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Guest enjoying a fresh mai tai on Kaua‘i's South Shore

Kaua‘i Mai Tai Tasting Tour

Just like shells on the beach, no two mai tais are alike.
Four handpicked mai tais. No driving required. One afternoon you'll be talking about long after your tan fades.

Mai Tai Tasting • Round-Trip Ride • 4 Handpicked Tastings • Multiple pickup locations • Pupus Included • Small Groups • 21+ • Aloha Vibes • Mai Tai Tasting • Round-Trip Ride • 4 Handpicked Tastings • Multiple pickup locations • Pupus Included • Small Groups • 21+ • Aloha Vibes •
About the tour

Sip Kaua‘i, the easy way

Join us for a 4.5-hour mai tai experience and discover the rums that carry the true spirit of Hawai‘i — set against the shores of Kaua‘i. Every restaurant we visit crafts their mai tai a little differently, so no two stops taste quite the same. Here's what every seat on the ride includes:

4 handpicked unique mai tai's
Pupu's at every stop
Round trip transport with pick up and drop off
Intimate, small-group vibe
Learn Hawaiian heritage
Special offers for future restaurant visits
Three mai tais raised in a cheers
Not drinking? All good.

Mocktail Versions Available

Designated drivers, expecting mamas, sober-curious friends — we shake up mocktail versions of every mai tai so nobody has to sit this one out. Just let us know when you book.

Your tour awaits

1

Pick up

Choose your pickup location — Royal Sonesta Līhu‘e, Grand Hyatt Po‘ipū, or Lawai Beach Resort. Every tour starts at 12:30. Find us at the valet.

2

Ride the island

Hop in the van with your guide. Between stops you'll hear the history of the mai tai, learn about Hawaiian heritage, and catch the best views.

3

Sip Mai Tais

Four handpicked mai tais, pupus at every stop, and a whole lot of aloha. About 4.5 hours door-to-door and back before sunset.

A happy group on the Mai Tai Tasting Tour
Our signature tour

The Mai Tai Tasting Tour

4.5-Hour Experience  ·  Round-Trip Transport With Pick Up and Drop Off

Along the way you'll learn the history of the mai tai, discover what makes each drink unique, and soak up some of our favorite views. Part tasting tour, part island adventure — come thirsty, leave happy. Mocktail versions available for non-drinkers.

$239
per guest
10% off for groups of 6+

Multiple pickup spots

Meet us at the valet of your selected pickup and we'll handle everything else — no driving, no parking, no worrying. Every tour starts at 12:30 sharp.

Thursdays

Royal Sonesta Kaua‘i Resort

Līhu‘e

🕧 12:30 pickup 📍 Valet meet

Perfect for guests staying on the East Side. We'll swing through and get the mai tais flowing.

Wednesdays & Saturdays

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort

Po‘ipū

🕧 12:30 pickup 📍 Valet meet

Right in the heart of Po‘ipū. Two afternoons a week — pick the one that fits your itinerary.

Tuesdays

Lawai Beach Resort

Po‘ipū

🕧 12:30 pickup 📍 Valet meet

Tucked into Po‘ipū's south shore — mai tais start right at the valet.

The essentials

All handled. Just bring you.

What's included

4 handpicked mai tai tastings
Pupus (island snacks) at each stop
Round-trip transport with pick up and drop off
Hawaiian history & storytelling
Small-group, friendly-guide vibes
Mocktail versions available for non-drinkers

What to bring

Valid photo ID (21+ required)
Comfy resort-casual clothes
Sandals or slippahs
Sunnies and a thirst for mai tais
Aloha attitude — mandatory 🤙
The You Bettah Rum founders
Aloha, friends

A family passion project, born on Kaua‘i

For over a decade we've been hopping between restaurants tasting each unique mai tai — an island tradition of ours that turned into something we couldn't wait to share. Every tasting is chosen for its drinks, its story, and its authentic slice of Kaua‘i.

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Good to know

Frequently asked

Plan for about 4 hours from pickup to drop-off. It's a relaxed, island-paced afternoon — we run on aloha time.

We offer two pickup locations depending on which tour you select at booking:

  • South Shore Tour: Pickup at the Grand Hyatt Kauai
  • South East Shore Tour: Pickup at the Sonesta Marriott

If you are not staying at either property, we recommend arranging transportation to your designated pickup location ahead of time.

Your ticket includes:

  • Round-trip transportation in our tour van
  • One handcrafted mai tai per person at each of the four stops
  • Shared pupus (appetizers) at select locations
  • Your very own insider's guide to Kauai's best drinks

Tips for all restaurant staff is already included in your experience so you can sit back and enjoy!

However, gratuity for your driver is not included in the ticket price. Our drivers work hard to make your experience special, and tips are very much appreciated. Mahalo!

Yes! If you'd like to book the van exclusively for your group, private tour options are available. Contact us directly to inquire about private bookings.
Yes. All guests must be 21 years of age or older to participate in the tour. While we love our keiki's, this is an adult tour. Valid government-issued photo ID is required at check-in. No exceptions can be made.
We recommend having a meal before the tour. While we do provide shared pupus at select stops, this is a tasting experience, not a dinner and four mai tais are best enjoyed on a happy stomach.
Life happens. Please visit our Refund Policy page for full details on cancellations and rescheduling. We allow rescheduling up to 24 hours before your tour date, subject to availability.
Small groups fill fast

Ready to sip Kaua‘i?

Just like shells on the beach, no two mai tais are alike.