North Shore Kauai Audio Driving Tour
Overview
Skip the tour bus and explore Kauai at your own pace for a fraction of the cost. Shaka Guide's North Shore Kauai Tour uses GPS to give you turn-by-turn directions to the best spots!
Shaka Guide is the #1-rated app for Kauai with over 2K reviews on the App Store and Google Play Store!
WHY SHAKA GUIDE:
✅ Tours never expire.
✅ Tour work offline. No data needed.
✅ Reliable GPS directions.
✅ A guided tour for a fraction of the price.
✅ Save time planning! We’ve done the work for you.
✅ Your vacation, your terms — freedom to stop and go as you please.
✅ The #1-rated travel app for Maui.
✅ Listen to interesting stories and Hawaiian music!
Inclusions
- Offline map of the entire island with turn-by-turn audio navigation
- Interesting stories and history and the freedom to explore at your own pace
- Purchase will NEVER expire and tours work offline
- Tour highlights in the app with restaurant and activity recommendations
What to expect
Day 1: North Shore Kauai GPS Driving Tour
Stop At: Kalalea Mountain, Anahola, HI 96703, USA
Pull over here for a view of the mountain side which has a curiously familiar face
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Moloa'a Beach, 3531 Moloaa Rd, Kilauea, Kauai, HI 96754
The picturesque Moloa’a beach is great for a stroll or even a little swimming or boogie boarding when the ocean is calm
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Lighthouse Road, Kilauea, Kauai, HI 96754
Stop by at the perfect time and you might see spinner dolphins and monk seals in the ocean!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kahili Quarry Beach, Off Wailapa Rd, Kilauea, Kauai, HI 96754
Enjoy lots of beauty and opportunity for adventure!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Christ Memorial Episcopal Church, 2518 Kolo Rd, Kilauea, HI 96754, USA
Gander at a view of the classic lava rock facade of Christ Memorial Episcopal Church in Kilauea, on Kauai's north shore.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Secret Beach, Kauai, HI
Find yourself at an expansive white sand beach that is relatively unknown.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Anini Beach, Kalihiwai, HI 96754, USA
Anini beach boasts the largest coral reef in Hawaii and is great for children or those who are not experienced swimmers
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hanalei Valley Lookout, Kuhio Hwy, Princeville, HI 96722, USA
Be amazed at an absolutely breathtaking view of Hanalei valley. This is a great place for a picture!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge, Ohiki Road, Hanalei, Kauai, HI 96746
Visit this must see spot tucked away on a working wetland taro farm on Kaua`i's dramatically scenic North Shore
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Okolehao Hiking Trailhead, 4732 Ohiki Rd #4644, Princeville, HI 96722, USA
Stop by and find a really pretty overlook of the Hanalei Valley.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hanalei, Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii
Learn more about Hanalei. This is a charming little town, and the last major town in north Kauai.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kahalahala Beach, Hawaii 560, Lumahai, Kapaʻa, HI 96746, USA
Go down into a forested area before emerging in front of a beautiful pristine beach!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lumaha'i Beach, Hawaii 96746, USA
This picturesque, huge, white sand beach is one of Kauai's most gorgeous.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tunnels Beach, Kauai, HI
Explore joyfully here with underwater lava tubes thriving with sea life!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Haena Beach, Hawaii 96746, USA
Check out this iconic beach and look out for the remains of an old lava tube, an evidence of Kauai’s fiery volcanic past!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Limahuli Garden and Preserve, 5-8291 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, Kauai, HI 96714
This garden is a neat place to learn about Hawaiian Culture and native plants!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ke'e Beach, Highway 560 Haena State Park, Haena, Kauai, HI 96716
Experience first hand how this special spot is beautiful at sunset!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Maniniholo Dry Cave, 5-7878 Kuhio Hwy, Kilauea, HI 96754, USA
Careful as you trek through a sandy floor, low ceilings & the lore of an evil spirit.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kalalau Trail, Kauai, HI
Check out why Kalalau Trail is one of the best hikes on Kauai!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wainiha Valley, Hawaii 96746, USA
Learn more about the legend of the Wainiha Valley and how it is related to the Goddess Pele from long ago.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Wai`oli Hui`ia Church, 5-5363A Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, Kauai, HI 96714
Learn more about this historic shingled church, built in the American Gothic architectural style, has a belfry tower which houses the old Mission Bell.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Hanalei Pier, Hanalei, Kauai, HI
Chill at the place for Kauai locals and visitors alike to gather, kick back, and enjoy the calm Hanalei bay!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hanalei River, Princeville, HI 96722, USA
The one lane Hanalei Bridge is a nostalgic and much loved entry into the quaint town of Hanalei and the often celebrated Hanalei Bay.
