Waimea and Na Pali Driving Tour
About The Tour
The Waimea Canyon and the Na Pali Coast are two of the most scenic locations in all of Hawaii. This tour will guide you through the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific” until you reach the Na Pali overlook to view landscapes hundreds of thousands of years in the making. Kauai’s ...
Show MoreHere are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!
• Stop for local Kauai coffee
• Hike in Waimea Canyon
• Hike to Waipo’o Waterfall (difficult)
• Visit Koke'e Lodge & Museum
• Take in views of the Na Pali Coast
• Visits artsy town of Hanapepe & walk across a swinging bridge
*Update 6/29/26: There is a road closure on Waimea Canyon Drive that impacts the tour route Monday-Friday. The road is open on weekends and holidays. Please consider taking the tour on a weekend, or check out one of our other Kauai Driving Tours.*
Sample Tour Audio
Kaua'i Coffee
Pa'ula'ula (Russian Fort)
Waimea Town
Tour Stops
Waipo'o Waterfall - Pu'u Ka Pele
Hanapepe Swinging Bridge
Red Dirt Waterfall
First Viewpoint
Waimea Town
Pa'ula'ula State Historic Site - Old Russian Fort
Kalalau Lookout
Pu'u O Kila Lookout & Pihea Trail
Pu'u Hinahina Viewpoint
Jojo's Shave Ice - Waimea
Waimea Canyon Lookout
Canyon Trail / Cliff View
Iliau Nature Loop
Kaua'i Coffee
Hanapepe Town
Menehune Ditch
Waimea Town & Captain Cook Statue
Customer Reviews
Fun stories
It was fun listening to the guide talk stories while driving up and down Waimea Canyon. It was great hearing about the flora and the history of this part of the island.
kw470 | 1 week ago | iOSMade our trip so much better!
Purchased the Waimea Canyon tour on Kaua’i and so glad we did! We really enjoyed the history as well as stories of the island! It’s so relaxing having an app tell you what to do and which way to turn rather than trying to figure it all out yourself!
Picjeus | 2 weeks ago | iOSWaimea Canyon
We took this tour today, August 6, taking one road up to the end of the Canyon trail and the north road down. There were no closed roads and minimal road construction. I’m glad we paid no heed to the warning on the app. All in all we’ve enjoyed the Shaka tours of Hawaii.
Road warming | 3 weeks ago | iOSUsed it today for the Wailua Valley/Waterfalls tour. It worked great and the narration was enjoyable and educational. May only complaint is that the volume level of the tour guide's voice and the interstitial music is mismatched. The music is much too loud compared to the volume of the guide's voice, which meant I was constantly turning the music down, then turning the guide's voice back up. It gets tiring after several hours of this. Please fix this! App still gets five stars though.
Aldon Sanders | 4 weeks ago | AndroidWailua Falls
We enjoyed this tour so much. It was entertaining and easy to follow. We loved all the stories and sights. Family of 5.
marmaydel | 1 month ago | iOSWaimea and Napali Coast
The tour was so helpful and entertaining. Was right on point . We drove up with the family and did a lot of the stops in the tour.
Erikaromeo | 1 month ago | iOSreally awesome. made our trip so much better going up. waimea canyon thumbs up to everyone involved with this app impressive
smunger4 | 3 months ago | AndroidPoipu Kauai
I thought the information was good, the stories interesting but I found that if we veered off the path of the guide, it was difficult getting back to the exact spot on the guide. Using mile markers would be helpful. We were in Poipu Kauai.
Zig and | 3 months ago | iOSVery much enjoyed the Wailua Valley Tour! Especially, helping us understand the local history & culture. The eucalyptus trees were a favorite!
Anthony Root | 5 months ago | AndroidA really good guide thru Waimea Canyon
We totally enjoyed the guidance to the canyon highlights and the dialogue provided along the way.
Shaq222222 | 5 months ago | iOSWhere is Waimea Canyon?
Waimea Canyon is located on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. Often referred to as the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific," it is situated on the western side of the island, near the town of Waimea.
Show MoreWhere is Waimea Canyon?
Waimea Canyon is located on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. Often referred to as the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific," it is situated on the western side of the island, near the town of Waimea.
How was Waimea Canyon formed?
Waimea Canyon was formed through millions of years of erosion by the Waimea River and its tributaries. The constant flow of water carved through the volcanic rock layers creates the deep and colorful canyon we see today.
Show MoreHow was Waimea Canyon formed?
Waimea Canyon was formed through millions of years of erosion by the Waimea River and its tributaries. The constant flow of water carved through the volcanic rock layers creates the deep and colorful canyon we see today.
How to see Waimea Canyon?
There are several ways to view Waimea Canyon. Take a guided tour like Shaka Guide’s self-guided Waimea Canyon and Na Pali driving tour. You’ll get turn-by-turn directions to popular spots, music, and stories along the way. You can also view Waimea...
Show MoreHow to see Waimea Canyon?
There are several ways to view Waimea Canyon. Take a guided tour like Shaka Guide’s self-guided Waimea Canyon and Na Pali driving tour. You’ll get turn-by-turn directions to popular spots, music, and stories along the way. You can also view Waimea Canyon by helicopter for an aerial view of the canyon, or you can hike one of the many canyon trails (we’ll guide you to our favorites) to take in the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.”
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.
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