Rent a car. Not only will it be cheaper, but you will be free to go to the top, past where the tour buses go, and even can walk out from the topmost lot at Kalalu Lookout to Puu a Kila Lookout. Whe we were there, the cloud cover broke for a minute and we could see clear down to the ocean at Pakala. Get a Nelles Map and the Moon Kauai guidebook - borrowing it from your local library. There are other good guides also which you might be able to borrow. There are two routes - we went west on Route 50, past Waimea and up
the westernmost road, Route 550 from Kekaha, and on the way down took the left fork down Wamiea Canyon Drive which ends in Waimea Town. Remember, the islands are small and distances short, but all the roads are two lanes and often very curvy. 40 mph is about the top speed, but who is in a hurry in Hawaii anyway?
When you leave Waiema Canyon and head back on 50 toward the ship. don't forget to stop at Jo-Jo's Clubhouse in Waimea (on the right), for THE BEST Shave Ice on Kauai (60 flavors)!! YUMMY!! Bob
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When you leave Waiema Canyon and head back on 50 toward the ship. don't forget to stop at Jo-Jo's Clubhouse in Waimea (on the right), for THE BEST Shave Ice on Kauai (60 flavors)!! YUMMY!! Bob