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Tours/Kauai/Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon

Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon

5.0(46)Kauai6h 30min
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Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon
Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon
Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon
Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon
Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon
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Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon
Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon
Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon
Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon
Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon
Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon
Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon
Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon
Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon
Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon
Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon
Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon
Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon
Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon
Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon
Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon
Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon
Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon
Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon
Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon

At a glance

Duration
6h 30min
Price from
$315 / person
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 46 reviews
Languages
EN, EN, ES, ES
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant

Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Kauai

Description

Our tours are lead by a small local family owned business with over 20 years of experience in the field. This is not your ordinary tour. We crafted this experience as if we were going on it. We believe in quality over quantity, and we want to deliver more than what you dreamed of. Make sure to let us know if you want to customize your experience. Our tours support small Kauai owned businesses. Our excursion visits several lookouts at the famous mini Grand Canyon of the Pacific, the powerful Spouting horn, the breathtaking Kalalau Valley lookout (weather permitting), and charming Hanapepe town. Enjoy freshly made treats at a local bakery (optional), and locally sourced lunch up in the mountain. Take the day off from driving and see Kauai through local eyes. We offer free hotel (south and east only), airport, and harbor pick up and drop off. Guests coming from the north meet us in Kapaa in a central location TBA. Contact us direct if your party is larger than 5.

Tour Options

Private Kauai Highlights
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

20 min

Our day begins with a visit to the Spouting horn in Poipu. This stunning natural beauty is the product of a now extinct volcano; a water blow hole that can reach heights up to 20 feet. Experience the power of nature as the water spouts like a geyser. On our way out of Poipu, we will drive through the famous Tree tunnel.

10 min

This beautiful verdant valley is the perfect preamble to the Waimea Canyon. It is partially owned by the Robinson family and the home of Jurassic falls. We will stop here for about 5-10 minutes to take pictures.

Admission included90 min

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 to about 3800' in elevation. We will get out of the van in various locations for amazing picture ops. Majestic beauty at its finest!

Admission included105 min

We will continue to ascend the mountain past the Waimea Canyon State Park to explore the high forest of Kokee. Here you will visit the breathtaking Kalalau Valley lookout (weather permitting) the largest valley of the famous Napali coast. We will also stop for lunch at the Kokee Lodge, originally built in the 1930s as a hunting lodge, now a restaurant serving tasty food made with locally sourced ingredients. Note: We only take groups of up to 6 people to the Kalalu Valley lookout because the roads are not optimal or safe for our larger vehicle.

45 min

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.

Highlights

Private transportation
Map of Kauai
Bottled water
Entrance to the Waimea Canyon & Kokee State Park
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up and drop off at the harbor for cruise ship passengers
Surprise!

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Map of Kauai
Bottled water
Entrance to the Waimea Canyon & Kokee State Park
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up and drop off at the harbor for cruise ship passengers
Surprise!
Not included
Gratuities
Lunch

Pickup Locations & Times

We will be texting you to confirm your pick up location the day before your tour. Make sure to provide a good cell phone number. If you are an international traveler you can contact us via WhatsApp at +1-808-652-22247 If you are staying on the north shore of Kauai, we will meet you in Kapaa town at a location TBA via text the day before your tour.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • Kalalau lookout: We only take groups of up to 6 people to this lookout on our Honda Odyssey mini van, as road conditions are not suitable for our larger vehicles.
  • Kalalau lookout is not a guaranteed stop due to constantly changing weather conditions up in the mountain. Your guide will determine if it's a go or not once you are up in the mountain.
  • Please make sure to let us know where you are staying when making your reservation.
  • Make sure to include the lead travelers cell phone number as we will be sending them a text message the day before their activity with important details about their tour.
  • Length of tour varies depending on where we pick you up. The tour lasts about 7.5-8 hrs for guests coming from the north shore, staying in Kapaa or Lihue town, coming from the ship or airport. Tour lasts 6.5-7 hrs for guests staying in Poipu and Koloa town

Frequently asked questions

How long does Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon take?

Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon lasts about 6h 30min. The itinerary has 5 stops.

How much does Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon cost?

Prices start at $315 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.

Can I cancel Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. We will be texting you to confirm your pick up location the day before your tour. Make sure to provide a good cell phone number. If you are an international traveler you can contact us via WhatsApp at +1-808-652-22247 If you are staying on the north shore of Kauai, we will meet you in Kapaa town at a location TBA via text the day before your tour. Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyABmIALv+m4LEv4ANnryA9w=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyGjzt9QZPVmp3btqlp6302k=.

What languages is Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon offered in?

The experience is available in EN, EN, ES, ES.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Reviews(46)

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Mark_D
May 28, 2026
Top of the line tour

Absolutely the best. Driver was fun, knowledgeable, and safe.! The suv was clean and nice! We could not ask for a better day!!

