--- title: Kauai Waimea Canyon & South Shore Excursion. Small Group lang: en type: tour city: Kauai country: United States price: 214 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 139 duration_minutes: 390 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 4 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-south-shore-excursion-small-group/ --- # Kauai Waimea Canyon & South Shore Excursion. Small Group **Guidekin's take:** Combine Waimea Canyon and the Spouting horn water geyser with a coffee orchard stop for samples. Transport with air conditioning and park entry are included; pickup is from set points in Kapaa town or Lihue town. 4.92 from 139 reviews at €214 per person for 6h 30m. In our comparison: #4 of 9 in Waimea Canyon Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Kick back in the comfort of our clean-air condition vehicles as we take you on a journey to enjoy the highlights of Kauai's South and West. Marvel at the power of nature at the Waimea Canyon and the Spouting horn water geyser, enjoy free samples at the largest coffee orchard in the US, walk to the Bay where the first Western explorers set foot, visit charming and authentic Hawaiian towns, and shop for locally made souvenirs. Our tours are lead by a mother and daughter owned business with over 20 years of combined experience. This is not your ordinary tour. We crafted this experience as if we were in your shoes. We believe in quality over quantity; our groups are small not to exceed 13. Take the day off from driving and let us show you Kauai through local eyes. The main Canyon lookout is closed for restoration until December 2025. The Canyon is about 15 miles long and 2 miles wide, therefore you can still enjoy phenomenal views from many spots as you go up the Canyon road. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Guests coming from the cruise ship, - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €214 per person - Duration: 6h 30m - Rating: 4.92/5 from 139 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Kauai Soul Travel - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.92 from 139 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 136 of 139. - 5 stars: 135 (97%) - 4 stars: 1 (1%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (1%) ## What's included - Map of Kauai - Entrance fee to Waimea State Park - Bottled water - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Chicken in a Barrel at the Waimea Plantation Cottages - Wheelchair accessibility. Our vehicles have no room to stow a wheelchair or walkers. - Infant and toddler car seats. If you have one please bring it. - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Our Adventure begins with a brief stop at Kauai Bakery** (10m) - We will pick up some fresh made pastries to go and enjoy at the Kauai Coffee Company (3rd stop on tour). If you never tried our famous malasadas, aka Portuguese donuts, this will be your chance. They also have an array of other sweet and savory pastries. 2. **Spouting Horn** (30m) - Our adventure continues to the south side of kauai with a drive through the famous Tree Tunnel planted in 1912. In Poipu we will visit the beautiful Spouting Horn, an extinct lava tube that became a water geyser. Marvel at the power of nature as the waves crash on the shore... 3. **Kauai Coffee Company** (45m) - Next in our journey is a visit to the magical world of coffee, Kauai Coffee Co., the largest plantation in the USA. Time to eat your pastries and sample delicious and free coffee at the visitor center. During your visit you can also take a stroll through the coffee tree... 4. **Waimea Canyon State Park** (1h 30m; admission included) - is one of Kauai's natural wonders, known as the mini Grand Canyon of the Pacific. Marvel at this geological gem from various lookouts as we ascend the mountain. We will get out of the van at 3 different locations to take pictures of different angles of the Canyon, including... 5. **Around 12:30-1 pm we will head to the beautiful grounds of the Waimea Plantat...** (1h 15m) - Around 12:30-1 pm we will head to the beautiful grounds of the Waimea Plantation Cottages built in the early 1900's during the sugar plantation days. Overlooking at the blue Pacific Ocean and many tropical trees, we will enjoy delicious lunch at famous Chicken in a Barrel,... 6. **Hanapepe** (45m) - Last on our journey is a visit to the charming and historic town of Hanapepe. Step back in time and take a walk across the famous swinging bridge, built in 1912. This is a good town to seat down and watch people go by while enjoying some fresh squeezed lemonade, and/or shop... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat - Departures: 09:00 - 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. ## Meeting point Guests coming from the cruise ship, airport or staying in Lihue or Poipu town. Meet us at 8:50 am on the front side of the Harbor Mall. Cruise ship passengers: it is about a 10-15 mts walk from the Harbor or you can catch the free open air trolley shuttle. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - IF YOU DON'T RECEIVE A TEXT FROM US THE DAY BEFORE THE TOUR BY 5PM CONTACT US ASAP TO MAKE SURE THE TOUR IS CONFIRMED, SPECIALLY IF YOU ARE BOOKING LAST MINUTE, ARE AN INTERNATIONAL TRAVELER WITH NO US PHONE NUMBER, OR YOU BOOKED THROUGH A TRAVEL AGENCY. A VIATOR OR TRAVEL AGENT CONFIRMATION IS NOT ENOUGH, THEY DON'T OPERATE THE TOUR, WE DO. We are a very small family business and sometimes we need to change the start time or we might get sick, have vehicle problems or have weather issues that impede us to operate. It is your responsibility to make sure either you or your travel agent provides us with a good number to contact you in case of changes or tour cancellations. Booking through third parties can sometimes be problematic and cause e a delay in our communications. WE UNDERSTAND YOUR VACATIONS IS IMPORTANT AND WE WANT TO BE A PART OF IT BUT PLEASE BE KIND AND UNDERSTAND SOMETIMES THINGS HAPPEN THAT ARE OUT OF OUR CONTROL. We appreciate your understanding. - If you are coming via ship and the ship doesn’t dock due to weather or other unforeseen events, We will honor a 50% refund or a full credit to be used within 12 months. All others No refunds pass the 24 hours prior to the start of the tour. - WEIGHT LIMITATION: Due to seating dimensions, comfort, and vehicle wear limitations, guests exceeding 260 lbs must book a private tour. This policy is strictly enforced. Reservations not complying with this policy may be canceled or denied boarding without refund. Call us if you have any questions. - There are two pick up locations: one in Kapaa town at 8:30am and one in Lihue town at 8:50 am. If you are coming from the north shore or staying in Kapaa town, choose the Coconut Market Place as your pick up point. If you are coming from the ship, airport, Poipu or Koloa town choose the Harbor Mall location in Lihue town. We will send you a text message the day before the tour with pick up details and tour info. Make sure to read and reply to our message the day before your tour. - In consideration for on time guests and our after hours duties we are unable to wait for late arrivals. - We can drop off guest at the cruise port at 3:30-4pm, and the airport. - If you are attending Luau Kalamaku or Smith, we can drop you off after the tour. - For private tour information call us or contact a Viator agent. ## Compared with other Waimea Canyon Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 9** | €214 | 6h 30m | 4.92 (139) | 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 #4 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/waimea-canyon-tours/?format=md ## More in Kauai - All Kauai tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/tours/kauai-waimea-canyon-south-shore-excursion-small-group/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/?format=md