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Private Waimea Canyon Tour
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- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- 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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(888) 651-9785
7 to 8 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience the best of Kauai on a full-day private tour through the island’s scenic landscape, highlights and historic landmarks. Sample locally-grown beans at the Kauai Coffee Company, and visit old-fashioned Hanapepe; see the last Russian outpost on Hawaii, follow the footsteps of Captain Cook and take in stunning views of Waimea Canyon. Feel the mist off Waipo’o Falls, watch the Spouting Horn lava tube erupt with towering surf and watch for sea turtles in a sheltered cove before finishing your tour with a visit to stunning Wailua Falls.
*Price displayed is based on a party of four to six passengers
- Private Kauai tour of Waimea Canyon from Lihue
- Visit Menehune Fishpond and the Kauai Coffee Company plantation
- Enjoy scenic stops at Kalalau Lookout, Poipu Beach Resort and Spouting Horn
- Get great photo ops of Waipo'o Falls and Wailua Falls
- Learn about Kauai's cultural history and enjoy personalized attention from a private guide
- Includes bottled water, juice and minivan transport
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What's Included
Transport by private vehicle
Private guide
Bottled water and juice
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Poipu, Lihue, Kapaa, Wailua)
Nawiliwili Harbor pickup and drop-off
Lihue airport pickup and drop-off
Lunch at own expense
Gratuities
Hotel pickup from Princeville/North Shore Excluded (Meet in Lihue)
Departure & Return
This operator has two meet-up options available. You can either meet at the departure point below or select a location for pick-up.
Walmart , 3-3300 Kuhio Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766, USA
Walmart parking lot closest to the main road
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9:00 AM
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- For groups larger than 9, please contact Viator as this tour can take groups up to 16
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Priced displayed is per person based on a party of six passengers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- OPERATED BY Kauai Island Shuttle
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- 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.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Private Waimea Canyon Tour?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Private Waimea Canyon Tour?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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What is the social distancing policy during Private Waimea Canyon Tour?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Private Waimea Canyon Tour?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Excellent tour of so much of Kauai!
Keith_F
, Aug 2022
Wonderful all-day tour! John, our driver and guide, was excellent. He knew so much about Kauai & shared it all with us. Took us to special locations to view the canyon, to delightful little towns, the coffee plantation, and more. Highly recommend this private tour! Well worth every penny!
Beautiful Tour
Steve_B
, Jul 2022
We had a great time. John was an excellent tour guide. His knowledge of the island was impressive and insightful.
Wonderful Guided Tour
Duke_T
, Jul 2022
John was fantastic. Great guide and very knowledgeable. So helpful and such beautiful sights. He tailored the tour to the items we wanted to see. Got to see sleeping turtles and the canyon is breathetaking.
Perfect Day in Paradise
James_C
, Jun 2022
Great time. John was an excellent tour guide. He took us to all the regular stops and even stopped at a bakery for us to grab some great treats
What a day!
Steven_k
, Jun 2022
Elena was a great tour guide. We stopped everywhere and got to see all of this great area in Kauai. We did not feel rushed at all, and had an amazing time! Highly recommend this private tour!
Great Day
Colette_L
, Jun 2022
It was so enjoyable to see the highlights of the South shore and Waimea canyon while learning about the lore and facts. Elena was knowledgeable and friendly and very accommodating.
A wonderful tour!
Nicole_G
, Jun 2022
Elena was amazing and taught us so much. We loved every minute of the tour. The sites were breathtaking and having someone drive who knew all of the best spots made it stress free. I would highly recommend this to friends.
Amazing experience with an incredible guide!
BoI
, May 2022
John was an amazing tour guide and made our entire trip so memorable. He made sure that we saw as much as we could and even helped us take the very best photos! He is incredibly knowledgeable about the island, and that helped us appreciate what we were seeing so much more than if we were just seeing it on our own. He really made the trip special and helped us create one of our favorite memories on the island!
Waimea Canyon tour with John.
