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NORTH SHORE KAUAI DRIVING TOUR

Hawaii Hawaii
4.9
60678 ratings
$19.99

NORTH SHORE KAUAI DRIVING TOUR

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Hawaii Hawaii
 
4.9
60678 ratings
16 Must-See Stops
16 Must-See Stops
4+ days of Audio
4+ days of Audio
2 Starting Point
2 Starting Point
Counterclockwise Route
Counterclockwise Route
Multi-Day Driving Tour
Multi-Day Driving Tour

About The Tour

Kauai's North Shore is filled with beautiful beaches, scenic hiking trails and picturesque resort towns. On this tour, you can snorkel at a beach surrounded by a vibrant coral reef, visit a scenic waterfall, check out a lighthouse and bird sanctuary, or explore a historic garden.

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour:

•⁠ Snorkel at Anini or Tunnels Beach (past Hanalei)
•⁠ Visit the resort towns of Princeville and Hanalei
•⁠ Explore Limahuli Gardens
•⁠ Hike Okolehao Trail
•⁠ Hike the Kalalau Trail along the Na Pali Coast (past Hanalei)

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Recommended Start Time: 11:00 a.m.
Tour Starting Point(s): Kapa’a and Princeville
Direction: Loop, ending where you began

*VERY IMPORTANT* Entry to Haena State Park is limited and advanced reservations for all vehicles, walk-in entries, and shuttle riders are required. You can make reservations up to 30 days in advance at www.gohaena.com. PLEASE NOTE: you will NOT be able to drive past Hanelei without an advance reservation. Parking and shuttle reservations are also required and available on the same site.

Even without a reservation, there is still a lot to see on this tour!

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Meet the Creators

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I’ll be your guide on this tour.Press play to hear a sneak peek of the stories waiting for you as you browse.

NORTH SHORE KAUAI DRIVING TOUR FAQS

The North Shore Kauai Driving Tour has two starting points, one in Kapaa, the other in Princeville and travels in a loop, ending where you began. No matter where you start you’ll still visit all the same spots.

VERY IMPORTANT

Do to a recent landslide, the road past Princeville towards Hanalei and Haena State Park has limited access. Please expect long delays and check this access schedule here to see what time the road is open. Plan accordingly based on the access schedule. 

In addition, entry to Haena State Park is limited and advanced reservations for all vehicles, walk-in entries, and shuttle riders are required. You can make reservations up to 30-days in advance at www.gohaena.com.

PLEASE NOTE: you will NOT be able to drive past Hanelei without an advance reservation. Entry costs $5.00 per person. In addition, if you are parking the cost is $10.00 per car and the shuttle costs $30 per person (round trip). You can book shuttle, parking and entry reservations at www.gohaena.com.

  • Sneakers & hiking clothes

  • Water

  • Bug spray

  • Towel

  • Bathing Suit & sandals 

  • Sunscreen 

  • Sun Glasses and/or Hat

  • Snacks

  • Car Charger

  • Camera

  • Cash (see budget below)

How much you spend really depends on the activities you choose to do along the tour route, but here’s a breakdown of some costs. 

  • $14.99: Shaka Guide’s North Shore Kauai Tour

  • $15.00 per person: Lunch

  • $10.00 per person: Kilauea Lighthouse

  • $20.00 per person: Limahuli Botanical Garden

  • $5.00 per person: Local snack

  • $1 for walkers; $5 to park; $15 shuttle reservations (includes entrance fee): Haena State Park Entrance

Please pay attention to all parking signs. Parking illegally on the Road to Hana can not only result in a ticket, it is extremely disrespectful to people who need to use this road everyday. The traffic on the road greatly impacts their lives, so you can help do your part by parking legally and adhering to all signs. We’ll advise you on where to park during the tour, and if there are no spots available, just wait for a spot to open up.

Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from.  If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.

No, this tour travels west along the north shore of Kauai. 



Do you have other questions that we didn’t list here? 

Feel free to message us through the in-app chat box, Facebook Messenger, our emailor give us a call at 1-888-250-2261. We will be glad to help and answer your questions as soon as possible!


