--- title: Kauai's Waimea Canyon and South Side Private Guided Tour lang: en type: tour city: Kauai country: United States price: 865 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 116 duration_minutes: 420 languages: [ja, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 3 of 9 (Waimea Canyon Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/tours/kauai-s-waimea-canyon-and-south-side-private-guided-tour/ --- # Kauai's Waimea Canyon and South Side Private Guided Tour **Guidekin's take:** Visit Waimea Canyon and Hanapepe Valley overlook on a private tour for your party of up to seven. Park entry, transport and bottled water are included; meals cost extra and the tour is priced per group. 4.99 from 116 reviews at €865 per group/vehicle for 7h. In our comparison: #3 of 9 in Waimea Canyon Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview [FOR UP TO 7 PASSENGERS, private tour, includes Waimea Canyon State Park Fees] This tour starts by heading directly to the Waimea Canyon on the west side. On the way there, we will stop to stretch our legs and take a look at the Hanapepe Valley overlook. At Waimea town, we will begin our ascent into the canyon. We will stop at about 1800 feet for our first view, stop at a miniature waterfall for pictures, take a short walk on a nature trail with native Hawaiian plants where you can stand at the very edge of the canyon, and then on to the main canyon viewing area. From there we will head to the top stopping to see the Waipo'o Falls on the way. At the very top we will view two different vantage points of the Kalalau Valley from 4000 feet down to the ocean. On the way back down, listen to a historical tale about the Kalalau Valley. Lunch. Then to the south side for Spouting Horn and Poipu Beach where we will be on the lookout for turtles and the Hawaiian monk seals. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 9 start times: between 06:00 and 10:00 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €865 per group/vehicle - Duration: 7h - Rating: 4.99/5 from 116 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Noah's Ark Kauai Tours - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: Japanese, English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 9 start times between 06:00 and 10:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.99 from 116 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 116 of 116. - 5 stars: 115 (99%) - 4 stars: 1 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Cooler with water - Pick up and drop off - Private Tour Guide - Admission fee - Bottled water - Air conditioned vehicle ## Not included - I will take your group to your choice of eatery ## Itinerary 1. **Hanapepe Valley Lookout** (10m) - See the Hanapepe Valley, its cliff sides and Hanapepe Town in the distance. 2. **Waimea Canyon State Park** (4h; admission included) - We will stop at about 1800 feet for our first view, stop at a miniature waterfall for pictures, take a short walk on a nature trail with native Hawaiian plants where you can stand at the very edge of the canyon, and then on to the main canyon viewing area. From there we will... 3. **Kalalau Lookout** (25m; admission included) - One of the most stunning views in all of Hawaii. (See tour picture with rainbow) 4. **Kauai Coffee Company** (20m) - Sample many kinds of coffee, see the plantation and visit the gift shop. 5. **Spouting Horn** (20m; admission included) - Glorious geyser that shoots out of the top of a seaside cliff. 6. **Poipu Beach Park** (20m; admission included) - Look for seals! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 9 start times between 06:00 and 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €865 | €433 | | 4 | €865 | €216 | | 6 | €865 | €144 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Waimea Canyon Tours start at €172 per person. ## Compared with other Waimea Canyon Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 9** | €865 per group | 7h | 4.99 (116) | private | | [Private Waimea Canyon Tour](/usa/kauai/tours/private-waimea-canyon-tour/?format=md) | €328 | 7h | 4.97 (218) | private | | [Kauai Canyon Explorer: Private Tour Featuring Waimea & Kokee](/usa/kauai/tours/kauai-canyon-explorer-private-tour-featuring-waimea-kokee/?format=md) | €355 | 8h | 4.98 (149) | private | | [Kauai Waimea Canyon & South Shore Excursion. Small Group](/usa/kauai/tours/kauai-waimea-canyon-south-shore-excursion-small-group/?format=md) | €214 | 6h 30m | 4.92 (139) | shared | Ranked #3 of 9 in Waimea Canyon Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €172 to €355, median €234; typical length 7h. 4 of 9 are private. 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