Waimea Canyon
- Address:Waimea Canyon Drive, Waimea
- Admission:Free
Good Views / Viewpoint, Picnic Spot, Walking/Hiking, Monument - Natural
12:00 PM Saturday, May 26
Broken clouds. Warm.
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Kauai's most famous destination is rugged Waimea Canyon, a wild and wonderful river gorge that’s known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.
Spectacular views and favored hiking trails are the canyon's main drawcards, with plenty of scenic lookouts, picnic areas and nature trails.
Carved over the millennia by the volcanic activity and the floodwaters of the Waimea River, the red rock canyon measures up 10 miles (16 km) long and 3,000 feet (900 m) deep.
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Great stops around the island. Super guide, Sam, who kept things lively with anecdotes and even a couple of tunes on his ukelele.
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This was the best part of our cruise. Shane the pilot was very nice and made the flight very comfortable. He did a great job. The owner was very nice too. She gave us a ride back to the ship, which saved us a few $'s. This is a first class operation. We will definitely do this again when we get back to Kauai. It is the best and only way to see the entire Island.
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Waimea Canyon is on the west side of Kauai. It’s best toured by organized excursion or private car.