J
jplaugh
September 16, 2025
A tour company with SOUL

Coco Maria was super fun and friendly. She has an awesome vibe and sense of humor, which made our day even more fantastic. We saw lots of great sights and had a full day of exploring. She had a few hidden treats up her sleeve and we really appreciated her knowledge and planning ahead that she had done. Highly recommend them!

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896tammyh
June 15, 2025
Kauai Island Private tour

We did a private tour today on Kauai. We had a great guide, Shasta, that gave us a great, fun tour and had amazing knowledge of the area. We went to the Spouting Horn, Hanapepe Valley Lookout and the small town, stopped at a little bakery to try their donuts. Waimea Canyon State Park, (they call it the little Grand Canyon) Koke’s State Park but the cloud cover was unfortunately too much to see anything, and after lunch we drove through where Jurassic Park and the first Indiana Jones were filmed. Great day with amazing views. We were able to customize the trip and Shasta was very accommodating in what we wanted to see. We would highly recommend Kauai Soul Travel and Shasta.

Operator response

Mahalo! Thanks for being such an amazing group! You brought the spirit that makes these tours special—I’ll remember this one!

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Happiness33592344105
April 18, 2025
Definitely Choose This Tour Company for Seeing Kauai

Shasta is very sweet, kind and funny. She took us patiently to all the scheduled stops, identified important spots to take photos and took nice photographs. She gave very interesting insights and detailed stories about Hawaii and Kauai’s history, people, language and its culture. She engaged the kids very well and took us to interesting places for snacks and lunch. We had a wonderful tour of Spouting Horn, multiple stops in Waimea Canyon, Hanapepe Town and a local bakery. The weather was beautiful! We enjoyed the trip a lot! We highly recommend this tour.

Operator response

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.

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Vanessa_P
April 3, 2025
One of the best tours I’ve been on!

This was an amazing tour with an amazing tour guide! The tour is run by a small family owned tour company, and they were so attentive and communicative. I highly recommend using Kauai Soul Travel to see the island, get recommendations for things to do around the island, and to learn about the beautiful island of Kauai. The weather wasn’t great for seeing the canyon, but adaptions were made to the schedule to get the most out of our time.

Operator response

Mahalo Vanessa! It was wonderful to have you join our tour. Your presence brought even more light and joy to the experience. Until next time, aloha!

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Shelley G
March 16, 2025
We had a blast!

Traveling with 12 people was easy with Kauai Soul tour! Coco’s 7+ hour tour of Kauai was one of the highlights of our trip to the Islands! Her communications to our group setting up and paying for the tour was excellent! She picked us up promptly at the cruise terminal in her comfortable passenger van and led us on a journey around south and west Kauai which included Poipu, Kauai coffee, the amazing Waimea Canyon and Hanapepe. Coco was funny, engaging, and had many insights about the area and Hawaii history to share with us. We had a total blast with her! Highly recommend a tour with this incredible lady!

Operator response

Mahalo Shelley! We truly appreciate your feedback and your company on tour. It’s always a gift to share the stories and beauty of Kaua‘i with kind souls like you.

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Dale_S
September 11, 2024
Great time

Shasta was wonderful—friendly and very knowledgeable about the island. We not only got to see a lot and learn a lot but just had a nice time. Well worth spending a day!

Operator response

Mahalo Dale! It was such a joy guiding you—thank you for being part of our journey. ❤️

C
Colleen_S
August 20, 2024
Would highly recommend....

Would highly recommend. We had a great time and it was very customizable. Anyone who has the pleasure of meeting Shasta and going on this tour will learn a lot while having a wonderful experience.

Operator response

Mahalo Colleen! We’re so grateful you joined us and hope Kaua‘i stays in your heart forever. 🌺

A
Anna B
August 5, 2024
Fun Tour

Fun and great tour. Shasta was a joy to be around. Sweet fun and very knowledgeable! Woukd highly recommend. Had a wonderful lunch and shaved Hawaiian ice for dessert.

Operator response

Mahalo Anna! Your kind words mean the world to us—so glad you enjoyed the tour! 🌊

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Melissa C
July 31, 2024
Coco is AMAZING!

We snagged a shared tour because private was no longer available. Coco does not pack her vehicles to the max, she keeps her clients comfy! So we had no issues sharing the day with a multigenerational family. Coco is a beautiful storyteller and rich with knowledge of Kauai. Her positivity and wit were a nice addition to our day. From the Waimea Canyon to the swinging bridge, the tunnel of trees and beyond to little local spots, we had a lovely day! Worth every penny and more!

Operator response

Mahalo Melissa! It was such a joy guiding you—thank you for being part of our journey. ❤️

$315/ person
5.0(46)
Duration6h 30min
LanguagesEN, EN, ES
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Travellers1–15 pax
ConfirmationInstant
OperatorKauai Soul Travel
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