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Kauai Tour: Waterfalls, History & Local Foods
4.9
53 Ratings
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Embark on a 5-hour small group tour in Kauai, Hawaii, filled with natural wonders, cultural exploration, and local food. Discover 5 natural sites, 3 archeological sites, and indulge in food tasting and shopping. Join our knowledgeable guides for an intimate and memorable experience.
Embark on a 5-hour small group tour in Kauai, Hawaii, filled with natural wonders, cultural exploration, and local food. Discover 5 natural sites, 3 archeological sites, and indulge in food tasting and shopping. Join our knowledgeable guides for an intimate and memorable experience.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kukui Grove - We will meet all our travelers by the Kauai Bakery. It is time to set the mood right for the day with an introduction to the legendary Portuguese doughnuts known as malasadas. Get ready for a delicious sweet treat. Coffee and other savory treats are also available for purchase. Please arrive at 8:00am so you have time to enjoy some…
- Kukui Grove - We will meet all our travelers by the Kauai Bakery. It is time to set the mood right for the day with an introduction to the legendary Portuguese doughnuts known as malasadas. Get ready for a delicious sweet treat. Coffee and other savory treats are also available for purchase. Please arrive at 8:00am so you have time to enjoy some coffee and pastries before the start of the tour.
- Menehune Fish Pond - This is no ordinary pond, it is a jurassic size pond built in ancient times by the first inhabitants of Hawaii, the people from the Marquesas Islands. Marvel at the beautiful surroundings as we drive you through the Kipu Kai area. Learn about the fascinating legend of the Menehunes, the archeological and cultural importance of the pond. Many Hollywood movies have been filmed in this area. We will stop in two areas to take many pictures.
- Wailua Falls - Last but not least is time to visit one more waterfall, because you can’t never have enough waterfalls. Iconic Wailua Falls was featured on the opening scene of the Fantasy Island Tv show. You will have plenty of time for pictures. The perfect closure for a tour.
- Lydgate State Park - Time to take a stroll down the path by the beautiful Lydgate Beach Park, where you can soak your feet in the famous Morgan Ponds, learn about the ancient temple of worship were Hawaiians greeted the rising sun daily, the city of refuge, and more. This is a leisure walk for all age groups. you will have many picture opportunities.
- Opaekaa Falls - At this stop you will walk to visit two sites, Opaekaa Falls and the Wailua River lookout, located in Wailua town where the Hawaiian royalty lived in ancient times. Beautiful views and many picture ops await for you here.
- Poli’ahu Heiau - Heiaus are ancient Hawaiian temples of worship. Set high atop the mountains, Poliahu offers magnificent views of the ocean and the Wailua River. Your guide will share fascinating stories about Hawaiian history and culture, and maybe feed the feral chickens while we are at it.
- Kapaa - Lunch location will be announced on the day of the tour. It will depend on the weather. If it’s sunny we will take you to downtown Kapaa where you will have many food choices from food trucks to local markets and restaurants. If it’s rainy we will eat at Lava Lava Beach Club. Either way, we are sure you will love it!
What's Included
- Map of Kauai
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water, cold
- Map of Kauai
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water, cold
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- No room or access for wheelchairs
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- No room or access for wheelchairs
Additional Information
Our tours are led by a small, family-owned local business with over 20 years of expertise in the industry. This is not your typical tour. We have designed this experience as if we were embarking on it ourselves. We prioritize quality over quantity; our groups are intentionally kept small, with a maximum of 13 participants. Our aim is to exceed your…
Our tours are led by a small, family-owned local business with over 20 years of expertise in the industry. This is not your typical tour. We have designed this experience as if we were embarking on it ourselves. We prioritize quality over quantity; our groups are intentionally kept small, with a maximum of 13 participants. Our aim is to exceed your expectations. By joining us, you will be supporting numerous small businesses in Kauai.
This excursion offers a perfect blend of stunning natural sites, history, and local cuisine. We describe it as short and sweet. Don’t want to spend the entire day on a tour? Prefer not to be crammed into a large bus with too many people? Want a break from driving? Then this is the tour for you. We will explore waterfalls, a beautiful beach park, a local bakery, archaeological sites, and a secret ocean scenic overlook. Lunch will be in Kapaa town, where you can choose from food trucks or restaurants.
A day of discovery awaits you!
Full description under “What to expect”
- IF YOU DONT RECEIVE A TEXT FROM US THE DAY BEFORE THE TOUR BY 5PM CONTACT US ASAP TO MAKE SURE THE TOUR IS CONFIRMED, SPECIALLY IF YOU ARE BOOKING LAST MINUTE, ARE AN INTERNATIONAL TRAVELER WITH NO US PHONE NUMBER, OR YOU BOOKED THROUGH A TRAVEL AGENCY. A VIATOR OR TRAVEL AGENT CONFIRMATION IS NOT ENOUGH, THEY DONT OPERATE THE TOUR, WE DO. We are a very small family business and sometimes we need to change the start time and meeting location, or we might get sick or have vehicle problems that impede us to operate.WE ARE NOT ROBOTS, WE ARE HUMANS AND SOMETIMES THINGS HAPPEN THAT ARE OUT OF OUR CONTROL. It is your responsibility to make sure either you or your travel agent provides us with a good number to contact you in case of changes or tour cancellations.Booking through third parties can sometimes be problematic so be aware that can be a delay in the communications, and you could possibly miss your tour if for example we had to change the pick up time or location. If you haven’t heard from us by 5pm the day before your tour, contact us. We appreciate your understanding.
