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Da Westside Explorer - Nature's Wonders, History & Local flavors (7-9hrs)

Da Westside Explorer - Nature's Wonders, History & Local flavors (7-9hrs)

Overview

Da westside Explorer is a small group tour lead by a small local family owned business.

This tour offers hotel pick up on the South and East, at the airport and harbor.

Explore one of the most beautiful places on Kauai, Waimea Canyon and Kokee State Park in-depth. We will make a total of 9 stops including the Waimea Canyon lookout, Kalalau valley lookout, Puu Hinahina, Waipoo Falls and more. You will have ample time to take pictures at each stop, and marvel at the beauty and power of nature. Also included are visits to the historic town of Hanapepe, Cooks landing, and the largest coffee plantation in the US.

We will share magnificent stories about the creation of the islands, the culture, the remarkable story of the Polynesians, and more. Most importantly we will make you laugh and enjoy the day.

Take the day off from driving and let us show you Kauai in the comfort of our air condition vehicleS.

We can't wait to share our love for Kauai with you

City: Kauai

Mon 09 Jun

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Starting at $615.00

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Mon 09 Jun

Starting at $615.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

10 percent off food at the Kokee Lodge restaurant

Letter size map of Kauai

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

Entrance fee to Waimea and Kokee State Park

Additional Info

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
We provide pick up on all properties in Kapaa, Lihue, Koloa and Poipu town. Also at the airport and harbor. Provide a good phone number to contact you when booking. We will be contacting you the day before the tour via text with tour details, and to verify your pick up location
Wear comfortable clothing, good walking shoes, hat or cap, and sunglasses.
No refunds pass the 24 hours prior to the start of the tour.
If you are concerned about your health or have an underlying health condition we encourage you to book a private tour on our website**

What To Expect

Kauai Coffee Company

We will visit the largest orchard of coffee growers and roasters in the US. Sample about 5 varieties for free. Stroll through part of the orchard on a self guided tour, and learn all the stages of growing coffee from seed to cup. Do some shopping for Kauai grown coffee beans, and local souvenirs. You don't like coffee? Enjoy a cold beverage or ice cream at their snack shop.

Captain James Cook Statue

In Waimea town, Kauai, we will make a brief stop where the first Western explorer, Captain James Cook, landed on the islands. We will share the incredible stories of his journey and his death.

Waimea Canyon State Park

We will make 6 stops in the Waimea Canyon State Park, including the main lookout, 800' Waipo'o Falls, Puuhinahina and others not listed on the maps. Marvel at the mini Grand Canyon of the Pacific from various angles, and the Forbidden Island of Niihau. Get your camera ready for some of the most unforgettable pictures of your trip.

Koke'e State Park

In the Koke'e State park we will enjoy a leisure lunch at the Koke'e Lodge Restaurant. Their food and drinks are locally sourced, homemade and delicious (Not included on tour price).You get 10% off your meal, and at their retail shop. After lunch you will have free time to explore the Koke'e museum of natural cultural history, take a stroll through the beautiful grassy field surrounded by Sugi and Redwood pines, go on a short and easy nature walk to learn about the native flora, and/or feed the chickens.

Kalalau Lookout

Known as the valley of enlightenment, Kalalau is the largest and most beautiful in the famous Na Pali coast. Although the views are not guaranteed, we will try our best for you to marvel at this natural wonder.

Hanapepe

Last in our agenda is a visit to the old historic and charming town of Hanapepe, where you can support small locally owned businesses, do some shopping for Hawaii MADE souvenirs and art, cool off with a delicious locally made fruit popsicle, visit to the famous Talk Story Bookstore for some rare and antique books, and walk across the swinging bridge built in 1912, if you dare!

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (144)

W6723NIryank

Feb 2025

Amazing host and driver, great views and knowledge of the area!! Trip was awesome and definitely something that I would recommend and possibly do again.

germainl2025

Jan 2025

The landscape…amazing! Our guide Coco Maria, her kindness and her knowledge of the Island made our trip unforgettable! Ask for Coco Maria; you never regret!

N2387BPandreal

Oct 2024

Oh. My. Gosh! Cannot thank Coco enough for the wonderful experience she gave us on this tour! Mahalo! It was a pleasure to spend the day in her company, we could've done nothing but hang out with her and we would've had a great time. She was so personable and kind and a lot of fun. We loved getting to see the Waimea Canyon; it's majestic and has so many variations in vegetation and formation and coloration that anywhere you look is a unique scene. My 'in-laws' were particularly pleased with it's splendor in comparison to the Grand Canyon, which they enjoy. Coco took us to all of the lookout spots and, bonus, was a decent photographer with all the right placements of person to vista ratio. We also got to visit a bakery specializing in Malasadas (yes, yes, a thousand times yes!), the Kauai Coffee Company (freeeee samples!), the Koke'e Lodge (unctuously savory farm to table Hawaiian staples), & Koke'e State Park (although this particular tour did not have time for trails / views of Kalalau Valley) and Hanapepe, the little historic town featured in Lilo and Stitch with lots of great little local artisan shops. Coco shared interesting historical and cultural information along the way and was always encouraging us to ask questions. My partner was very interested in a geological book that she had, he even bought the last copy (it's out of print now) at the Koke'e Gift Shop. She gave us great recommendations for what else to try before we left (Wailua Shave Ice) and what to do on our last day between hotel check out and rental car return (Kilohana Plantation). We just loved Coco so much! <3 I named my super kawaii pineapple travel pillow souvenir 'Coco-chan' :3 Oh yeah, Coco's daughter, Shasta, is also a guide and we kept seeing her at different stops; I would 100% recommend her expertise as well. Ohana, yo!