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title: "Kauai: Waimea Canyon and Koke'e Tour"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Kauai
country: United States
price: 200
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.64
reviews: 612
duration_minutes: 600
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 8 of 9 (Waimea Canyon Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/tours/kauai-waimea-canyon-and-koke-e-tour/
---

# Kauai: Waimea Canyon and Koke'e Tour

**Guidekin's take:** Combine Waimea Canyon with a short walk in Koke'e State Park, a coffee plantation visit and a stop at Spouting Horn. Narrated transport with air conditioning is included; pickup is limited to select Kauai hotels. 4.64 from 612 reviews at €200 per person for 10h.

In our comparison: #8 of 9 in Waimea Canyon Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Mark Twain nicknamed Waimea Canyon the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific". Experience nature's grandeur first hand on this guided tour with live narration. Gaze at the red cliffs of Waimea Canyon and enjoy a brief walk along a meandering path in verdant Koke'e State Park. Visit a coffee plantation and sample pure Kauai coffee. Watch the raw power of nature at Spouting Horn.

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €200 per person
- Duration: 10h
- Rating: 4.64/5 from 612 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Polynesian Adventure Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 07:15, 07:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.64 from 612 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 550 of 612.

- 5 stars: 492 (80%)
- 4 stars: 58 (9%)
- 3 stars: 35 (6%)
- 2 stars: 15 (2%)
- 1 star: 12 (2%)

## What's included

- Pick-up and drop-off at specific Kauai Hotels
- Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Port pick-up and drop-off
- 10% discount at Koke’e Lodge for Polynesian Adventure guests

## Itinerary

1. **Spouting Horn** (15m) - Crashing waves propel majestic jets of salt water through lava rock. One of the most photographed sites on Kauai.
2. **Panoramic views of a valley covered in trees and wild green sugarcane** (pass by, no stop) - Hanapepe was one of the locations visited by famous explored Charles Wilkes in 1840.
3. **Swinging Bridge** (10m) - Suspension bridge, built in the early 1900s for residents to cross the river.
4. **Waimea** (pass by, no stop) - Rich in paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) history, Waimea is quiet town with quaint shops and eateries.
5. **Waimea Canyon State Park** (45m; admission included) - Scenic views of the deep valley gorges with it's striking red soil covered in greenery...nicknamed the "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific". Waimea Canyon Lookout will be closed from 4/14/25 through approximately 12/8/25 for slope and foundation repairs. Pu‘uhinahina Lookout,...
6. **Koke'e State Park** (1h) - Savor a delectable lunch on your own at Koke’e Lodge (with a 10% discount for Polynesian Adventure guests). A $3 donation to the Koke’e Natural History Museum supporting preservation efforts is included in your honor. Venture down a nature trail in Koke’e State Park for an...
7. **Waimea Canyon Trail** (20m; admission included) - Waimea Canyon lookout point.
8. **Kekaha Beach Park** (10m) - Relax and sink your toes in the warm sand at this popular beach.
9. **Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park** (15m) - Historical trading location, established by Russians during brief stint in Hawaii in 1815.
10. **Kauai Coffee Company** (35m) - The largest coffee farm in the United States, visit the Kauai Coffee Estate and sample a rich cup of famous Kauai coffee.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:15, 07:30
- 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

- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please contact the tour provider at minimum of 7 days prior to the tour date for ADA and all special requests.

## Compared with other Waimea Canyon Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #8 of 9** | €200 | 10h | 4.64 (612) | shared |
| [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's Waimea Canyon and South Side Private Guided Tour](/usa/kauai/tours/kauai-s-waimea-canyon-and-south-side-private-guided-tour/?format=md) | €865 per group | 7h | 4.99 (116) | private |

Ranked #8 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. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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