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Blue Hole - Half DayJourney to the Heart of Kauai. Four Wheel Drive and Hiking Adventure Join us for an exciting day you will long remember. Mt. Waialeale, at the center of Kauai, is the wettest place on earth. At the base of Mt. Waialeale, where the waterfalls converge, is the area known as the Blue Hole. News Flash! New Tour! You are going to love it! Join us for an exciting tour you will long remember. Mt. Waialeale, at the center of Kauai, is the wettest place on earth. At the base of Mt. Waialeale, where the waterfalls converge, is the area known as the Blue Hole. Just down stream from the Blue Hole is our destination. This half day adventure combines four wheel drive access and hiking to give you an unparalleled experience. From convenient departure locations, our expert guides will lead you to the heart of Kauai. Heading inland from Wailua on Kuamoo Road (580) past Opaekaa Falls and the Wailua Reservoir to the Keahua Arboretum. From the Arboretum, fasten your seat belts because we are going on a bumpy ride, further into the heart of Kauai. The trail crosses streams and winds through the dense forest to the, "Gate", used in Jurassic Park. We will park at the gate and have an easy half hour stroll past wild flowers and gorgeous vistas to the, "Blue Hole", where water is diverted into the irrigation system of Lihue Plantation. This is a great opportunity to learn about the history and culture of Hawaii from experienced guides in a breathtaking natural environment. The weather can be unpredictable and heavy rain will be cause for cancellation. A little rain is no problem as umbrellas, ponchos and walking sticks are provided, as well as back packs, snacks and beverages. (no rain, no rainbows) There is a total of about 3 miles of walking involved in this tour. The trail is not difficult but between the bumpy roads and the walking, this tour is not recommended for people with neck or back problems, people prone to motion sickness or people who are not at least moderately fit. This tour is operated in the Wailua Forest Management Area, under a permit issued by the Na Ala Hele Trail Access Program of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. A portion of the price of the tour is paid to Na Ala Hele for the maintenance and improvement of trails on Kauai. Advance, paid reservations are required. Reservations are non refundable except in the case of weather cancellation. Group sizes are a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12. Prices including tax and trail access fees are: Adults: $80.00 Children 5 to 12: $50.00 Tours depart from convenient meeting locations, Monday through Friday (except State and Federal Holidays)

Kuilau Trail - Half Day Cultural and Hiking Adventure The trail less travelled. Join us for an invigorating morning hike. This half day adventure give you an unparalleled hiking experience. From convenient departure locations, our expert guides will lead you to the heart of Kauai. Heading inland from Wailua on Kuamoo Road (580) past Opaekaa Falls and Sloggett Reservoir to the Keahau Arboretum. From the Arboretum, your guide will escort you at a leisurely pace up the Kuilau Ridge to an incredible view point overlooking the east shoreline of Kauai and the mountainous rainforest leading up to the base of Mt. Waialeale. The trail has many gratifying vistas and a variety of native and introduced plants. This is a great opportunity to learn about the history and culture of Hawaii from experienced guides in a breathtaking natural environment. You will be provided with plant photo books to help you get the most out of the walk. The weather can be unpredictable and heavy rain will be cause for cancellation. A little rain is no problem as umbrellas, ponchos and walking sticks are provided, as well as back packs, snacks and beverages. There is a total of about 4.2 miles of walking involved in this tour. The trail is not difficult but this tour is not recommended for people who are not at least moderately fit. This tour is operated in the Wailua Forest Management Area, under a permit issued by the Na Ala Hele Trail Access Program of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. A portion of the price of the tour is paid to Na Ala Hele for the maintenance and improvement of trails on Kauai. Advance, paid reservations are required. Reservations are non refundable except in the case of weather cancellation. Group sizes are a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12. Prices including tax and trail access fees are: Adults: $55.00 Children 5 to 12: $40.00 Tours depart from convenient meeting locations, Monday through Friday (except State and Federal Holidays) Kauai Backroads is a half day, four wheel drive tour which takes place on the private roads of the 22,000 acre Grove Farm Plantation. Behind locked gates, this adventure gives you exclusive access to scenic and historic areas of Kauai. From the top of Kilohana Crater, through the cane tunnel to the rugged coastline of Mahaulepu, our expert guides explore with you, the hidden beauty of Kauai. Tours depart daily at 8:00 and 1:00 from Kilohana, the home of Gaylords Restaurant. The price of the tour including local taxes is $50.00 for adults and $43.75 for children 12 and under. Kauai Backroads departs from Kilohana, the home built by Gaylord Wilcox in 1935. Kilohana is now the home of Gaylord?s Restaurant and numerous shops. The tour covers 33 miles of mostly private roads and follows a figure 8 route. We cover the area from the top of Kilohana Crater to the rugged coastline of Mahaulepu. We pass through the cane tunnel built in 1947 and 1948 to take miles off the round trip to the