Kauai Waimea Canyon and Koke'e State Park Day Trip
by Polynesian Adventure Tours
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This 10-hour tour includes pick-up and drop-off at specific hotels in Kauai. Transportation is provided in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver-guide who offers live narration throughout the trip. The tour begins with a 15-minute stop at Spouting Horn, where ocean waves force saltwater through openings in lava rock. Next, the route passes panoramic views of a valley near Hanapepe, an area once explored by Charles Wilkes in 1840, featuring wild sugarcane and trees. The tour then stops for 10 minutes at the Swinging Bridge, a suspension bridge built in the early 1900s for local residents to cross the river. Afterward, the group visits the town of Waimea, known for its Hawaiian cowboy history and local shops. At Waimea Canyon State Park, the tour spends about 45 minutes at Pu‘uhinahina Lookout, which serves as the main viewpoint while Waimea Canyon Lookout is closed for repairs until December 2025. Additional time is allocated for other viewpoints in the park. The next stop is Koke'e State Park, where guests have about one hour. Visitors can take an easy nature walk on a trail that begins with a gentle uphill walk of about 30 yards before leveling out. Lunch is on your own at Koke’e Lodge, where a 10% discount applies for tour guests. The tour includes a three-dollar donation to the Koke’e Natural History Museum to support preservation efforts. After Koke'e, there is a 20-minute stop at Waimea Canyon Trail lookout point. Then the tour takes a 10-minute break at Kekaha Beach Park to relax on the sand. Next is a 15-minute visit to Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park, a trading site established by Russians in 1815. The final stop is the Kauai Coffee Company, the largest coffee farm in the United States, where guests spend about 35 minutes sampling Kauai coffee. Lunch, gratuities, and port transfers are not included. Special requests or ADA accommodations should be arranged at least seven days before the tour date.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Spouting Horn
Waves crash against lava rock forcing jets of salt water into the air. This site is among the most photographed on Kauai. The visit lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Hanapepe Valley View
Guests see panoramic views of a valley filled with trees and wild sugarcane. Hanapepe was visited by explorer Charles Wilkes in 1840.
Swinging Bridge
This suspension bridge was built in the early 1900s to allow residents to cross the river safely. The stop here lasts 10 minutes.
10 min
Waimea
Waimea is a quiet town with shops and eateries. It is known for its paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) history.
Waimea Canyon State Park
Guests view deep valley gorges with red soil and greenery. Waimea Canyon Lookout is closed for slope and foundation repairs until about December 8, 2025, so Pu‘uhinahina Lookout is the main viewpoint. The tour timing is adjusted to allow more time at other stops.
45 min
Koke'e State Park
Visitors have about 60 minutes here, including a self-paid lunch at Koke’e Lodge with a 10% discount for tour guests. A $3 donation to the Koke’e Natural History Museum is included. There is a nature walk along an easy trail with native Hawaiian plants. The trail starts with a gradual uphill walk for about 30 yards before leveling off.
60 min
Waimea Canyon Trail
This stop allows 20 minutes at a lookout point within Waimea Canyon.
20 min
Kekaha Beach Park
Guests can relax and put their feet in the sand during a 10-minute stop at this popular beach.
10 min
Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park
This historical site was once a Russian trading location established in 1815 during their brief presence in Hawaii. The stop lasts 15 minutes.
15 min
Kauai Coffee Company
The tour ends with a 35-minute visit to the largest coffee farm in the United States. Guests can sample Kauai coffee here.
35 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Kauai Waimea Canyon and Koke'e State Park Day Trip
by Polynesian Adventure Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$440.14Overview
This 10-hour tour includes pick-up and drop-off at specific hotels in Kauai. Transportation is provided in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver-guide who offers live narration throughout the trip. The tour begins with a 15-minute stop at Spouting Horn, where ocean waves force saltwater through openings in lava rock. Next, the route passes panoramic views of a valley near Hanapepe, an area once explored by Charles Wilkes in 1840, featuring wild sugarcane and trees. The tour then stops for 10 minutes at the Swinging Bridge, a suspension bridge built in the early 1900s for local residents to cross the river. Afterward, the group visits the town of Waimea, known for its Hawaiian cowboy history and local shops. At Waimea Canyon State Park, the tour spends about 45 minutes at Pu‘uhinahina Lookout, which serves as the main viewpoint while Waimea Canyon Lookout is closed for repairs until December 2025. Additional time is allocated for other viewpoints in the park. The next stop is Koke'e State Park, where guests have about one hour. Visitors can take an easy nature walk on a trail that begins with a gentle uphill walk of about 30 yards before leveling out. Lunch is on your own at Koke’e Lodge, where a 10% discount applies for tour guests. The tour includes a three-dollar donation to the Koke’e Natural History Museum to support preservation efforts. After Koke'e, there is a 20-minute stop at Waimea Canyon Trail lookout point. Then the tour takes a 10-minute break at Kekaha Beach Park to relax on the sand. Next is a 15-minute visit to Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park, a trading site established by Russians in 1815. The final stop is the Kauai Coffee Company, the largest coffee farm in the United States, where guests spend about 35 minutes sampling Kauai coffee. Lunch, gratuities, and port transfers are not included. Special requests or ADA accommodations should be arranged at least seven days before the tour date.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Spouting Horn
Waves crash against lava rock forcing jets of salt water into the air. This site is among the most photographed on Kauai. The visit lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Hanapepe Valley View
Guests see panoramic views of a valley filled with trees and wild sugarcane. Hanapepe was visited by explorer Charles Wilkes in 1840.
Swinging Bridge
This suspension bridge was built in the early 1900s to allow residents to cross the river safely. The stop here lasts 10 minutes.
10 min
Waimea
Waimea is a quiet town with shops and eateries. It is known for its paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) history.
Waimea Canyon State Park
Guests view deep valley gorges with red soil and greenery. Waimea Canyon Lookout is closed for slope and foundation repairs until about December 8, 2025, so Pu‘uhinahina Lookout is the main viewpoint. The tour timing is adjusted to allow more time at other stops.
45 min
Koke'e State Park
Visitors have about 60 minutes here, including a self-paid lunch at Koke’e Lodge with a 10% discount for tour guests. A $3 donation to the Koke’e Natural History Museum is included. There is a nature walk along an easy trail with native Hawaiian plants. The trail starts with a gradual uphill walk for about 30 yards before leveling off.
60 min
Waimea Canyon Trail
This stop allows 20 minutes at a lookout point within Waimea Canyon.
20 min
Kekaha Beach Park
Guests can relax and put their feet in the sand during a 10-minute stop at this popular beach.
10 min
Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park
This historical site was once a Russian trading location established in 1815 during their brief presence in Hawaii. The stop lasts 15 minutes.
15 min
Kauai Coffee Company
The tour ends with a 35-minute visit to the largest coffee farm in the United States. Guests can sample Kauai coffee here.
35 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.