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Waimea Canyon & Na Pali Driving Tour: Discover stunning Kauai with an interactive GPS app
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74 Ratings
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Embark on an all-day adventure to Kauai’s stunning Waimea Canyon & Na Pali overlook with an interactive GPS app. Discover the best stops, enjoy turn-by-turn directions, and hear captivating stories that bring the sceneries to life!
Embark on an all-day adventure to Kauai’s stunning Waimea Canyon & Na Pali overlook with an interactive GPS app. Discover the best stops, enjoy turn-by-turn directions, and hear captivating stories that bring the sceneries to life!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kauai Coffee Company - Be sure to check out the Kauai Coffeeâs visitor center. They offer free coffee samples in a large variety of flavors, what a great way to start off your morning!
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Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park - Visit this once an impressive fort, with 20 feet high and 17 feet wide walls that shaped like a star
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- Kauai Coffee Company - Be sure to check out the Kauai Coffeeâs visitor center. They offer free coffee samples in a large variety of flavors, what a great way to start off your morning!
- Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park - Visit this once an impressive fort, with 20 feet high and 17 feet wide walls that shaped like a star
- Waimea Canyon State Park - Visit Waimea Canyon State Park which is also known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific located on the western side of Kauaʻi
- Waipoâo Falls - Watch in awe at this amazing view of a waterfall that cascades down 800 feet into Waimea canyon
- Koke’e State Park - Immerse in a remarkable experience among native vegetation, native forest birds, and the scenic cliff side views!
- Puâu O Kila Lookout - See the peak of Mt. Waiâaleâale and a swamp called Alakaâi swamp - one of the wettest places on the entire planet!
- Pihea Trail - Be rewarded with some amazing views of this Kalalau Valley and the Na Pali coast
- Waimea Town Market - Visit local places to shop, eat, and even see a statue of the historic Captain James Cook.
- Kiki a Ola (Menehune Ditch) - Drop by and don’t forget two things to check out: an ancient ditch and a swinging bridge.
- Hanapepe Salt Ponds - While vacationing on Kauai, it is a must to see the Salt beds (flats) in Hanapepe, located on the West Side and know more about Hawaii’s rich history and traditions.
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
- 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
What's Not Included
- Meals & Refreshments
- Entrance Fees
- Meals & Refreshments
- Entrance Fees
Additional Information
Embark on a full-day journey to Kauai’s renowned Waimea Canyon & Na Pali overlook. Benefit from step-by-step directions, insights on what to see, and tips on where to venture. Plus, immerse yourself in fascinating stories and legends that bring the stunning landscapes to life!
Ditch the tour bus and discover Kauai at your own pace for a fraction of the…
Embark on a full-day journey to Kauai’s renowned Waimea Canyon & Na Pali overlook. Benefit from step-by-step directions, insights on what to see, and tips on where to venture. Plus, immerse yourself in fascinating stories and legends that bring the stunning landscapes to life!
Ditch the tour bus and discover Kauai at your own pace for a fraction of the cost with the top-rated self-guided audio GPS tours for Hawaii!
Rated the #1 GPS tour app for Hawaii with over 6,000 glowing reviews and 200,000+ downloads.
Why you need it:
✅ No need for service as you can download the tours and use them offline
✅ Far more affordable than a tour bus at just $19.99 for lifetime access
✅ Save time on trip planning with our curated list of top stops
✅ Enjoy the freedom to stop and go as you wish, unlike a tour bus with its fixed schedule (not fun!)
✅ Listen to entertaining stories along the way (and some cheesy jokes that might make you chuckle)
Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.
- Get Started Easily: • Book Your Tour: Receive a confirmation and easy instructions via email. • Download the App: Follow the simple steps in your email. • Redeem the Tour: Use the redeem code in your email to redeem the tour in the app. • Prepare Ahead: Download the tour using strong Wi-Fi.
- Begin Your Journey: • Select Your Tour: Go to the My Stuff tab in the Shaka Guide app to launch the tour. • Start the Tour: Select the tour starting point and follow the GPS instructions. • Follow Shaka Guide: Stick to the suggested route and speed for the best experience.
- Why Choose Our Audio Tour: • Cost-Efficient: One tour for the entire vehicle—no per-person fees! • Ultimate Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume on your schedule. • Convenience: Use the tour any day, over multiple days if needed.
- Top Features: • Hands-Free: The tour works automatically - GPS-activated stories, directions, and music play as you drive for a seamless experience. • Works Offline: No need for continuous wifi or data. • Reliable Support: Get help via call, chat, or email.
- Private and Personalized: • Crowd-Free: Enjoy a private tour with just your group. • Customizable Stops: Pick the stops you want and skip the ones you don’t!
- The Ultimate Guided Tour: • Detailed Itinerary: Includes travel tips and recommendations. • Engaging Narration: Captivating stories and history.
- 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!”
