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6-7 Hours Private Kauai's Hidden Gems Experience with Snacks

6-7 Hours Private Kauai's Hidden Gems Experience with Snacks

Overview

This tour is private and fully customizable - hike as much or as little as you want in the time we have. If you would prefer more of a driving tour to spectacular lookouts instead, we can do that.

Accessible only by foot, our 6 - 7 hour Waimea Canyon & Nāpali Cliff Top Hike is designed to give you amazing views thousands of feet above the ocean! While these hikes can be muddy, you will be amply rewarded for your effort with sweeping views of Waimea Canyon and the most dramatic middle sections of the famous 17-mile-long Nāpali Coast – from unique vantage points that can only be accessed from the cliff top ridges of Kōkeʻe State Park.

Our mission -"sharing Kauaʻi’s beauty with aloha”- was forged in love and respect for this island’s abundant mana (life energy). Our local guides take you to some of their favorite spots, the places they enjoy exploring in their free time. We hope to inspire understanding, respect, and reverence for these sacred, often fragile, environments.

City: Kauai

Fri 20 Sep

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Starting at $780.00

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Fri 20 Sep

Starting at $780.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Private transportation

Specialty Equipment Some extra safety equipment such a trekking poles, gloves, extra packs, ponchos, and shoe traction devices may be available.

Fresh local surprise Fresh local snack or fruit surprise. We generally stop at the Koke'e Lodge between hikes for lunch. We will provide a small cooler to keep in the vehicle for food & drink storage.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Waimea Canyon State Park

Driving east to west, you’ll witness a change in vegetation and climate as you transition into the “rain shadow,” characterized by the arid farmland of the island’s leeward side (on the opposite side of mountains from typical trade wind direction). Along the way, we’ll pass through the agricultural towns of Hanapēpē and Waimea and learn the important role they played in Kauaʻi’s history. Your tour continues across the center of the island, winding along the rim of Waimea Canyon and to the North Shore, 4,000 feet (1,220 m) above the spectacular Nāpali Coast. Rainbow-colored canyon walls and cool mountain air create an otherworldly ambiance that’s unlike anything you’ve experienced. We will stop at a couple of the choicest Waimea Canyon overlooks, including one with a view of 800-foot Waipo’o Falls, before beginning our ridge hike from one of the trailheads in Kōkeʻe State Park or Waimea Canyon SP (depending on your private group and local conditions).

Koke'e State Park

Your tour continues across the center of the island, winding along the rim of Waimea Canyon and to the North Shore, 4,000 feet (1,220 m) above the spectacular Nāpali Coast. Rainbow-colored canyon walls and cool mountain air create an otherworldly. There we will enjoy jaw-dropping views of the world-famous Nāpali Coast and/or Waimea Canyon from these vantage points (weather permitting). We will eat lunch inside charmingly rustic Kōkeʻe Lodge in between hikes/overlooks or at a picnic spot, if you chose to pack a lunch. ambiance that’s unlike anything you’ve experienced. Price listed does not include visitor entrance & parking charge. This fee goes to help support and maintain our precious state parks and will vary depending on the size of your group. It can be paid by credit card at self-service kiosks in select state park parking lots.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (22)

marcf80

Apr 2022

Our family of six did a private hiking tour of the Kuilau Ridge Jungle Trail to Mount Wai'ale'ale Viewpoint, with an add on swim at a local swimming spot. I cannot say enough about this trip! Our guide Meghan was absolutely the best, she is extremely knowledgeable of local culture and history, and she shared so much valuable knowledge that would be hard to find elsewhere. I feel like we have a newfound respect for the land and the people here because of this experience. Meghan was very attentive to the needs of each member of our group, we have kids ranging from four years to twelve, and she was very friendly, patient, and helpful with them! She showed us edible plants that we got to eat. She showed us how to show respect to nature. We went to a sacred spring, drank the freshest water you’d ever taste, and presented flowers in thanks. The views were unforgettable, the memories will last a lifetime. Thank you for allowing our family to be a part of this once in a lifetime opportunity, we will always cherish this!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Pleased top hear that Meghan was friendly, patient, and helpful with your family - including the kids ranging in age from 4 - 12. Also to hear that Meghan was extremely knowledgeable of local culture and history - leaving you with a newfound respect for the land and the people here because of this experience. That, along with safety, is the most important part of what we strive for with our tours! Thanks so much for being open to receiving this quality of experience!

mikelB887LZ

Mar 2022

We did the Nāpali Coast Cliff Top Tour with guide Nick in March of 2022. Nick took us to some truly beautiful, off the beaten path places on the South said of Kauai. Highly recommend the company and the tour. Thanks Nick!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Awesome - happy that Nic was able to take you to some off the beaten track locations in Waimea Canyon & Kōkeʻe SP and on the South Side of Kauaʻi!

AFDavis

Feb 2022

Our day of hiking with Chris was wonderful! He is very knowledgeable about Hawaiian culture, the vegetation and the terrain we covered. He actively involved us in the decision making of how we wanted to spend the day and made changes accordingly. He was friendly and encouraging and clearly loves what he does. We highly recommend your company and look forward to working with you again! Thank you!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Happy to hear that your guide Chris was knowledgeable about Hawaiian culture, the vegetation and the terrain you covered. Also, that Chris was able to custom tailor the experience to what your family wanted and make changes accordingly during the tour. Us as well. Feel free to request Chris again. A hui hou (until we meet again)!