Kick back in the comfort of our clean-air condition vehicles as we take you on a journey to enjoy the highlights of Kauai's South and West. Marvel at the power of nature at the Waimea Canyon and the Spouting horn water geyser, enjoy free samples at the largest coffee orchard in the US, walk to the Bay where the first Western explorers set foot, visit charming and authentic Hawaiian towns, and shop for locally made souvenirs. Our tours are lead by a mother and daughter owned business with over 20 years of combined experience. This is not your ordinary tour. We crafted this experience as if we were in your shoes. We believe in quality over quantity; our groups are small not to exceed 13. Take the day off from driving and let us show you Kauai through local eyes. The main Canyon lookout is closed for restoration until December 2025. The Canyon is about 15 miles long and 2 miles wide, therefore you can still enjoy phenomenal views from many spots as you go up the Canyon road.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Our Adventure begins with a brief stop at Kauai Bakery. We will pick up some fresh made pastries to go and enjoy at the Kauai Coffee Company (3rd stop on tour). If you never tried our famous malasadas, aka Portuguese donuts, this will be your chance. They also have an array of other sweet and savory pastries.
Our adventure continues to the south side of kauai with a drive through the famous Tree Tunnel planted in 1912. In Poipu we will visit the beautiful Spouting Horn, an extinct lava tube that became a water geyser. Marvel at the power of nature as the waves crash on the shore and water rushes through the tube like a geyser. Your guide will share the legend of the site, sound effects and all.
Next in our journey is a visit to the magical world of coffee, Kauai Coffee Co., the largest plantation in the USA. Time to eat your pastries and sample delicious and free coffee at the visitor center. During your visit you can also take a stroll through the coffee tree garden, and shop for a wide selection of the freshest beans at their gift shop. Don’t like coffee? Enjoy an ice cream or cold beverage at the snack shop.
Waimea Canyon State Park is one of Kauai's natural wonders, known as the mini Grand Canyon of the Pacific. Marvel at this geological gem from various lookouts as we ascend the mountain. We will get out of the van at 3 different locations to take pictures of different angles of the Canyon, including the main lookout at 3400' elevation. Take the day off from driving. Breath the fresh mountain air. Majestic beauty at its finest!
Around 12:30-1 pm we will head to the beautiful grounds of the Waimea Plantation Cottages built in the early 1900's during the sugar plantation days. Overlooking at the blue Pacific Ocean and many tropical trees, we will enjoy delicious lunch at famous Chicken in a Barrel, with the largest beer wall on island. After lunch you will have the option to take a leisure stroll through the beautifully landscaped property to visit Waimea Bay, one of our few black sand beaches, and Captain Cook's first landing place in Hawaii.
Last on our journey is a visit to the charming and historic town of Hanapepe. Step back in time and take a walk across the famous swinging bridge, built in 1912. This is a good town to seat down and watch people go by while enjoying some fresh squeezed lemonade, and/or shop for some wonderful souvenirs made in the state and by local artisans. For Disney lovers, this is the town that inspired the original film Lilo & Stich.
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Kauai Waimea Canyon & South Shore Excursion. Small Group lasts about 6h 30min. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $235 per person for this Kauai experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, starting at 9:00 AM.
Children aged 0–11 pay from $205, adults from $235.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Guests coming from the cruise ship, airport or staying in Lihue or Poipu town. Meet us at 8:50 am on the front side of the Harbor Mall. Cruise ship passengers: it is about a 10-15 mts walk from the Harbor or you can catch the free open air trolley shuttle. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 13 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller 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.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 138 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Kauai Soul Travel.
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Our guide Allen was very nice with lots of info about the island. It was nice to go with a guide and see the things without getting lost on our own.
Mahalo for joining us on tour. Your feedback and business are valuable, and we are most grateful that you chose our local business to be a part of your Kauai vacation. We hope to serve you in the future Aloha and a hui hou :)
Allen was a fantastic guide and outstanding driver. We would have never attempted the drive to the canyon on our own. We’re knowledgeable and responsive to our needs and questions. Great tour!!!!
Mahalo nui for choosing Kauai Soul Travel as part of your vacation. We were delighted to host you and your family, and hope to be a part of your future vacations to Kauai. Aloha and a hui hou :)
Allen was terrific—knowledgeable, quick witted, flexible , aware of each character on the tour and very helpful. Frequent stops but not so many as you didn’t not want to get out of the van.
Mahalo for joining us on tour. Your feedback and business are valuable, and we are most grateful that you chose our local business to be a part of your Kauai vacation. We hope to serve you in the future Aloha and a hui hou :)
Knowledgeable, friendly, fun tour guide. Spent enough time at each stop. Many restrooms along the way. Small group allowed us to set the pace. Covered the highlights of the island.
It was our utmost pleasure to guide you on beautiful Kauai. We are most grateful for your business, and we appreciate you taking the time to review us. We hope we can serve you again on your future visits you our beautiful Island. Mahalo nui, a hui hou, and Aloha :)
Coco was an amazing tour guide. So knowledgeable and friendly, she really made an otherwise long day go by fast. The van was impeccably clean and comfortable. It also helped that we had a lively and engaged, small group. There wasn’t a question that was asked that Coco didn’t know the answer to.
