Kauai Private Guided Tour to Waimea Canyon from Nawiliwili
Description
Explore Kauai with a luxury private tour tailored just for you and your loved ones, with convenient pickup right from your cruise ship at Nawiliwili Harbor. Enjoy complete privacy and a personalized experience from the moment you step ashore. As a female-owned and operated business, I provide a warm, personal touch and deep knowledge of Kauai's history and culture to create an unforgettable journey. Every stop is customized to your preferences, whether you seek adventure, relaxation, or cultural insights. Travel comfortably and in style in a luxury SUV that accommodates up to 7 passengers. With flexible timing to accommodate your ship's schedule, discover Kauai's hidden gems, breathtaking views, and rich stories. Book your exclusive luxury tour today and make the most of your time in port.
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Itinerary
Discover the breathtaking Waimea Canyon, often referred to as the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific," on this private, 5-hour tour. Carved by volcanic activity and centuries of erosion, the canyon stretches over 10 miles long and plunges nearly 3,000 feet deep, offering a dramatic landscape of vibrant red, orange, and green cliffs.
Located at over 4,000 feet in elevation, this viewpoint offers spectacular vistas of the lush Kalalau Valley and the rugged Napali Coast, extending down to the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Relax and enjoy a delicious meal at Koke’e Lodge, featuring local cuisine like fresh fish, beef burgers, and soups in a peaceful mountain setting.
Visit Kauai's largest coffee plantation, where guests can learn about coffee production and sample locally crafted brews.
Witness the stunning Spouting Horn blowhole as ocean water erupts through a lava tube on Kauai’s southern shore.
Visit the stunning Wailua Falls, a majestic double waterfall featured in the TV show Fantasy Island. Enjoy incredible views, perfect for photos, while learning about the rich cultural history of this iconic Kauai landmark.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We picked up outside the hotel and waited by the vehicle with no signs. The customer is reached via phone to confirm the location.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Remaining hours are allotted for travel time (from the time of pick up, driving time, and stops).
Reviews(12)
We had a great time in Kauai. Great communication with Elizabeth. She picked us up right at the Cruise Terminal for our tour. We went to all the stops plus a few stops she thought we would enjoy. All the stops were beautiful Canyons, waterfalls, beaches with turtles, swinging bridge etc. Elizabeth is full of knowledge of Hawaii and very pleasant. She also provided snacks and bottled water for us. It was a great trip. We would definitely do any tour with Elizabeth and recommend this tour to everyone!
Aloha, Mahalo for your kind review and for choosing Kauai Luxury Tours. It was a pleasure spending the day with you and sharing some of my favorite places on the island. Thank you for your recommendation and for trusting me with your time on Kauaʻi. Wishing you safe travels and many wonderful adventures ahead. I hope our paths cross again someday. With aloha, Elizabeth 🌺
Elizabeth was an excellent tour guide and showed us the expected destinations and a couple others that were of interest to us. I'd highly recommend this tour.
Aloha, Thank you for your recommendation and for spending part of your Kauaʻi vacation with Kauai Luxury Tours. I’m so happy we were able to explore a few extra places that made the day even more special. Enjoy the memories, and mahalo for taking the time to share your experience. Warm aloha, Elizabeth 🌺
We had a truly wonderful day exploring Kauai with Elizabeth. She picked us up right at the cruise port in her very comfortable car, making the logistics seamless. The tour itself was spectacular—we saw everything from breathtaking long-range views and crashing waterfalls to unique native plants (and, of course, the famous Kauai chickens!). Lunch at Koke’e Lodge was a highlight; the farm-to-table food was fresh and delicious. To top it all off, Elizabeth treated us to her incredible homemade fresh-baked macadamia nut bread for dessert. It was a delightful, personal touch to a perfect day. If you want a stress-free, authentic Kauai experience, Elizabeth is the one to call!
Mahalo so much for your kind words! 🌺 It was truly a pleasure spending the day with you and sharing the beauty of Kauai. I’m so happy it felt seamless, special, and authentic — that’s always my goal. Wishing you safe travels and hoping our paths cross again someday! 🌈
Elizabeth was amazing. An absolutely seamless and wonderful experience! Pick up from the cruise dock was perfect. We went to the designated pick up point and texted her. She met us there within 2 minutes. Elizabeth gave both of us a wonderful experience. Great information and highlights, safe and comfortable vehicle, she happily took many pictures of us and made sure that we experienced everything highlighted in the tour and returned us to the cruise dock well before sailing. I highly recommend Elizabeth and this tour. A truly memorable experience!
Mahalo nui loa for your wonderful review! It was truly a pleasure spending the day with you both and making sure everything flowed seamlessly. I’m so happy you enjoyed the tour and the time on the island. Wishing you safe travels, and I hope to welcome you back to Kauai again someday 💛
Elizabeth our tour guide was fantastic. She was professional and friendly, very knowledgeable. She was kneely aware of the Hawaiian culture and legends, she provided us with wonderful stories of happenings over the years in Hawaii. We highly recommend her and would love to visit Kauai again and have the pleasure of participating in more tours with Elizabeth.
Aloha aunties, mahalo nui loa for your kind and heartfelt review. I truly loved spending the day with all of you, so much laughter, stories, and good energy. Talking story together made the day extra special. If you’re ever back on Kauai, I’d be so happy to see you again. 💛🌈
This trip was simply awe inspiring. The stops were breathtaking. The tour guide, Elizabeth, was a gem. We saw and learned a lot in a short period of time. I would definitely recommend!
Mahalo nui loa for your kind words. I’m so happy you enjoyed the experience and found it inspiring. Thank you for the recommendation—it truly means a lot. Wishing you many beautiful memories to carry forward.
The weather was extremely iffy the day of our tour and Elizabeth gave us options since it was pretty likely the views of the canyon wouldn’t be good. We reassured her that we were fine with chancing it and were rewarded with amazing views everywhere we went. It turned out that there was a small window of good weather and we hit it! Elizabeth was a lot of fun and extremely knowledgeable. The macadamia nut banana bread was so delicious too
Aloha 🌺, I’m so grateful we had that beautiful window of weather for you to experience Waimea Canyon and Kalalau in all their glory. It was such a joy spending the afternoon with your group, sharing stories, laughter, and the magic of the island. Mahalo for letting me be part of your Kauai memories — I’m so happy you enjoyed the banana bread too! Mahalo Nui Loa, Elizabeth
Elizabeth is very knowledgeable and a great narrator. She adjusted our tour to our interest. It was the best tour we had while in Hawaii and treated us to home made banana bread that was delicious! I would not hesitate to schedule another tour with her!
Aloha 🌺, Mahalo for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to share the beauty of the island with you, and it makes me so happy to hear how much you enjoyed the tour (and the banana bread!). Your review means a lot — thank you again, and I’d love to welcome you back anytime. Mahalo Nui Loa, Elizabeth
Elizabeth is the best!!!!! She is very knowledgeable and so kind!!! She even made us homemade banana bread! It was delicious!
Thank you for the great review and for making my day so fun! I'm happy you all enjoyed the tour and banana bread!
Elizabeth is a very knowledgeable and pleasant tour guide. She was punctual and extremely informative on the Hawaiian History. Her Ford Expedition was Spotless. Her Banana Bread Blows away every other one we've tried on every Island! Very Efficient with how much you get to see in a 6 hour period.
Mahalo for the kind review. I'm so glad everyone enjoyed the tour and thrilled to hear you loved the Banana Bread!
