Hawaii
North Shore Kauai Driving Tour
About The Tour
Kauai's North Shore is filled with beautiful beaches, scenic hiking trails and picturesque resort towns. On this tour, you can snorkel at a beach surrounded by a vibrant coral reef, visit a scenic waterfall, check out a lighthouse and bird sanctuary, or explore a historic garden. Here are just a ...
Show MoreHere are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour:
• Snorkel at Anini or Tunnels Beach (past Hanalei)
• Visit the resort towns of Princeville and Hanalei
• Explore Limahuli Gardens
• Hike Okolehao Trail
• Hike the Kalalau Trail along the Na Pali Coast (past Hanalei)
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Recommended Start Time: 11:00 a.m.
Tour Starting Point(s): Kapa’a and Princeville
Direction: Loop, ending where you began
*VERY IMPORTANT* Entry to Haena State Park is limited and advanced reservations for all vehicles, walk-in entries, and shuttle riders are required. You can make reservations up to 30 days in advance at www.gohaena.com. PLEASE NOTE: you will NOT be able to drive past Hanelei without an advance reservation. Parking and shuttle reservations are also required and available on the same site.
Even without a reservation, there is still a lot to see on this tour!
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Sample Tour Audio
King Kong - Hole in the Mountain
Parking at Moloa'a Beach
Kahili Beach Intro
Tour Stops
Okolehao Hike
Kalalau Trail
Limahuli Garden & Preserve
Moloa'a Beach
Anini Beach
Lumaha'i Beach
Tunnels Beach
Ha'ena Beach
King Kong - Hole in Mountain
Kilauea Lighthouse
Hanalei Pier
Hanalei Valley Overlook
Kahili Beach (Rock Quarries)
Kahalahala Beach
Hanalei Town
Customer Reviews
Kauai
Found out about the Shaka app as we were leaving for a vacation on Kauai. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience with our own personal tour guide who had info about places we would have never found on our own. Great stories and music as well!
Ret Traveller | 3 weeks ago | iOSDefinitely Worth The Money!!
I have never written an app review before - but this one is worth it. We bought the pack for Kauai traveling with our kids ages 7 & 10. We had visited the island without kids in the past and used guide books to find all the “must see” places so I feel comfortable comparing travel with and without the guide. This app is amazing! The narrator is fantastic and literally kept us on the edge of our seats (when describing the epic tribal wars between the islands and there were musical interludes for drive time, my kids were like “wait what happened next?!” - I swear they know more about Hawaiian history than their own state in the lower 48!). Music, history, narration, humor - this app has it all. It syncs to your GPS so the narration is timed with your location! It’s like traveling with your fun uncle who grew up in Hawaii and has tons of stories to share. My 7 year old’s review: “I want him [the guide] in more places, like back home.” My 10 yr old said “I like his voice and how it always goes with great spots and the stories were really interesting.” Our request is please do the big European cities!! Even if we read the script out loud to our kids, they would never be as interesting as these guides! Adults and kids will love them and we got way more out of our vacation than we would have using a mix of books/ websites (and just easier).
Mbro3 | 4 weeks ago | iOSBest find ever!
I’ve never reviewed an app before, but I am so compelled to sing praises for this one. We returned from Kauai yesterday and both my husband and I agreed this was the best to guide us around the island. We loved all the stories and were never surprised by a hike’s difficulty level because of the great descriptions. I need a Shaka guide for all my travels. We shared the info with other travelers and all sing praises. Thank you for the best app I’ve ever downloaded.
Amarcoccia | 1 month ago | iOSKauai North Shore vs. South Shore
The North Shore of Kauai is known for its lush landscapes, stunning waterfalls, and famous beaches like Hanalei Bay, while the South Shore offers sunnier weather, family-friendly beaches like Poipu Beach, and a higher concentration of resorts and...
Show MoreKauai North Shore vs. South Shore
The North Shore of Kauai is known for its lush landscapes, stunning waterfalls, and famous beaches like Hanalei
Bay, while the South Shore offers sunnier weather, family-friendly beaches like Poipu Beach, and a higher concentration of resorts and amenities. Both are stunning destinations to visit.
What to do in North Shore Kauai?
On Kauai’s North Shore, you can visit the quaint towns of Hanalei and Princeville, visit remote beaches, hike the Na Pali Coast, take a stroll at Hanalei Bay, and visit a historic lighthouse. Do all this and more on Shaka Guide’s North Shore Kauai...
Show MoreWhat to do in North Shore Kauai?
On Kauai’s North Shore, you can visit the quaint towns of Hanalei and Princeville, visit remote beaches, hike the Na Pali Coast, take a stroll at Hanalei Bay, and visit a historic lighthouse. Do all this and more on Shaka Guide’s North Shore Kauai Driving Tour.
About Kauai North Shore Shuttle
Due to an overwhelming number of visitors to Haena State Park, a shuttle and parking system has been implemented on Kauai’s North Shore, just past Hanalei. Entry to Haena State Park is limited and advanced reservations for all vehicles, walk-in en...
Show MoreAbout Kauai North Shore Shuttle
Due to an overwhelming number of visitors to Haena State Park, a shuttle and parking system has been implemented on Kauai’s North Shore, just past Hanalei. Entry to Haena State Park is limited and advanced reservations for all vehicles, walk-in entries, and shuttle riders are required. You can make reservations up to 30 days in advance at www.gohaena.com. Parking and shuttle reservations are also required and available on the same site.
What is an Audio Tour Guide?
Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here's how it works:
- GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk.
- Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
What is an Audio Tour Guide?
Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here's how it works:
- GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk. Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
- The app works offline so even with spotty service we'll get you where you need to go.
- The app works offline so even with spotty service we'll get you where you need to go.
Pretty cool huh? We think so! Check out our tours and let's explore together.
Tour FAQs
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