Waimea and Na Pali Driving Tour

Duration
6-8 hrs
Audio Points
68
Tour Stops
17

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 ...

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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 rugged terrain will come to life as we share stories and legends along the way.

Here 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 Waipoʻo Waterfall (difficult)
•⁠ Visit Kokeʻe Lodge & Museum
•⁠ Take in views of the Na Pali Coast
•⁠ Visits artsy town of Hanapepe & walk across a swinging bridge

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Recommended Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
Tour Starting Point(s): Past Lawai outside of Poipu
Direction: Clockwise loop, ending where you began

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Sample Tour Audio

Kaua'i Coffee
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Pa'ula'ula (Russian Fort)
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Waimea Town
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Tour Stops

Jojo's Shave Ice - Waimea
Waimea Town & Captain Cook Statue
Menehune Ditch
Hanapepe Town
Kaua'i Coffee
Iliau Nature Loop
Canyon Trail / Cliff View
Waimea Canyon Lookout
Waipo'o Waterfall - Pu'u Ka Pele
Pu'u Hinahina Viewpoint
Pu'u O Kila Lookout & Pihea Trail
Kalalau Lookout
Pa'ula'ula State Historic Site - Old Russian Fort
Waimea Town
First Viewpoint
Red Dirt Waterfall
Hanapepe Swinging Bridge

Tour Route


Customer Reviews

(16078)

Shaka Kaua’i

The guide itself is very informative and entertaining. I recommended highly with one thought for improvement. I am on Kauai for two weeks and doing a lot of traveling back-and-forth. I am staying both in Poipu for a week and in Princeville for a week. The Kawaii app is broken down Into four different trips. This is fine if you’re taking four separate days and following each separate trip. What I have found is that because I’m traveling from Poipu sometimes to Lihue And sometimes further to the north such as going to Kapaa we’re going the other way towards Waimea. I have not been able to take full advantage of each specific trip. What would be great to have an entire island package so that no matter where I go I am getting the interesting info that is available on this app. As it stands, I have to pick one of the four tours and hopefully get something from it. I will eventually be using the Waimea tour as well as the North Shore tour specifically. With all the driving, I have been doing mostly what I end up listening to is beautiful Hawaiian music, which is a nice addition. I feel this could be so much more useful, interactive, and beneficial if I didn’t have to pick a specific route each time I’m in the car.

DaKow | 1 month ago | iOS

I used the guide for Maui Road to Hana on our last trip to Hawaii and absolutely loved it. Once we landed in Kauai, I purchased the Kauai package. We used the Waimea Canyon yesterday and enjoyed our trip so much. I really appreciated the heads up that the last lookout was closed, and we'd have to walk to it if we wanted to see it. The history, humor, and tips make this app so worth it. Highly recommend, and I'm looking forward to the rest of the driving tours while we are on the island.

Rebecca Beaulieu | 2 months ago | Android

Great addition to our drive !

Loved using the app for the Waimea Canyon tour. Fun stories and and history and music. Narration was helpful knowing when to get ready to make a stop and available facilities.

Suzrim | 3 months ago | iOS

Where 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.

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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.

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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...

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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 just past Lawai outside of Poipu and travels clockwise ending at Kalalau Lookout. Don’t worry, we will guide you back to Poipu the same way you came with stories and music along the way. Here are some of the popular spots you can explore on the tour!Kauai CoffeeWaimea CanyonIliau Nature LoopWaimea Canyon LookoutCanyon Trail Waipo'o Waterfall View and Hike (hike needs advance preparation -- see itinerary below)Pihea Trail Koke'e Lodge & MuseumKalalau Lookout Waimea TownHanapepe Swinging BridgeFor help planning your day check out our Waimea Canyon and Na Pali suggested itinerary and here's everything you need to know before you go. 
What should I pack and budget?
Sneakers & hiking clothesRaincoat or umbrella, this side of the island can be wet and muddyWaterBug 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 Waimea Canyon & Na Pali Tour $15.00 per person: Lunch $5.00 per person: Local snack$5.00: Parking at Waimea Canyon (credit cards are accepted)
Can I join the Waimea and Na Pali Driving 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 one direction.
Other Questions? Contact Us!
Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.

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