Location
Poipu
Departure Point: Start the tour in Kapa'a or Princeville
Dates: See Availability
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(74 Ratings)
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Brijit07
Sep 17, 2024
great tour! - Ok- I was skeptical of this tour, but I figured that we could bag the tour at any point. What I liked is that there is flexibility on how much time we could spend at each stop and we could skip stops if we wished.
This tour was awesome!! It was very flexible. The turn by turn steps were very easy to follow. The audio was easy to stop and start and was a good mix of history, stories and music. The app does a good job of explaining the stops and what to expect. There were no surprises.
I liked that the route is saved on the app, so if we ever want to revisit parts of the tour again. We will be back to spend some time in Hanapepe- especially on Friday nights for the arts festival!
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530kathic
Sep 12, 2024
Excellent tour & guide! Highly recommend! - Excellent tour & guide! Very easy to set up & worked perfectly. Lots of information & driving directions were very clear. Terrific views though the day we went much of Waimea had heavy cloud cover so we missed some views. Obvs the weather is a factor so consider that but otherwise it was amazing! I recommend it for an overview of the island.
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Jyl
Sep 9, 2024
Great time for two seniors. - The entire experience was fantastic! What fun we had and our guide was very entertaining. Floating through the tunnels was exciting and relaxing as well.
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Kim_n
Aug 31, 2024
Great Solo Experience! - Sadly, a lot of my tours were canceled this trip to Kauai due to lack of people signing up. One of the canceled tours was the one going to Waimea Canyon. It was too late to book any other tours. I was reluctant to drive myself up the mountain but decided I would give it a shot and spent $20 on this tour. Best decision I ever made! I learned a lot of fun facts and stopped at places that seemed interesting while skipping other places I didn't care for. The hawaiian background music throughout the drive really put the Aloha spirit in me haha. I read some bad reviews of this app but I think those people just didn't know how to use the app. I do recommend familiarizing yourself with the app before you take off and make sure you have a battery pack or USB cord because you phone screen will be on the entire time you're driving. I did not have a USB cord but luckily had some battery packs which helped me through the entire drive there and back. The app recommends spending 6-8 hours for the tour. Since I cut out some stops, it took me about 5 hours to complete the entire thing. I was back to my hotel by lunchtime :) Great experience and totally worth the money!!!
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Nicole_k
Aug 14, 2024
Fantastic - This tour was FANTASTIC! It had great facts and cool stories about the island. Great way to explore without paying the hefty price! I can't recommend this enough! Thank you for creating this
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Paul_o
Aug 11, 2024
Great auto tour - The tour worked well and was very informative. The music between stops was a plus. Exceeded my expectations!
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Katrin_a
Aug 7, 2024
Awesome app - Great app, glad I purchased it prior to our trip. Very fun and interactive, includes great places to stop by on the way to canyons. Highly recommend to anyone looking to explore the canyons.
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Heather_m
Jul 1, 2024
Great way to see the canyon and surrounding landmarks! - This app was a great economical way to see more than we would have on our own! I highly recommend! The directions were easy to follow and use! The narrative was interesting and added to the overall experience.
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Monti_l
Sep 15, 2024
App did not work! - I was so looking forward to the guided tour and I downloaded the app ahead of time since service can be spotty, but it still did not work properly and was no help. The music came through for part of the trip and that was very nice!!! All in all,,,,I would not do this again....even if it is only $20 bucks.
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Edward_g
Jul 3, 2024
Self-guided app for Waimea Canyon was worthless and unusable - This was a screwed up mess! I actually want the $19.99 I paid for this excursion refunded to my credit card! In fact, if this is not done, I will direct CITI BANK to stop payment and challenge the charge. To begin: When I called up the link that was texted to me, I got "Oops. We can't find that page. Let's get you back on the right track. Try another search or click below." And I couldn't find the link. When I took another tack and tried to connect on my Viator app, I found the tour, but it was so hard to navigate. I started off by using the map and directions. I thought this would lead me to Waimea Canyon. Nope! I took me to sound roundabout, and said, "You have reached your destination." Where?? Huh?? I was nowhere near Waimea Canyon. I had no clue what to do next, and the menu on the app or excursion gave me no clue what to do next. So we had to find our way to Waimea Canyon on our own. There was no narration, nothing. There was no information on Waimea Canyon that I could access. This self-guided tour was totally worthless. There was a bar code, which I was lead to believe that I would have to have scanned by somebody at Waimea Canyon or somewhere. So I had no clue what that way. It was never scanned. The app never served its purpose. I'm glad I learned this now -- that is to NEVER buy an app or a self-guided tour -- instead of when I am in Europe in two weeks. I always had thought Viator did a great job and was very reliable. I'm crossing my fingers and hoping that we aren't going to be high-and-dry in Europe. I will be relying on Viator extensively for transfers from airports to our hotels and to the port at Civitavecchia. These are very important bookings! I hope the information I have received in writing and on the app are correct! I was pretty confident in Viator before our trip to Hawaii, but I felt really let down on two of the three excursions I purchased!!!!!
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