Kauai: Waimea Canyon and Koke'e Tour
Description
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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Itinerary
Crashing waves propel majestic jets of salt water through lava rock. One of the most photographed sites on Kauai.
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.
Suspension bridge, built in the early 1900s for residents to cross the river.
Rich in paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) history, Waimea is quiet town with quaint shops and eateries.
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.
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 lookout point.
Relax and sink your toes in the warm sand at this popular beach.
Historical trading location, established by Russians during brief stint in Hawaii in 1815.
The largest coffee farm in the United States, visit the Kauai Coffee Estate and sample a rich cup of famous Kauai coffee.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(609)
Rosario was our driver. He provided so much information about the island and also all of our stops. He always allowed enough time for everyone to enjoy their experience at stops. Cannot say enough about the Waimea lookout areas. Views were breathtaking. Would highly recommend.
Our guide, John, and our driver really made this trip special for us. We were able to ask any questions and they were very good about responding. The places were visited allowed for an unrushed experience. I will not soon forget what we were able to see.
The tour was great! John was an excellent guide. He even took some of us off-trail to view the canyon from a cliff. Very pleasurable experience!
Had a great time, hit some of the best locations, learned a lot, our guide made it fun experience and didn’t have to drive! Good food and stops to shop at. John and Moana were wonderful, thank you!!
John was great-helpful. John went beyond to make sure all was well with the entire bus.
Our tour guide, John, was very knowledgeable about the island and was able to make some changes to the itinerary due to the weather to ensure we had the best expense. Moana was a great driver we felt secure the entire time.
Wealth of information and positive happy environment
We drive around Kauai and take a look at many good places to see such as Waimea canyons, Hanapepe town and so on. I recommend this tour for the first time visitors to Kauai!
Very knowledgeable great views
Excellent tour and top notch tour guide/bus driver. Tour guide was a native women with excellent knowledge of route and historical and cultural information about Kauai.
