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Kauai Poipu and Koloa Town Self-Guided Audio Tour

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About this activity

The Poipu and Koloa Town Tour takes you on a trip back in time from when ancient Hawaiian villages dotted the area all the way to the sugarcane plantation era.

Skip the tour bus and explore Kauai at your own pace for a fraction of the cost. Our app uses GPS to give you turn-by-turn directions to historic sites and popular spots while telling you interesting stories along the way.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Shaka Guide Apps

What is included

Included

Included: Take the tour when you want
Included: Tours NEVER expire
Included: Freedom to explore at your own pace
Included: Tour Start is Customizable
Included: Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
Included: Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
Included: Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
Included: Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
Included: Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive

Not included

Not included: Parking fees
Not included: Meals
Not included: Car rentals and crowded tour buses

Itinerary

Day 1 · Poipu & Koloa Town GPS Driving Tour

Poipu

30 min

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.
Prince Kuhio Park

15 min Admission not included

Learn about Prince Kuhio and how he became a real life hero!
Lawa'i Beach

30 min Admission not included

Take a dip in the most picturesque beaches in South Kauai. If you’re lucky, you may even spot a turtle here!
Spouting Horn

15 min Admission not included

Watch as this blowhole with an interesting legend shoot water up to 50 feet in the air!
The Spa at Koloa Landing

15 min Admission not included

Find out why this place was previously known as the perfect stopping point for trading routes between the Americas and Asia
Stop 6

10 min

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
Stop 7

one hour

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.
Shipwreck Beach

45 min

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.
Stop 9

30 min

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!
Stop 10

5 min

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.
Stop 11

20 min

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.
Stop 12

45 min

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.
Menehune Fish Pond

40 min

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.
Poipu

Passing by

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

Koloa

one hour

Koloa’s a fun spot for the whole family. Take your time to walk around the town here and absorb its unique heritage.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Start the tour in Poipu or Koloa. Your choice!
Start the tour in Poipu or Koloa. Your choice!

End point

Using your ticket

HOW TO REDEEM YOUR TOUR:

Before you start your adventure, you'll need to redeem and download the tour in the Shaka Guide app. Follow the instructions below:

*Please Note: The redeem code is the 10-digit booking reference number on your ticket (located under the barcode).

1. Download the Shaka Guide App in the App Store or Google Play Store (or use the link at the bottom of this email)

2. Open the app and sign in/create your account

3. Go to Support → Retrieve Purchases

4. Tap on Redeem Purchases

5. Enter your Redeem Code (10-digit booking reference number on your ticket located under the barcode)

6. Tap on Redeem Purchases

7. Download your tour(s)

Once you've redeemed your tour, you'll find it under "My Stuff" in the app.

For a smooth ride, download the tour with wifi before you go.

Should you need further assistance or have other questions, email us at [email protected] or call (808) 201-8138

DOWNLOAD THE APP HERE: www.shakaguide.com/download

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
The tour begins and ends just outside of Poipu and travels in a counterclockwise loop.
You can also start the tour in Lihue.
Expect to spend about 4-6 hours if you plan to do all the activities on the tour. We recommend beginning before 9 a.m.
Poipu Beach Park is a great snorkel spot. Pack gear or rent it nearby at Nukumoi Surf Co.