Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon

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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Map of Kauai
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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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.

What To Expect

Hanapepe Valley Lookout

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hanapepe

Time to step back in time and visit Historic Hanapepe town, revitalized after World War II and turned into an artsy haven. Here you will be able to enjoy some fresh made local pastries and beverages, walk the swinging bridge that crosses the Hanapepe River, built in 1912, visit some art galleries, and shop for locally made souvenirs and crafts. If you love Lilo and Stich, this is the town that inspired that film. Hanapepe is an authentic town full of historic charm, unlike any other on Kauai.
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Waimea Canyon State Park

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. The main Canyon lookout is closed for restoration until December 2025. Please know 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.Majestic beauty at its finest!
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Koke'e State Park

We will continue to ascend the mountain past the Waimea Canyon State Park to explore the high forest of Kokee. Weather permitting (Not guarantee) you will marvel at the breathtaking Kalalau Valley lookout, the largest valley of the famous Nepali coast. We will stop for lunch at the Kokee Lodge, originally built in the 1930s as a hunting lodge. Their food is made with locally grown ingredients and it tastes like home.
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1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Spouting Horn

Last but not least in our agenda, we will visit 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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Private transportation.
  • Map of Kauai.
  • Entrance to the Waimea Canyon & Kokee State Park.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Pick up and drop off at the harbor for cruise ship passengers.
  • Surprise!.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Gratuities.
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This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Accessibility information for the Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Hawaii. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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