Kauai Island Tour : Journey to Waimea Canyon & More Highlights

At a glance

Kauai Island Tour : Journey to Waimea Canyon & More Highlights is a 7h small-group experience in Kauai, USA, operated by Dynamic Tour Hawaii. Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 33 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $189.99 per person. Included: bottled water provided as many as needed., Teriyaki Chicken or Coconut Shrimp served with scoop of rice and salad. MONDAYS' : LUNCH AT NO 1 CHINESE BBQ., We do not pickup from north of Lihue Airport. Please meet us at Times Supermarket Lihue.

Quick facts

Duration

7h

Group

Small group, up to 14 travellers

Languages

English

Pickup

Hotel pickup or meet at the start point

Confirmation

Confirmed within 48 hours

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Travellers

1–14 per booking · adult required

Ages

Infant 1–3 · Child 4–11 · Adult 12–62 · Senior 63–99

Cancellation

See cancellation policy

Options & availability

• Kauai Island Tour : Journey to Waimea Canyon & More Highlights

  from $189.99

  Pickup included

  Days:

  Thu, Fri

  Start times:

  08:30

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Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1

   Just driving through the town is a drive through Hawaii's Sugar Plantation Era. Many of the buildings are built during early 1900's.

2. Stop 2 · 20m

   Beautiful view of bottom part of the Waimea Canyon. Just a glimpse of what is waiting for us at the "Little Grand Canyon of the Pacific."

3. Stop 3 · 30m

   Featuring wooden planks and ropes that give it a distinctive swinging motion when walking across it. Over the years, the bridge has undergone repairs and renovations due to the devastation caused by the Hurricane Ewa in 1983 and destruction caused by the Hurricane Iniki in 1992.

4. Stop 4 · 20m

   Waimea is where the English explorer Capt. James Cook first landed in the Hawaiian Islands in 1778. As soon as Captain Cook puts Hawaii on the map hundreds of ships will start visiting Hawaii.

5. Stop 5 · 45m

   Called "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific" by Mark Twain, Waimea Canyon is the largest canyon in the Pacific and truly a dramatic sight to behold at ten miles long, one mile wide, and more than 3,500 ft. deep. Waimea Canyon Lookout will be closed between July 14 thru December 8, 2025 for maintenance and foundation repairs. we will temporarily stop at Pu‘uhinahina Lookout. This location offers a different vantage point of the canyon, and additional photo stops will be included along the way to enhance the tour.
   
   Carved by millions of years rain and wind eroding away. Come with us on this journey and absorb the beauty of Waimea and keep it in your heart for years to come.

6. Stop 6 · 30m

   Kalalau Lookout is a view into the heart of the Kalalau Valley- one of the most-photographed and well-recognized valleys in all of Hawaii. This is backdrop for countless films including "King Kong" (the original), "Mighty Joe Young," "Jurassic Park," and "Six Days Seven Nights."
   
   Come with us on an adventure to the highest elevation which can be accessed by road, at 4,128 feet and get a glimpse of part of Napali Coast which can only be seen via Helicopter.

7. Stop 7

   Wildland picnicking, tent camping and lodging are some of the things that are possible. Hiking in native rain forest and along rim of Waimea Canyon. Excellent area to see native plants, forest birds and insects. Seasonal plum picking and trout fishing. Pig hunting in public hunting area.

8. Stop 8

   First landing by Captain Cook, this charming town is home to a variety of small shops and businesses as well as a growing number of tech companies.

9. Stop 9 · 45m

   Closed on Mondays. This is where we will enjoy part of our tour which lunch is included. Enjoy the local favorite Teriyaki Chicken or Coconut Shrimp served with scoop of rice and salad while enjoying the view of the bustling port near us with view of ocean.

10. Stop 10 · 30m

    With over 4 million coffee trees grown on 3,100 acres, Kauai Coffee Company is Hawaii’s largest coffee grower, and thus the largest coffee grower in the U.S. Grew it, harvested and roasted on the spot for the best tasting coffee in the world.
    
    Come with us on a journey in search of the best coffee plantation in the United States.

11. Stop 11

    This area is one of the remaining whaling villages on the Hawaiian Islands. Some of the sites are historical which goes back to 1400's.

12. Stop 12 · 30m

    Formed by a narrow opening when the lava flowed in to ocean, hardens and creates hole. When the sea water is pushed through the holes, first the air will push out and creating roaming sound of horn followed by water which reach as high as 50 feet into the air.

13. Stop 13

    1992, Hurricane Iniki with 225 mph winds, devastated and stripped these trees to bare branches. It took over 20 years to make an excellent recovery and a picturesque tunnel of trees.

14. Stop 14 · 1h

    travel on this high way to the each of the destinations.

15. Stop 15 · 30m

    Waimea Canyon Lookout will be closed between July 14 thru December 8, 2025 for maintenance and foundation repairs. we will temporarily stop at Pu‘uhinahina Lookout. This location offers a different vantage point of the canyon, and additional photo stops will be included along the way to enhance the tour.

Meeting point

End point

Traveller ratings

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Important Note- The remaining (2 Hours and 50 minutes) will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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