Some friends that we were traveling with, had to come here years ago and wanted to experience it…read moreagain with us newcomers. Take us reasonably priced and bonus for Auto Club discount! We waited for our timeslot at picnic benches under a roofed area. Boarding the boat was easily accessed down a ramp, and helping hands were available to step onto and down into the benched seating area. Along the journey, our narrator was full of interesting information, facts, trivia, and sprinkled it all with fun-loving doses of humor. There was also vibe-setting live music. We watched kayakers paddle down river as we enjoyed the ease of working our way upriver. Once we arrived at the grotto dock, everyone disembarked and took a short walk up along a smooth path. A side path led off to restrooms. The beautiful jungle foliage was all around us. Tall trees, long vines, and bird song surrounded us we walked up to the viewing platform of the grotto. Once there, the ancient and more recent history and cultural significance of the grotto was shared with us. Additionally, we were treated to beautiful traditional music played at weddings, of which they are a venue. Again, the information was fascinating. The grotto itself is a cave opening at the base of a cliff face. A stream of water flows over the top, feeding into a creek, and ferns grow out from all the crevices. It is a very serene place filled with the gentle sound of running water. On the way back, we were again treated to the talented musicians' playing, singing, and hula dancing. A tip jar was available. Disembarkation was very smooth. I really enjoyed the entirety of the trip. I felt like it was a great value for the ticket price. I would certainly recommended this to anyone who enjoys easy-access to nature and traditional and cultural insight.

The experience itself is short, but it's a chill and beautiful boat ride with a short walk to the…read moregrotto. It was perfect for our large group that had both seniors and young kids. Hawaiian music there and back is a nice touch, but what was a standout for me was the customer service. We were going to be ten minutes late for our scheduled date and time, and they called us 5 minutes before when we hadn't checked in. They said that the boat would only wait up to 5 minutes, but they could reschedule us for the following day and time since they had availability. I also didn't know they had a AAA discount, and when I saw a sign at their ticket counter, the woman working there refunded me the discounted amount since I had booked directly on their website under my name. I will be recommending this to anyone visiting Kauai!

We did the Kauai Highlights & Movie Sites tour today and had a great time. We stayed on the south…read moreside and did exploring on our own on the west side and were looking for something that took us up north. We are not big movie fanatics but it was fun to go places on the island and see movie clips in the exact spot our tour bus sat. Also thought the did a nice job of picking great sites to take photos and gave us some alone time to explore a bit. We got WAY MORE done in a day than we could have on our own.

4.4 . Kauai Waimea canyon and koke'e adventure tour…read more Spouting horn Hanapepe valley lookout Hanapepe swinging bridge Marikos store shopping 1/2 off going out of business Lunch chicken in a barrel bbq Waimea canyon Koke'e state park Kekaha beach Russian fort Kauai coffee plantation Prob depends on your driver/guide Had about a dozen in our half filled van He was excellent on the history of Hawaii as is a native and told us the truth. Taught us to say Hawaiian words. Lunch was some of most excellent chicken we have had. Ice cream at plantation w sampling coffee was sweet! This was so worthwhile for the day to see and learn about Kauai that we wouldn't have done on our own. Thanks for the great tour!

We had the best time snorkeling with Reef Guides! My husband and I opted for a private tour. Craig…read morewas our guide, and he is so knowledgeable. He didn't make me feel bad about being terrified to snorkel at first before I got comfortable breathing underwater. He made sure to point out all the different types of fish and sea creatures throughout our time snorkeling on the north side of Kauai. He was very organized and came with all of the necessary gear for us. He even took pictures with his super cool underwater camera! We also appreciated that he didn't charge us until after the tour - that shows real integrity. We weren't sure the conditions of the water and wouldn't be charged if it was too murky to see anything. Highly recommend Reef Guides if you're looking to snorkel in Kauai!

Craig did an amazing job from the first time we connected. When we got together before the…read moresnorkeling, he did an amazing job of going over all the fish we might see. Did you know a particular fish can actually change their sex to proliferate their species! As a marine biologist he definitely knew his stuff! What a great guy too. We highly recommend hiring him for your snorkeling tour on Kauai. Mahalo.

The crew is amazing. Captain Justin and hand crew Kieno (I think). We're so attentive and…read morehelpful. Lots of information took their time with us really made the experience. Super fun. Very friendly and entertaining. I really recommend this company and if you can get these two guys that'll be awesome.

If you want to experience a more intimate, but adventurous, coastal boat ride do not hesitate to…read morebook with Kauai Sea Riders. We have never been on a zodiak boat but it sure is fun. Justin and Keona were our guides, drivers, historians, wildlife spotters and part time comedians. We were lucky enough to spot a mother humpback and her newly born calf, sea turtles, a shark feeding on the surface and spinner dolphins. Thanks Justin and Keona for a great day.

Great trip and guides very well organized…read morebeautiful coastline very doable for anyone in good shape