Dear Sheri and Ohana, Mahalo for joining us on tour. Your feedback and business are valuable, and we are most grateful that you chose our local business to be a part of your Kauai vacation. We hope to serve you in the future Aloha and a hui hou :)
We originally booked through Viator for a Small group excursion but due to it not being fully booked, Coco from Kauai Soul Travel, LLC called me and offered us and another couple a semi private tour and it was delightful! Met Coco at Kauai Bakery where we purchased some malasadas to take with us to Kauai Coffee. Coco was a wonderful tour guide along the drive sharing with us all about Kauai and Hawaiian traditions and so much more! After Kauai Coffee where we spent some time doing a walking tour, purchasing coffee (and they’ll ship home) and enjoying some delicious cold Kauai Coffee and the malasadas, we were on our way to Waimea Canyon. Coco pulled over numerous times so we could get different views of the canyon and able to take pictures. Arriving at Waimea Canyon we spent time there taking pictures and enjoying the exquisite views. Coco took us to a special place for lunch called Kokee Lodge. She called ahead with our lunch orders and we found a table and our food served almost immediately - no waiting in line! That was great! Lunch was delicious and then we were on our way to see more of the Canyon. On our way down we stopped at the town of Hanapepe where we spent some time there doing the Swinging bridge and shopping and taking pictures at the Lilo and Stitch mural. All during our adventure, Coco continued to share with us about the different towns, all about the sugar cane that once thrived in Kauai, the different sites we should see and more. She recommended the Plantation Train and Rum tasting at the historic Kilohana Plantation that we weren’t aware of. Coco has been on the island for 30 years and knows so much about Kauai. My husband and I highly recommend Coco at Kauai Soul Travel for all your tour needs. Call Coco at 808-652-2247 and she will give you great ideas on what you should see during your stay at Kauai.
Dear Debbie, Mahalo nui for your sweet, kind and detailed review. It was our utmost pleasure to guide you on beautiful Kauai. We are most grateful for your business, and we appreciate you taking the time to review us. We hope we can serve you again on your future visits you our beautiful Island. Mahalo nui, a hui hou, and Aloha :)
Our guide was fabulous! Not only saw sites but also learned about culture, history, geology, flora and fauna. She was also very fun and personable. Have done this tour with other tour group. This one was hands down the very best!!!!!
Mahalo for joining us on tour. Your feedback and business are valuable, and we are most grateful that you chose our local business to be a part of your Kauai vacation. We hope to serve you in the future Aloha and a hui hou :)
Excellent tour with our amazing, enthusiastic guide, Shasta! We met the small tour bus just a 10-min walk from the cruise terminal. The moment Shasta greeted us with her sparkling smile and enthusiastic "aloha," we knew it was going to be a fantastic day! This young lady is full of information, historical & current, and shared it throughout the adventure. All of the stops were wonderful, NOT crowded and the perfect spacing between them. Shasta's mom, Coco, is the other half of this excellent business. They will customize a tour, especially for you! So glad we found this excursion!
Dear Shelley and ohana, Mahalo nui for choosing Kauai Soul Travel as your on island guides, and for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We value your business and hope to be able to share more memories together in your future visits to kauai. Aloha & a hui hou :)
This small group tour was made so fun by nice people and Shasta! Shasta was very knowledgeable about the places she took us to on Kauai.
Dear Treena It was our utmost pleasure to guide you on beautiful Kauai. We are most grateful for your business, and we appreciate you taking the time to review us. We hope we can serve you again on your future visits you our beautiful Island. Mahalo nui, a hui hou, and Aloha :)
Coco Marie was great! We all loved her. She was funny, full of Interesting Hawaii facts and lore about the islands. She also helped everyone who needed assistance. We had a great time!
Dear Karen, Mahalo for joining us on tour. Your feedback and business are valuable, and we are most grateful that you chose our local business to be a part of your Kauai vacation. We hope to serve you in the future Aloha and a hui hou :)
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kauai Waimea Canyon & South Shore Excursion. Small Group | 6h 30min | 4.9 (138) | $235 | |
 Kauai's Waimea Canyon and South Side Private Guided Tour | 7 hours | 5.0 (115) | $950 | View |
 Kauai Shore Excursion - Waimea Canyon Adventure Tour - Nawiliwili | 7 hours | 4.9 (48) | $189 | View |
 Kauai’s Ultimate Guided Shore Snorkel (NO BOAT) in South Poipu | 2 hours | 4.8 (951) | $120 | View |
 Kauai: Waimea Canyon and Koke'e Tour | 10 hours | 4.6 (611) | $220 | View |
 Kauai's Ultimate South Shore 2 Tank Dive (Certified Divers Only) | 4 hours | 4.9 (197) | $211 | View |
 Kauai Private Guided Tour to Waimea Canyon from Nawiliwili | 5 hours | 5.0 (14) | $275 | View |