Kauai Westside Explorer -Small Group Tour. Natures wonders & more
Overview
Da westside Explorer is a small group tour lead by a small local family owned business. Take the day off from driving and let us show you Kauai in the comfort of our air condition vehicles.
This tour provides two pick up locations for your convenience; one on the East and one on the South.
This tour explores one of the most beautiful places on Kauai, Waimea Canyon, in-depth. We will make a total of 5 tops including the main lookout, Puu Hinahina, Waipoo Falls and more. You will have ample time to take pictures at each stop, and marvel at the beauty and power of nature. Also included are visits to the Kokee State Park, the historic town of Hanapepe and the largest coffee plantation in the US.
We will share magnificent stories about the creation of the islands, the culture, the remarkable story of the Polynesians, and more. Most importantly we will make you laugh and enjoy the day.
We can't wait to share our love for Kauai with you
This tour provides two pick up locations for your convenience; one on the East and one on the South.
This tour explores one of the most beautiful places on Kauai, Waimea Canyon, in-depth. We will make a total of 5 tops including the main lookout, Puu Hinahina, Waipoo Falls and more. You will have ample time to take pictures at each stop, and marvel at the beauty and power of nature. Also included are visits to the Kokee State Park, the historic town of Hanapepe and the largest coffee plantation in the US.
We will share magnificent stories about the creation of the islands, the culture, the remarkable story of the Polynesians, and more. Most importantly we will make you laugh and enjoy the day.
We can't wait to share our love for Kauai with you
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Letter size map of Kauai
- Entrance fee to Waimea and Kokee State Park
- 10 percent off food at the Kokee Lodge restaurant
- Entry/Admission - Waimea Canyon State Park
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kauai Coffee Company, 870 Halewili Road, Kalaheo, Kauai, HI 96741
We will visit the largest orchard of coffee growers and roasters in the US. Sample about 5 varieties for free. Stroll through part of the orchard on a self guided tour, and learn all the stages of growing coffee from seed to cup. Do some shopping for Kauai grown coffee beans, and local souvenirs. You don't like coffee? Enjoy a cold beverage or ice cream at their snack shop.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Aloha Sweet Delights, 12550 Kaumualii Hwy, Kaumakani, HI 96747, USA
We will sweeten your day with a brief stop at Aloha Sweet Delights Bakery where can purchase locally and home made goodies such as our famous malasadas and manju.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Captain James Cook Statue, Kaumuaii Highway, Waimea, Kauai, HI 96796
In Waimea town, Kauai, we will make a brief stop where the first Western explorer, Captain James Cook, landed on the islands.
We will share the incredible stories of his journey and his death.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Waimea Canyon State Park, Waimea Canyon Dr, Waimea, Kauai, HI 96796
We will make 6 stops in the Waimea Canyon State Park, including the main lookout, 800' Waipo'o Falls, Puuhinahina and others not listed on the maps. Marvel at the mini Grand Canyon of the Pacific from various angles, and the Forbidden Island of Niihau. Get your camera ready for some of the most unforgettable pictures of your trip.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Koke'e State Park, Kokee Rd, Hwy 550, Kekaha, Kauai, HI 96796
In the Koke'e State park we will enjoy a leisure lunch at the Koke'e Lodge Restaurant. Their food and drinks are locally sourced, homemade and delicious (Not included on tour price).You get 10% off your meal, and at their retail shop. After lunch you will have free time to explore the Koke'e museum of natural cultural history, take a stroll through the beautiful grassy field surrounded by Sugi and Redwood pines, go on a short and easy nature walk to learn about the native flora, and/or feed the chickens.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hanapepe, Hanapepe, Kauai, Hawaii
Last in our agenda is a visit to the old historic and charming town of Hanapepe, where you can support small locally owned businesses, do some shopping for Hawaii MADE souvenirs and art, cool off with a delicious locally made fruit popsicle, visit to the famous Talk Story Bookstore for some rare and antique books, and walk across the swinging bridge built in 1912, if you dare!
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kauai Coffee Company, 870 Halewili Road, Kalaheo, Kauai, HI 96741
We will visit the largest orchard of coffee growers and roasters in the US. Sample about 5 varieties for free. Stroll through part of the orchard on a self guided tour, and learn all the stages of growing coffee from seed to cup. Do some shopping for Kauai grown coffee beans, and local souvenirs. You don't like coffee? Enjoy a cold beverage or ice cream at their snack shop.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Aloha Sweet Delights, 12550 Kaumualii Hwy, Kaumakani, HI 96747, USA
We will sweeten your day with a brief stop at Aloha Sweet Delights Bakery where can purchase locally and home made goodies such as our famous malasadas and manju.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Captain James Cook Statue, Kaumuaii Highway, Waimea, Kauai, HI 96796
In Waimea town, Kauai, we will make a brief stop where the first Western explorer, Captain James Cook, landed on the islands.
