Hawaii
Wailua Valley and Waterfalls Tour

Duration
4-6 hrs
Audio Points
78
Tour Stops
16

About The Tour

Kauai is also called the Garden Isle, and for good reason -- its green landscapes are formed from tropical jungles and lush mountain ranges. On the Wailua Valley and Waterfalls Tour you’ll uncover the history of Hawaii’s oldest island at historic sites, hiking trails and waterfalls. Here are just ...

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Kauai is also called the Garden Isle, and for good reason -- its green landscapes are formed from tropical jungles and lush mountain ranges. On the Wailua Valley and Waterfalls Tour you’ll uncover the history of Hawaii’s oldest island at historic sites, hiking trails and waterfalls.

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!

•⁠ Hike Sleeping Giant Trail
•⁠ Check out Wailua Waterfall
•⁠ Snorkel at Lydgate Beach Park
•⁠ Meditate at Kauai’s Hindu Monastery (closes at noon)
•⁠ Check out ‘Opeaka’a Waterfall
•⁠ Visit the Fern Grotto at Smith's Tropical Paradise
•⁠ Take a stroll at Kehua Arboretum

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Recommended Start Time: 8:30 a.m.
Tour Starting Point(s): Lihue and Kapa’a
Direction: Loop, ending where you began

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Sample Tour Audio

Wailua Falls Story
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Turn Left for Konohiki Seafood
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Lydgate Park
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Tour Stops

Pono Market - Kapa'a
Konohiki Seafoods - Lihue
Sleeping Giant West Hike
Kuilau Ridge Trail
Ho'opi'i Falls Hike
Kauai's Hindu Monastery
Lydgate Beach Park - Kapa'a
Opaeka'a Falls
Hikinaakala (Rising Sun) Heiau and Hauola Heiau
Holoholoku Heiau
Birthing Stones
Poli'ahu Heiau
Wailua Falls
Views of Sleeping Giant
Kapa’a Town

Tour Route


Customer Reviews

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We did three tours on Kauai - The Waimea Canyon, Wailua Valley, and Poipu & Koloa tours. Each was very well done, informative and worked well as an orientation to Kauai. They really helped us find all the sights we wanted to see. The application worked great as well. I would highly recommend these to anyone!

David Greatrix | 11 months ago | Android

So glad I found this guide.

My husband and I took a long awaited trip to Hawaii. We spent 5 days on the big island and then 7 days on Kauai. Utilizing the Shaka guide app we explored many wonderful things that I think we would have missed. We really enjoyed the stories and music along the way as well. I will say that the Wailua Valley and waterfalls tour is missing one stop that we just happened upon and that is Sole Mates in Kappa’a town. This is a little family owned shoe store. What made it so special was that one of the owners taught us how to play the traditional Hawaiian game Kōnane We learned about this game and saw ancient ones in an old fishing village on the big island so it was fun to learn how to play it. Definitely add this stop to your tour it is well worth it!

bulletproof04 | 1 year ago | iOS

Shaka made our trip the best trip to Kuai

The value of $30 for 4 trips along Kuai is an incredible value. The content is interesting, entertaining, and many times just pure comedy. I wish the navigation could be displayed on the car screen so I don’t have to look at my iPhone screen. There is a bug in the program. We will reach a mile stone on the route, a point on the map and the Shaka guide voice will come on, suddenly it will stop and then Shaka guide will start all over the same instructions. That happened on the Poipu trip and the Wailua Valley.

OSZUR | 1 year ago | iOS

How to see Wailua Falls?

Drive to Wailua Falls viewpoint - you can’t hike to the falls, but the viewpoint offers the perfect vantage point to take in this stunning waterfall. Get turn-by-turn directions to Wailua Falls on Shaka Guide’s Wailua Valley and Waterfalls Tour.

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How many waterfalls are there on Kauai?

Kauai boasts about 100 waterfalls. Kauai is also known as the Garden Isle for its lush landscapes. From rugged coastal cliffs to abundant rainforests - Kauai’s diverse scenery is a sight to behold.

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What are the best Waterfalls in Kauai?

Of Kauai’s many waterfalls - Opaekaa, Wailua, and Ho'opi'i Falls are some of our favorites. You can visit all three on Shaka Guide’s Wailua Valley and Waterfalls Tour.

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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.
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Tour FAQs

Where does the tour go?
The tour begins in Lihue or Kapa’a and is completed in a clockwise loop ending where you began. Most of the tour is spent exploring the rainforest area of Wailua valley. Here are some of the popular spots you can explore on the tour! Kapa’a Town Wailua Waterfall‘Opeaka’a WaterfallSleeping Giant HikeSmith's Tropical ParadiseKauai Hindu MonasteryLydgate State ParkFor help planning your day check our Wailua Valley and Waterfalls suggested itinerary and here's everything you need to know before you go!
What should I pack and budget?
Sneakers & hiking clothesWaterBug sprayTowelBathing Suit & sandals Sunscreen Sun Glasses and/or HatSnacksCar ChargerCameraCash (see budget below) How much you spend really depends on the activities you choose to do along the tour route, but here’s a breakdown of some costs. $14.99: Shaka Guide’s Wailua Valley & Waterfalls Tour $15.00 per person: Lunch $5.00 per person: Local snack$10 for adults; $5 for children: Entrance to Smith’s Tropical FarmThe Hindu Monastery is free to enter, but donations are accepted
Can I join the Reverse Road to Hana tour along the route?
Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from.  If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.
Can I take the tour in the opposite direction?
No, this tour can only be done in a clockwise loop. 
Other Questions? Contact Us!
Do you have other questions that we didn’t list here? Feel free to message us through the in-app chat box, Facebook Messenger, our email, or give us a call at (808) 201-8138. We will be glad to help and answer your questions as soon as possible!Mahalo,Shaka Guide

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