Kauai Tour Guy: North Shore or the Waimea Canyon

Kauai is an island of natural beauty in Hawaii. Also known as “Garden Island” or “Garden Isle”, Kauai’s dramatic landscape will surely capture your heart. It is the perfect place to get away from it all and explore nature. It is the perfect place to get away from it all and explore nature from the comfort and safety of my 2022 Toyota Hybrid Sienna with your travel companions. I will pick you up from your accommodation!

Whether you want to do a North Shore Tour or the Waimea Canyon, I’m here for you! I am your man to show you around. I offer once in a lifetime Custom Kauai Tours for the North Shore or the Waimea Canyon that take care of all the details, leaving you to sit back and enjoy the experience. When you book one of my tours, it will be just your group – a truly exclusive experience.

The natural beauty of this island is breathtaking and I love being able to share that with my guests. I can give you sound, on the ground, advice so you can make the most of your stay here. Being a Senior Citizen myself and living on the island for many years, you can count on my expertise in the area. I can bring you to the best place to eat, do adventures or simply chill and relax with the view.

My car is an easy in and easy out, so if you need help getting up or down I have a step stool available upon request. My tours are both elderly and child-friendly, plus everything in between. So no matter what your age is, you’ll be young at heart when we visit the best places of Kauai. Oh, and no worries about bathroom breaks, I also know where the good ones are!

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Fluffy white sky covering the tops of an amazing canyon

The Waimea Canyon Tour

Visit the breathtaking Waimea Canyon, Kalalau Valley, and other unforgettable Hawaiian sights. Spend more time at each location for photos, stories, and unique memories! Learn about life on Kauai and uncover the secrets of the "forbidden island" of Niihau.

Waimea Canyon & Kalalau Valley

Stunning Waipo’o Falls

Learn about life on Kauai

Travel in a 2022 Toyota Sienna

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Hanalei Bay Tour

Discover Wailua State Park, stunning waterfalls, and hidden beaches in this all-day Kauai adventure. Explore remote backroads and visit the picturesque Kilauea Lighthouse and National Bird Refuge!

Wailua State Park & beaches

Kilauea Lighthouse

Learn Hawaiian history

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Private Tour

Enjoy a private, flexible tour of Kauai’s most scenic locations, including Waimea Canyon, Kalalau Lookout, and Koke'e State Park. Tailor the day to your interests and explore at your own pace!

Fully customizable tour

Waimea Canyon & Kalalau

Learn Kauai’s history

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Kauai Cruise Ship Tours

Experience the majestic Napali Coast at Kalalau Lookout, places unreachable by the large cruise coaches! Customize your private tour of Kauai, or share the day with new friends from your cruise.

Napali Coast at Kalalau

Private or shared tour

Visit Waimea Canyon

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Private, Comfortable Transport

Friendly & Knowledgeable Guide

Truly Unforgettable Experience

See What My Guests Say About My Tours!

				Alan Brown			

							My group of six had a great time with Doug. We did the Waimea tour. Doug is fun, a treasure trove of information and knew exactly where to go to get great pictures and see great sights. I give my highest recommendation! All of us quite enjoyed our time with Doug! Like they say in New Mexico, eeee bro, it was all good!
 9/05/2024(opens in a new tab)

				Laura McGee			

							We had an excellent day in a very comfortable air conditioned Toyota sienna with Doug as our tour guide. Doug is very knowledgeable and gave us the lay of the land which was most helpful since we've never been to Kauai before. We went to the west side of the island which is quite windy and often narrow roads. We felt safe the whole time with Dog driving. We were glad we were not driving this road ourselves because it allowed us to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenic views. We highly recommend booking a tour of Kauai with Doug.
 9/04/2024(opens in a new tab)

				Laurie Levitt			

							Booked the Waimea Canyon 6-hour tour and had an unforgettable day! Doug is very knowledgeable about the island's geography and history which greatly enriched the experience. It was a pleasure to have Doug handle the driving, allowing us to relax and take in the spectacular scenery. If you are considering booking with Doug, do not hesitate – he will provide an exceptional experience. Mahalo Doug!
 8/11/2024(opens in a new tab)

				Clayton Norman			

							Definitely made the right choice with Doug. His knowledge was excellent. The small group tour highly recommended as he structured tour to avoid the bus crowds and had parking privileges at each spot. Thanks Uncle Doug, love your work. Mahalo
 8/02/2024(opens in a new tab)

