6-7 Hours Private Kauai's Hidden Gems Experience with Snacks
Overview
This tour is private and fully customizable - hike as much or as little as you want in the time we have. If you would prefer more of a driving tour to spectacular lookouts instead, we can do that.
Accessible only by foot, our 6 - 7 hour Waimea Canyon & Nāpali Cliff Top Hike is designed to give you amazing views thousands of feet above the ocean! While these hikes can be muddy, you will be amply rewarded for your effort with sweeping views of Waimea Canyon and the most dramatic middle sections of the famous 17-mile-long Nāpali Coast – from unique vantage points that can only be accessed from the cliff top ridges of Kōkeʻe State Park.
Our mission -"sharing Kauaʻi’s beauty with aloha”- was forged in love and respect for this island’s abundant mana (life energy). Our local guides take you to some of their favorite spots, the places they enjoy exploring in their free time. We hope to inspire understanding, respect, and reverence for these sacred, often fragile, environments.
Accessible only by foot, our 6 - 7 hour Waimea Canyon & Nāpali Cliff Top Hike is designed to give you amazing views thousands of feet above the ocean! While these hikes can be muddy, you will be amply rewarded for your effort with sweeping views of Waimea Canyon and the most dramatic middle sections of the famous 17-mile-long Nāpali Coast – from unique vantage points that can only be accessed from the cliff top ridges of Kōkeʻe State Park.
Our mission -"sharing Kauaʻi’s beauty with aloha”- was forged in love and respect for this island’s abundant mana (life energy). Our local guides take you to some of their favorite spots, the places they enjoy exploring in their free time. We hope to inspire understanding, respect, and reverence for these sacred, often fragile, environments.
Inclusions
- Snacks - Fresh local surprise Fresh local snack or fruit surprise. We generally stop at the Koke'e Lodge between hikes for lunch. We will provide a small cooler to keep in the vehicle for food & drink storage.
- Specialty Equipment Some extra safety equipment such a trekking poles, gloves, extra packs, ponchos, and shoe traction devices may be available.
- Private transportation
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Waimea Canyon State Park, Waimea Canyon Dr, Waimea, Kauai, HI 96796
Driving east to west, you’ll witness a change in vegetation and climate as you transition into the “rain shadow, ” characterized by the arid farmland of the island’s leeward side (on the opposite side of mountains from typical trade wind direction). Along the way, we’ll pass through the agricultural towns of Hanapēpē and Waimea and learn the important role they played in Kauaʻi’s history.
Your tour continues across the center of the island, winding along the rim of Waimea Canyon and to the North Shore, 4, 000 feet (1, 220 m) above the spectacular Nāpali Coast. Rainbow-colored canyon walls and cool mountain air create an otherworldly ambiance that’s unlike anything you’ve experienced.
We will stop at a couple of the choicest Waimea Canyon overlooks, including one with a view of 800-foot Waipo’o Falls, before beginning our ridge hike from one of the trailheads in Kōkeʻe State Park or Waimea Canyon SP (depending on your private group and local conditions).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Koke'e State Park, Koke'e State Park, Kauai, Hawaii
Your tour continues across the center of the island, winding along the rim of Waimea Canyon and to the North Shore, 4, 000 feet (1, 220 m) above the spectacular Nāpali Coast. Rainbow-colored canyon walls and cool mountain air create an otherworldly. There we will enjoy jaw-dropping views of the world-famous Nāpali Coast and/or Waimea Canyon from these vantage points (weather permitting).
We will eat lunch inside charmingly rustic Kōkeʻe Lodge in between hikes/overlooks or at a picnic spot, if you chose to pack a lunch. ambiance that’s unlike anything you’ve experienced.
Price listed does not include visitor entrance & parking charge. This fee goes to help support and maintain our precious state parks and will vary depending on the size of your group. It can be paid by credit card at self-service kiosks in select state park parking lots.
Duration: 4 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Waimea Canyon State Park, Waimea Canyon Dr, Waimea, Kauai, HI 96796
Driving east to west, you’ll witness a change in vegetation and climate as you transition into the “rain shadow, ” characterized by the arid farmland of the island’s leeward side (on the opposite side of mountains from typical trade wind direction). Along the way, we’ll pass through the agricultural towns of Hanapēpē and Waimea and learn the important role they played in Kauaʻi’s history.
