Kauai Hiking Tours
Kauai Hiking Tours
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Kauaʻi Hiking Tours offers day hikes, driving tours, and all-inclusive multi-day adventures on the Hawaiian Island of Kauaʻi. Our local guides are passionate about sharing their knowledge of the island with aloha. We delight in consistently exceeding expectations as we share beautiful Kauaʻi in a way most wouldn't dream possible. Tours are custom designed to meet your needs & interests. We welcome adventurers of all ages & ability levels - several options of beginner, intermediate and advanced hikes are available.
Koloa, Hawaii

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Amanda N
Ann Arbor, MI4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Family
Waimea Canyon & Nāpali Cliff Top Hike Tour was absolutely amazing and we are so happy that we booked this! Our guide Jeffery is a highly experienced hiker with deep knowledge in many fields. He not only took us to beautiful hikes, a great place for lunch and told us many interesting things along the way about Kauai’s history and nature, he also made excellent weather predictions so we could time in when to hike which place and get the best views as well as avoid showers. This was a rainy day and still we had finished each hike just before the rain came to that place. Jeffery also gave us fantastic advice of everything from who makes the best pie in Kauai to beautiful places to visit. In that way he not only made our day on the tour day but actually a little bit every day of our stay. We highly recommend booking a hiking tour with Jeffery, he is such a nice, fun and intelligent guy to spend the day with and you will have an amazing nature experience.
Written July 19, 2021
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Pleased to hear you had such a fulfilling time with Jeffery - his experience definitely shines through on rainy and clear days alike!
Written August 13, 2021
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Keegan McKay
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
We loved our first adventure with Jeremiah two years so much that we had to book a second hiking tour when we were recently in Kauai. We had the BEST time, saw such beautiful parts of the island, and enjoyed the company of our guide immensely. It was a fun way to spend the day, and we felt so much safer having an experienced guide showing us around. The hiking trails we took showed us a variety of things. We got to see and take up close pics of tortoises, walked along a beautiful coast line, had lots of opportunities for great photo opportunities, and ended off the day getting to see sea turtles. We were also so thankful that Jeremiah made sure that the intensity level of the walk was appropriate for our fitness level. This was very important to us because we wanted a challenge, but we are also not the fittest. I highly, HIGHLY recommend that if you would like to have a hiking adventure that you book a tour with this company. They will work with you to make sure the hike you go on is matched well with how much activity you can handle, they will show you really wonderful parts of the island, and I can guarantee you will have an amazing time. We can’t wait till we come back to Kauai again for our third hiking tour!
Written March 14, 2020
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Aloha Keegan, It was great to see you guys again, two years later! Thank you for this glowing endorsement. I look forward to your next visit. Aloha & a hui hou (until we meet again), Jeremiah
Written May 2, 2020
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Beyond Boulder Bike Adventures
Boulder, CO2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
If you really want to know the true Hawaii, Jeremiah of Kauai Hiking Tours is your man. He truly cares about the 'aina (land) and culture if his adopted home and is just as fascinated with it as you will be. He is the owner of the company and volunteers on the board of the Sustainable Tourism Association of Hawaii, the state trails board, and. Helps out with local conservation projects. He also did a great job of engaging our young children in learning. Mahalo!!!
Written January 8, 2020
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Aloha Wendy, Thanks for sharing about your experience, I had so much fun with you and your family! A hui hou, Jeremiah
Written January 9, 2020
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Tas
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022 • Friends
Do not book this it is a SCAM. We paid $580 and snorkel gear is NOT INCLUDED. Even tho that’s why we paid the extra money to get the gear included. That’s what was listed on the website and promised to us. They also failed to communicate to us ahead of time that the snorkel gear isn’t included and it isn’t a secret hideaway beach and hike that was advertised. They take you to anini beach to snorkel, which anyone can do that, you don’t need a guide it’s a very public beach. Very poor service. Save your money and go get your own gear and go to anini beach or tunnels beach to snorkel!!! Absolutely waste of $580, my bank will be hearing about this SCAM purchase!!!
Written January 21, 2022
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This was a misunderstanding as to whether or not snorkeling gear was included on your tour. Even when you were told that it would be provided you refused the tour and hung up on your guide. She apologized to you for the miscommunication, offered to pick up the gear for you, and said she was willing to do whatever it took for you and your family to have an awesome day. There are multiple snorkeling locations - where the guide takes you depends on the swimming experience of the group and current ocean conditions. Our guides know the island well and enjoy creating the perfect custom experiences for guests. They are open to suggestions/alternate locations but they will not compromise on safety. Tunnels is usually very dangerous this time of year - I do not recommend anyone swim there in the winter, especially "beginner level" swimmers as you indicated your family was to the guide. We normally meet at a local dive shop near where the tour begins to get outfitted for snorkel gear. That way you and your family can be properly fitted for a mask and fins. It is best to do this in person. Even when the guide offered to take your sizes over the phone to pick up the gear for you, you refused the tour. As I explained over the phone, the cost of snorkel gear is nominal (they are usually only about $7 a set) the extra charge is for an extra 2 hours of the guide's time. You were also paying for a 4 hour guided hike (6 hours total). You booked through Get Your Guide, a 3rd party activity reseller. That may be where the confusion started. We cannot offer refunds when they have collected the money and it is less than 24 hours before the tour start time. Keep in mind that activity resellers take 20% - 30% in commission. You paid $580 for a 6 hour tour for your private group of up to 4 people. A very reasonable when you consider the price and duration of comparable guided tours on the island (most of which you will be grouped with others). Please do your part to stay safe and show respect while you are here. It is very important to maintaining a positive experience for visitors and residents alike. "Aloha spirit" is real but delicate, it does not endure long when not reciprocal. Sadly there are regular serious injuries and fatalities here by those that are unaware of when and where to hike and swim.