				Robert			

							Doug (The Kauai Tour Guy) was magnificent. His knowledge of the history (including the movies and TV) and geology of Kauai was extensive and we learned a huge amount. His stories were highly entertaining. This was a guided tour with a wonderful (and much appreciated) personal touch. And the food recommendations were great. Thank you so much.
 7/29/2024(opens in a new tab)

				Chris Reust			

							We had an incredible day touring the north shore with Doug. He is very informative and entertaining. We learned a lot about the history of the island and its culture. Took us to beautiful places we never would have found on our own and gave us great recommendations for other places to visit and things to do the rest of our stay on Kaua’i. Definitely worth it. Thank you Doug!!
 7/19/2024(opens in a new tab)

				Lauren lui			

							Doug was a very knowledgeable and lovely guy! His car was super clean and he took us everywhere we wanted to go. He was very humorous and gave us some great recommendations throughout our day with him for various things to try and buy. Would definitely come and see him next time we're on the island! My family truly enjoyed your company!
 7/02/2024(opens in a new tab)

				Kathy Kulchock			

							We took the Waimea Canyon tour with Doug, the Kauai Tour Guy, in mid May 2024. We had a great tour! There were 6 of us, so a private tour. We were comfortable and able to get into small spaces, avoiding the big tour buses. Doug is quite knowledgeable on the environmental aspects of the island. Lunch was in the park and was quite tastey. We even added a stop at Kauai Coffee roasters…ask for a McDoug coffee! We ended the tour at Koala Heritage Trail/Spouting Horn Park to see the amazing coastline. I definitely recommend this and would do the tour again!
 7/02/2024(opens in a new tab)

				James Wolfe			

							We encourage the two day adventure in order to experience the whole island and see the nuances of each location. Doug’s concierge level hospitality created a warm and welcoming atmosphere inside and outside the van. He covers geology, flora, fauna, and culture. Warning: There will be a quiz, and there are prizes. 🤙
 5/27/2024(opens in a new tab)

				Menno Heemskerk			

							We had two fantastic days on the island with Doug. He is a cheerful and friendly guy who knows a lot about the island and he took us to the most beautiful places. If you book a tour with Doug you get value for your money and plenty of time to look around. We would recommend him to everyone! Menno & Roy
 5/20/2024(opens in a new tab)

				Beth Dyer			

							My husband and I were so impressed with Doug's breadth of knowledge about Kauai: geography, history, customs, horticulture, and more. He was so personable; there never was an awkward moment. He also took the best picture of us from our entire trip. We can't wait to book again next time we are in Kauai
 5/13/2024(opens in a new tab)

				Cynthia Ricciuti-Brown			

							We had an amazing time touring Kauai with Doug! He was funny and shared many island stories and facts. He was even eager to take photos whenever we asked. And we asked a lot, as he took us to many amazing and beautiful sites! We will definitely book with him again on our next trip to the island.
 5/03/2024(opens in a new tab)

				Andrea Hill			

							This was an amazing experience! Doug went out his way to make sure we enjoyed our trip. We saw and learned so much! We would highly recommend!
 5/03/2024(opens in a new tab)

				Sadowski House			

							Doug was great! He was very informative and fun to spend the day with on the beautiful island of Kauai. He provided insights and took us to locations the big tour companies can’t or won’t, and he answered all our questions no matter how crazy they seemed. He was also extremely accommodating, as the night prior, we requested adding friends who we met on our cruise to the tour. He is one of the reasons why we will no longer book tours with the cruise lines. His local and personal touch made it special. Mahalo, Doug!
 4/03/2024(opens in a new tab)

				Tim Kurtz			

							Doug made this tour a fantastic experience. He loves the island and explained the history and significance of the beautiful spots he took us to. We learned so much! Our group of 6 loved his tour and would highly recommend it. Our only regret is not having the time to do his second day tour:) Book it, you won't regret it!
 4/03/2024(opens in a new tab)

				Alison Kasner			

							My husband and I have visited Kauai many times and have driven to the North Shore. Yesterday, we went with Doug and had a totally different experience. Doug is full of historical information, insight into living on Kauai and is passionate about everything aloha. Beautiful sights, great information and leave the driving to the Kauai Tour Guy. Mahalo from Bob and Alison from the 9th Island 🌴
 3/03/2024(opens in a new tab)

