Attractions: Lydgate State Park

The Kauai Waterfalls and Local Grinds experience on the east side of Kauai blends scenic sightseeing, local history and food tasting. It is not a dedicated food tour but a short, sweet melange that typically includes visits to waterfalls and archaeological zones, with opportunities to sample various local foods along the way. Our expert, mother-and-daughter team — with over 17 years of guiding experience on the island — will share local stories and a dash of humour as you travel. You will be in small, intimate groups and ride in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles while guides point out highlights and explain the cultural and natural context. Along the route you may stop to taste dishes from locally owned mom-and-pop shops; purchases on the tour support these businesses. The experience aims to be relaxed and informative, offering a mix of sightseeing, history and local flavours.

Kauai Legends, waterfalls and geysers offers a relaxed, story-led way to experience the Garden Isle’s natural beauty. You will let the guides take care of the driving while you enjoy waterfalls, geyser-like features and the island stories that bring each stop to life. Along the way, the guides will point out notable sites and share local legends; all stops are detailed under What to Expect. The tour is run by a mother and daughter team with 17 years of guiding experience on the island, and groups are kept small for a more intimate experience—quality over quantity. Purchases on the tour support locally owned businesses. The meeting point is centrally located in Kapaa town. Cruise-ship passengers may need to take a taxi or Uber to the meeting point; these are readily available at the harbour, which is about a 20-minute drive from Kapaa. The guides can drop you off at the harbour.

On the Kauai Eastside Waterfalls and Local Grinds tour you will travel the east side of Kauai and visit a series of scenic and cultural sites. Along the way you will see waterfalls, a beautiful beach park and archaeological sites. The trip includes stops to taste locally made pastries and chocolate, though it is not a dedicated food tour. You will also have time for lunch in historic Kapaa town, where you will find choices from food trucks and smoothie bars to restaurants. You will not need to hike. You will ride in clean, air‑conditioned vehicles while a local guide shares island stories with a dash of humour. The tour is run by a mother‑and‑daughter team with over 17 years of guiding experience. As you move through the east side, your purchases at local stops will support locally owned mom‑and‑pop shops, and you can relax and enjoy the views instead of doing the driving yourself.