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Waimea Canyon Downhill Bike Ride: Discover Kaua'i's History and Scenic Lookouts
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587 Ratings
Hanapepe
Embark on a thrilling downhill bike ride through Waimea Canyon in Kaua’i. Discover the island’s history, visit scenic lookouts, and witness a breathtaking sunset over the forbidden island.
Embark on a thrilling downhill bike ride through Waimea Canyon in Kaua’i. Discover the island’s history, visit scenic lookouts, and witness a breathtaking sunset over the forbidden island.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Waimea Canyon State Park - Experience breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, Waipo’o Falls, and the Napali Coast from hidden lookouts. Enjoy a scenic downhill bike ride and witness a stunning sunset from Kekaha Beach.
The van ride to the top is maximized with stops to explore Waimea Canyon, Kokee, and Napali State Parks.
The bike…
- Waimea Canyon State Park - Experience breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, Waipo’o Falls, and the Napali Coast from hidden lookouts. Enjoy a scenic downhill bike ride and witness a stunning sunset from Kekaha Beach.
The van ride to the top is maximized with stops to explore Waimea Canyon, Kokee, and Napali State Parks.
The bike ride covers a total of 11.7 miles and lasts approximately 45 to 55 minutes, depending on the group’s pace. Speeds typically range from 17 to 20 mph, with opportunities for higher speeds in the latter part for those who are comfortable. Participants are encouraged to ride at their own pace and prioritize safety at all times.
Group participation is highly encouraged, offering much more than just a bike ride.
Requirements and Restrictions
- Weight limit: 250 lbs
- Height: Minimum 4’11” and maximum 6’5”
- Minimum age: 14 years
- Closed-toe shoes required; no sandals, strap sandals, or crocs
- Must possess good biking skills
- Not suitable for pregnant travelers
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Punctuality is crucial; late arrivals or no-shows will forfeit their tickets as meeting after departure is not possible.
The ride takes place on public asphalt roads, not mountain biking trails. Hybrid bikes are used.
What's Included
- Helmet and gloves provided for your safety
- Bicycle included for the tour
- Covered entry fees to the state park
- Complimentary bottled water
- Helmet and gloves provided for your safety
- Bicycle included for the tour
- Covered entry fees to the state park
- Complimentary bottled water
What's Not Included
- Rain jacket, camera, sunglasses, sunscreen,
- Closed-toe shoes required
- Gratuity not included
- Rain jacket, camera, sunglasses, sunscreen,
- Closed-toe shoes required
- Gratuity not included
Additional Information
We offer a glimpse into some of the deepest secrets and legends of Kaua’i in a deeply personal manner, taking a stop at the most renowned as well as concealed viewing spots spanning three state parks. Our journey encompasses a must-do downhill bike ride, wrapping up at the crisp Pacific Ocean front just in time to behold the magnificent sunset over the…
We offer a glimpse into some of the deepest secrets and legends of Kaua’i in a deeply personal manner, taking a stop at the most renowned as well as concealed viewing spots spanning three state parks. Our journey encompasses a must-do downhill bike ride, wrapping up at the crisp Pacific Ocean front just in time to behold the magnificent sunset over the elusive island.
Eligibility and Limitations
- Weight constraint 250lbs
- Maximum height 6’5 inches and minimum 4’11 inches
- Age requirement 14 years or more
- Necessary to wear closed-toe footwear; NO sandals, water shoes, or Crocs
- Basic biking proficiency is essential
- Punctuality for our schedule is mandatory; it’s not feasible to join us once we’ve begun our journey from the meeting spot. Latecomers and no-shows will result in ticket forfeiture.
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Pregnant guests are not permitted
Our route is along public asphalt roads, not mountain terrain - CLOSED-TOE SHOES REQUIRED, NO sandals or water shoes, NO exceptions.
- Weight limit 250lbs
- Height minimum 4’11inches and maximum 6’5 inches
- Travelers must feel comfortable ridding as a group at a moderate speed on windy public pave roads
- 14 years old minimum age
- No pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with physical limitations or riders who do not feel comfortable riding on pave winding road
Location
Paco's Tacos Authentic Mexican Food Inc.
Puolo Road
Meeting location at Pacos Tacos in the town of Hanapepe.
4505 Puolo Rd, Hanapepe, HI 96716
The activity takes place in Waimea Canyon State Park and Kokee State Park.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(587 Ratings)
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Lgp10
May 25, 2025
Spectacular! - Beyond exciting! This is a very easy must-do activity for your Kauai holiday. You absolutely will not regret your decision. You should fully understand before you go however, that the bike riding portion is only the last 45-60 minutes of your tour and I’m not sure everybody understands that.