We will share the incredible stories of his journey and his death.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Waimea Canyon State Park, Waimea Canyon Dr, Waimea, Kauai, HI 96796
We will make 6 stops in the Waimea Canyon State Park, including the main lookout, 800' Waipo'o Falls, Puuhinahina and others not listed on the maps. Marvel at the mini Grand Canyon of the Pacific from various angles, and the Forbidden Island of Niihau. Get your camera ready for some of the most unforgettable pictures of your trip.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Koke'e State Park, Kokee Rd, Hwy 550, Kekaha, Kauai, HI 96796
In the Koke'e State park we will enjoy a leisure lunch at the Koke'e Lodge Restaurant. Their food and drinks are locally sourced, homemade and delicious (Not included on tour price).You get 10% off your meal, and at their retail shop. After lunch you will have free time to explore the Koke'e museum of natural cultural history, take a stroll through the beautiful grassy field surrounded by Sugi and Redwood pines, go on a short and easy nature walk to learn about the native flora, and/or feed the chickens.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hanapepe, Hanapepe, Kauai, Hawaii
Last in our agenda is a visit to the old historic and charming town of Hanapepe, where you can support small locally owned businesses, do some shopping for Hawaii MADE souvenirs and art, cool off with a delicious locally made fruit popsicle, visit to the famous Talk Story Bookstore for some rare and antique books, and walk across the swinging bridge built in 1912, if you dare!
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Provide a good phone number to contact you when booking. We will be contacting you the day before the tour via text with tour details and/or any changes. Acknowledge the message when you get it.
- No walkers and wheelchair allowed as we do not have enough space when tours are full. Check with us the day before to see if we will have space to fit your walker.
- Wear comfortable clothing, good walking shoes, hat or cap, and sunglasses.
- Be on time. We will not wait as this tour has many pick up points and is a long day.
- If you weigh 300 lbs and up please contact us so we can make arrangements to give you an extra seat. There will be an additional fee for this.
- No refunds pass the 24 hours prior to the start of the tour.
- In consideration for on time guests and our after hours duties we are unable to wait for late arrivals.
- If you are concerned about your health or have an underlying health condition we encourage you to book a private tour on our website**
- **Masks are encouraged but not mandatory. **Bring your own hand sanitizer. **If you are feeling the slightest bit sick or under the weather DO NOT participate on this activity.
- 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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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.
Rachel_A
April 2022
This was the best tour I have been and ever will be on! If you don’t take this, you are truly missing out. Coco was the most fun, entertaining, perfect tour guide. I felt like we were just out with friends and family all day. It was amazing. 1000% recommend and words can’t describe the amazing ex...
This was the best tour I have been and ever will be on! If you don’t take this, you are truly missing out. Coco was the most fun, entertaining, perfect tour guide. I felt like we were just out with friends and family all day. It was amazing. 1000% recommend and words can’t describe the amazing experience you’ll have.Joan_R
April 2022
We learned so much about the history of the island; an all encompassing ethnicity bakery, how coffee is harvested along with tasting the coffee grown here, waterfalls and canyons, how the island was formed, along with local folklore. Coco makes the tour relaxing, much laughter and also great foo...
We learned so much about the history of the island; an all encompassing ethnicity bakery, how coffee is harvested along with tasting the coffee grown here, waterfalls and canyons, how the island was formed, along with local folklore. Coco makes the tour relaxing, much laughter and also great food at the Lodge in the State park. This is a great way to spend a day. Great value and fun toovickiaU2882GF
April 2022
I cannot recommend this tour enough. She is the real deal! It’s fun, engaging and we felt like we were family all day. All the stops and driving along the way is filled with history, cultural of Kauai and laughter. Lunch at the Lodge was amazing and I would book the same tour again next time...
I cannot recommend this tour enough. She is the real deal! It’s fun, engaging and we felt like we were family all day. All the stops and driving along the way is filled with history, cultural of Kauai and laughter. Lunch at the Lodge was amazing and I would book the same tour again next time! We had the right amount of time at each place. If you can get into this tour- do it! She even takes pictures of you at any stop. Her customer service if top notch❤️Mark G
April 2022
Coco acted like a knowledgeable friend who was taking you for a drive. She made a point to know everyone in our group and soon, were all friends too. I highly recommend this tour.
Coco acted like a knowledgeable friend who was taking you for a drive. She made a point to know everyone in our group and soon, were all friends too. I highly recommend this tour.M_E
April 2022
Coco was the best! She’s friendly and very welcoming. She has such a great sense of humor that we laughed so much during our tour! It was nice that this tour was in a smaller group, it was cozy. She was very knowledgeable of the culture and had great stories and information to share. I felt like ...
Coco was the best! She’s friendly and very welcoming. She has such a great sense of humor that we laughed so much during our tour! It was nice that this tour was in a smaller group, it was cozy. She was very knowledgeable of the culture and had great stories and information to share. I felt like we started out as strangers and felt like we were families by the end of the tour. That’s how much Coco made us felt so comfortable. Thank you Coco for such an amazing time!TONY_S
April 2022
Coco drove us around the Waimea Canyon and she knew the very best photo ops. She is an excellent tour guide. The stories she shared added so much flavor to the time spent together.
Coco drove us around the Waimea Canyon and she knew the very best photo ops. She is an excellent tour guide. The stories she shared added so much flavor to the time spent together.