Kauai's Waimea Canyon and South Side Private Guided Tour
Description
[FOR UP TO 7 PASSENGERS, private tour, includes Waimea Canyon State Park Fees] This tour starts by heading directly to the Waimea Canyon on the west side. On the way there, we will stop to stretch our legs and take a look at the Hanapepe Valley overlook. At Waimea town, we will begin our ascent into the canyon. We will stop at about 1800 feet for our first view, stop at a miniature waterfall for pictures, take a short walk on a nature trail with native Hawaiian plants where you can stand at the very edge of the canyon, and then on to the main canyon viewing area. From there we will head to the top stopping to see the Waipo'o Falls on the way. At the very top we will view two different vantage points of the Kalalau Valley from 4000 feet down to the ocean. On the way back down, listen to a historical tale about the Kalalau Valley. Lunch. Then to the south side for Spouting Horn and Poipu Beach where we will be on the lookout for turtles and the Hawaiian monk seals.
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Itinerary
See the Hanapepe Valley, its cliff sides and Hanapepe Town in the distance.
We will stop at about 1800 feet for our first view, stop at a miniature waterfall for pictures, take a short walk on a nature trail with native Hawaiian plants where you can stand at the very edge of the canyon, and then on to the main canyon viewing area. From there we will head to the top stopping to see the Waipo'o Falls on the way. At the very top we will view two different vantage points of the Kalalau Valley from 4700 feet down to the ocean. On the way back down I will tell a historical tale about Kauai.
One of the most stunning views in all of Hawaii. (See tour picture with rainbow)
Sample many kinds of coffee, see the plantation and visit the gift shop.
Glorious geyser that shoots out of the top of a seaside cliff.
Look for seals!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick up and start from any place on Kauai. We can end the tour where we began or drop off at any location on island.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(113)
We had two days in Kauai with the Norwegian Cruise and wanted to get away from the big tour groups and have a smaller tour with just our family. Noah was our guide. He was fantastic, so knowledgeable and friendly. He made sure we got to see the great viewpoints and taught us a lot about the island. This is an awesome way to visit Kauai and the Waimea Canyon. He told history stories, and taught us about many of the plants and wildlife in the parks. We visited Kauai coffee as well. I highly recommend this unique tour for a family looking to see the canyon and South Kauai.
Second trip with Noah to Waimea Canyon and the South side. Highly recommended to see some great locations and get some wonderful pictures.
This is an amazing tour. Noah gives you more than your money is worth. He is so knowledgeable.
Noah, of Noah’s Ark gave us a phenomenal tour. It was raining but that didn’t matter. It was educational and extremely fun. Noah knows Kauai, and shares island history, the culture, and his personal experiences. Unbelievable views of the island!
Thank you so much for your booking! Great meeting you guys! Aloha and all the best
Noah ensured we had an AMAZING tour! We saw lots of waterfalls, walked along the trails. He also took us to the ocean where we saw Sea turtles, Spouting Horn, and Monk seals.
Thank you for your kind words and choosing Noah’s Ark Kauai. I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the tour. Aloha!
Noah was an amazing guide. Not only did he give us a great tour of the south side of Kauai, but he is an excellent storyteller on the history of this island. Mahalo, Noah.
Thank you for your great review and for choosing Noah’s Ark Kauai! I wish you many more fun and interesting travels in the near future. All the best!
My husband and I spent a wonderful day at the beautiful Waimea Canyon and Kokee National Park (with stops at Kauai Coffee, Spouting Horn and Shipwreck Beach). Although we’ve been to Kauai many times, it was a different experience with Noah because he shared stories about the history and culture of the Island. Noah’s communication before the trip was great. We had flexibility to make the trip perfect for us. It was a wonderful experience and great day. Thanks Noah for making us feel like Ohana.
Hello Alison! Thank you for this great review. I really enjoyed meeting the two of you. Thank you for choosing Noah's Ark Kauai! I wish you both many more fun and interesting travels in the future. Aloha and all the best!
Noah provided the best day for us. He knew all the spots to stop, and he was able to immerse our tour with historic and personal stories. Our group of 7 had an age range from 16-70. Everyone walked away so happy after our day exploring. With this being small group it lends to having flexibility for your day out. Waimea Canyon is so beautiful. I ended my day knowing and seeing so much about Kauai. I know I will be back someday. Noah was an excellent guide.
Thank you for this stellar review and for choosing Noah's Ark Kauai! Glad to hear you enjoyed the tour. I wish you all the very best. Aloha
Our tour of Kauai with Noah was absolutely wonderful and the perfect way to begin our time on this magical island. The views of Waimea Canyon and the Nā Pali Coast were breathtaking, and Noah made them even more special by weaving in engaging anecdotes about the island’s history and what life is like as a local. Noah was also incredibly thoughtful and flexible, offering different options to keep our three teenage sons engaged, which we truly appreciated. One of the absolute highlights of the day was seeing sea turtles, an unforgettable experience for all of us. The ukulele music was loved by everyone and added such a warm, authentic touch to the tour. Thank you, Noah, for creating such a welcoming, informative, and memorable first day on Kauai. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the island.
Hello Mecca! Thank you for this wonderful review, I am honored. It was great meeting you guys. I wish you all many more fun and interesting future travels. Happy New Year and all the best!
Noah made our day the best day in Hawaii and our days were all amazing. His knowledge, his stories, his perfect choices to stop, his comfortable car, his character, his music were all simply magical. Playing tunes on his ukelele was a magical touch too! Don't miss Noah!!!
Thank you for this stellar review, your kind words, and for choosing Noah's Ark Kauai Tours. I really appreciate it. I wish you all many more fun and interesting travels in the future. Aloha and all the best!