You will meet at a quaint taco stand and then get into a van with complete strangers who will become your best friends by the time your tour is over. Our tour guides Jared and Tom are funny and also full of facts and anecdotes about the island. There will be a few stops of interest where you will be allowed to take photos on your ascent up the canyon and you will have some spectacular photos to remind you of just how captivating the canyon and surrounding areas can be.
Please make sure that you wear appropriate riding gear and bring a lightweight, packable jacket as there is a significant temperature change between Hanapepe and the top of Waimea Canyon. They insist on closed toe shoes so if you are worried about what shoes will work for a bike tour and a water adventure tour, check out the Teva Omnium Sandal for women. You can wear them on the beach, hiking and snorkeling.
When it is time for your downhill adventure in the bike, please take seriously their warnings about the various animals that inhabit the island. We had a herd of goats leap out of the bush when we were traveling at over 20 mph and it was a very, very close call that we didn’t hit any.
I won’t spoil the ending, but if you plan to do this adventure, do the one that starts around 3 pm and ends in the evening. Trust me. You’ll really enjoy the last few moments of the tour.
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Karen
May 25, 2025
Fun and exhilarating - The guides, Tom and Jared, were very insightful, and shared lots of tidbits on local and natural history, adding to the drive up to Waimea Canyon. We stopped a couple of times to see the views and take pictures. The bikes were sturdy and lightweight and easy to handle. I was very impressed with the emphasis on safety. All in all, a good day--and we were able to avoid any rain while riding! Yay1
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Andrew_b
May 23, 2025
Ernesto and Jared really... - Ernesto and Jared really made this a fantastic experience! Driving up the canyon we learned about the history and geology of Kauai and the Napali Coast. It was truly fascinating. Coming down was a blast. I am an avid mountain biker and kind of expected to be underwhelmed by riding down on asphalt but we went FAST! That said there were people of all ages and experience levels in our group and we all had a great time. Ended with a sunset at the beach, 5/5 stars.
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Compass13143865994
May 23, 2025
Wonderful time - Tom and Jared were so kind and took great care of the group. We were dazzled by the views and loved the speed we got up to at the end. Highly recommend the sunset tour!
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573tamie
May 21, 2025
Ernesto brining the photo skills!! - Ernesto and Jared were awesome! Such a fun evening!! From the views to the fun ride down and capped off with a beautiful sunset!! Added bonus Ernesto is a photo pro! Such fun pictures!!!
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247elysad
May 21, 2025
A beautiful canyon tour and a thrilling ride down! - This was a really fun tour! Nestor and Jared were excellent tour guides - friendly, helpful, professional and a lot of fun to be with. They were very careful to make sure that everyone was safe and competent on a bike. They watched the group and allowed for reordering (biking is single file - no passing) for group members who wished to bike faster. The first part of the tour is a van tour of the canyon. We drove to the top (4,000') with multiple stops for viewing and photographs. Nestor is a great photographer! and made all of the photos available to the group. The stops were beautiful and progressively colder! When they say "bring a light jacket" they are not kidding. I brought a light nylon jacket and I was freezing. Fortunately, they had jackets with them and loaned them to people who needed another layer. Thank goodness. At a point half-way down, we all stopped and were able to stash these extra layers in the van. The ride down was pure thrill! I loved it - but it is not for anyone uncomfortable on a bike or else they will be just riding the brakes all the way down (or worse). We had no incidents on our trip and everyone made it safely to the beach for sunset pics! Thank you, Nestor and Jared!
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Matt
May 20, 2025
Amazing bike ride w/ the best guides Tom and Jared! We had some incredible views as well! - Amazing ride with some incredible tour guides! Beautiful scenery and you are basically going all down hill! Would definitely recommend!
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Dolores_h
May 19, 2025
Kauai is the best - We had a blast the guide were very knowledgeable and entertaining the views are amazing my partner was in the fast group and I was in the slow group but we both enjoyed it very much Highly recommended
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Fred_b
May 16, 2025
Canyon Tour with fun ride down - Great tour of Waimea Canyon and then you start the bike ride down. The ride is controlled at the top, so you don’t go so fast but at the end you can let it fly if you want and speed down the hill. If you don’t want to go that fast you can go at your own pace. Tom and Gerald were great guides who were knowledgeable and looked out for everyone’s safety.
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Jasonmc81
May 16, 2025
Drop from the top and cruise to the coast with great local hosts. - Excellent outfit for a fun cruise down the canyon road after some killer views. We’ve never seen as many rainbows in a day. Tom and Jared are keen guides with plenty of local anecdotal information. We are extremely satisfied with the service and quality experience they facilitate.
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