Kauai Highlights Scenic Tour and Experience

The Kauai Highlights is a small group tour lead by a local family business. Is the perfect tour for a shore excursion, and a great bang for your buck.
Shared tours available only on Thursdays, private tours available Mon-Sat.
We will take you on a journey to enjoy the highlights of Kauai.
Marvel at the power of nature as we share with you legends, history, culture and the geology of our islands. A day filled with many leisure stops, and opportunities to eat and shop local.

Included on this tour are several stops at the famous Waimea Canyon, the Spouting Horn, Kauai Coffee and more.

Take the day off from driving and let us show you Kauai through local eyes.

Meeting Point

Island Country Market

4-484 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaʻa, HI 96746, USA

Departure is at 8:30am. Please wait outside the Island Country Market on the side facing the Hwy. Ample parking area. We will txt you the day before the tour to check in. Make sure to provide a valid cell number to get in contact with you.

Harbor Mall

3501 Rice St #50, Lihue, HI 96766, USA

Departure is at 9:00 am. Be ready 10 Mts before. Walk across the street from the mall and wait by the Shave Ice sign. If you are driving, park by the ocean at the public parking. If you come from the ship you can walk or take the free shuttle to the Mall. We will drop you off at port at 3:30pm.

What's included:

• Map of Kauai
• Entrance fee to Waimea State Park
• Bottled water

Not included:

• 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

What to expect:

Duration: 6 hours

Kukui Grove

3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, 96766-2040, Hawaii

It is time to delve into Hawaii's culinary culture. We will visit Kauai Bakery for a mid-morning snack. You will get to try our legendary malasadas, AKA Portuguese donuts filled with various flavors. Other pastries and coffee will be available.

30 minutes

Poipu Beach Park

2179 Hoone Road, , Poipu, 96756, Hawaii

After delicious pastries, we will head to beautiful Poipu Beach park to scout for Hawaiian green sea turtles and monk seals. Sightings are not guaranteed.

25 minutes

Spouting Horn

South Shore, , Poipu, Hawaii

A drive through the beautiful tunnel of trees will lead us to our first stop at the famous Spouting Horn, an extinct lava tube that became a water geyser. Marvel at the power of nature as the waves crash on the shore and water rushes through the tube. Your guide will share the legend of the site, sound effects and all.

15 minutes

Waimea Canyon State Park

Waimea Canyon Dr, Waimea, 96796, Hawaii

Waimea Canyon State Park is one of Kauai's gems, known as the mini Grand Canyon of the Pacific. Here we will make 3 stops, including the main lookout at 3400 feet elevation. You will see the Canyon from various angles and also the Forbidden island of Niihau from afar. Many stories will be shared and fabulous pictures taken.
Majestic beauty at its finest!

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Waimea Plantation Cottages

9400 Kaumualii Hwy, Waimea, HI 96796, USA

Around 12:00 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. Have a beer while you are at it! they have a beer wall with over 10 selections or a cocktail; after all you are not driving. We will take a leisure stroll through the property to visit Waimea Bay, one of our few black sand beaches, and Captain Cook's first landing place in Hawaii.

1 hour, 15 minutes

Kauai Coffee Company

870 Halewili Road, Kalaheo, 96741, Hawaii

Enter the magical world of coffee at the largest plantation in the USA. Sample many roasts for free at the visitor center, take a stroll through the coffee tree garden, shop for the freshest beans.
Don’t like coffee? Enjoy an ice cream or cold beverage at the snack shop.

45 minutes