Overview
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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WHY SHAKA GUIDE:
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✅ A guided tour for a fraction of the price.
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✅ 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!
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Take the tour when you want
Tours NEVER expire
Freedom to explore at your own pace
Tour Start is Customizable
Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
Parking fees
Attraction entrance fees
Meals
Car rentals and crowded tour buses
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Start the tour in Poipu or Koloa. Your choice!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
HOW TO REDEEM YOUR SHAKA GUIDE DRIVING TOUR
1. Download the Shaka Guide: GPS Driving Tours app from the App Store or Play Store
2. Create an account and log in to the app or use the Continue with Apple or Google option.
3. Click on "Support" from the bottom menu
4. Tap on "Retrieve Purchases" and then on "Use a Redeem Code"
5. Enter your redeem code SG_ZXU4FD and download your Shaka Guide tour
Contact Shaka Guide via email aloha@shakaguide.com or call (808) 201-8138 to get your redeem code
What to expect
Day 1 Poipu & Koloa Town GPS Driving Tour
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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.
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15 min Admission ticket not included
Learn about Prince Kuhio and how he became a real life hero!
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Lawa'i Beach
30 min Admission ticket not included
Take a dip in the most picturesque beaches in South Kauai. If you’re lucky, you may even spot a turtle here!
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Spouting Horn
15 min Admission ticket not included
Watch as this blowhole with an interesting legend shoot water up to 50 feet in the air!
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15 min Admission ticket not included
Find out why this place was previously known as the perfect stopping point for trading routes between the Americas and Asia
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30 min Admission ticket not included
Stroll through cascading pools, Koi ponds, rare cacti, bromeliads, orchids and many other plant species towards a beautiful botanical garden
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Poipu Beach Park
1 hour Admission ticket not included
Sit down at the beach and eat with the beautiful scenery!
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Ke Kahua O Kaneiolouma
45 min Admission ticket not included
Check out and find remains of houses, fishponds, religious shrines and altars with carved idols that have lain undisturbed for centuries!
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Shipwreck Beach
1 hour Admission ticket not included
Walk around the beach and even hike up the Maha'ulepu Heritage Trail for some panoramic views of the bay. A great spot to burn off those calories!
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45 min Admission ticket not included
The Makauwahi Cave is the richest fossil site in hawaii, and maybe even in the entire pacific, helping scientists tell a story of the past 10,000 years here!
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1 hour Admission ticket not included
Find a free history center about Koloa with pictures from the old plantation days.
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Old Koloa Town
1 hour Admission ticket not included
Koloa’s a fun spot for the whole family. Take your time to walk around the town here and absorb its unique heritage.
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Menehune Fish Pond
45 min Admission ticket not included
This fishpond is a masterpiece of engineering invented in ancient Hawaii, and the scenery that surrounds it is unreal!
Day 2 Poipu & Koloa Tour - Start in Lihue
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Koloa
1 hour
Koloa’s a fun spot for the whole family. Take your time to walk around the town here and absorb its unique heritage.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Pacific/Honolulu).
Additional Information
- What Our Users Say: • “A fantastic way to explore! Easy to use and very informative.” • “Loved the flexibility to stop and go as we pleased. Highly recommend!”
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Kauai Poipu & Koloa Town Audio Driving Tour
Can I cancel Kauai Poipu & Koloa Town Audio Driving Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 days.
Where does it start?
Start the tour in Poipu or Koloa. Your choice!
What's included?
- Take the tour when you want
- Tours NEVER expire
- Freedom to explore at your own pace
- Tour Start is Customizable
- Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
- Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
What's not included?
- Parking fees
- Attraction entrance fees
- Meals
- Car rentals and crowded tour buses
Which places does it visit?
It visits Poipu, Lawa'i Beach, Spouting Horn, Poipu Beach Park, Ke Kahua O Kaneiolouma, Shipwreck Beach, Old Koloa Town, Menehune Fish Pond.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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