Duration: 15 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: North Shore Kauai Audio Driving Tour
Stop At: Kalalea Mountain, Anahola, HI 96703, USA
Pull over here for a view of the mountain side which has a curiously familiar face
Duration: 15 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Great app! FYI, there are not multiple 'starting points', but only one starting point. We drove to an alternative starting point to begin the tour, and the first thing it did was...send us to the other starting point! lol Hey, we were in Hawaii, and it was beautiful, but I'd recommend that ...
Great app! FYI, there are not multiple 'starting points', but only one starting point. We drove to an alternative starting point to begin the tour, and the first thing it did was...send us to the other starting point! lol Hey, we were in Hawaii, and it was beautiful, but I'd recommend that they make it clearer. I still give the app 5 stars because even though it was the first Shaka tour we did, we quickly figured out how to maximize the app, and it was very enjoyable. You can go here or there and use it as you like. Stories are fun, and interesting, and show you things that you'd otherwise miss. Well worth the cost! We ended up getting a second for a different part of the island. Even if you are vaccinated (as we were), I’d recommend waiting on a trip to Hawaii until the Covid-related mandates are lifted, as they clearly diminished Hawaii’s “Aloha” spirit. Also, be aware that various amenities are missing and mask mandates are extensive, and extend even to the outdoors (truly, and in practice). You absolutely should not go if you are not vaccinated as most businesses will deny you entry.The Shaka guide was the best purchase on our vacation. I highly recommend it to those who want to get out on their own to explore and see what the tour companies show you without having to ride around in a bus. It was easy to use and gave a lot of interesting information about the islands. The g...
The Shaka guide was the best purchase on our vacation. I highly recommend it to those who want to get out on their own to explore and see what the tour companies show you without having to ride around in a bus. It was easy to use and gave a lot of interesting information about the islands. The guy is a little hokey at times, but you get used to it. It was the easiest way to get around and not get lost. Reading a guidebook and searching for roads doesn't allow for an enjoyable ride. This does. I wish they'd have something like this in all areas where one wants to explore without a tour.Enjoyed listening to the music and stories along the way made the trip so enjoyable. The roads we took let us see more than we would have just staying on the main highway.
Enjoyed listening to the music and stories along the way made the trip so enjoyable. The roads we took let us see more than we would have just staying on the main highway.It really brought you through the entire north shore. I think this is the best way to see the entire island
It really brought you through the entire north shore. I think this is the best way to see the entire islandWe got this audio car tour on a whim. We were just looking for something to do on a free day. I must say that I didn’t really expect too much but it really delivered. You can take as long doing this tour as you want, it just tracks your gps and picks up wherever you are on the map. It also gives ...
We got this audio car tour on a whim. We were just looking for something to do on a free day. I must say that I didn’t really expect too much but it really delivered. You can take as long doing this tour as you want, it just tracks your gps and picks up wherever you are on the map. It also gives some local history, one place it tells you to drive up and look at Kong mountain, which was cool but up that road was a man selling fresh mango bread so we decided to stop and it was amazing so glad we got some, also the gentleman selling the bread was so friendly and fun to talk to. I will say if you are going to do one of these tours just get it in advance and see where the stops will be and if you need to purchase entry or get an appointment. We weren’t able to get in to a couple places like the lighthouse but we were able to go to the lookout which had beautiful views. Other than that it was a lot of fun and took us places We would never have found on our own. I would definitely purchase again for other areas or islands.My husband is always looking for something new to do and this app was awesome for that! We love Kauai and thought we knew quite a bit about the island having adventured there just a couple of years ago but this took us to places we would have never know of otherwise. We learned some history alo...
My husband is always looking for something new to do and this app was awesome for that! We love Kauai and thought we knew quite a bit about the island having adventured there just a couple of years ago but this took us to places we would have never know of otherwise. We learned some history along the way as well. It was well worth taking the time to have it installed before we left the mainland. We would definitely recommend!