Waimea Canyon Tour

Highlights

• Waimea Canyon Overlooks
• Spouting Horn Blowhole
• Kauai Coffee Plantation
• Koke'e Natural History Museum

Description

Journey to the heart of Kauai's interior where you'll ascend a mountain via a meandering road to reveal what Mark Twain aptly described as the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific." Eons of wind and rain have eroded this once-volcanic landscape into immense cliffs and deep gorges of the Waimea Canyon. On the way to the canyon you will watch the ocean waves propel jets of water through lava rock at the Spouting Horn Blowhole. In quaint Hanapepe town amid sugar cane fields, view Hanapepe Valley from the lookout and cross the famous Hanapepe Swinging Bridge.

An extended stop is made at the Koke'e Natural History Museum with admission included, and lunch is available for purchase next door at the Koke'e Lodge during this time.

Venture down a nature trail in Koke'e State Park for an easy hike surrounded by native Hawaiian flora and fauna. The first portion of the hike is a gradual uphill stroll for about 30 yards, then the land levels; hugging the contours of the hill. Listen for the lyrical chirping of the rare red 'apapane or i'iwi bird species who sip nectar from the blossoms on the native trees.

Peer at the expanse of Waimea Valley from Pu'u Hinahina lookout point and visit the recently unveiled King Kaumuali'i Statue at Pa'ula'ula, more commonly known as the Russian Fort.

The final event of the tour is a stop at the Kauai Coffee Plantation near the coast for a stroll through the coffee orchard that leads toward the ocean. See the entire coffee process from initial blossoming and harvesting to the final roasting. Sample the exclusive line of estate‐grown Hawaiian coffees while relaxing beneath the warm late afternoon Hawaiian sun.

Cost

Waimea Canyon and Kokee Adventure Tour Rate (POLYK4)

$189.00 per Adults, $137.00 per Children (ages 3-11), Infants (2 and under in lap) FREE   (plus 4.712% Hawaii sales tax) 

Location

Pickup: Complimentary hotel pickup and return provided from East shore resorts (Kapa'a area) and South Shore resorts (Poipu area). Guests staying on the North Shore need to drive to Kapa'a area for pickup and guests staying on the West side need to drive to the Poipu area for pickup. If you are staying in an AirBnB or VRBO we will arrange a pickup at the resort nearest where you are staing.

Details

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday with pickup starting around 7:15am.

Tour length: 8-10 hours (depending on your pickup location)

What to Bring and Wear: Camera, comfortable shoes for walking, light jacket (as it is cooler at higher elevation)

Reservations: Required in advance. A credit card is required to hold your space but this event is not charged by our office until a few days before the start of your vacation, so if you are planning ahead this tour is "reserve now, pay later."

Minimum Notice for Cancellation / Changes: 48 hours prior to the start of your tour.