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Waimea Canyon Tour: Explore Kauai's Natural Beauty
4.6
609 Ratings
Poipu
Discover Waimea Canyon’s grandeur, stroll Koke’e Park, savor Kauai coffee, and witness Spouting Horn’s power on this guided tour.
Discover Waimea Canyon’s grandeur, stroll Koke’e Park, savor Kauai coffee, and witness Spouting Horn’s power on this guided tour.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Spouting Horn - Waves crash and send impressive jets of saltwater through the lava rock, making it one of Kauai’s most photographed spots.
- Hanapepe Valley Lookout - Enjoy sweeping views of a valley lush with trees and wild green sugarcane. This location was visited by the renowned explorer Charles Wilkes in 1840.
- Swinging Bridge - A…
- Spouting Horn - Waves crash and send impressive jets of saltwater through the lava rock, making it one of Kauai’s most photographed spots.
- Hanapepe Valley Lookout - Enjoy sweeping views of a valley lush with trees and wild green sugarcane. This location was visited by the renowned explorer Charles Wilkes in 1840.
- Swinging Bridge - A suspension bridge constructed in the early 1900s for residents to cross the river.
- Waimea - Steeped in the history of the Hawaiian cowboy, or paniolo, Waimea is a peaceful town with charming shops and eateries.
- Waimea Canyon State Park - Offers breathtaking views of deep valley gorges with striking red soil covered in greenery, earning it the nickname “The Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” Note that the Waimea Canyon Lookout will be closed from 4/14/25 to approximately 12/8/25 for slope and foundation repairs. The Pu‘uhinahina Lookout, already part of the itinerary, will now serve as the main canyon viewpoint. Timing adjustments will allow for more time at other highlights along the route.
- Koke’e State Park - Enjoy a delightful lunch at Koke’e Lodge with a 10% discount for Polynesian Adventure guests. A $3 donation to the Koke’e Natural History Museum, supporting preservation efforts, is included in your honor.
Explore a nature trail in Koke’e State Park for a leisurely walk surrounded by native Hawaiian flora and fauna. The initial part of the hike is a gentle uphill walk for about 30 yards, after which the terrain levels out, following the hill’s contours.
- Canyon Trail - Offers a viewpoint of Waimea Canyon.
- Kekaha Beach Park - Unwind and feel the warm sand between your toes at this popular beach.
- Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park - A historical trading site established by Russians during their brief stay in Hawaii in 1815.
- Kauai Coffee Company - Visit the largest coffee farm in the United States, the Kauai Coffee Estate, and savor a rich cup of the renowned Kauai coffee.
What's Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at specific Kauai Hotels
- Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Pick-up and drop-off at specific Kauai Hotels
- Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Port pick-up and drop-off
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Port pick-up and drop-off
- Lunch
Additional Information
Mark Twain affectionately referred to Waimea Canyon as the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” Discover the breathtaking beauty of nature on this guided tour featuring live narration. Marvel at the stunning red cliffs of Waimea Canyon and take a short stroll along a winding trail in lush Koke’e State Park. Explore a coffee plantation and savor the taste of…
Mark Twain affectionately referred to Waimea Canyon as the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” Discover the breathtaking beauty of nature on this guided tour featuring live narration. Marvel at the stunning red cliffs of Waimea Canyon and take a short stroll along a winding trail in lush Koke’e State Park. Explore a coffee plantation and savor the taste of authentic Kauai coffee. Witness the awe-inspiring force of nature at Spouting Horn.
- Please contact the tour provider at minimum of 7 days prior to the tour date for ADA and all special requests.
Location
Spouting Horn
South Shore,
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
4.6
(609 Ratings)
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Randy_b
Jun 7, 2026
Must see the Grand Canyon of the Pacific - Wonderful scenery and relaxing ride. The views were amazing. Sally did a wonderful job narrating on the trip. Lunch at Koke Lodge was spectacular. The smashed potatoes were unbelievable.
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Bankimj2018
Jun 5, 2026
Hidden Gems - The entire tour was excellent. Waimea canyon was magnificent. John was amusing and friendly. The bus was very comfertable as well.
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Climber12570417357
Jun 2, 2026
Just book it! - Polynesian Adventure is my go to for land tours on Hawaii since my first visit in 2024. This tour was just as great with our tour guide John, who was incredibly helpful with tips on things to do while here along with the island's history. I have another tour scheduled later this week and expect no less in excellence from this company.
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Jolene
May 31, 2026
Grand Canyon - It was a nice tour, learned a lot and saw a lot
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V7060pkjackc
May 30, 2026
Tour - John was our driver and he was great. Seen some great things
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Cecilia_t
May 30, 2026
Wonderful experience - Met expectations. Felt safe with driver/ tour guide. Guide was very informative and offered to take pics.
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Reginald_y
May 27, 2026
Great Time - Checked All of Our Boxes - The excursion was a great activity. The knowledge gained helped us to get a better understanding about the layout of the island. We were able to use the information to determine the best way to spend the other days on the island. The person leading the activity was very knowledgeable and made sure we all had a good time.
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Joseph
May 26, 2026
John our tour guide was very energetic and engaging. Safe driver on very winding roads. Good sense of humor. - Met all expectations. Safe driver!
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Jon_k
Jun 9, 2026
We found our own way home! - This trip was not ran as the itinerary showed. We drove past Poipu to start with. Our driver John could barely be understood. We took longer than should have at stops and strange commentary. Then coming down from Keo’ke Lodge he weaved around coming down the mountain across the center line and then ran off the road scaring us to death. After an unexplained stop at the bottom in Waimea for 30 minutes we choose to Uber back to our hotel. The first tour in my life I did not feel safe! It needs to be checked out!
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Diane_p
Jun 9, 2026
Our bad experience on this trip. - I am not sure where to begin. First of all our driver gave us little to no info on each of our stops, I am not sure he had the knowledge to tell us any information, he did talk about where he lived and grew up.
Here is the worst part, as we were driving back down the mountain we ran off the road and we are lucky that the bus did not flip, his reason was he saw a rainbow there last week! REALLY who does he think he was kidding, maybe he fell asleep at the wheel. After we finally made it back towards town and we’re waiting for the stop light to turn green, once it turned green he did not go, one of the passengers had to scream at him as she said, wake up! I am sure our bad experience was due to our driver. My trip was ruined and I would ask the company to look into this driver so that no one will ever have to experience what I experienced today.
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