mill and harbor for the cane trucks. Kilohana Crater is 1250 feet in elevation. Its height is deceptive because of the gently sloping sides of the crater. On the way up, the vegetation changes from sugar, to rat berries and guava, to a mixed pine and bamboo forest. Wild orchids sprout beside the road. From the east viewpoint, you can see into the bowl of the crater about one half mile across. Now filled with vegetation the area is home to wild pigs. From the viewpoint on the western rim of the crater, you get a 360 degree view of the eastern part of the island. From the Anahola Ridge, Kapaa, Wailua, Lihue, Puhi, Mt. Haupu, Knudsens Gap, Mt. Kahili and Mt. Waialeale. It makes your head spin. Passing trade showers often oblige us with rainbows and waterfalls. As we wind our way down the back side of Kilohana towards the rest area, our expert guides elaborate on the formation of the islands, the migration of the Polynesians, Hawaiian history and culture, the sugar industry and diversified agriculture. The typical tour has 10 or fewer passengers. The small groups and the comfortable vehicles make for an interactive tour. Your questions are welcomed and the conversation can focus on areas of your particular interest. After a short stop for refreshments, we pass by scenic Papuaa reservoir at the base of Mt. Kahili and check out the bunkers built in the area during WWII. There is a tree farm in this area which is a fascinating story in itself. Albezia trees fix nitrogen in the soil and stimulate the growth of the crop tree which is a type of eucalyptus. The cane tunnel is a prominent point of interest on this tour. Built after WWII by McBryde Sugar, the tunnel through Haupu Ridge saved many miles for the haul cane trucks heading to the Koloa mill and the trucks delivering raw sugar to Nawiliwili Harbor. The climate is drier on the south side of Haupu Ridge. Seed corn and coffee dominate now where sugar used to grow. Mahaulepu is a beautiful area of rugged coastline and pristine beaches, still on Grove Farm land. The tour returns to Kilohana through Koloa, Hawaii?s oldest plantation town. Koloa translates long cane. As you return you will be amazed at how much you have seen and learned in only four hours. Bring a camera, lots of film and an inquisitive mind. Tours depart from Kilohana seven days a week. Check in time is at 7:45 for the morning 8:00 departure and at 12:45 for the afternoon tour. The price of the tour, including local taxes, is $50.00 for adults and $43.75 for children 12 and under. Reservations are required usually at least 24 hours in advance. The best snorkeling on Kauai is inside protective reefs. SeaFun is for all ages and levels of experience. This is intended to give an overview of SeaFun tours. Tours include: Transportation from most hotels. Use of top quality equipment including wetsuits and optical masks. Thorough instruction and tour with expert guides. Discussion of relevant marine biology. Beverages and snacks. Optional extras available: Disposable underwater cameras. Video copy of your tour. SeaFun logo wear. Prices including local taxes: Adults, $68.75 Children ages 5 to 12, $52.50 South shore tour description: Hotel pick ups begin at 8:30 AM in Kapaa. People staying on the north shore meet us at Kauai Village shopping center in Kapaa, or some other convenient location. We are picking up in the Lihue area around 9:00 and Poipu by 9:30. We arrive at our snorkel destination shortly thereafter. Getting there is half the fun. Getting to know your guide and learn about the island on the way there and back is an important part of the tour. Our first snorkel spot is usually at Lawai Beach by the Beachhouse Restaurant. The reef is 50 yards or so from shore and the water inside the reef is about 8 to 10 feet deep. We spend most of the time on this first snorkel hovering over the reef in just a few feet of water. There is a great variety of species here including, butterfly fishes, tangs and surgeon fishes, wrasses and puffers. We are in the water for up to 45 minutes before taking a break. After we are refreshed, those who are comfortable with a slightly more advanced snorkel, accompany us to the second area where we see the pacific green sea turtles. After a shower and snacks we will start our return trip. This is when you get to view the video which was being taken by the tour leader during the tour and when you realize the importance of looking good doing it. The tour returns to the Poipu area around 12:30, to Lihue around 1:00 and Kapaa by 1:30. North shore tour description: People staying in the Poipu area meet us in Lihue at 8:00, we are picking up in Kapaa around 8:30, Princeville around 9:00 and arriving at the snorkel spot by 9:30. The drive from Princeville to Haena is one of the most picturesque you will ever see. Makua, or tunnels as it is known, is a gorgeous beach with Bali Hai as a backdrop. The inner reef is volcanic and has a large shallow area that leads out to a drop off. In places the depth changes from 3 feet to 60 feet, straight down. There are lava tubes and underwater caves which create habitat for a variety of marine life. We follow the natural contours of the reef exploring as we go. There are only a few places where you can head for shore without getting into very shallow water so we return to our entry point to exit. Conditions, and your stamina permitting, we will tour the area inside the outer reef for our second snorkel. After showers, drinks and snacks we?ll head back. Again, the video provides entertainment. We should be back in Princeville around 1:00, Kapaa 1:30 and Lihue by 2:00. Tour prices, including local taxes are $68.75 for adults and $52.50 for children ages 5 to 12 years.