Kapaʻa Trip Overview
Explore jungle forests and waterfalls while also connecting with the Hawaiian culture! This tour will take you on a trip back in time by visiting 3 ancient Hawaiian temples as well as visit 3 waterfalls and check out 3 hikes. The perfect mix of fun and education! Enjoy turn-by-turn directions, information on what to look for and where to explore. Plus all the interesting stories and legends that bring the beautiful sceneries to life!
Rated the #1 best GPS tour app for Hawaii with over 6,000+ raving reviews and 200,000+ downloads.
Why you need it:
✅ You don’t need service because you can download the tours & use them offline
✅ Much cheaper than a tour bus at only $9.99 for lifetime access
✅ Save time planning your trip because we have the best stops lined up
✅ Freedom to stop and go as you please, unlike a tour bus where you are confined to the pre-determined route (no fun!)
✅ Hear cool and fun stories along the way (and some corny joke’s that might make you laugh)
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 jungle forests and waterfalls while also connecting with the Hawaiian culture! This tour will take you on a trip back in time by visiting 3 ancient Hawaiian temples as well as visit 3 waterfalls and check out 3 hikes. The perfect mix of fun and education! Enjoy turn-by-turn directions, information on what to look for and where to explore. Plus all the interesting stories and legends that bring the beautiful sceneries to life!
Rated the #1 best GPS tour app for Hawaii with over 6,000+ raving reviews and 200,000+ downloads.
Why you need it:
✅ You don’t need service because you can download the tours & use them offline
✅ Much cheaper than a tour bus at only $9.99 for lifetime access
✅ Save time planning your trip because we have the best stops lined up
✅ Freedom to stop and go as you please, unlike a tour bus where you are confined to the pre-determined route (no fun!)
✅ Hear cool and fun stories along the way (and some corny joke’s that might make you laugh)
Itinerary
Day 1: Wailua Valley & Waterfalls Audio Driving Tour
Stop At: Sleeping Giant Trail, Haleilio Road Nonou West Trail, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96747
Be amazed by the sweeping views of the coast and Kapaa town
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Keahua Arboretum, Kapaʻa, HI 96746, USA
Find both native and introduced plant species at the Keahua Arboretum
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kuilau Ridge Trail, State Hwy 580, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96746
See a wide variety of plants and trees that will take your breath away!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ho’opi’i Falls, Kapaʻa, HI 96746, USA
Visit Hoopii Falls- one of the great spots that were used as a filming location in Jurassic Park
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Smith’s Tropical Paradise, 3-5971 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaʻa, HI 96746, USA
Experience the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Kauai and the Wailua River Valley.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kauai’s Hindu Monastery, 107 Kaholalele Rd, Kapaʻa, HI 96746, USA
Check out one of the holiest of religious sites in the Hindu tradition which some call the most beautiful place on Kauai.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lydgate State Park, Nalu Road, Uninc Kauai County, Hawaii, Wailua, Kauai, HI 96746
Visit a really cool place for kids both young and old alike!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Poliahu Heiau, 5558-5568 Kuamoo Rd, Kapaʻa, HI 96746, USA
Drop by one of Kaua’i’s most legendary structures located just across the road from beautiful Opaeka’a Falls!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Opaeka‘a Falls, Kapaʻa, HI 96746, USA
How would you like to see a 151–foot waterfall that flows over basalt from volcanic eruptions millions of years ago?
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kauaʻi Museum, 4428 Rice St, Lihue, HI 96766, USA
Visit Kauai Museum and learn from exhibits on the history of the island of Kauaʻi in Hawaii
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kilohana Plantation Estate, 3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766-9505
Explore train rides through orchards, forests & farmland on a 105-acre plantation estate
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Grove Farm Sugar Plantation Museum, 4050 Nawiliwili Rd, Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766-8600
Discover Kauai”s sugar cane heritage at Grove Farm Homestead & Museum!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hikinaakala Heiau, Nalu Rd, Kapaʻa, HI 96746, USA
Visit what was once a sacred place used to welcome the sun next to the mouth of the Wailua River on the Pacific Ocean.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Holoholoku Heiau, 4587-4591 Kuamoo Rd, Kapaʻa, HI 96746, USA
Check out one of the oldest heiaus in Kauai with a very interesting origin and history!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Pohaku-ho’ohanau and Pohaku Piko, Rte 580 Kuamo’o Rd Wailua, Kauai, HI 96746-1419
Explore an ancient and sacred Hawaiian site which was so important that all of Kauai’s kings were born here.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ono Ono Shave Ice, 1292 Kuhio Hwy #4, Kapaʻa, HI 96746, USA
Taste huge, tasty Hawaiian shave ice treats with lots of flavors & combos to choose from!”
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Pono Market, 4-1300 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaʻa, HI 96746, USA
Super deli for take out of all kinds of local fare, from several kinds of poki, the freshest seaweed salad, kalua pork and lau laus.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Konohiki Seafoods, 3-4301 Kuhio Hwy #102, Lihue, HI 96766, USA
The go-to place for some of the best seafood you will ever have on the island!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Menehune Food Mart, 5665 Kawaihau Rd, Kapaʻa, HI 96746, USA
Find everything you and your family will need to enjoy your Shaka Guide adventure along with a few surprises at the Menehune Food Mart!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Wailua River State Park, Highway 56, Wailua, Kauai, HI
Wander through the lush Wailua River Valley and the Wailua River, or take the option to go on boat tours to see the rain forest.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Day 2
Stop At: Sleeping Giant Trail, Haleilio Road Nonou West Trail, Kapaa, Kauai, HI 96747
Download the app for more info!
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
