Waimea Canyon Private Tour from Kauai with Local Guide

Six hours across Kauai's signature sights, from a 3,600-foot canyon to an 80-foot waterfall.

A 6-hour private guided tour of Kauai with pickup from your hotel or cruise terminal, visiting Waimea Canyon, Wailua Falls, Poipu Beach, Kalalau Lookout and Kauai Coffee Company. Your local guide drives a private vehicle and arranges the route; you choose the pace at each stop. Infant seats are available on request at booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Kauai's natural and cultural sites

• Private pick up from accommodation
• Visit Menehune Fish Pond
• Tour Kauai Coffee Company plantation
• Stop at Kalalau Lookout for views
• Relax and explore Poipu Beach Park
• See Wailua Falls waterfall
• Visit Waimea Canyon Lookout

The Experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel or cruise terminal in a private vehicle. Your local guide handles the drive and knows where to stop, so the day unfolds without you navigating or deciding between routes. The first stop is Menehune Fish Pond, a 1,000-year-old site above Nawiliwili Harbor built—according to legend—by a small race of people to trap fish for Hawaiian royalty.

From there you move to Kauai Coffee Company, Hawaii's largest coffee plantation, where you walk through the coffee orchard, talk with the guides on site, and taste the estate-grown Hawaiian coffees. The tour then climbs to Kalalau Lookout at the 18-mile mark on Kokee Road, where you stand above the Kalalau Valley and Na Pali Coast. Waimea Canyon comes next—the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific," stretching 14 miles long, a mile wide and more than 3,600 feet deep, with panoramic views of crested buttes and deep valley gorges.

Wailua Falls is an easy-access stop requiring minimal walking; the waterfall drops almost 80 feet into a 30-foot pool below. The tour ends at Poipu Beach, named America's Best Beach by The Travel Channel. The beach is actually two bays separated by a tombola, and you get free time there—locals say you might spot sea turtles. The whole day runs six hours, including drive time and stops.

What’s included

• Private vehicle and local guide.
• hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off in Kauai.
• stops at Menehune Fish Pond, Kauai Coffee Company, Kalalau Lookout, Waimea Canyon, Wailua Falls and Poipu Beach.
• free time at Poipu Beach.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tour Travel & More

Is this one for you?Book this if you're arriving by cruise or staying without a car—your driver picks you up from your terminal or hotel and handles navigation while you spend six hours seeing Waimea Canyon, Wailua Falls, Poipu Beach, and the Kona coffee plantation.

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Top questions

What is Waimea Canyon like when you get there?

Waimea Canyon stretches 14 miles long, a mile wide and more than 3,600 feet deep, with panoramic views of crested buttes, rugged crags and deep valley gorges. It's known as the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" and you view it from the lookout.

Can I bring an infant on this tour?

Yes. Specialized infant seats are available; request one at the time of booking.

What happens at Kauai Coffee Company?

Kauai Coffee Company is Hawaii's largest coffee plantation. You stroll through the coffee orchard, talk to the guides there, shop for gifts and sample the estate-grown Hawaiian coffees. Note that the plantation is closed on Saturdays.

How much free time do I get at Poipu Beach?

The tour includes free time at Poipu Beach so you can swim, walk or relax. The beach is actually two bays in one, and sea turtles are sometimes spotted there.

Does the tour include meals or drinks?

The tour does not include food and drinks. You'll have time at Poipu Beach and other stops to purchase refreshments if you wish.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes the private vehicle, your local guide, and pickup and drop-off at your hotel or cruise terminal in Kauai. Entrance tickets to attractions are not included.