Tours Details
Lydgate
Beach Park
BY TROLLEY STOP TOURS
Lydgate Beach Park is a poplular beach, picnic, and playground area that includes a 2 mile bike path. Here you will see the Kikinaakala Heiau, located at the northern end of the park. Hikinaakai means the “rising of the sun”, and since it is located on Kauai’s east shore, it has a nice view of the sunrise.
Lydgate is a popular destination for families as it is a great place for snorkeling and has a large playground.
Alekoko,
Menehune Fish Pond
BY TROLLEY STOP TOURS
This lookout gives you a fabulous view of the Alekoko Pond, which is thought to have been built approximately 580 years ago. Legend has it that the Menehune built the fishpond overnight, meticulously assembling the 900-yard lava rock wall that bisects a bend in Hule’ia Stream.
Opaekaa Falls
and Overlook
BY DOUG PORTER
Opaeka’a Falls lookout gives you a spectacular view of this waterfall. Opaeka’a means rolling shrimp. This name dates back to days when the native freshwater shrimp were plentiful in the stream and were seen rolling and tumbling down the falls and into the churning waters at the fall’s base.
Pohaku
Ho'ohanau, Royal
Birthstone and Heiau
BY TROLLEY STOP TOURS
This birthplace of Alii (Hawaiian Royalty) is marked by several large boulders. A child born here was assured high-ranking status. Kaua’i’s, Kaumuali’i was the last chief to be born here. Also at this location is the Holoholoku Heiau, which is said to be one of Kaua’i’s oldest heiau.
Wonderful!
BY JAMES & DIANE B
“We feel really lucky to have been guests on your trolley! The tour was wonderful! The history and the scenery were proceless! Thank you.”
-James & Diane B., East Jordan, MI
Poli'ahu Heiau
BY TROLLEY STOP TOURS
On a bluff overlooking the famous Wailua River is the Poli’ahu Heiau, also known as Bellstone. Located across Opaekaa Falls, it is one of seven Hawaiian temples in the Wailua River State Park and make up the Wailua Complex of Heiau. Legend has it that Menehune used their artisan skills to build the heiau. The Bellstone at Poliahu was used to announce the birth of royalty and other important events. The area has always been sacred to Hawaiians and continues to be. In 1962 the Wailua River State Park was designated a National Historic Landmark to preserve its natural beauty and cultural resources. We do not touch or enter sacred areas during tours.
Entertaining!
BY JIM & LINDA B.
“Very enjoyable. Running commentary was informative and entertaining! Many thanks to Janet.”
by Jime & Linda B., Warrensburg, MO
Harbor Mall
BY HARBOR MALL
The Tour begins and ends at Harbor Mall, centrally located across from Kalapaki Bay in Lihue. It is a short 5 minute walk from the cruise ship, or catch the Free Trolley Shuttle that goes to and from the ship and Harbor Mall.
Informative
BY MARGOT J.
“Very informative tour by a lady who loves her job and loves where she lives and wants to tell all about it.”
by Margo J., Australia