Na Pali Kayak led me on a 17-mile paddle from Hāʻena to Polihale that remains one of the coolest,…read moremost beautiful, and most exhilarating days of my life. I have been extraordinarily fortunate to see some remarkable places, and I can confidently put this experience near the very top. We met at the shop in Hanalei, loaded into a van, and drove toward the Hāʻena launch point just short of the main hiking entrance. Roughly 6 to 8 hours later, 7 guests and 2 guides had covered an extraordinary stretch of coast together and become a real crew along the way. Annie H. was one of our two guides and was absolutely awesome: warm, experienced, and naturally gifted at bringing a group together. She became the master of ceremonies, sharing stories about the area while keeping everyone in rhythm and making the day fun. Our other guide was a yoga teacher with quiet Laird Hamilton meets Navy SEAL energy, an expert swimmer who followed the group and projected total command of the water. The guests were an Israeli family of 4 headed next to Colorado for the 100-mile Leadville mountain bike race, two women from Switzerland, and me, traveling solo from New York City in my early 30s. Before I signed up, both the website and a call with the company made the requirements clear. They were candid about the physical demands, possible ocean intensity, and equipment needed to enjoy the experience safely, so everyone arrived prepared. This is expert ocean, even on a perfect day, and the power of the Pacific is obvious anywhere you look along this part of Kauaʻi. We were a fit and focused group, and our late July or early August day brought calm seas and full sunshine, though it was easy to envision this route getting gnarly if conditions turned or someone arrived unprepared. The defining image is teal water beneath enormous stone mountains covered in dense green vegetation, with literally zero development along the protected park coastline. If there is ever a place that teaches you to honor and respect the power of Mother Nature, this is one of them. Its power, scale, and purity are humbling, and the sacred charge of the land and nature is palpable. From a kayak, the coast feels immediate and immense; you are close enough to register every fold in the cliffs while moving entirely under your own power. Along the way, we paddled into a dramatic sea cave and continued beside towering cliffs that seemed to rise straight out of the Pacific. We stopped at Miloliʻi for sandwiches and a rest on an astonishing beach. I even caught a tiny nap in a little shelter before climbing back into the kayak for the final miles. The guides shared history and insight throughout the day while setting exactly the right pace and leading the group with knowledge and calm. Reaching Polihale delivered a real sense of accomplishment and another spectacular setting, complete with park bathrooms and a place to shower after a full day of salt and sun. On a clock face map of Kauaʻi, Polihale sits near 9 and Hanalei near 12. Since no road crosses the protected Na Pali Coast, our van had to travel counterclockwise around the island, a return of just under 70 miles that took about 2 hours. Everyone was tired, exhilarated, and genuinely bonded, and that long ride became part of the pleasure as we watched Kauaʻi pass outside the windows. Years later, I returned in March during a week of almost constant rain and took a helicopter over the Nā Pali Coast. Even after that gorgeous flight, the kayak journey remained far more dramatic and immersive because we had spent an entire day moving through the landscape at ocean level. My only regret is that I was low on funds and could not leave a larger tip; these were cool local people whose knowledge, positive energy, and love for the island shaped the entire day. This was a heady, organic, once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone fit, prepared, and lucky enough to catch good conditions.

ZERO stars to this company!!! We (4) signed up and prepaid, was at the meeting place as requested…read more12:45 in Kapa'a. Stayed there for over 45", hubs called and texted at least 4-5 times. No call back, no text back. What a sham, no customer service, call back your damn customers. I'm sure we'll never see a refund nor explanation!! Bye bye $500 bucks. Reporting you to the BBB and TripAdvisor!!! What a rip off, do not book with these clowns!!!!! Oh, and there was "no refunds" stated on our vouchers!

Tasting Kauai food tours are always the highlight of our visits to Kauai. Susan is a delightful…read moreguide, bringing her island style, friendly and inspiring perspectives, and excellent storytelling to each stop. She is also extremely accommodating to all the guests. The food is always incredible - excellent dishes at wonderful eateries supporting local, family-owned businesses. Portions are generous and the food is top quality! Susan offers great recommendations for other eateries and local activities that are worth the price of admission alone! We highly recommend Tasting Kauai - all of the tours are fantastic and well worth the reasonable cost.

Zack was our guide and he was super nice and had great jokes. He was constantly checking in with…read moreeveryone and I felt safe with him. The kayak portion was great; the hike wasn't as bad as what was warned- yes, it was muddy and there were streams to cross, but it was fairly flat and the walking stick was helpful. Your feet will be fully submerged and we wore hiking boots and sneakers, so our socks were squishing. You need to bring your own water and food as they do not provide any.

We had a great experience here! We did the Wednesday morning kayak adventure so we got to the…read moremarina at 7am. It was just my family - the 5 of us - and our guide, Mikayla. Since there were an odd number of us, she gave us her single kayak so I was able to use that on the way out and then switched with my brother on the way back. It was really nice to basically have that private tour! Unfortunately because of the rain and rising waters, we weren't able to do the hike & waterfall portion of the trip but the kayaking along the river was really nice and enjoyable. Mikayla did take us out of the kayaks and show us some of the surrounding area and shared with us information about the different plants. It was fun! We only got a downpour on the way back for the marina for about 10min but that was part of the experience! We didn't eat breakfast before and do actually the length of time worked well for us. We left around 7:30am ish and made it back around 9;30am. The company refunded us 50% since weather made the hike portion impossible. Totally recommend bringing food though if you do the full thing:) and bring shoes good for hiking. Mikayla was friendly and helped get my two siblings (who hadn't kayaked before) adjusted and paddling in a straight line rather than zigzagging across. She was a great guide and would definitely recommend her! We learned a lot. And she gave us more recommendations around the island for the rest of our trip.

We did a snorkeling and cave cruise. The company had to move our showtime due to tide changes but…read moreit didn't affect much. The boat was comfortable and not overcrowded. Captain was fun and we enjoyed all of the crew. Unfortunately snorkeling was not great due to swells and poor visibility but that is always possible. As far as lunch, they packed us a sandwich which was pretty tasty but not for the price you paid on this adventure. If you want something that is worth the amount spent on this tour, I would recommend going to Capt Andy's. We did their cruise a few days later and paid the same amount but they offered so much more!!

Amazing aloha and core memories made multiple times throughout our trip. We loved it all - amazing…read moreviews, great 4x4 trails, and the waterfall at the end was the icing on the cake.