--- title: Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon lang: en type: tour city: Kauai country: United States price: 287 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 46 duration_minutes: 390 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 5 of 9 (Waimea Canyon Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/tours/private-kauai-highlights-featuring-waimea-canyon/ --- # Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon **Guidekin's take:** A private tour for your party visits several Waimea Canyon lookouts, with transport and Waimea Canyon & Kokee State Park entry included. Kalalau lookout is weather dependent and only offered to groups of up to six; lunch is extra. 5 from 46 reviews at €287 per person for 6h 30m. In our comparison: #5 of 9 in Waimea Canyon Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Our tours are lead by a small local family owned business with over 20 years of experience in the field. This is not your ordinary tour. We crafted this experience as if we were going on it. We believe in quality over quantity, and we want to deliver more than what you dreamed of. Make sure to let us know if you want to customize your experience. Our tours support small Kauai owned businesses. Our excursion visits several lookouts at the famous mini Grand Canyon of the Pacific, the powerful Spouting horn, the breathtaking Kalalau Valley lookout (weather permitting), and charming Hanapepe town. Enjoy freshly made treats at a local bakery (optional), and locally sourced lunch up in the mountain. Take the day off from driving and see Kauai through local eyes. We offer free hotel (south and east only), airport, and harbor pick up and drop off. Guests coming from the north meet us in Kapaa in a central location TBA. Contact us direct if your party is larger than 5. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 4 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €287 per person - Duration: 6h 30m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 46 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Kauai Soul Travel - Minimum booking: 4 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 5.0 from 46 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 46 of 46. - 5 stars: 46 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Private transportation - Map of Kauai - Bottled water - Entrance to the Waimea Canyon & Kokee State Park - Air-conditioned vehicle - Pick up and drop off at the harbor for cruise ship passengers - Surprise! ## Not included - Gratuities - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Spouting Horn** (20m) - Our day begins with a visit to the Spouting horn in Poipu. This stunning natural beauty is the product of a now extinct volcano; a water blow hole that can reach heights up to 20 feet. Experience the power of nature as the water spouts like a geyser. On our way out of Poipu,... 2. **Hanapepe Valley Lookout** (10m) - This beautiful verdant valley is the perfect preamble to the Waimea Canyon. It is partially owned by the Robinson family and the home of Jurassic falls. We will stop here for about 5-10 minutes to take pictures. 3. **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 to about 3800' in elevation. We will get out of the van in various locations for amazing picture ops. Majestic... 4. **Koke'e State Park** (1h 45m; admission included) - We will continue to ascend the mountain past the Waimea Canyon State Park to explore the high forest of Kokee. Here you will visit the breathtaking Kalalau Valley lookout (weather permitting) the largest valley of the famous Napali coast. We will also stop for lunch at the... 5. **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: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 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. ## 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 - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - 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. - Kalalau lookout: We only take groups of up to 6 people to this lookout on our Honda Odyssey mini van, as road conditions are not suitable for our larger vehicles. - Kalalau lookout is not a guaranteed stop due to constantly changing weather conditions up in the mountain. Your guide will determine if it's a go or not once you are up in the mountain. - Please make sure to let us know where you are staying when making your reservation. - Make sure to include the lead travelers cell phone number as we will be sending them a text message the day before their activity with important details about their tour. - Length of tour varies depending on where we pick you up. The tour lasts about 7.5-8 hrs for guests coming from the north shore, staying in Kapaa or Lihue town, coming from the ship or airport. Tour lasts 6.5-7 hrs for guests staying in Poipu and Koloa town ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 4 | €1148 | €287 | | 6 | €1368 | €228 | 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 · #5 of 9** | €287 | 6h 30m | 5.0 (46) | 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'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 #5 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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