Written January 27, 2022
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Joyce S
Houston, Texas, United States99 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021
We recently had the owner, Jeremiah, as our guide for 2 of the day trips. We did both the NaPall Coast/Waimea Canyon trip as well as the North Shore Coastal Wildlife tours. He was an excellent guide with extreme knowledge of the birds, flora and fauna that we saw along our hikes. He also tailored each trip to the fitness and risk tolerance of our 5 person group so we were challenged but always comfortable in the hiking paths that he chose. We had unbelievable views on our Napali/Waimea Canyon hikes that were off the beaten path and only known by experienced guides such as Jeremiah. On our North Shore Coastal Wildlife hike we saw large sea turtles (on the beach and in the water) as well as the endangered Monk Seal on the beach. Both of these hikes were the highlights of our stay and will definitely use Jeremiah on all future visits to the island.
Written November 27, 2021
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Jordan S
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021
My family of four spent a morning hiking with Jeremiah along a beach that gifted us with wildlife sightings I never could have dreamed of. I hike a lot around my home and when we were planning our trip to Kaua'i I was thinking, why spend the money on a guide when I know how to hike? I was so wrong. Jeremiah holds a wealth of knowledge about the area and species within and his constant flow of information satisfied my curiosity. I wish I would have booked more hikes. Do it! You won't regret it.
Written April 27, 2021
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Erik R
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Family
We had a WONDERFUL day exploring Kauai with our tour guide Jenny. She went above and beyond and drove us to the north side of the island and we did a fantastic snorkel tour with her as well! She also brought us by her farm to get paddle boards and we were able to pick fresh fruit! It was truly an unforgettable experience and we would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the island. Mahalo Jenny for a great day!!
Written August 16, 2021
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Thanks for leaving this review Erik - we're happy to hear Jenny exceeded your expectation! Aloha, Jeremiah & KHT Team
Written November 11, 2021
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daveb
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021
My partner and I signed up for the Nāpali Coast Cliff Top Tour and were lucky enough to have Maluhia as our very capable guide. We met her in Hannepepe, jumped in her four wheeler and were on our way up to the Canyon hike to Waipo'o falls. During the drive and hike, Maluhia educated us with history of the area and surroundings, blessed us with her knowledge of the trees, flowers, and fruits along the way, and helped with our understanding of the current terrain conditions and where to get some of the best views. She happens to also be an excellent photographer and captured many breathtaking pictures of us we will cherish forever. We hiked a variety of trails with the last trail to a secluded location that was an absolutely breathtaking view of Waipo'o falls from across the Waimea canyon so we could see where we had hiked earlier that day. She personalized the day for us, and we felt we made a lasting friend in Maluhia in our 7 hours together experiencing the beauty of the Waimea Canyon and Nāpali Coast.
Written November 10, 2021
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Aloha, Wow, what a glowing review! Happy to hear Maluhia was able to share her knowledge of the trees, flowers, and fruits as well as educate you about the history of the area you were in. Also great to hear she was able to help capture breathtaking photos of the experience. Thank you for trusting Kauaʻi Hiking Tours and expressing the value you experienced with a personalized tour of Waimea Canyon and the Nāpali Coast as viewed from Kōkeʻe State Park. Finally, you have the distinction on being one of the first people to use proper Hawaiian punctuation in your review - mahalo nui loa for that! Best Wishes, Jeremiah & The KHT Team
Written November 11, 2021
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silvia m
knoxville4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Family
We booked a custom hiking tour for an amazing hike that we could only do with a guide. Jeremiah was amazing. He knew the trail thoroughly and taught us about the botany and biology of the area. He also taught us about the history of the local area. All while he led us on the most beautiful hike of our lives. Jeremiah made each person on our group of 5 feel important and part of the team as we did this moderately difficult hike. We all thought it was an incredible experience and we will be booking this company again in the future. Thank you for an excellent customized trip!!
Written May 17, 2022
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Aloha "silviam896", thank you for taking the time to post this thoughtful review. I'm grateful that your family was interested in the botany, biology, and history of the areas we visited. I'm delighted to hear that this was the most beautiful hike of your lives - so happy to share those moments with your family! I look forward to your return visit. A hui hou (until we meet again)...
Written August 17, 2022
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rhogh
St. John's6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Family
Patrick was a fantastic hiking guide and we highly recommend going on an adventure with him! We enjoyed a beautiful day with him on 2 different lovely trails. He provided microspikes and poles for added stability on the muddy and steep sections. His knowledge about the trails themselves, the geography, the native plants and birds, and other Hawaiian history and culture (a subject he teaches in a local high school) spurred some wonderful conversation. Kauai being a small island, he ran into a few people he knew out on the trails. He shares his love of Hawaii with reverence and humility. Mahalo, Patrick for a beautiful day.
Written October 9, 2022
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Thank you for sharing about your experience with Patrick - so glad to hear his knowledge of local trails, geography, native plants, birds, and Hawaiian history & culture spurred on wonderful conversations. He is truly passionate about what he does!
Written October 15, 2022
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