Kauai Full Day Tour with Cruise ships or Kauai Airport Pickup

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Overview

Experience the best of Kauai in a single day with this convenient highlights tour, designed for travelers arriving by cruise ship (8:30 AM meeting) or Lihue Airport (9:00 AM meeting). Perfect for visitors with limited time, this tour covers Kauai’s must-see destinations including Hanapepe Town, Waimea Canyon, Kalalau Valley, Kauai Coffee Farm, Spouting Horn, and Poipu Beach.

Unlike most tours, we include a visit to the stunning Kalalau Valley Lookout, offering one of Hawaii’s most breathtaking views of emerald cliffs plunging into the Pacific Ocean. With comfortable transportation, professional guiding, and seamless pick-up directly from your arrival point, this day tour is the easiest way to experience the Garden Isle’s natural wonders before your return to the ship or flight.

What's Included

  • • Entrance fee & parking at Waimea Canyon State Park
  • • Professional driver/guide
  • •Lunch
  • • Guide gratuities (optional)
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Meeting and Pickup

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We offer convenient pick-up for our customers from both Lihue Airport and Nawiliwili Harbor, the main cruise port in Kauai. The guide will be waiting at the pick-up location with an MTH sign.

What To Expect

Hanapepe

Begin your journey in Kauai’s charming “art town,” famous for its swinging bridge, boutique shops, and galleries. This historic town is often used as a backdrop for movies and gives a glimpse into old Hawaii.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Waimea Canyon State Park

Known as the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” Waimea Canyon showcases dramatic cliffs, colorful rock layers, and panoramic views that stretch for miles. Enjoy multiple lookout points for the best photo opportunities
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kalalau Lookout

Exclusive highlight of this tour! While most tours stop short, you’ll continue on to Kalalau Valley Lookout, where you can admire one of Hawaii’s most breathtaking vistas—lush green cliffs cascading into the Pacific Ocean. This unforgettable view is often considered the crown jewel of Kauai. (2-3 minutes walking necessary from parking to lookout- 450ft)
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Waimea

Lunch will be about 40 minutes and will take place in the town near Waimea. Guests will have time to enjoy a meal, relax, and experience the local atmosphere before continuing the tour
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kauai Coffee Company

Visit Hawaii’s largest coffee plantation. Stroll through the fields, learn about the coffee-growing process, and enjoy samples of freshly roasted Kauai coffee. A perfect stop for souvenirs to bring back home.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Poipu Beach Park

End your adventure at Kauai’s sunny south shore. Relax on the golden sands, watch sea turtles basking on the beach, or simply soak in the tropical scenery before returning to Lihue Airport or Nawiliwili Harbor (cruise port)
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Spouting Horn

Witness one of Kauai’s most famous natural wonders. As waves crash into lava tubes, seawater shoots into the air like a geyser, creating dramatic sights and sounds.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Kauai Full Day Tour with Cruise ships or Kauai Airport Pickup?

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).This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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 Kauai Full Day Tour with Cruise ships or Kauai Airport Pickup?
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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).
  • This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • • Entrance fee & parking at Waimea Canyon State Park.
  • • Professional driver/guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • •Lunch.
  • • Guide gratuities (optional).
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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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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This activity requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Accessibility information for the Kauai Full Day Tour with Cruise ships or Kauai Airport Pickup is as follows:

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kauai Full Day Tour with Cruise ships or Kauai Airport Pickup 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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  • • Entrance fee & parking at Waimea Canyon State Park
  • • Professional driver/guide
  • •Lunch
  • • Guide gratuities (optional)

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  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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