See the magnificent "Grand Canyon of the Pacific!"
Description
This half day Kauai tour will take you to explore panoramic Waimea Canyon which Mark Twain called, "the Grand Canyon of the Pacific." Over ten miles long, and almost 4,000 feet deep, this marvel was formed by erosion and the catastrophic collapse of the volcano that created Kauai.
See Hanapepe Lookout, exciting Spouting Horn and the south coast Poipu Resorts made famous in the Elvis Presley movie, Blue Hawaii. View Koloa Sugar Mill, Queen Victoria's Profile and Nawiliwili Harbor.
Explore Waimea Canyon
Hanapepe Lookout
Koloa Sugar Mill and Queen Victoria's profile (drive through)
Nawiliwili Harbor
This tour is not available for Princeville passengers.
Not only was the Waimea Canyon/South Shore trip a delight, it was geographically, culturally and historically informative. Everything was on time and made for a timeless experience. It increased the value of a helicopter tour of the Garden Island the previous day.
Marvin Singleton
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Schedule
Pick-up from Lihue, Wailua & Poipu Hotels
Spouting Horn Blowhole
Visit the majestic blowhole in Koloa that shoots ocean water as high as 50' into the air! Drive through the beautiful areas of Koloa and Poipu, taking in the scenery.
Hanapepe Valley Lookout
See a beautiful panorama of Hanapepe Valley from this lookout, then drive through famous Hanapepe Town on to your next destination.
Waimea Canyon
Visit the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific," the beautiful Waimea canyon, named for its red dirt that colors the mud and water of this 10-mile-long canyon.
Drop-off at Lihue, Wailua & Poipu Hotels
Price & Options
Notes
Poipu area passengers will not visit the Old Koloa Sugar Mill or Queen Victoria's Profile.
Wheelchair Accessibility: A transfer vehicle equipped with a lift is available with prior notification of at least two weeks. Please indicate during booking to secure arrangements. All island stops and facilities visited are wheelchair accessible.
Children 2 years old and under may take this tour as a lap child.
This activity is wheelchair accessible.
Children of all ages can participate in this activity.
Comfortable clothing
Hat
Sunglasses
Camera
Sunscreen
For those not staying in Poipu, enjoy a side trip to the Old Koloa Sugar Mill, Queen Victoria's Profile, and Nawiliwili Harbor.
The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
The activity provider does not assume any responsibility for your valuables and/or personal belongings.
Gratuity is not included in the price.
Drinks and meals are available for purchase
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this activity family-friendly?
Definitely! This is a great way for your family to see the beautiful Waimea Canyon.
How many people are there in a tour group?
Average group sizes will vary from day to day, but this tour has a maximum of 25 people per tour and utilizes a comfortable Premier Mini-Coach for transportation around Kauai.
Is giving a tip (gratuity) required?
Gratuity is never required, but if you enjoyed your experience a tip is always greatly appreciated!
Reviews
Not only was the Waimea Canyon/South Shore trip a delight, it was geographically, culturally and historically informative. Ever...ything was on time and made for a timeless experience. It increased the value of a helicopter tour of the Garden Island the previous day. more
Marvin Singleton
Great overview of island. Take pics first then go to shops before you run out of time. Our bus driver, Danvil, was great....funn...y and provided great oral history of island. Nice place were we had lunch. more
gomezdouglas
I loved every minute of this tour. I learned so much about Kauai and the neighboring islands, learned about the flora and fauna of... Kauai, and saw some stunning views. The coach was very comfortable. I would do it again with this company. more
Joyce
What a beautiful tour. Our driver was very educated and kept us interested the entire tour.
David
The tour was great as was the guide. However, surprise that we only made one stop in the Canyon. There are several look-outs. I ...would rename the tour. more
Liana
We bought our tour from Polynesian tours.It included much of what we saw but somehow there was confusion about whether the "...grotto" was included. Bring along your paperwork to show the driver.Our guide Sam was very good and had a lot of knowledge to share. It was a pleasure to be on his tour. We would rather have seen the swinging bridge than the "coffee stop" as there was nothing really great there. more
bluestar
Craig was not informative. It also rained. We got a lot of miss information.
Susan
The guide was very knowledgeable about the culture and history of the island; however, the trip itself was a little slow paced for... our tastes. The canyon was not visible due to fog. I would recommend going earlier in the day if possible. more
Cody
Cancellation Policy
Any cancellations made within 2 business days of your activity (after 20:00:00 local time) will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
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