My husband and I traveled to Kaua'i for the first time and really wanted to experience the island…read moreand explore nature as the locals do - get off the "beaten path". We knew we wanted to hike and surf, but had no clue as to where to go or how to even go about finding these so called hidden spots. We were referred to Jeffrey from a friend and right away he was so nice and friendly. He asked some great detailed questions to get to know us and find out exactly what we had in mind. The first day Jeffrey took us surfing and taught us how to "read" the ocean and now we know how the waves work and the physics behind the waves. Rather than just pushing us into the waves so we could try to stand up/fall down/paddle out and try it all over again, Jeffrey really taught us the fundamentals of surfing so we knew what we were trying to do. It was really amazing to learn from such a veteran surfer with so much experience. My husband was able to stand up and took to it immediately, I needed a little extra help. We also went snorkeling and learned about all the native fish, coral, and even saw an eel. We met him early in the morning the next day at a local coffee shop - which we never would have found without him - and the food was amazing (Kalaheo Coffee Co.) and immediately we knew it was a great decision for Jeffrey to be our tour guide. He drove us in his vehicle up the mountain and we stopped at several different spots to see some amazing views of the island and the canyons and then we parked and began our hike. The hike was the perfect level for us to enjoy but be challenged. Jeffrey knew the name and history of every tree and flower and was soo knowledgeable. Additionally, Jeffrey imparted some great words of wisdom regarding life and helped us to really learn a lot about ourselves and surpassing the limits we had set for ourselves. Who knew we were not only going to see these great sights, but get a little "life coaching" as well! Jeffrey took us to so many great sites. We spent another day with him and his wife Hezar and couldn't believe the gorgeous places they took us in Kokee. We ate fresh baby strawberries and saw some beautiful views. We were both soo happy with our experience with Jeffrey. He really listened to us to design a completely custom experience tailored exactly to our needs and taught us so much about nature, hiking, the island of Kaua'i and so much more. Additionally, he was able to recommend some great secret beaches, restaurants, and some great stores. He has been living on the island for a long time and really knows all the great spots. If you are ever in Kaua'i - you must take a tour with him!

AMAZING DAY!! September 17, 2019 Don and I had Randy for our…read moreday on Kauai. It truly was a fantastic day. Randy met us at our cruise ship, right on time and even had a welcome gift for us. His knowledge of the island is only surpassed by his passion to share information on such a beautiful island. During our reservation process he asked what we were interested in and he delivered. He also had extra stops planned out if we were interested. Even though he kind of had a day planned he made it clear that this was our time and if we wanted to do anything else we were able. If you are heading to Kauai, either for a limited day stop from a cruise ship or you are there for several days please connect with Randy. Time with Randy on Kauai was invaluable to us.

Randy is the best you can get. I felt so lucky to find him. So over and above of any expectation we…read moreever had. A super knowledgeable guide with an awesome personality. A truly great person Thank you for everything Randy we are blessed to have met you

Dickie Chang is literally a walking Hawaiian Islands dictionary! His knowledge of the islands,…read morespecifically Kauai and Oahu can NOT be beat by anyone. His exclusive, private tours are a joy for any demographic looking to experience an authentic vacation here on the islands. Chang knows just about everyone & introduces his guests to local, small businesses & off-the-beaten path adventures like no one else can. Dickie is the best private tour guide for learning about culture, culinary & history during your stay. Every time a friend comes to visit, I call him up because I know they will be well taken care of. You'll see more in one visit with Chang as your tour guide than most people see even after years of residency. Chang maintains his VIP tours with class, engagement & positive Aloha vibes consistently. Looking to see the real Kauai? Call Chang!

The only Wailua river tour operator we could find in this time of Covid, but completely fabulous…read more Our guide Ryan was knowledgeable, interesting, and eager to point out interesting sites along the way. It ended up just being the four of us and the only people we saw on the trail were the workers installing a new boardwalk and fire and rescue personnel performing practice exercises. Along the entire river there and back we saw one SUP and one other kayak. We had the falls to ourselves for a half hour before another family turned up. It will get more crowded once the island open back up to outside tourism, but I'm sure Ali'i will still provide a memorable and thoughtful experience.

I had Jill take me to the airport and pick me a couple of timesi. She is ALWAYS prompt... even…read moreearly. She understands flight charges and is flexible if necessary. Her car is immaculate!! She is so knowledgeable of the island and always recommends new restaurants and place to go see. Her bubbly personality is so refreshing especially when you have to fly these days. Thanks so much and keep up the excellent work.

MTabs, Tia and Makenzie we're amazing. They made the tour so much fun, shared so many cool facts…read moreand tidbits of history about the island and the plantation. Can't wait to come back with our kids and do this all over again.

My partner and I (both active 70 year olds) just hiked with Jeffrey today on the East side of the…read moreIsland. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and took us to great locations. He was extremely adept at matching the descriptions of the hikes we wanted with the destinations he chose. Because he has lived here for so long, his stories about the island made us feel like insiders. Thank you so much, Jeffrey!.

Ariel, with ACES Taxi and Tours was outstanding! He was extremely courteous, professional, and…read moreinformative. He provided detailed pick up information, followed up with text messages and phone calls, and was always waiting for us when we arrived at our different stops. Ariel was also extremely flexible and allowed us to make changes to our scheduled itinerary. I can not say enough about how wonderful trip was and would not hesitate to recommend him to everyone visiting Kauai!

Very informative and exciting tour. Really enjoyed! Took us to more locations than listed and…read moreexcellent driver

It's easy to think of Hawaii as a lush vacation spot. Kauai - its oldest island - has a 5 million…read moreyear history, making it a compelling destination for the intrepid traveler! As a woman traveling alone I found Erik to be easy going and very adept at gauging the most meaningful sites and information. He communicates well and he is great at making adjustments according to your spur of the moment interests or abilities. Erik is very attuned to opportunities for educating his clients about Kauai - its history as well as its modern challenges. With its bountiful natural wonders, Kauai is also an important model for diverse community and sustainable agriculture. Those interested in any of the above should **definitely** meet Erik! His footage of your trip will be breathtaking and will transport you back to very special times.

I was born and raised on Kauai, still have most of my family here, and loved the tour we got. I…read more"found" Kauai Guided Tours on FB, and I wanted to do something special with my BF on the trip we made together in August 2013. I arranged for a sunrise hike up Sleeping Giant, followed by a hike down to Opaeka'a falls for the two of us. The tour included digital footage which Eric mailed to me on a flash drive. It was fantastic!!! Eric is quite the font of knowledge of Hawaiiana and of Kauai. Yes, one can visit these places without a tour guide, but you won't get the history and other tidbits that Eric gave us. I would definitely recommend this company to do customize a guided tour for you. Prices were very reasonable and well worth it. "Like" this company on FB to get wonderful pictures of Kauai, as well as the occasionally history lesson. If I return with my adult children again (maybe if I save enough and like them enough again, lol), I will definitely arrange for them to take a Kauai Guided Tour