“Juice” is the best! Entertaining, personable, and fun. Definitely worth the time and money. Gave us a lot of good tips about the rest of our trip through the islands.
5 Stops in 1 Hour!
Hop On & Off Tour
Kauai Highlights
Check the Kauai Highlights off of Your Bucket List on Our Hop on Hop off Kauai Tour!
Embark on a captivating journey through Kauai’s rich history with our 20-mile scenic Hop on hop off Kauai Tour. Experience the birthplace and cherished playground of the esteemed kings, immersing yourself in the local heritage that has shaped this remarkable destination.
Throughout the tour, our knowledgeable guides will provide live narration, sharing fascinating stories and insights as you traverse the ancient trail once frequented by the Alii, the revered Hawaiian royalty. Prepare to be enthralled by the untouched natural beauty that graces this enchanting region.
Enjoy the freedom to customize your itinerary, as our tour allows you to hop on and hop off at your leisure, enabling you to stop at nine locations and explore captivating places of interest in Kauai’s historically significant area!
Our stops include: Lydgate Beach, Smiths River Cruise to the Fern Grotto, Smith’s Tropical Paradise Botanical Garden, local shopping, Kilohana Plantation, Kilohana Plantation Railway, Koloa Rum Company with free tasting.
Please keep in mind that extra charges apply for access to some of the stops listed above. The following locations required advanced booking to guarantee a spot: Kilohana Planation Railway, Koloa Rum tasting, Smith’s River Cruise
Why Choose This Tour?
Travel back in time & learn first hand the history of Kauai and the sugarcane industry, see over 50 fruits and vegetables with a stop at the farm yard to be greeted by herds of wild pigs, sheep, goats and an occasional horse & donkey at Kilohana Plantation!
Explore the Kilohana Plantation Mansion and take advantage of the free rum tasting!
Experience the best shopping, restaurants, cocktails, Kauai Ocean Discovery, Kauai Society of Artists, live music, Hawaiian cultural entertainment, and free WiFi at Kukui Grove Shopping Mall!
Swim and frolic at Lydgate Beach, a great family beach for swimming and picnicking, hiking or just relaxing!
Enjoy live Hawaiian music & song while learning the hula at the Wailua River Marina
Explore the quiet serene atmosphere of this beautiful garden on "The Coconut Coast”, AKA Smith Tropical Paradise Botanical Garden
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Trip Details
Trip Details
Price
$39 per person
Departure time
Every hour on the hour. Please keep in mind starting departure times are based on the arrival and departure schedules of cruise ships. Refer to the booking schedule for the most up-to-date information
Meeting point
Shuttle pick up from Nawiliwili Harbor to Kukui Grove Mall
Pick-up hop-on bus at Kukui Grove Center
Availability
Year-round, cruise ship days only
Check our booking calendar for the schedule
Duration
1 hour, 20-mile loop
Group size
Up to 85 people
Included
- Transportation from Kukui Grove Center to five attractions
- Narrated Tour
- Air conditioned bus
Not included
- Water
- Food
- Gratuity
What to bring
- Water
- Sun hat
- Sunblock
- Comfortable shoes
- Bathing suit and towel if you plan to stop and swim at Lydgate Beach
- Cash for incidentals & gratuity
Stops along the Route
1. KUKUI GROVE SHOPPING MALL – Shopping at its best, Restaurants, Cocktails, Food Court, Kauai Ocean Discovery, Kauai Society of Artists, Live Music, Hawaiian Cultural Entertainment, FREE WIFI and so much more.
- Kukui Grove Mall- https://www.kukuigrovecenter.com/
2. KILOHANA PLANTATION – Plantation Railway Tour, travel back in time & learn first hand the history of Kauai and the sugarcane industry. Traveling by tropical forests and plantation era houses. See over 50 fruits and vegetables with a stop at the farm yard to be greeted by herds of wild pigs, sheep, goats and an occasional horse & donkey. *Requires separate admission.
Free Rum Tasting at Koloa Rum Co. Enjoy the legendary rum of the bygone era at Koloa free rum tasting room.
Kilohana Plantation Mansion – Explore the most expensive plantation home built on Kauai. Gift shop, galleries, dining at Gaylord’s Restaurant, cocktails at Mahiko Lounge including Kauai’s famous Mai Tai
Kilohana Plantation – kilohanakauai.com/
- Train tour everyday (10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm) tuesday and friday (4:30
5:30) – kilohanakauai.com/plantation-train - Adult ($21.50) Kids under 12 ($16) Senior 62+ ($18.50) Under 3 (Free)
- Rum Tour Mon-Sat (10am- 4pm) every hour on the hour – kilohanakauai.com/plantation-train
- Plantation house by Gaylords open mon-sat 11am-8pm – kilohanakauai.com/the-plantation-house-by-gaylords
3. Kauai Museum -Exhibits on the history of Kauai. *Requires separate admission
Kauai Museum – kauaimuseum.org/
- Mon-Fri (9am-4pm)
- Sat (9am-2pm)
- Closed Sunday
- General admission ($15)
- Senior 65+ ($12)
- Student 8-17 ($10)
- under 7 (Free)
4. Kauai Beer Company – House brews & global comfort eats, plus ciders & wines, are presented in simple, relaxed environs.
