Private Kauai Eastside Waterfalls & Local Grinds
Description
The 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. Kick back and 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. 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 of your purchases on this tour support locally owned mom and pop shops. We look forward to creating memorable experiences with you.
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We will meet all our travelers by the Kauai Bakery. It is time to set the mood right for the day with an introduction to the legendary Portuguese doughnuts known as malasadas. Get ready for a delicious sweet treat. Coffee and other savory treats are also available for purchase. Please arrive at 8:00am so you have time to enjoy some coffee and pastries before the start of the tour.
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.
Last but not least is time to visit one more waterfall, because you can't never have enough waterfalls. Iconic Wailua Falls was featured on the opening scene of the Fantasy Island Tv show. You will have plenty of time for pictures. The perfect closure for a tour.
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, 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 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.
Stop at Kauai's premier chocolatier and sample the many flavors that are sure to tantalize your senses. All chocolate bars are crafted on island from cocoa beans grown on Kauai.
Drive through the backcountry of Wailua Homesteads on our way to Kapaa town. Enjoy stunning views of Mount Waialeale, Kauai's tallest mountain, and the center of the island. Get to see where locals live.
Enjoy lunch in historic Kapaa town where you will find many choices of locally made food, from food trucks to restaurants. Also available will be fruit stands, smoothie and coffee bars, and shave ice. We love food and hope you do too.
Last but not least, we will take you on a lovely drive on Kapaas bypass road. Enjoy the views of our famous Sleeping Giant Mountain, while we share the story of this mythical man who saved the day for the common people in ancient times.
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Important Information
- 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.
- There will be short driving time in between our stops. However you will never spend more than about 25 mts in the car between stops.
- 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.
Reviews(15)
Coco was a delight and toured us to great sights in Kauai. She knew the local grinds vendors so we had delicious banana bread, macadamia and chocolate tastings, and shopping. The Poke lunch with Coco was fabulous. The waterfalls and views in Kauai were amazing! Coco spoke loud and clear which was welcome since from the back of the van it could be difficult to hear. Thank you for a memorable Kauai adventure!!
A definite must-do tour. Coco Maria was an excellent guide, made it a lot of fun, and really knows the history of the island. Definitely worth the price.
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Coco. She told us the history of the island while making it a fun experience. Coco was very accommodating to our family and made sure we spent the time we wanted at each site. She encouraged us to get out and explore all of the places we didn't see on the tour. I am glad she did because, the next 2 days, we drove to the Westside and Northside of the island, stopping at all of the famous spots. We highly recommend touring with Kauai Soul.
Mahalo! Thank you for joining us! Your smiles and energy made the tour such a joy—I hope the rest of your travels are just as bright!
What a great tour! Our guide, Shasta, shared her knowledge of the island with joy and humor. She tailored our tour to our interests and recommended our food stops to accommodate my gluten free needs. We can’t wait to do another tour with Kauai Soul Travel next time we visit.
Mahalo! We’re so grateful you joined us on tour. I hope these stories and sights we shared will stay with you long after the tour, and bring you back one day. To many more adventures!
What an amazing tour!!! Koko and Shasta made our multi-generational family trip special. We went to Kauai to celebrate my daughter’s birthday, and once I spoke with Koko she helped to plan an amazing tour that incorporated what my daughter wanted to do and her grandparent’s interests . We got to see so much of the island, take pictures and be immersed in the history, culture and beauty of the island. It was fantastic. Book your tour asap. It was a wonderful experience. We even had time to go to a farmers market to get fresh fruit! Shasta our tour guide made my daughter feel so special, and she was a wealth of information. She recommended great places to stop and eat and beautiful places to see. I’m really glad we booked with them, it really helped us navigate the island and plan the rest of our trip. And even after the tour I was able to communicate with Shasta about great dinner spots on the island. Thank you so much for making my daughter’s celebration magnificent!!! Best tour ever!!!!
Mahalo! We loved spending the day with you and are so happy you enjoyed the journey. Kauai Soul Travel is about connection, and you are now part of our ‘ohana.
We loved Coco and enjoyed her knowledge of the island. We had a wonderful time and saw great waterfalls and loved our introduction to malasadas. Would definitely do another tour with her.
Mahalo! We’re so grateful you chose to spend your time exploring Kaua‘i with us. It was an honor to share the island’s stories and beauty (malasadas) with you! Until we meet again!
Shasta is a great deal of fun. She knew the answer to every question we asked. If you want a smart friendly enthusiastic tour guide that makes you feel like you are spending the day with a friend she is your guide
Mahalo! We’re honored you chose us to explore Kaua‘i with. Your support and kind words inspire us to keep sharing the spirit of aloha with every guest.
This was an excellent excursion with a knowledgeable, genuinely nice and sincere host who became like family! The day was well planned but also flexible to change as we went about our day! Coco and Shasta also are available for advice and suggestions on other things to do on the island!
Mahalo Kristine! It was wonderful to have you join our tour. Your presence brought even more light and joy to the experience. Until next time, aloha! 🌈
Coco was very accommodating in arranging our private tour while she was on vacation herself. Our guide Shasta was outstanding and very informative. Enjoyed the experience.
Mahalo Robert! Your review fills us with gratitude. Every guest makes our tours special, and we’re so glad you could experience Kaua‘i through our eyes. 🌺
The 5 hour short and sweet was the perfect excursion to experience Kauai’s breathtaking waterfalls and beaches. Our guide Coco pointed out many historic spots too and her love of the island was contagious. My new friends on the ship were envious of the photos I was able to capture on this short and sweet excursion.
Mahalo Philiph! We’re thrilled you had a great experience with Kauai Soul Travel! 🌺
