Kauai · WAIMEA CANYON & KOKEʻE TOURS
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Mark Twain called Waimea the Grand Canyon of the Pacific and undersold it — red walls three thousand feet deep, waterfalls on the far side, and the road climbing to lookouts over the whole Nā Pali coast. Here are the best Waimea Canyon and Koke‘e tours, with what each stop includes, drive times, and which leave early enough to beat the cloud.
Ride high in a van, then coast 11.7 miles downhill through Waimea Canyon views, state parks, and a Kekaha Beach sunset.
“What an incredible trip both up and down the canyon! Our guides were super knowledgeable about the history and ecology of Hawai’i and Waimea Canyon! I highly recommend this trip when you come to Kauai!! Thanks for a great time!”
Guided Kauai day trip to Waimea Canyon, Kōkeʻe, coffee, and coastal stops with hotel pickup, photo-friendly overlooks, and standout guides.
“John was our tour guide - he did a great job! He was very knowledgeable about the island and knew by the clouds we needed to get to the canyon quicker to avoid some rain that was coming. We got great pictures and John helped by taking pictures of us also. He even had some favorite spots to view the canyon that were absolutely breathtaking. Soon after we finished viewing the canyon the rain came. So glad we got there when we did. John was great and we had a full day of fabulous views.”
Kauai Waimea Canyon meets a Wailua River cruise to Fern Grotto, plus Spouting Horn and coffee tasting on an easy hotel pickup day tour.
“This tour stopped at multiple places in Kauai. We saw lots of interesting sights. We appreciated that the tour company picked us up right from our hotel as we did not have a rental car and getting around on the island without a car is tough! Our pick-up driver was Sabrina, and she was friendly, helpful and informative. Our tour guide was Chris, and we really enjoyed him and his explanation of the sites we saw. The only thing that was tough was the amount of time we spent on the bus (a very comfy bus)...but I really don't see any way around that! Kauai is not easy to get…”
Kauai helicopter tour with a rare Olokele Canyon landing, Napali and Waimea flyovers, plus an inside look at Mt. Waialeale’s rain zone.
“They canceled this activity at the last minute because there were no pilots available and no backup plans.”
Half-day south and west Kauai tour: Waimea Canyon, Spouting Horn, Poipu Beach, coffee tasting, plus a small-group guide and pickup.
“Our guide, Sean, was wonderful. He shared great information throughout our tour and was flexible about stopping points so we could make the most of our tour. We saw the beauty of Kauai and learned of its history. We received detailed and helpful communication about a convenient meeting place for pick up. We rode in a clean, comfortable vehicle. This excursion was a highlight of our trip.”
Private Waimea Canyon tour with pickup, sea turtles, Kalalau Coast views, coffee tastings, and Spouting Horn plus Waipo’o Falls.
“John the guide was very knowledgeable, professional and engaging. We saw turtles, a seal and amazing scenery. It's a thumbs up full recommendation from England!”
Private Kauai canyon day with Waimea and Koke'e parks, coffee tastings, Hanapepe, and Na Pali views attempt, plus park fees included.
“Coco was great! Sweet and friendly, entertaining for kids and adults alike. Very informative and made the best of a rainy day, able to pivot the tour to accommodate and keep everything fun and engaging”
Drive Kauai’s Waimea Canyon and Na Pali overlooks at your own pace with offline GPS and auto stories for one group price.
“This was an absolutely amazing experience! We were able to take the tour at our own pace and enjoy every minute of it! I love how the app told stories, gave driving updates and told us exactly where to look for the sites!”
Small-group Kauai tour hitting Spouting Horn, Hanapepe, Waimea Canyon, Plantation lunch, and coffee tastings. Air-conditioned van, 8 stops.
“Communicating with Coco was so easy! Instructions were clear and direct. The folks who shared the tour with us were lively and quick-witted... It's our impression that a FUN time was had by ALL! Coco has lived on Kauai for 25 years. The TOUR covered great sites of interest, such as the Tree Tunnel, Spouting Horn, and Waimea Canyon. Coco was quite knowledgeable about the area's history, and we loved her stories associated with the folklore of Kauai. My favorite stop was Hanapepe Town. The "step-back-in-time" was a refreshing reminder of simpler, more friendly days and customs. We also enjoyed our last stop at the Kauai Coffee Plantation. Mmmmmm... the…”
Cruise from Nawiliwili to Waimea Canyon and Spouting Horn with port pickup, an air-conditioned coach, and tight timing for a 5-hour day.
“Waimea Canyon is beautiful. Definitely worth the trip. Leone was a great tour guide. (This tour was done by Roberts Hawaii.) We were on Norwegian's Pride of America and they pick you up at the cruise port. In addition to Waimea Canyon, Read more”
Kauai private full-day tour of Waimea Canyon, Kalalau Lookout, Poipu Beach, and Spouting Horn with door-to-door pickup and included admissions.
“This is a must-do tour! Noah is a great tour guide. He is quite knowledgeable about the history and folklore of Hawaii/Kauai. The van was very clean and comfortable for a total of 7 people including Noah. Was great that he could pick us up at the hotel since we left at 6am in order to get to Waimea Canyon before the clouds moved in. We were able to stop multiple times to take in the views, including a small waterfall, take lots of pics—Noah didn’t mind taking our group pictures. Tried to share pics on this website, but couldn’t get them to upload. Saw a few other sites including…”
A self-guided Kauai road trip with 60+ GPS-triggered stories, offline maps, and key Na Pali and Waimea viewpoints for your own pace.
“We were able to see sights that a normal travel won’t provide. Very detailed and well worth the trip!”
One full day in Kauai’s top sights: Waimea Canyon lookouts, Old Koloa Town, Wailua River cruise to Fern Grotto, plus falls and more.
“Miss K was an amazing tour guide. Knowledgeable on island history and attentive to our group. Would highly recommend this trip.”
Private Kauai day with Waimea Canyon and Kōkeʻe views, plus Hanapēpē and Spouting Horn, with easy pickup for cruise passengers.
“Total y completamente recomendable. Coco es una gran guía y una excelente persona. Desde antes del tour, la comunicación fue oportuna y proactiva. Las historias, la descripción y recomendaciones fueron excelentes y nos hicieron pasar un gran día. Lo recomendaría al 1000%”
Waimea Canyon’s big views, Kalalau spotting, Kauai coffee tasting, Spouting Horn, and more on a small-group 7-hour shore excursion.
“We did not manage to take this tour due to our cruise ship being delayed by 6 hours. Communication with the tour operator was good, and they tried to accommodate an alternative, but unfortunately time did not permit and I had to cancel the tour.”
