North Shore Kauai Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
Explore Kauai's scenic north shore with Shaka Guide and visit the beautiful beaches, gorgeous hiking trails and even a hidden waterfall. You will love the gripping stories we tell of this unique island.
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!
*Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.*
What's Included
- Take the tour when you want
- Tours NEVER expire
- Freedom to explore at your own pace
- Tour Start is Customizable
- Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
- Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
- Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
- Parking fees
- Meals
- Car rental
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
North Shore Kauai GPS Driving Tour
20 Stops
North Shore Kauai Audio Driving Tour
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The tour can be started in Kapa’a or Princeville and is completed in a loop, ending where you began.
- Entrance to Ha’ena State Park is limited. You must reserve your entry and parking or shuttle in advance. It costs is $5 per person to enter and $10 to park (parking is extremely limited). You can also take a shuttle from a park-and-ride near Hanalei if you cannot get a parking reservation. The shuttle costs $35 round trip.
- Make your reservation up to 30 days in advance
- Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge is open Wednesday-Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.
- Advanced reservations are now required at Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge. Entrance is $11 for adults and free for children under 16. America the Beautiful pass holders pay a $1 reservation fee.
- Limahuli Botanical Garden is open Tuesday-Saturday from 8:30 am - 4 pm. There is a $30 entry fee for adults; it’s free for children under 13. Reservations are highly recommended as parking is limited. In addition, the garden offers a special discount for shuttle riders who show their passes when checking in.
- Anini Beach and Tunnels Beach are great snorkel spots. Pack your own gear or rent some in Princeville or Hanalei (respectively).
- Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
- The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
- Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
- Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
- Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting
Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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Activity code: C-102020P8
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 13 traveler reviews collected by Cool Hawaii and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Hawaii customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST).
- Take the tour when you want.
- Tours NEVER expire.
- Freedom to explore at your own pace.
- Tour Start is Customizable.
- Offline map (no wifi or data needed).
- Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations.
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS.
- Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music.
- Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive.
- Parking fees.
- Meals.
- Car rental.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the North Shore Kauai Self-Guided Audio Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for North Shore Kauai Self-Guided Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Hawaii. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Take the tour when you want
- Tours NEVER expire
- Freedom to explore at your own pace
- Tour Start is Customizable
- Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
- Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
- Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
- Parking fees
- Meals
- Car rental
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The tour can be started in Kapa’a or Princeville and is completed in a loop, ending where you began.
- Entrance to Ha’ena State Park is limited. You must reserve your entry and parking or shuttle in advance. It costs is $5 per person to enter and $10 to park (parking is extremely limited). You can also take a shuttle from a park-and-ride near Hanalei if you cannot get a parking reservation. The shuttle costs $35 round trip.
- Make your reservation up to 30 days in advance
- Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge is open Wednesday-Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.
- Advanced reservations are now required at Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge. Entrance is $11 for adults and free for children under 16. America the Beautiful pass holders pay a $1 reservation fee.
- Limahuli Botanical Garden is open Tuesday-Saturday from 8:30 am - 4 pm. There is a $30 entry fee for adults; it’s free for children under 13. Reservations are highly recommended as parking is limited. In addition, the garden offers a special discount for shuttle riders who show their passes when checking in.
- Anini Beach and Tunnels Beach are great snorkel spots. Pack your own gear or rent some in Princeville or Hanalei (respectively).
- Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
- The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
- Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
- Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
- Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting
