The Kauai Waterfalls and Food Tasting is the perfect mix of stunning natural sites, history, local food tasting, and a dash of humor. We call it short & sweet!
We will take you on a in depth journey of Kauai's Eastside. Take the day off from driving, relax and marvel at the beauty of Kauai while our expert guides show you the magic of our island unfold every step of the way. We will visit 2 waterfalls, a local bakery, a chocolate tasting room, a beautiful beach park, and an archeological site. We will enjoy lunch at the historic Kapaa town, where you will have many choices from food truck, and smoothie bars to restaurants.
This is a mother and daughter owned business with over 17 years of guiding experience on island. Your purchases on this tour support locally owned mom and pop shops.
Our Groups are small and intimate, and our vehicles are comfortable and air conditioned.
We look forward to creating memorable experiences with you.
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We will meet all our travelers by the Kauai Bakery. It is time to set the mood right for the day with an introduction to the legendary Portuguese doughnuts known as malasadas. Get ready for a delicious sweet treat. Coffee and other savory treats are also available for purchase. Please arrive at 8:00am so you have time to enjoy some coffee and pastries before the start of the tour.
This is no ordinary pond, it is a jurassic size pond built in ancient times by the first inhabitants of Hawaii, the people from the Marquesas Islands. Marvel at the beautiful surroundings as we drive you through the Kipu Kai area. Learn about the fascinating legend of the Menehunes, the archeological and cultural importance of the pond. Many Hollywood movies have been filmed in this area. We will stop in two areas to take many pictures.
Last but not least is time to visit one more waterfall, because you can't never have enough waterfalls. Iconic Wailua Falls was featured on the opening scene of the Fantasy Island Tv show. You will have plenty of time for pictures. The perfect closure for a tour.
Time to take a stroll down the path by the beautiful Lydgate Beach Park, where you can soak your feet in the famous Morgan Ponds, learn about the ancient temple of worship were Hawaiians greeted the rising sun daily, the city of refuge, and more. This is a leisure walk for all age groups. you will have many picture opportunities.
At this stop you will walk to visit two sites, Opaekaa Falls and the Wailua River lookout, located in Wailua town where the Hawaiian royalty lived in ancient times. Beautiful views and many picture ops await for you here.
In Kapaa town we will visit the tasting room of Kauai's premier chocolatier, Lydgate Farms. You will have an opportunity to sample chocolate crafted on island and from Kauai grown cocoa beans. Every bite will tantalize your senses and leave you wanting more.
Drive through the backcountry of Wailua Homesteads on our way to Kapaa town. Enjoy stunning views of Mount Waialeale, Kauai's tallest mountain, and the center of the island. Get to see where locals live.
We make eating fun and that's why for lunch we visit Kapaa town, where you will have many choices from food trucks and smoothie bars to restaurants. Your purchase will be supporting local mom and pop shops.
Last but not least, we will take you on a lovely drive on Kapaas bypass road. Enjoy the views of our famous Sleeping Giant Mountain, while we share the story of this mythical man who saved the day for the common people in ancient times.
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