Philip_p
, May 2022
John was a superb guide from start to finish. Would highly recommend him. He was extremely knowledgeable and picked all the right points for photography opportunities. Even his choice of lunch venue was spot on. We had a brilliant day out.
A great overview of the island
Joyce_J
, May 2022
The many views from waterfall, canyon, monk seal, sea turtles and blow hole were unforgettable. John's knowledge of history, plants and aquatic life were informative and interesting. With his 40 years on the island he shared some great insight and tips about island eateries and shops.
We would highly recommend this tour!
Bettye_B
, Apr 2022
John was very knowledgeable and very nice. We saw a large variety of different things and places. It was a great tour!
Traveling with 3 kids and still exceeded our expectations
Brooke_K
, Apr 2022
This tour exceeded our expectations. When traveling with 3 young kids, things can turn south quickly. But John came prepared with snacks, picture books and plenty of patience. We were able to see everything on our list, as well as several local spots that we didn’t even know we wanted to see, but are sure glad we made it. The lunch recommendations were spot on and Johns flexibility to adjust as the kids got hungry or tired was amazing. And the stories he shared of Kaua’i history and local customs was just icing on the cake. Highly recommend!!
A Little Bit Of Heaven
Ruth_J
, Mar 2022
Our wonderful trip included seeing monk seals and giant sea turtles besides the breathtaking views of Waimea Canyon. Thank you for such a fantastic experience!
THIS is the tour you want!
Robert_H
, Mar 2022
A truly private tour, just my wife, me, and our driver, John. We had airport pick-up & dropoff and filled the day with beautiful and interesting sites (even a Hawaiian monk seal sleeping on the beach). Great value and a great time. Thanks, John!
Worth every minute
Robert_S
, Feb 2022
A perfect day. Tour guide, John, very personable, felt right at home. Vehicle clean, easy in/out at many interesting stops. Guide shares an abundance of knowledge on many aspects of island, plants, animals, people and history. This tour is of south shore of Kaua'i and continues to the road's end in Waimea, west side island, with views of Napali coast from the landward side. Many excellent photo stops.
Best way to see Kauai
christine_c
, Jan 2022
The falls were so amazing. John’s knowledge of the area was wonderful. This truly was the Grand Canyon of Hawaii!
Private is the way to go!
Christina_W
, Jan 2022
Private is right - it was my husband, me, and our John (our tour guide, driver, historian, and personal photographer). A magnificent way to discover the island. Bravo!!!
Great tour-- highly recommend
Joseph_K
, Dec 2021
My family of 5 decided to take this tour for a day trip to Kauai from Oahu. The instructions of where to meet the guide was very clear, and the van was there even though our flight arrived early. The van was clean and well-stocked with plenty of water and snacks. Our guide was very knowledgeable; we saw everything on the schedule and then some! It was a beautiful day with great visibility, so the views of Waimea Canyon were spectacular-- more than I expected. I thought this tour was a good value, my family enjoyed it, and I highly recommend!
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Awesome Trip!
Chris_L
, Dec 2021
John was an amazing tour guide! We enjoyed the private tour format and he was very knowledgeable and made us feel right ant home. Can’t recommend this tour enough!
Destination: To Waimea Canyon and Beyond
Lisa_H
, Nov 2021
John is a knowledgeable, attentive, and affable tour guide. Aside from the main attractions, John took time to ensure that our group saw what we wanted to see and spent time where we wanted to spend it. John is also a teacher. As we drove from place to place, he shared the history and culture of Kauai, talked about the flora and fauna, and shared the fascinating story of the island of Niihau, which was an added bonus. One stop was at a jewelry shop where John showed us and talked about the Niihau shell leis—as a jewelry lover, this was a real treat. We were also fortunate to see an Hawaiian monk seal, an endangered species. John’s deep appreciation of the places we visited and of Hawaii in general was evident in his descriptions. His approach was to take as much time as we needed to experience everything listed in the tour. There are plenty of photo ops. This is a private tour and we felt our group greatly benefited from the personal attention. Get ready for a full, highly rewarding day and excellent introduction to The Garden Isle.
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