Waimea Canyon Downhill Bike Ride

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience Kauaʻi’s natural beauty from a new perspective on this unforgettable downhill biking adventure through Waimea Canyon, Kōkeʻe, and Nāpali State Parks. You’ll explore the island’s secret lookouts, hear captivating local legends, and take in sweeping views of the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific” and Waipoʻo Falls. As the day winds down, coast to the ocean and watch the sun set over the Forbidden Island from Kekaha Beach, an incredible finale to your Kauaʻi adventure.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

CLOSED-TOE SHOES REQUIRED, NO sandals or water shoes, NO exceptions.

Maximum Weight limit 250lbs, Minimum Weight limit is 95lbs

Height minimum 4'11inches and maximum 6'5 inches

Travelers must feel comfortable ridding as a group at a moderate speed on windy public pave roads

14 years old minimum age

No pregnant travelers

Ride takes place on public asphalt roads (this is not mountain biking)

Not recommended for travelers with physical limitations or riders who do not feel comfortable riding on pave winding road

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Hybrid bikes are provided

State park entry fees

Safety equipment such as helmet and gloves

Experienced local guide

Local juice and bottle water

Rain jacket, camera, sunglasses, sunscreen,

Closed-toe shoes required

Hotel pick-up and drop off

Gratuities

What To Expect

Get ready for one of Kauaʻi’s most scenic and adrenaline-filled experiences. Begin the journey with a guided van ride through Waimea Canyon, stopping along the way to admire panoramic views, hidden lookouts, and vibrant island landscapes. Once at the top, hop on your hybrid bike for an exhilarating 11.7-mile downhill ride along smooth paved roads. The coast down takes about 45 to 55 minutes, with average speeds around 17–20 mph. If you’re comfortable, you can pick up the pace on the second stretch while enjoying the cool mountain air and breathtaking views. The experience is more than just a bike ride—it’s a fully guided adventure filled with history, connection, and the spirit of Kauaʻi. Finish your journey with a magical sunset at Kekaha Beach, where golden light meets the waves of the Pacific for a perfect photo moment.

