUR, WE DO. We are a very small family business and sometimes we need to change the start time and meeting location, or we might get sick or have vehicle problems that impede us to operate.WE ARE NOT ROBOTS, WE ARE HUMANS AND SOMETIMES THINGS HAPPEN THAT ARE OUT OF OUR CONTROL. It is your responsibility to make sure either you or your travel agent provides us with a good number to contact you in case of changes or tour cancellations. We have WhatsApp. Booking through third parties can sometimes be problematic so be aware that can be a delay in the communications, and you could possibly miss your tour if for example we had to change the pick up time or location. If you haven't heard from us by 5pm the day before your tour, contact us. We appreciate your understanding. *If you are a cruise ship passenger you will have to take a cab or Uber. They are readily available at the harbor. The harbor it's about 20 mts drive from our meeting point. We can drop you off at the harbor. *If you are staying at the Sheraton Coconut Beach, Islander on the Beach, Kauai Coast Resort, Kauai Shores, and Kapaa Sands you are withing a short walking distance to our meeting location. *If you are coming from Princeville, its about a 35-40 mts drive *If you are coming from Poipu/Koloa, its about a 40-45 mts drive
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IF YOU DON'T RECEIVE A TEXT FROM US THE DAY BEFORE THE TOUR BY 5PM CONTACT US ASAP TO MAKE SURE THE TOUR IS CONFIRMED, SPECIALLY IF YOU ARE BOOKING LAST MINUTE, ARE AN INTERNATIONAL TRAVELER WITH NO US PHONE NUMBER, OR YOU BOOKED THROUGH A TRAVEL AGENCY. A VIATOR OR TRAVEL AGENT CONFIRMATION IS NOT ENOUGH, THEY DON'T OPERATE THE TOUR, WE DO. We are a very small family business and sometimes we need to change the start time or we might get sick, have vehicle problems or have weather issues that impede us to operate. It is your responsibility to make sure either you or your travel agent provides us with a good number to contact you in case of changes or tour cancellations. Booking through third parties can sometimes be problematic and cause e a delay in our communications. WE UNDERSTAND YOUR VACATIONS IS IMPORTANT AND WE WANT TO BE A PART OF IT BUT PLEASE BE KIND AND UNDERSTAND SOMETIMES THINGS HAPPEN THAT ARE OUT OF OUR CONTROL. We appreciate your understanding.
- 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. All others No refunds pass the 24 hours prior to the start of the tour.
- WEIGHT LIMITATION: Due to seating dimensions, comfort, and vehicle wear limitations, guests exceeding 260 lbs must book a private tour. This policy is strictly enforced. Reservations not complying with this policy may be canceled or denied boarding without refund. Call us if you have any questions.
- For private tours contact us or a Viator agent.
- Private tours include pick up and drop off at the cruise ship, airport, and all properties located on the East side of Kauai. Let us know where you will be staying.
- If you are concerned about your health or have an underlying health condition we encourage you to book a private tour on our website**
Reviews(199)
Shasta leads a merry tour and is full of fun facts - and gags. The tour is a great intro to the island! We were happy to have booked this tour and highly recommend.
Shasta was wonderful! She truly made the tour fun and took lots of pictures of the group for us. Can't recommend this tour enough!
We had the most incredible experience on the Kaua’i Legends Tour, and it was truly made unforgettable by our amazing tour guide-Shasta! From the moment we started, she was so fun, warm, and personable—it felt like exploring the island with a longtime friend. The conversation flowed effortlessly the entire time, filled with local insight, stories, and plenty of laughs. What really set this tour apart were the thoughtful, authentic stops along the way. We got to enjoy fresh coconut and delicious sugarloaf pineapple smoothies from local stands—such a treat and something we never would have found on our own! The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, with stunning waterfalls and gorgeous beach stops that felt straight out of a postcard. One of the biggest highlights was seeing wildlife up close—we were lucky enough to spot monk seals and sea turtles in their natural habitat, which was such a special and memorable experience. This tour was the perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, and genuine connection. If you’re visiting Kaua’i, this is an absolute must-do—and if you’re lucky enough to get Shasta as your guide, you’re in for something truly special!
This tour was great! The tour guide, Coco was amazing, she is such a kind person and really is passionate about what she does. This tour was more than what we would have imagined!
Shasta was our tour guide and was amazing. Very personable, knowledgeable and funny. She made the day fly by and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide.
Shasta was knowledgeable and a fun tour guide. We enjoyed all of our beautiful stops. The air condition van was comfortable.
My wife and I loved the roughly half day tour. Shasta was very knowledgeable & friendly. The combination created a fun and informative experience and fluid conversation. It was a great tour & experience. It was worth every penny.
Our guide and driver were great! Shasta was very informative, engaging and fun! Ponahu was fantastic as well, and we learned so much about Hawaiian culture, language and historical details from a multi-generational Hawaiian native. The stops and photo ops were great as well. We loved everything about this tour!
This tour was incredible! We had lots of fun during these 6 hours and were learning so much about the culture of Hawaii and Kauai! Our guide was one of the most heartwarming people I have met and she made this tour so much fun and unforgettable ❤️
Guide is very knowledgeable and willing to help you make the most of your time. She gives great information throughout the trip about the history of the island.
Mahalo David! Big thanks for coming along on the adventure with us!