- If you are over 250 lbs contact us via phone, text or WhatApp to make seating arrangements.
- International travelers please reach out to us
- Private tours available
Location
Kauai Bakery & Coffee
Kaumualii Highway
The bakery is located at the Kukui Grove Shopping Mall. Park anywhere near the bakery, located on the back side of the mall facing the Costco warehouse. We will meet in front of the bakery. If you have a car we will meet you at the bakery.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(53 Ratings)
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Bill_r
Feb 15, 2025
Coco gave a great tour - Small group as Coco took us to areas big buses couldn't go. She kept up an interesting talk about history, geology, culture, etc. While driving. Great personality. Loved each of the stops. You won't be disappointed.
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456jeffn
Feb 8, 2025
Loved this fun-filled tour of East side of Kauai - We had a great time touring the East side of the island with our guide Coco. She created a perfect mix of fun, legends, history, and call-backs to movies shot here on the island. Small air conditioned van allows for more intimate group size. We saw waterfalls, beaches, historic sites and lunch in Kapa’a and so much more. Her years of experience living here provides expert advice on don’t miss parts of the island and excellent restaurants suggestions. She even helped us book a helicopter tour! Highly recommend- it flies by so fast and there’s no way you’d see this much on your own!
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Jeff_n
Feb 8, 2025
Fun-filled tour of East side of Kauai - We loved this fun-filled, fast, beautiful introduction to the East side of Kauai. Coco, our guide, was hilarious, engaging and mixed in so many legends and historical tidbits as well as movie call-backs from classics shot here on the island. All from the comfort of her air conditioned van. Small group size makes it a very personalized, intimate group experience. She also gives a local expert’s advice on don’t-miss sites and excellent restaurants. She even helped us book a helicopter tour! The time flew by. Don’t miss this one.
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Tallbill2017
Feb 8, 2025
A fun waterfall day - A fun and educational tour. Our guide Coco is very knowledgeable about the history of the area. But more importantly for me, her great sense of humor and story telling ability made the time fly by. I highly recommend taking this tour.
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T2702lmchuckb
Feb 7, 2025
The best tour in kauai. Look no further. - Coco was an awesome guide for our private group tour. She had a great plan laid out and was flexible to meet the needs of the group. She was also attentive and accommodating to the needs of some from our group whom had physical limitations. She is a very safe driver, extremely knowledgeable of the area and culture, very sweet and quite funny. She knows everybody and everywhere we went we ran into her local friends who were also quite friendly and helpful, adding to the experience. Our group was part of a niched retreat and she helped us find a great place for a meditation experience we had planned internally. I highly recommend Coco for anyone interested in a safe, informative and entertaining trip and I will be booking with her again personally next time I visit the island.
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Amylu8212qi
Feb 4, 2025
Coco treats you like family. - The best part of this tour was our amazing tour guide, Coco. She was so kind, funny and had great stories to tell about the area. She took us to beautiful waterfalls, historic sites, a great beach picnic area and a nice restaurant for lunch. Her van had large windows so it was easy to see everything while we were driving. She never rushed us and we felt very comfortable and lucky to be on her tour. I would recommend it to anyone visiting Kauai.
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Renee_m
Jan 26, 2025
Unique local experience - Excellent small group tour. Coco provides personal service and a fun and informative experience. The local legends stories were a unique aspect to the tour. I highly recommend you take this tour.
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Sahar_a
Jan 21, 2025
Beautiful tour, best tour guide ever - What a beautiful landscape. We had to choose a shorter excursion because of our cruise departing early. This was the best choice, BUT, what made all the difference making the day from good to excellent was our guide COCO from Kaui Soul Travel
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Ajwalker01
Jan 4, 2025
Entertaining & Fun - We were delighted to hear all the stories and lore from our guide. It was fun to just watch and let someone else do the driving, parking etc. The fish pond and stories about the mountains were great.
Our guide was fun and very entertaining.
Don’t hesitate to join this tour, 1 suggestion is to do it early in your stay, it will open up more choices for your trip.
Mahalo
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Megf2025
Jan 4, 2025
Short, sweet & spectacular - Coco is the best tour guide & this was the best tour! We got to see so much of the island in a short amount of time. The landscape, waterfalls and beaches were beautiful. Coco is very knowledgeable of the island and a professional guide. She explained each location along with its’ history. She did an impressive job of catering the tour to our groups’ specific interests. I went with my family and there were two other families on the tour. We felt like old friends shortly into the tour because of how welcoming & comfortable Coco makes you feel. Delicious food, breathtaking views and new friends! Couldn’t ask for more.
(Extra bonus her van is immaculate)
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