📍 Canyon📸 Tourist Attraction

Waimea Canyon State Park

Kauai County, United States

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Overview

Protected area of Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. It lies in the canyon country of the Colorado Plateau, most comfortable in spring and autumn.

Why visit: The Colorado Plateau — canyons, slot canyons and incised meanders cut a mile deep into red rock.

Things to do

›Watch sunrise or sunset from the rim — the light is the whole point
›Carry far more water than feels sensible
›Remember the climb back out takes twice as long as the descent
›Book slot-canyon tours ahead; several are on tribal land and require a guide

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Travel Information

Best time

April – May and September – October; summer heat inside the canyon is dangerous

Weather

Hot desert climate — winter is mild and ideal at 15–25°C, but summer regularly exceeds 45°C and heat here kills unprepared visitors every year; plan outdoor time for the early morning.

Entry fee

Park entry ~₹2,500 per vehicle; guided slot tours ~₹5,000+

Hours

Open access; guided tours in daylight only

Est. budget

₹3,000 – ₹10,000

Duration

Half to full day

Nearby attractions

Within

17.4 km

📍 Island

4.5

Kauaʻi

Kauai County

Northernmost populated island of the Hawaiian archipelago. It lies in the subtropical south, warm year-round and busiest in the drier winter months.

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