Your tour continues across the center of the island, winding along the rim of Waimea Canyon and to the North Shore, 4, 000 feet (1, 220 m) above the spectacular Nāpali Coast. Rainbow-colored canyon walls and cool mountain air create an otherworldly ambiance that’s unlike anything you’ve experienced.
We will stop at a couple of the choicest Waimea Canyon overlooks, including one with a view of 800-foot Waipo’o Falls, before beginning our ridge hike from one of the trailheads in Kōkeʻe State Park or Waimea Canyon SP (depending on your private group and local conditions).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Koke'e State Park, Koke'e State Park, Kauai, Hawaii
Your tour continues across the center of the island, winding along the rim of Waimea Canyon and to the North Shore, 4, 000 feet (1, 220 m) above the spectacular Nāpali Coast. Rainbow-colored canyon walls and cool mountain air create an otherworldly. There we will enjoy jaw-dropping views of the world-famous Nāpali Coast and/or Waimea Canyon from these vantage points (weather permitting).
We will eat lunch inside charmingly rustic Kōkeʻe Lodge in between hikes/overlooks or at a picnic spot, if you chose to pack a lunch. ambiance that’s unlike anything you’ve experienced.
Price listed does not include visitor entrance & parking charge. This fee goes to help support and maintain our precious state parks and will vary depending on the size of your group. It can be paid by credit card at self-service kiosks in select state park parking lots.
Duration: 4 hours
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Zeina_Y
June 2022
Hiking along the ridge of the valley mountains and stopping on the side of the road to eat flowers with Megan.
Hiking along the ridge of the valley mountains and stopping on the side of the road to eat flowers with Megan.MCK100
August 2022
We had the best ever. Jenny our tour guide was amazing! She is very knowledgeable and very expirienced. She took us on a great trek like only locals can do. We are so glad we met her. Super recommended. Thank you Jenny!
We had the best ever. Jenny our tour guide was amazing! She is very knowledgeable and very expirienced. She took us on a great trek like only locals can do. We are so glad we met her. Super recommended. Thank you Jenny!andreac80694
October 2022
Jeremiah was an exceptional hiking guide for our outdoor adventure on Kauai. He is very experienced, very accommodating and well versed with knowledge about every area of the island. We had the most amazing lunch and were taught about many trees, birds, native plants and so much more. We highly...
Jeremiah was an exceptional hiking guide for our outdoor adventure on Kauai. He is very experienced, very accommodating and well versed with knowledge about every area of the island. We had the most amazing lunch and were taught about many trees, birds, native plants and so much more. We highly recommend this tour guide for your next adventure to this tropical paradise.Rebecca_M
September 2022
This tour was designed just for us, we are over 50 and can’t hike very far. This day was amazing - we saw the Maniniholo dry cave, Hanalei Bay and spent time on beautiful beaches! Jenny did a great job showing us key points and customs in Kauai - thank you!! Would book again!
This tour was designed just for us, we are over 50 and can’t hike very far. This day was amazing - we saw the Maniniholo dry cave, Hanalei Bay and spent time on beautiful beaches! Jenny did a great job showing us key points and customs in Kauai - thank you!! Would book again!423coles
September 2022
The guide was so accommodating and shared so much information about things we saw along the way and Hawaiian history. She had answers to all of my questions. And, of course, the Napali is more beautiful than any other place I've been.
The guide was so accommodating and shared so much information about things we saw along the way and Hawaiian history. She had answers to all of my questions. And, of course, the Napali is more beautiful than any other place I've been.183lison
August 2022
We had a great day, many thanks. Highly knowledgable guide who took us on a coastal hike we'd never have attempted alone and to some great scenic look outs over the canyon. Kids were really engaged by her enthusiasm and enjoyed looking out for local fruits and plants too. Pleasure to be with some...
We had a great day, many thanks. Highly knowledgable guide who took us on a coastal hike we'd never have attempted alone and to some great scenic look outs over the canyon. Kids were really engaged by her enthusiasm and enjoyed looking out for local fruits and plants too. Pleasure to be with someone who knows the island well. Only word of caution, the Midnight Bear bakery had changed its opening hours from those published (we had checked both Google and bakery's own site the day before) so do be aware some days it opens later. We'd dragged the teens out of bed early to leave time for breakfast beforehand so they weren't impressed! Its pastries are very good though!