i talked to Eric about the various people on our trip > We discussed the fitness level and what we wanted to do.. We met Eric and we had an amazing hike.. The weather is most important so plan your hike around the weather (if possible) We had a beautiful clear sky with a warm Kauai Sun.. Eric reccomended we go early so we missed the crowds.( awesome) We had the trail almost to ourselves. We went to the Waimea Canyonj ( do not go to Kauai and miss this ) We hiked about 7 miles. The most beautiful views , awesome nature, a waterfall and an excellent guide. Go with Eric and Hike Kauai With Me. Wear good shoes with traction and bring water, a snack and suntan lotion. The experience is unforgettable.

This was our second visit to Kauai, and our hike with Eric was by far one of the very best things we've done on the island. The experience was great from the beginning. I emailed Eric and got a response right away. We traded a few emails that day in which Eric asked about our preferences, experience level, etc. and then we were all set. Eric was really good about accommodating our schedule as I had already planned other activities that limited our choice of dates. He was also really good about suggesting a hike location in Waimea Canyon that was appropriate for the time of year (December) such that we barely got rained on while it was pouring on other parts of the island.

On the appointed day, Eric was waiting for us right on time at the meetup location. We did a three-hour hike off of the Pu'u Hinahina lookout in Waimea Canyon, saw some beautiful scenery (waterfalls, canyon views, etc) and got a great workout. Eric's also a really fun and interesting guy to talk to. In fact, we would have had a great time just hanging out with Eric even without the hiking!

By the way, be sure to use the walking sticks that Eric provides you for the hike. I felt a little silly using it at first, but once we got to some of the climbs and descents on the hike, I would have spent a good half of the time on my a@$ if it hadn't been for that stick!

Lastly, Eric's prices are extremely reasonable, especially when you consider that you're getting a completely private tour where you don't have to worry about getting stuck with others who may not wish to go at the same pace as you.

We've already booked our next trip to Kauai for the same time next year, and we'll definitely be getting in touch with Eric for another hike! This should absolutely be on everyone's must-do list while on Kauai. Sure, you could try to venture out on these trails on your own, but having someone as fun and knowledgeable as Eric to guide you (especially for such a reasonable price) gives you the peace of mind that you won't get lost so you can just relax and enjoy the experience.

-Hector & Josh