Waimea Canyon Tours and Tickets

Skip the group walking tours and travel through Kauai with your own personal travel guide. With this bundle of four audio tours, you can hit the Garden Island’s most scenic spots, historic sites, and magnificent beaches when you like, as you like, learning and discovering as you go. Using GPS for turn-by-turn guidance, you’ll be able to travel like there’s a tour guide in your pocket—because there is.

Nicknamed the “Garden Isle,” Kauai is the oldest of Hawaii’s main islands, giving it time to become the lush oasis it is today. On this tour, you’ll experience its western wonders, from the Grand Canyon of the Pacific—and the 800-foot Waipoo Falls—to the largest coffee orchard in the country. You’ll feed chickens, cross historic swinging bridges, taste local foods, and walk away understanding Hawaii’s greatest legends.

Combine the convenience of a guided tour with the flexibility of independent travel. Simply download the tour of Kauai's famed Waimea Canyon and Na Pali overlook and follow along. The tour includes turn-by-turn directions, information on what to look for and where to explore, as well as interesting stories that bring the landscapes to life.

Soar over the entire Garden Island for unforgettable views on this air tour of Kauai. From aboard an aircraft designed for sightseeing, soak up breathtaking views of natural attractions like Waimea Canyon, Opaekaa Falls, the rugged Na Pa Coast, and Mt Waialeale — the wettest spot on earth. Your experienced pilot provides informative narration during this thrilling flight.

Explore the rugged paradise of Kauai on a private, 5-hour tour. Venture off the beaten path to experience stunning beaches, cascading waterfalls and fantastic mountain vistas, including from the rim of the majestic Waimea Canyon. See the Spouting Horn blowhole, swim at Poipu Beach, and opt for a picnic lunch on the beach. A friendly local driver and guide can customize the itinerary to suit your preferences for an unforgettable island adventure.

Experience the best of Kauai on a full-day private tour through the island’s scenic landscape, highlights and historic landmarks. Sample locally-grown beans at the Kauai Coffee Company, and visit old-fashioned Hanapepe; see the last Russian outpost on Hawaii, follow the footsteps of Captain Cook and take in stunning views of Waimea Canyon. Feel the mist off Waipo’o Falls, watch the Spouting Horn lava tube erupt with towering surf and watch for sea turtles in a sheltered cove before finishing your tour with a visit to stunning Wailua Falls. *Price displayed is based on a party of four to six passengers

The “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” a bike ride down Waimea Canyon means views of Waipo'o Falls, the Na Pali Coast, Kekaha Beach, and stops in three state parks: Waimea Canyon, Kokee, and Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park. On this tour, you’ll ride to both iconic and secret spots, catch sunset over the “forbidden island,” and best yet—get a van ride to the top.

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Buckle up for a tropical adventure you’ll never forget! Cruise through lush jungles, walk along pristine beaches, and dive into the history of the beautiful island of Kauai. Learn about the culture and how everything changed when sugar plantations arrived. Hear about clashing cultures and… a failed Russian invasion? No, really! Here's how it works: Within 30 mins, we'll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Download the app onto your phone and enter the password. Then download the tour inside. When you reach there, drive to the Kauai Visitors Bureau. Once there, launch the app and simply follow the instructions from there! Stick to our recommended route and speed limit for the best experience. No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity! This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check pandemic rules & opening hours before your visit.

Swap crowded tour buses for a crowd-free and personalized experience of Kauai. This private tour of Kauai's south and west shores is just for you and your party so you'll have the flexibility to customize your itinerary so that you only visit places you want to see, from beaches and waterfalls to lookouts and wildlife reserves.

Swap the big, crowded tour buses for a personalized experience of Kauai. This private tour is exclusively for your party and takes you to some of Kauai's most scenic spots. You'll start by visiting the Waimea Canyon where a short walk on a nature trail takes you to the very edge of the canyon. Afterward, you'll head for the south side to see Spouting Horn, Poipu Beach and the Makauwahi Sinkhole Cave.

To fully appreciate the beauty of Hawaii’s ‘Garden Isle,’ take to the skies above Kauai on a helicopter tour in a new Eurocopter Eco-Star. Soar over the island’s diverse terrain, from rain-soaked Mt. Waialeale and the waterfalls of Waiapuna to the dry red ravine of Waimea Canyon and the breathtaking emerald spires of the Na Pali Coast. A two-way radio to communicate with the pilot and expansive viewing glass add to the unforgettable flight.

