Waimea Canyon Tours on Kauaʻi: The 7 Best Trips

1.Waimea Canyon Downhill Bike Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 650 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $154Our pick

Meet Ernesto, Tom, or another Keko Adventure Tours guide in Hanapepe for a scenic van ride up Waimea Canyon. Stop at major overlooks, then coast nearly 12 miles downhill on a hybrid bike at a moderate to brisk pace. Expect canyon and coast views, local stories, safety instruction, photos, and a sunset finish near Kekaha Beach.

“Having done just about every type of excursion on Kauai, this one ranks as one of my favorites. Great balance of canyon views , then views of the Napali coast . Fun bike ride down !”

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2.Kauai Waimea Canyon and Koke’e Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 539 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $220

Ride from selected Kauai hotels to Waimea Canyon and Kokeʻe State Park with a local guide such as John, Sabrina, Jonna, or Kaleo. You’ll visit Hanapepe, Spouting Horn, a swinging bridge, Kekaha Beach, Russian Fort Elizabeth, and Kauai Coffee, with several canyon viewpoints and an easy nature walk.

“The canyon part was great . But stopping to see a pier and a swinging bridge had no real significance for my part . There could have been I believe better things to see to learn about Kaui”

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3.Kauai Waimea Canyon, Wailua River Boat and Fern Grotto Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 533 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $278

Spend a full day touring Kauai by air-conditioned vehicle with a local driver-guide such as John, Sabrina, Sally, or Chris. Cruise the Wailua River to Fern Grotto, view Waimea Canyon from Pu‘uhinahina Lookout, stop at Opaekaa Falls and Spouting Horn, and sample Kauai coffee. Lunch is on your own in Old Koloa Town.

“How lame the river boat trip was. The canyon part was great as was the driver/guide Sabrina. Lunch was very good as well as doing a little shopping”

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4.Private Waimea Canyon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 212 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $360

Travel with a private guide, often John or Jon, from Poipu, Lihue, Kapaa, or Wailua to Waimea Canyon, Kalalau Lookout, Poipu Beach, Kauai Coffee, and Spouting Horn. You’ll ride in a private vehicle, receive drinks and snacks, and have room to adjust the day to your interests.

“Knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating and willing to give us a tour on a major holiday. He customized it to what we wanted to see.”

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5.Full-Day Waimea Canyon & Wailua River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 58 reviews · 9h 30m · from $238

Spend 570 minutes touring Kauai by mini coach, with stops at Waimea Canyon, Old Koloa Town, Kauai Coffee, Spouting Horn, Opaekaʻa Falls, and the Fern Grotto. An English-speaking guide such as Miss K or John leads the day, while your ticket covers transport, water, local treats, canyon access, and the river cruise.

“Miss K was an amazing tour guide. Knowledgeable on island history and attentive to our group. Would highly recommend this trip.”

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6.Kauai Waimea Canyon & Wailua River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 8 reviews · 14 hours · from $575

Fly from Honolulu to Kauai for a full day of island scenery, from Waimea Canyon and Opaeka‘a Falls to Old Kōloa Town and the Wailua River. A local English-speaking driver guide handles airport transfers, the mini coach, and admissions. Bring ID, light luggage, and shoes suited to walking.

“L’horaire du vol depuis Ohau est beaucoup trop tôt par rapport à l’horaire de prise en charge par le prestataire pour le début de l’excursion. Balade sur la rivière interessante mais dommage pour le canyon. Nous n’avons rien pu voir à part une mer de nuages”

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7.Waimea Canyon and Waterfall Adventure Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4 reviews · from $190

Join an English-speaking guide such as Angel or Jay for a seven-hour Kauai tour covering Wailua Falls, Hanapepe, Waimea Canyon, Kalalau Lookout, Spouting Horn, and the Tree Tunnel. Transportation, bottled water, and a snorkel kit are included. Bring swimwear and a towel.

“Angel our guide was excellent .Nice places and great views everything what we need to see 👍😘”

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