				Mary K			

							We had a private tour with Doug and had a blast! We highly recommend him and hope to use him again when we return. Thanks Doug!
 2/03/2024(opens in a new tab)

				Curtis Wardell			

							Doug was wonderful. All of the food places he took us were personal favorites of his. Good choices for food. As he took us from place to place, he told us about the history, about local traditions, if, and when we should come back to a certain place, and personal antidotes. On our next tour to Kauai, he will be requested and we will pass his information along to all of our friends and family.
 2/03/2024(opens in a new tab)

				Jean Vander Heiden			

							We had planned to go to the Waimea Canyon but is was raining that day. Doug suggested doing the North shore and East side instead as he told us we would not see anything at the Canyon. He made it well worth the change. He took us on roads the tour buses do not go. We saw may waterfalls ,stopped at a fish market and had great tasting food. We chose not to do shopping so spent that time on some more sights. He is very knowledgeable on the whole island and gave us more local information than we felt would have been on our tour bus. We got to know the island on a more personable level. He was on time picking us up and getting us back to our ship on time. We would hire him again and enjoyed the more individualized tour.
 1/03/2024(opens in a new tab)

				janine chey			

							Our first trip to Kauai took the Waimea Canyon Tour Wanted to learn more about the island and history Doug is a very knowledgeable guide We made the most of our 6 hour tour with lots beautiful sites Doug does all the driving so no stress navigating Very personal touch, highly recommend
 1/03/2024(opens in a new tab)

				Greg Thomson			

							Awesome tour, Doug was great! He gave us lots of great info and tailored the tour around his (correct) weather predictions
 12/03/2023(opens in a new tab)

				Duranne Ray			

							My husband and I took the tour with Doug to Princeville, Hanalei and to the lighthouse. We have been to Kauai many times prior to this trip but not taken a private tour like this. This tour guy is awesome. He took us to some gorgeous places and taught us lots about the history of Kauai. The ride was quite comfortable in the minivan and we stopped to buy lunch in Hanalei. Thanks Doug for this great tour. We thoroughly enjoyed our day touring and leaning so much more about Kauai.
 12/03/2023(opens in a new tab)

				Chad Stephens			

							Doug was awesome. He took us around the whole island and we saw things that you would normally just drive by. He was filled with history, facts, and fun. Watch out for the surprise pop-quiz, you might even earn a prize. Totally worth the price of admission to his tours. Mahalo Doug!
 11/03/2023(opens in a new tab)

				Jolena Moore			

							Very helpful
 11/03/2023(opens in a new tab)

Who Is The Kauai Tour Guy?

And How Did He Come To Kauai?

Aloha! My name is Doug, and I am the Kauai Tour Guy. Kauai tours are my passion, and people are always curious about how I came to live on one of the most beautiful islands in the world. After working as a florist for over 20 years, I had the opportunity to come on a business trip to Kauai for a flower show… click the button below to read more and how I ended up here. I hope you join me on one of my tours and you fall in love with Kauai like I have over the years.

Why Hire Kauai Tour Guy?

One of my favorite parts about this job is offering custom Kauai Tours(opens in a new tab) and personalized services that allow me to be flexible and accommodating when needed. It’s because I know how much time people can spend planning their trip before leaving home. I want to make sure everyone enjoys their stay here.

Kauai is home to some of the top rated beautiful sights that you can see in nature, from the Waimea Canyon(opens in a new tab) to the North Shore(opens in a new tab). I want everyone who visits to have an amazing time exploring all it has to offer. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway for two or looking forward to celebrating your family vacation here, I’m here to ensure you feel comfortable and enjoy your time on the island.

For more information about the Kauai Tour Guy(opens in a new tab), feel free to contact me(opens in a new tab) directly by phone or email. I am happy to answer questions or offer advice as to how my tours can enrich your Kauai experience.

The Ride-Not a Big Bus

My tours are small group, private, and safe. If you are looking for a comfortable ride around the island of Kauai, and don’t want the Big Bus tour you are in the right place. My 2022 Hybrid Toyota Sienna is perfect for sightseeing and exploring at any pace. Whether we do the Waimea Canyon 6 Hour Tour, the Hanalei North Shore and Eastside 6 Hour Tour, you can rely on The Ride to take you to the best Kauai has to offer!