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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 in your shoes. We believe in quality over quantity, and we hope to deliver more than what you expect. Make sure to let us know if you want to customize your experience. Our tours support small Kauai owned businesses.
On this excursion you will explore some of the most beautiful places on Kauai; Waimea Canyon and Kokee State Park in-depth. In addition you will visit the largest coffee plantation in the US to sample the freshest beans. From Canyons to verdant sea cliffs you will marvel at the beauty and power of nature. You will step back in time to visit charming towns like Waimea and Hanapepe, and try delicious foods made with locally sourced ingredients along the way.
Magnificent stories will be shared but most importantly we will make you laugh and enjoy the day. Let us show you Kauai from local eyes.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Let us know via text message or email where you will be staying on island.
We pick up travelers at all hotels and properties on the East and South side of the island, at the cruise port, and the airport.
Guests staying on the north shore will meet us in Kapaa town at a location TBA before the day of your tour.
Itinerary
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1Aloha Sweet Delights
We will start the day with a brief stop at a local bakery. The bakery we choose will depend on your pick up location area.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Kauai Coffee Company
We will visit the largest orchard of coffee growers and roasters in the US. Sample about 5 varieties for free. Stroll through part of the orchard on a self guided tour, and learn all the stages of growing coffee from seed to cup. Do some shopping for Kauai grown coffee beans, and local souvenirs. You don't like coffee? Enjoy a cold beverage or ice cream at their snack shop.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Captain James Cook Statue
In Waimea town, Kauai, we will make a brief stop where the first Western explorer, Captain James Cook, landed on the islands. We will share the incredible stories of his journey and his death.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Aunty Lilikois is a small local business that specializes on locally made jams, dressings, mustards and syrups. "Lilikoi" means passion fruit in Hawaiian. Her recipes have been wining awards for decades. They have been a staple in the Kauai community. Free samples will be available for you to try. This stop is optional.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Waimea 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. Majestic beauty at its finest!
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
6Kalalau Lookout
Known as the valley of enlightenment, Kalalau is the largest and most beautiful in the famous Na Pali coast. Due to weather conditions up in the mountain, the views at this lookout are never guaranteed. We can only take groups of up to 6 people to this lookout because road conditions are not apt for our larger vehicle.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Discover Waimea Pier, an area denoted in history. We will walk don the pier and enjoy views of the Forbidden Island of Niihau, and Waimea Bay; where the first Wester explorers landed in Hawaii. Waimea Bay is also one of our few black sand beaches.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Hanapepe
Last in our agenda is a visit to the old historic and charming town of Hanapepe, where you can support small locally owned businesses, do some shopping for Hawaii MADE souvenirs and art, cool off with a delicious locally made fruit popsicle, visit to the famous Talk Story Bookstore for some rare and antique books, and walk across the swinging bridge built in 1912, if you dare!
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Koke'e State Park
In the Koke'e State park we will enjoy a leisure lunch at the Koke'e Lodge Restaurant. Their food and drinks are locally sourced, homemade and delicious (Not included on tour price).You get 10% off your meal, and at their retail shop. After lunch you will have free time to explore the Koke'e museum of natural cultural history, take a stroll through the beautiful grassy field surrounded by Sugi and Redwood pines, go on a short and easy nature walk to learn about the native flora, and/or feed the chickens.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- 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
Additional info
- 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
- We provide pick up on all properties in Kapaa, Lihue, Koloa and Poipu town. Also at the airport and harbor. Provide a good phone number to contact you when booking. We will be contacting you the day before the tour via text with tour details, and to verify your pick up location
- 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. All others No refunds pass the 24 hours prior to the start of the tour.
- Length of the tour depends on your pick up location: if starting in Kapaa and Lihue town, tour lasts app 8.5-9 hrs. If starting in Koloa and Poipu town, tour lasts app 7.5 hrs
- Kalalau lookout: We can only take groups of up to 6 people on our Honda Odyssey mini van to this lookout because the roads are too narrow for our bigger vehicles. Also the views at this lookout are not guaranteed because of constantly changing weather conditions up in the mountain.
- If you are concerned about your health or have an underlying health condition we encourage you to book a private tour on our website**
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience 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.
- This experience 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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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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