Kauai Poipu and Koloa Town Self-Guided Audio Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Poipu & Koloa Town GPS Driving Tour
14 stops
1
Poipu
Take a quick adventure through a few ancient Hawaiian Heiau, a blowhole, a tropical garden, beautiful snorkeling beaches, some mini hikes, and a scenic drive to an ancient fishpond.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Prince Kuhio Park
Learn about Prince Kuhio and how he became a real life hero!
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
3
Lawa'i Beach
Take a dip in the most picturesque beaches in South Kauai. If you’re lucky, you may even spot a turtle here!
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
4
Spouting Horn
Watch as this blowhole with an interesting legend shoot water up to 50 feet in the air!
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
5
The Spa at Koloa Landing
Find out why this place was previously known as the perfect stopping point for trading routes between the Americas and Asia
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
6
At Kaneiolouma Cultural Complex, you’ll visit an ancient fishing village that dates back to the 1400s and spans 13 acres. Here you can find: remains of houses fishponds religious shrines, and altars with carved idols that have lain undisturbed for centuries
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
Poipu Beach is the perfect place for snorkeling or just relaxing and enjoying the scenery. Water here can get a little choppy in the spring and summer. The fall and winter are usually more calm.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
Shipwreck Beach
Start your visit to Shipwrecks with a hike on the Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail for stunning panoramic views of the bay. The path from the beach leads to the top of a large rock cliff. The vantage point from there is absolutely breathtaking.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Just a few miles from Shipwreck Beach is Makauwahi Cave, a fascinating sinkhole inside a large limestone cave. Geologists believe that the cave began its formation up to 400,000 years ago as a sand dune. Today, it's one of the richest fossil sites in Hawai'i!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Here we will pull over to see the Pu'uwanawana cinder cone, which you can think of as a mini-volcano. This cinder cone, along with lava rocks on the beach and other volcanic features that dot these islands, tells the story of how Hawai'i came to be.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
There’s loads of history on this tour, and the Koloa Jodo Mission Buddhist Temple is no exception. It’s a little temple that was built back in 1910 by Japanese immigrants who came to work in the sugar cane fields.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
End your day by visiting the unique shops and boutiques in Old Koloa Town. Take your time to walk around the town here and absorb its unique heritage. There are also some great spots to grab dinner. We recommend Koloa Fish Market which has phenomenal poke bowls and other great local food plates.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
13
Menehune Fish Pond
After visiting Koloa Town, you can take a bonus drive a couple miles out of town to see a beautiful valley with a historically significant fishpond. This ancient fishpond was said to have been created by the legendary Menehune who are believed to be the first people to inhabit Hawai'i. This fishpond is a masterpiece of engineering invented in ancient Hawai'i, and the scenery that surrounds it is beautiful.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
Poipu
After you’ve explored Koloa Town or taken the bonus trip to the fishpond, we’ll point you towards Lihue or guide you back towards Poipu where you can end your day at the beach, grab some dinner if you haven’t yet, or do some shopping.
Day 2
Poipu & Koloa Tour - Start in Lihue
1 stop
15
Koloa
Koloa’s a fun spot for the whole family. Take your time to walk around the town here and absorb its unique heritage.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Get Started Easily: • Book Your Tour: Receive a confirmation and easy instructions via email. • Download the App: Follow the simple steps in your email. • Redeem the Tour: Use the redeem code in your email to redeem the tour in the app. • Prepare Ahead: Download the tour using strong Wi-Fi.
• Begin Your Journey: • Select Your Tour: Go to the My Stuff tab in the Shaka Guide app to launch the tour. • Start the Tour: Select the tour starting point and follow the GPS instructions. • Follow Shaka Guide: Stick to the suggested route and speed for the best experience.

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