Shaka Guide has the #1 self-guided audio tours for Hawaii, including Kauai Island! Think of us as your personal guide to Kauai. With Shaka Guide, you’ll get the comfort of a guided tour, the benefits of a travel guide book AND the freedom to explore at your own pace.
During your Shaka Guide tour you’ll get directions as you drive, hear stories about the places you’re visiting, and listen to Hawaiian music. The history of the islands will be revealed as your drive!
The app features four tours of the island that visit popular spots like Waimea Canyon, Hanalei, Princeville, Koloa, Wailua Falls, Kapa’a, Hanapepe and the Na Pali Coast. But It’s your vacation, what you see and do it totally up to you. Whether you want to hike scenic trails, hit the beach or visit an ancient historic spot - you choose!
All tours are made locally in Hawaii. During your trip we'll share our favorite things to do on the island as well as travel tips for your visit. Whether you’re traveling for recreation, work, or with family, Shaka Guide is sure to keep your entire group entertained. Don’t believe us? Check out our reviews!
The app and map works completely offline. This means that even in remote parts of the island without wifi or data, we’ll still get you where you need to go! Shaka Guide tours never expire — use them more than once or break them up into multiple days.
Check out the Kauai tours below.
NORTH SHORE KAUAI DRIVING TOUR, 6+ hours, 18 stops
Along the way you’ll…
• Stroll along secluded beaches
• Visit a nature reserve at Kilauea Lighthouse
• Snorkel at Anini Beach
• Eat lunch in the quaint town of Hanalei
WAIMEA AND NA PALI DRIVING TOUR, 6+ hours, 19 stops
Along the way you’ll…
• Sip on local Kauai coffee
• Marvel at Waimea Canyon
• Take in views of the Na Pali Coast from Kalalau Lookout
WAILUA VALLEY & WATERFALLS TOUR, 6+ hours, 19 stops
Along the way you’ll…
• Take a selfie in front of two massive waterfalls: Wailua and ‘Opaekaa
• Snorkel at Lydgate Beach Park
• Eat an authentic plate lunch, poke or shave ice in Kapaa
POIPU & KOLOA DRIVING TOUR, 4+ hours, 15 stops
Along the way you’ll…
• Check out an epic blowhole at Spouting Horn
• Relax at Poipu Beach
• Take a hike at Shipwreck Beach
Check out a complete list of stops for each tour in the app!
BUY THE ISLAND BUNDLE, GET ALL 4 KAUAI TOURS
When you buy the bundle you get ALL FOUR Kauai tours for 50% off the retail price.
DOWNLOADING THE TOURS
It’s important that you download the tours (preferably in wifi) before you go. Make sure the tour is completely downloaded and you’ll have no problem using the tours offline.
BATTERY USAGE
Please remember that continual use of your GPS can dramatically deplete your battery. Be sure to pack a car charger.
IPAD NOTICE
You can use an iPad to take the tour, however, wifi-only iPads without GPS capability will not work.
ABOUT SHAKA GUIDE
At Shaka Guide our goal is to connect people with places through storytelling. Don’t you love learning about the places you’re visiting? Us too! That’s why, a tremendous amount of care goes into each tour we create. Every site we visit, word we say, and song we play has been hand-picked, researched and crafted for quality. We’re proud to have earned the title of Hawaii’s highest-rated travel apps and we can’t wait to explore even more destinations with you!
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
Whether you’re a gypsy explorer, looking to tour on your terms, or want to follow the structure of our pre-planned itinerary, we’ve got you covered. Sure, you’ll have a lot of Hawaii bus tour options, self-guided tour apps, and other excursions to choose from during your Kauai vacation. But here at Shaka Guide, we pride ourselves on our unique storytelling. We know how important your trip is, and we’re honoured to be a part of it.
