 Journey to the heart of Kauai on a guided four-wheel drive and hiking adventure to the base of Mt. Waialeale – the wettest spot on earth.
You’ll head 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 and get ready for 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. After parking at the gate and you'll stroll for about half an hour past wild flowers and gorgeous vistas to the, "Blue Hole", where water is diverted into the irrigation system of Lihue Plantation.
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. In order to reserve space on this tour, you must agree that $15 of the tour price is NON REFUNDABLE, except in the case of weather cancellation.
Location: 2 pick-up locations: Kilohana Plantation / Coconut Marketplace (in Wailua) pick-up, Kauai
Time: 3.5 hours – Morning Tour, 7:45am Kilohana pick-up / 8:15am Coconut Marketplace pick-up / 8:30am-12:00pm. Afternoon Tour, 12:45pm Kilohana pick-up / 1:15pm Coconut Marketplace pick-up / 1:30pm-5:00pm
Days of Operation: Monday-Friday
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