The excitement of a helicopter tour can quickly turn to disappointment when you are seated in the middle. Not on this private tour where every seat is a window seat. You'll get excellent views of Kauai as you soar through the sky, over Manawaiopuna Falls, also known as “Jurassic Park falls," the Olokele Canyon, Waimea Canyon, Na Pali coast, North Shore and Wai'ale'ale crater.

See why the Waimea Canyon is known as the ‘Grand Canyon of the Pacific’ on a private tour that makes it easy to visit this natural wonder, plus other highlights of Kauai’s south shore. A private driver handles the canyon’s white-knuckle roads so you can relax and enjoy the views. There's also time to stop and swim at one of Kauai’s best beaches and learn how Hawaiian coffee is made at the island’s largest coffee plantation.

Known for its lush rainforests, dramatic cliffs, and tumbling waterfalls, Kauai is a sightseer’s dream—and this helicopter tour provides one-of-a-kind aerial views of its scenery. Pick between morning and afternoon departure times, head to the Lihue Airport, and take to the skies: in this doorless helicopter, you’ll enjoy extraordinary perspectives on Mt. Waialeale, the Na Pali Coast, Manawaiopuna Falls, Waimea Canyon State Park, and more.

See why Kauai is called the Garden Isle on a helicopter tour that showcases the island’s amazingly diverse landscapes. Soar over the rugged Na Pali Coast for an unparalleled view of the emerald spires and sea cliffs, admire the “Jurassic Park Falls” made famous by the hit film, and fly over the red desert valleys of the Waimea Canyon. It's the best way to see the island in all its glory, with a local perspective thanks to the pilot’s narration.

If you have limited time to explore Kauai, this is the tour for you, for example, if you’re coming off a cruise ship, or a guest in town. This guided excursion takes you to 10 of Kauai’s gorgeous spots by air conditioned vehicle. Your guide will describe the legends and stories of the places you stop by, including 800 foot Waipoo Falls, the mini Grand Canyon of the Pacific, and Hanapepe town, where you have the option to buy lunch.

Kauai’s stunning geography is best seen from the air, so explore the island’s incredible beaches, sea cliffs, and canyons on an epic helicopter tour. See hidden waterfalls and coves as you soar above the Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, Tunnels Beach, and Mt. Waialeale—one of the wettest places on Earth. Clocking in at over an hour, this extended flight showcases more of the Garden Isle for an unforgettable adventure.

The privately owned Olokele Canyon is inaccessible to most visitors to Kauai but this exclusive, small-group helicopter tour can take you there. Soar over the cliffs of Nāpali and Waimea Canyon, explore the inside of a once-active volcano and stop at Olokele Canyon with the only helicopter operator with landing access.

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.

Spend a full day exploring Kauai’s sunny south shore on a private tour that fits in all the highlights, from Hanapepe town and Spouting Horn blowhole to the magnificent Waimea Canyon and the Kalalau Lookout. You can ditch the guidebook and let your personal guide for the day design an itinerary just for your group, whether you want to take photos, swim at the best beaches, or learn about Kauai's history.

Avoid the hassle and crowds of big bus tours by booking a private experience that is exclusively for your group. Private and personalized tours are offered on Oahu, Kauai, Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii. Pick which island you want to explore and enjoy the flexibility of choosing where to go and traveling at your own pace.

FLY WITH KAUAIʻS FINEST PILOTS Our long history of providing rescue services for the Kauai Fire Department makes our pilots highly qualified for your Doors-off Helicopter adventure. In addition, our 4-passenger Hughes 500 Helicopters has NO MIDDLE BACK SEATS, giving you the best aerial views possible. Don't settle for less, fly Airborne! Certified FAA Part 133, 135, 136 and OAS-Carded.

Experience the natural splendor of Kauai’s Waimea Canyon on this guided tour. Learn about the fascinating geologic history of the ‘Grand Canyon of the Pacific,’ and stop at several vista points along the way for great photos. Visit the historic island town of Hanapepe and see highlights of the southern coast, including the Koloa Sugar Mill, Spouting Horn blowhole and the luxurious beach resorts of Poipu.

This aerial sightseeing tour of Kauai provides unobstructed views through large windows aboard a high-wing aircraft. Spend about an hour in the air and soak up Kauai's stunning beauty from the window seat of a privately chartered plane, with commentary provided by the pilot. Along with cascading waterfalls you’ll fly above the rugged Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon.