Kauai Highlights Small Group Tour. A taste of the South & West

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Duration:7 hours (approx.)
Location: Kauai, Hawaii

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The Kauai Highlights is a small group tour lead by a local family business.
Available only on Thursdays.

We will take you on a ride to enjoy some of the best highlights of Kauai’s south and west. Kick back and relax in our comfortable air condition vans while we show you the power and beauty of nature, and share amazing stories about the history, culture and geology of the islands.

Included on this tour are several stops at the famous Waimea Canyon, the Spouting Horn, charming Hanapepe town and its swinging bridge, Waimea Bay; one of our only black sand beaches where Captain Cook first landed in Hawaii, and the Kauai Coffee co.

A full day filled with beautiful sites, ample time to take in the views , snap great pictures, tasting locally made foods, and shopping local.

Take the day off from driving and let us show you Kauai through local eyes. We would love to guide you.

ATT all NCL cruise ship passengers: We can drop off at port by 3:30pm on Fridays. Ship departs at 5pm

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Spouting Horn
A drive through the beautiful tunnel of trees will lead us to our first stop at the famous Spouting Horn, an extinct lava tube that became a water geyser. Marvel at the power of nature as the waves crash on the shore and water rushes through the tube. Your guide will share the legend of the site, sound effects and all.
2. Hanapepe Valley Lookout
Before heading to the charming and historic town of Hanapepe, we will make a brief stop at this lookout to enjoy the scenic vistas of this verdant valley.
3. Swinging Bridge
Next in our agenda is a visit to the historic and charming plantation town of Hanapepe. It’s time for a morning snack at Midnight Bear Bakery, where you can enjoy delicious and fresh made pastries with an island twist. In this town you will have an opportunity to support many of the small local businesses boasting Hawaii made souvenirs, artwork and spices. Last but not least, take a walk across the famous swinging bridge built in 1911, if you dare!
4. Waimea Canyon State Park
Waimea Canyon State Park is one of Kauai's gems, known as the mini Grand Canyon of the Pacific. Here we will make 4 stops, including the main lookout at 3400 feet elevation. You will see the Canyon from various angles and also the Forbidden island of Niihau from afar. Many stories will be shared and fabulous pictures taken. This is the highlight of the tour! Majestic beauty at its finest!
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Around 12-1pm we will head to the beautiful grounds of the Waimea Plantation Cottages built in the early 1900's during the sugar plantation days. Overlooking at the blue Pacific Ocean and many tropical trees, we will enjoy delicious lunch at famous Chicken in a Barrel. Have a beer while you are at it! they have a beer wall with over 10 selections or a cocktail; after all you are not driving. We will take a leisure stroll through the property to visit Waimea Bay, one of our few black sand beaches, and Captain Cook's first landing place in Hawaii.
6. Kauai Coffee Company
Our adventure begins with a worthwhile visit to Kauai Coffee Co., the largest coffee orchard in the US. At their visitor center you can sample various roast for free, take a stroll through part of their orchard, learn all about the process from seed to cup, and purchase some of your favorite beans. If you dont like coffee we got your back, have an ice cream or a locally made popsicle at their snack shop.

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Posted By : ogieo2017
Our guide, Coco Maria exhibited knowledge of the island and a sense of humor that made for a wonderfully enjoyable experience. It was great to
feel safe on a tour bus on winding roads while seeing the sights. The Waimea Canyon was breathtaking and the waterfalls amazing. Coco took us to spots that locals know and love for the great food, coffee and treats. Strongly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-05-01 23:32:06

Posted By : Camper818460
A truly wonderful experience! Coco Maria was great, providing current info about the island as well as historic and geological info, making an educational trip as well as awesome sight seeing. I'll do the tour again when I return, and I highly recommend a tour with Coco to everyone visiting this island paradise. She points out the little things one might miss.
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Posted On : 2024-04-24 18:41:26

Posted By : kalinis2024
What a great day with Coco - very fun, personable, authentic, and knowledgeable! Had a nice small group (just 3 of us) and Coco was a fantastic guide through all of it. She had lots of great recos for the rest of the my trip, and plenty of stops for great photo ops along the tour. Highly recommended! Thanks, Coco!
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Posted On : 2024-02-24 22:00:00

Posted By : 899drindab
This was a great introduction to the island of Kauai that a friend and I took at the beginning of my vacation. The tour guide was a local who could provide history, insights and tips beyond the typical tour book! He was patient and flexible in adjusting to our interests and needs. For example, we like buying local for souvenirs. He found a shop with handmade jewelry for my friend and a studio with art prints for me. It was a great experience!
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Posted On : 2024-01-25 01:37:11

Posted By : audreydA1005IU
Coco Maria is Ohana! She is so knowledgeable and provided such an engaging tour of Kauai. You could tell there was a lot of thought and time put into crafting such an amazing excursion.

Coco gave us great recommendations for food and attractions. She was also our good luck charm; between the sea turtle, monk seal, a beautiful sunny day, and yummy food, so many memories were captured and made.

Thank you, Coco, for giving us another great day on the beautiful island of Kauai. We highly recommend Coco as your personal tour guide. Get ready to have an amazing time!
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Posted On : 2023-11-26 00:42:18

Posted By : Clarence Y
Our tour guide, “Coco” was awesome and the experience felt more like it was led by a family member instead of a tour guide. Coco was very knowledgeable and personable, which made for a wonderful and fun filled day on the island. I highly recommend this full day excursion!🤙🏾
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Posted On : 2023-11-17 01:04:17

Posted By : Karen_W
Coco was the best guide, she was funny and very informative, and took us to great places all around Kauai. I highly recommend this excursion!
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Posted On : 2023-10-15 01:07:17

Posted By : CynthiaS_S
Communicating with Coco was so easy! Instructions were clear and direct. The folks who shared the tour with us were lively and quick-witted... It's our impression that a FUN time was had by ALL!
Coco has lived on Kauai for 25 years. The TOUR covered great sites of interest, such as the Tree Tunnel, Spouting Horn, and Waimea Canyon. Coco was quite knowledgeable about the area's history, and we loved her stories associated with the folklore of Kauai.
My favorite stop was Hanapepe Town. The "step-back-in-time" was a refreshing reminder of simpler, more friendly days and customs. We also enjoyed our last stop at the Kauai Coffee Plantation. Mmmmmm... the smell and taste of freshly roasted coffee... YUMMY!!
Thanks, Coco, for a wonderful, interesting, laugh-filled day. "Uncle" John was a HOOT! We hope to see you again...
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Posted On : 2023-10-10 14:26:33

Posted By : Lora W
We literally stumbled on this excursion and can only say “WOW” to Coco’s tour. She was terrific and made our day spectacular!!!🤙
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Posted On : 2023-10-06 03:00:02

Posted By : Jill430
We did the Mountain Tubing through canals and tunnels and had such a good time. Staff was great, equipment of tube, helmet, head light, and gloves was quality and at times it was calm lazy River floating but most of time it was exciting and so much fun. They take you to backcountry in open air vehicles, you tube to the exit point where you are picked up and taken to picnic area where they have food, water, and comfort facilities for you. Then they take you back to town. Totally recommend this tour!
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Posted On : 2023-10-02 14:03:52