4. Kauai Beer Co. – kauaibeer.com/
- Mon-Sat 11am-9pm
- Closed Sunday
- A locally sourced coffee bar in Lihue
5. Wailua Golf Course *Must have pre scheduled tee-time; requires separate admission.
Wailua Golf Course – kauai.gov/Government/Departments-Agencies/Parks/Golf#section-6
- Open everyday
- Tee time required
- 18 holes weekdays ($80) Twilight after 2pm ($45)
- 18 Holes weekends ($100) Twilight after 2pm ($50)
- Motorized cart 18 holes ($24) 9 holes ($14)
- Pull cart 18 holes ($7) 9 holes ($5)
- Club rentals 18 holes ($40) 9 holes (30)
- Driving range full bucket ($6) half bucket ($3)
6. LYDGATE BEACH -Protected calm waters, lifeguard and varieties of fish makes this a perfect beach for snorkeling. This beach is a great family beach for swimming and picnicking, hiking or just relaxing..
Lydgate Beach / Mamahune’s Tike Bar & Restaurant – mamahunes.com/
- Mamahune’s is a retro-inspired tiki bar and restaurant that offers contemporary Hawaiian cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and picturesque views of Kauai’s Wailua Bay. Located poolside at HGI Kauai.
7. SMITH’S FERN GROTTO – WAILUA RIVER MARINA – Fern grotto river cruise, a journey of songs & stories of ancient Hawaii. Enjoy live Hawaiian music & song while learning the Hula. Enjoy a short nature walk through the rainforest to the lush fern grotto. *Requires Separate Admission
Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise – smithskauai.com/fern-grotto/
- River Cruise 1hr 20 min
- Mon-Fri( 9:30 11:00 2:00 3:30)
- General Admission ($30) Kids under 12 ($15)
8. SMITH TROPICAL PARADISE BOTANICAL GARDEN – Explore the quiet serene atmosphere of this beautiful garden on “The Coconut Coast” where peacocks and tropical birds thrive in the lush garden. *Requires separate admission
Smith’s Tropical Paradise Botanical Garden – smithskauai.com/tropical-paradise-garden/
- Garden open MON WED FRI 8:30-4pm
- General Admission ($10) kids under 12 ($5)
9. KOA STORE – Kauai-made affordable Koa wood gifts
Koa store – thekoastore.com
- Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
- Sat Sun 10am-5pm
10. KAPAIA STITCHERY – Quit Shop featuring Hawaiian Prints ; Locally Made Crafts, Custom made Aloha Shirts
KAPAIA STITCHERY – kapaiastitchery.com
- Mon-Sat 9am-3pm
- Closed sunday
11. RED HIBISCUS GIFTS & CLOTHING – gift & souvenier store featuring locally produced items
- Open everyday 9am-7pm
- Discounts depending on money spent
What You’ll See & Do
Travel our 20-mile scenic Kauai Historic Tour and take in the local history of the birthplace and playground of the kings. Our stops include snorkel beaches, shopping areas, historic sights, Botanical Gardens, historic sugar cane plantation, train ride, Smith Clark’s Tropical Paradise, Wailua River, boating and kayaking, rum tasting as well as spectacular scenery. Please keep in mind that extra charges apply for access to some of the stops listed above.
Travel the ancient trail of the Alii (Kings) of ancient Hawaii where the royalty lived and played. Enjoy live narration from your tour guide and take in the natural Hawaiian beauty of this unique area.
Hop on and hop off as many times as you want throughout your day as you explore five places of interest along Kauai Clark’s exciting and beautiful historic area.
Our stops include: Lydgate Beach, Smiths River Cruise to the Fern Grotto, Smith’s Tropical Paradise Botanical Garden, local shopping, Kilohana Plantation, Kilohana Plantation Railway, Koloa Rum Company with free tasting.
Good To Know
No food or drinks are included on this tour nor is bringing and eating your own food allowed while on the bus. Due to this we highly recommend all of our guests eat prior to going on the tour.
Drinking water is allowed but you must bring your own water.
It will come as no surprise to all that Hawaii is a sunny place, so we also highly encourage wearing sun protection, a sun hat as well as comfortable shoes to provide the most comfortable experience, sans the sunburn!
The entire tour is a 20-mile loop, which is an hour without hopping off.
If you choose to hop off, your driver will inform you where and when to be there to hop back on.
The hop on hop off shuttle is non-refundable.
Check Out Our Reviews on Google!
..Staff was very accommodating so we booked the tour. The coffee farm we went to was amazing. Who knew what it takes to get you your morning brew before heading off to work!!..
Took both tours on Kona and Kauai. Fantastic drivers, very informative, very entertaining. Thank you Juicy and Jack!!!
“Juicy” guy is an excellent guide. Thanks for having entertained us during the tour
..I found them to be professional and I appreciate the heads-up communication. I wouldn’t hesitate to book client tours with them.
..see all the great sights and get on and off at will plus great vacation events and the exciting things you can do here and at their activities desk
They offer comfortable shuttles to the best places and beaches along Alii Drive…
Juicy!!!
