Makauwahi Cave Tour

We ask guests to wear clothes that they do not mind getting dirty! All guests must wear sturdy, closed-toe footwear that can be used for hiking. Bug spray and reef safe sunscreen are recommended as well as a towel and extra clothes for showering off after the tour.

Guests will be provided with goggles, a helmet, and a souvenir neck gaiter (for use as a face mask). A safety overview, including driving instructions, will be given by your guides before heading out on the trails. For this tour, guests can expect to view pristine landscapes from makai (ocean) to mauka (mountain). This tour will take you on plantation trails over Kauai's most southern point. Guests will hear the tales of Kamehameha from atop an inactive volcanic crater, see famous movie sites, visit the Makauwahi Cave Reserve as well as its Tortoise farm and even be able to try their luck at some catch and release bass fishing on the Waita Reservoir!

The Makauwahi Cave Tour is the only active dig site on the island of Kauai. A portion of the proceeds from your tour go toward funding the study of the cave, ground maintenance, and the refurbishment of the native plants and forest within.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues, as crouching is required in order to get into the Cave. This tour also requires quite a bit of walking.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 23 travelers