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Reviews

4.94

638 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

614

Fun way to end our sibling trip to Kauai
Amanda H,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Ernesto and Tom made this experience so fun and memorable. They’re committed to entertaining you from start to finish ensuring no one gets left out. They also happen to have awesome photography skills and captured lots of photos of the group and shared at no additional cost. Thank you Ernesto and Tom for the laughs and memories while still keeping everyone safe! My only regret is not booking this earlier in the trip as they were sharing so many good insights on what to eat and where to hike, etc. We will just have to come back again!
Don't miss this one!
amandacY9275LN,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What can I say about this experience other than it was 5 stars all the way. Ernesto and Tom couldn't have been better hosts or guides, ensuring that our group was properly oriented, offered incredible history of the island along our journey through the canyon, stopping at all the best spots for pictures, and having great fun together. They took great care to ensure that everyone was properly outfitted and safe and felt secure on their bikes, and made sure that the group stayed together, while letting some ride fast and some stay at a slower, more comfortable pace. We also got several local recommendations for food that we are planning to put to use while we're here. Don't miss this excursion. Worth every penny. They took great photos of us, and shared refreshments too.
Such a fun way to see Waimea Canyon!
Michelle P,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great activity to do on a sunny or cloudy day. Ernesto and Tom made this such a fun experience with great history, funny entertainment, and the best photography! (No extra charge either! The views are breathtaking, the ride down safe fast exhilarating, but Tom and Ernesto really make this trip easy to rate 5 star plus!!!! highly reccomend this trip. mahalo. Plus they take care of this beautiful place!!!
More Than Just a Bike Ride
Douglas H,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is much more than just a downhill bike ride. Ernesto and Tom bring knowledge, humor, and fun to the experience. They also focus on what will make your ride a safe one. Definitely a Kauai experience you should not miss.
5 stars-- Truly a great way to see Waimea Canyon and enjoy nature
Compass50167813967,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great way to see Waimea Canyon(on the ride up) and the ride down to the ocean was super fun. Ernesto really made the trip fun and he has some amazing photography skills! You don't have to pay extra for pictures which was a huge plus. He also helped answer questions about other spots on Kaua'i. Very safe and the group wasn't too big. I missed out doing this on Maui when I went years ago so was nice to check this off my bucket list. It was truly a great excursion and great way to spend the afternoon. They had water and then water, juices and beer for the end. Highly recommend. If I come back to Kaua'i I would definitely book with Keko again. :)
Fun and exciting experience .
Yvonne R,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fantastic experience !! Ernesto and Cristina went above and beyond to guarantee our safety and most importantly make sure we were having fun. The views and photo opportunities were awesome. The ride down the mountain was exhilarating.
Just a great well rounded excursion.
Patricia B,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Having done just about every type of excursion on Kauai, this one ranks as one of my favorites. Great balance of canyon views , then views of the Napali coast . Fun bike ride down !
Top excursion on Kauai
B1285MNpattib,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
One of my favorite excursions on Kauai . It gives a little bit of everything. The off the beat and path views of canyon were great . Views of the Napali Coast at the top and then the super fun -fast , but safety first , downhill bike ride ( mainly coasting ) down to sunset on the beach. Guides made the trip even better with both humor and. Helpful photo tips . I would encourage my friends and family to definitely book this when visiting Kauai .
Great downhill bike ride from the top of Waimea Canyon to the ocean.
Robert A,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour! Our guides, Tom and Ernesto, were both awesome and emphasized safety at all times. Bring a light jacket for the top of the canyon - it can get cold. Fortunately, the guides had extra jackets on the van. The guides were engaged with us the entire time, either by explaining the island's history or pointing out something interesting outside the van or entertaining us with trivia. They took many pictures of us and for us, using their phone and ours. They sent us the pictures that they had taken on their phone. The ride down the road was well-organized with one of the guides driving the van behind us, so we didn't have to worry about cars coming up from behind. Although there was a small amount of pedaling, we mostly coasted down the road, ending the bike ride at the coastline just as the sun was setting. I will definitely do this tour again the next time I'm back on Kauai.
What Bike Experience? Forced to sit in a van. 😡
Mayra M,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
NO BIKE RIDE AND MADE TO SIT IN THE VAN. Met wonderful people on the trip. I liked Tom, he’s sweet knowledgeable. Ernesto is the “entertainer” … mediocre funny, but if you have a good group of people, then it’s fun and entertaining. My biggest frustration is the following. I got robbed from the bike experience. I was merely on it as we started our decent down the canyon. I kid you not a few moments into it I hit a pothole, and my bike bounced some so trying to avoid the riders behind me took my bike off the road to regroup myself. Yes I screamed, mostly to let the people behind me to pass me. Anyway, got behind 2 people ahead of me as we still had the other bikers behind me. I stated OUTLOUD. I’m fine. I just avoided the other side of road. Immediately The Lead Biker Ernesto, who didn’t see the actually incident. Yells. I’m making the Executive Decision to send you to the van. I thought he was kidding. I asked are him if he was serious. He responded yes because”I went off the road “ still in disbelief, I said no way. You’re joking. I feel fine, I’m not scared, I signed a waiver and it was nothing. Long story short he took my bike and was forced to sit in the van with Tom and watch the rest of the group go downhill. No warning, no prior warning that he had the authority to do that. I paid for the bike ride. I was robbed from the experience. I was literally p**sed and crying. Crying and emotionally hurt. That on the way up, I was thinking this was going to be the best experience on the island. This was my “once in a lifetime “ it’s expensive and I didn’t pay to cry in the van and watch everyone else experience what I longed for. No apology. No follow up in between. No “hey, do you wanna give it another try. I was in tears Ava upset in the van. I couldn’t even speak. The more I sat there, the more upset I became so I cried more. Didn’t cause a seen but Ernesto knew I was upset. Weirdly enough I didn’t get a thing to rate the tour from the Tour company. They knew. And then Ernesto withheld the 2 pictures he took of me before we got started on the bike so. I have nothing to show for. No genuine apology. At the end of the tour he merely addressed the elephant in the room and said it was for safety reasons. Oh 1 beautiful 70 year old woman literally fell of the hill. Thankfully no injuries. I saw the whole thing from the van. Sigh. Ernesto gave that insincere “apology” so he could get tips. I didn’t pay to sit in the van. I was if not the youngest traveler of the group. Solo. Female. And my fellow bike riders, apologized. No one stood up for me. I’m 40 years old. I could have done that ride. Talk about emotional damage. Petty Tour Guide. I could have driven myself up the canyon and looked at the free scenic overlook. A whole day lost, robbed from the experience and left crying in the van. Physical and emotionally hurt.