Kauai One-Day Highlights Tour Experience

Experience the best of Kauai in a single day with this convenient highlights tour, designed for travelers arriving by cruise ship (8:30 AM meeting) or Lihue Airport (9:00 AM meeting). Perfect for visitors with limited time, this tour covers Kauai’s must-see destinations including Hanapepe Town, Waimea Canyon, Kalalau Valley, Kauai Coffee Farm, Spouting Horn, and Poipu Beach.
Unlike most tours, we include a visit to the stunning Kalalau Valley Lookout, offering one of Hawaii’s most breathtaking views of emerald cliffs plunging into the Pacific Ocean. With comfortable transportation, professional guiding, and seamless pick-up directly from your arrival point, this day tour is the easiest way to experience the Garden Isle’s natural wonders before your return to the ship or flight.

What's included:

• • Professional driver/guide
• • Entrance fee & parking at Waimea Canyon State Park

Not included:

• •Lunch
• • Guide gratuities (optional)

What to expect:

Duration: between 7 hours and 8 hours

Hanapepe

Hanapepe, Hawaii

Begin your journey in Kauai’s charming “art town,” famous for its swinging bridge, boutique shops, and galleries. This historic town is often used as a backdrop for movies and gives a glimpse into old Hawaii.

20 minutes

Waimea Canyon State Park

Waimea Canyon Dr, Waimea, 96796, Hawaii

Known as the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” Waimea Canyon showcases dramatic cliffs, colorful rock layers, and panoramic views that stretch for miles. Enjoy multiple lookout points for the best photo opportunities

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Exclusive highlight of this tour! While most tours stop short, you’ll continue on to Kalalau Valley Lookout, where you can admire one of Hawaii’s most breathtaking vistas—lush green cliffs cascading into the Pacific Ocean. This unforgettable view is often considered the crown jewel of Kauai.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Waimea

Waimea, Hawaii

Lunch will be about 40 minutes and will take place in the town near Waimea. Guests will have time to enjoy a meal, relax, and experience the local atmosphere before continuing the tour

40 minutes

Kauai Coffee Company

870 Halewili Road, Kalaheo, 96741, Hawaii

Visit Hawaii’s largest coffee plantation. Stroll through the fields, learn about the coffee-growing process, and enjoy samples of freshly roasted Kauai coffee. A perfect stop for souvenirs to bring back home.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Poipu Beach Park

2179 Hoone Road, , Poipu, 96756, Hawaii

End your adventure at Kauai’s sunny south shore. Relax on the golden sands, watch sea turtles basking on the beach, or simply soak in the tropical scenery before returning to Lihue Airport or Nawiliwili Harbor (cruise port)

15 minutes

Spouting Horn

South Shore, , Poipu, Hawaii

Witness one of Kauai’s most famous natural wonders. As waves crash into lava tubes, seawater shoots into the air like a geyser, creating dramatic sights and sounds.

15 minutes