Kapaʻa Trip 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!
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Kapaʻa, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kapaʻa, Hawaii, United States
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!
Itinerary
Day 1: North Shore Kauai GPS Driving Tour
Stop At: Kalalea Mountain – King Kong’s Profile, 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 – King Kong’s Profile, 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.