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Shaka Guide

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  • GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk. Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
  • The app works offline so even with spotty service we’ll get you where you need to go.

Pretty cool huh? We think so! Check out our tours and let’s explore together.

Purchase Options

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1. NORTH SHORE KAUAI DRIVING TOUR
$ 19.99
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  • NORTH SHORE KAUAI DRIVING TOUR
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    $ 19.99
  • WAIMEA AND NA PALI DRIVING TOUR
    2. WAIMEA AND NA PALI DRIVING TOUR
    $ 19.99
  • WAILUA VALLEY AND WATERFALLS TOUR
    3. WAILUA VALLEY AND WATERFALLS TOUR
    $ 19.99
  • POIPU AND KOLOA DRIVING TOUR
    4. POIPU AND KOLOA DRIVING TOUR
    $ 11.00
$ 29.99 $70.97
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3. Hawaii Tour Bundle Collection - (21 tours)
  • Maui Tour Driving Bundle - test
    Maui Tour Driving Bundle - test
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    $ 29.99
    • SUNRISE AT HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK TOUR
    • Classic Road to Hana Tour
    • Loop Road to Hana
    • Reverse Road to Hana
    • SUNSET AND STARGAZING HALEAKALA TOUR
    • WEST MAUI COASTLINE TOUR
  • Big Island Tour Bundle
    Big Island Tour Bundle
    View Details
    $ 29.99
    • HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK TOUR
    • NORTH ISLAND JUNGLE ADVENTURE LOOP
    • KOHALA COAST BACKCOUNTRY TOUR
    • SOUTH ISLAND EPIC COASTAL JOURNEY
    • KONA BIG KAHUNA TOUR
  • Oahu Driving & Walking Tour Bundle
    Oahu Driving & Walking Tour Bundle
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    $ 19.99
    • Grand Circle Island Tour
    • EAST OAHU SHORELINE DRIVE
    • HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HONOLULU TOUR
    • HONOLULU'S BACKYARD RAINFOREST TOUR
    • HEART OF WAIKIKI WALKING TOUR
    • LEGENDARY NORTH SHORE LOOP
  • Kauai Tour Bundle - test
    Kauai Tour Bundle - test
    View Details
    $ 29.99
    • NORTH SHORE KAUAI DRIVING TOUR
    • WAIMEA AND NA PALI DRIVING TOUR
    • WAILUA VALLEY AND WATERFALLS TOUR
    • POIPU AND KOLOA DRIVING TOUR
$ 69.99
purchase

Reviews

4.9 60678 Ratings
  • Shaq222222
  • 04 Mar 2026

We totally enjoyed the guidance to the canyon highlights and the dialogue provided along the way.

  • Jen🍏
  • 02 Jan 2026

This was a really well thought-out tour that followed our driving location with no need to skip from track to track. We learned so much not only about the landscape but about cultural experience and legends in the area. It was great to avoid going on google rabbit holes or wondering where the best viewpoints and hikes were, especially since much of the park is outside of cell service range. Thank you!!🤙🏼

  • Breanne43
  • 01 Nov 2025

My husband and I made a last minute decision to use the Shaka guide for our Waimea Canyon day and we loved it so much! Honestly couldn’t imagine the day without it. We loved hearing the history of the island, that it was knowledgeable about stops to make, and most of all we loved the music (and wished there was more!) Was such a nice addition to our drive

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    • Loop Road to Hana
    • Reverse Road to Hana
    • SUNSET AND STARGAZING HALEAKALA TOUR
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    • KOHALA COAST BACKCOUNTRY TOUR
    • SOUTH ISLAND EPIC COASTAL JOURNEY
    • KONA BIG KAHUNA TOUR
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$70.97 58% off
  • NORTH SHORE KAUAI DRIVING TOUR
  • WAIMEA AND NA PALI DRIVING TOUR
  • WAILUA VALLEY AND WATERFALLS TOUR
  • POIPU AND KOLOA DRIVING TOUR

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  • SUNRISE AT HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK TOUR
  • Classic Road to Hana Tour
  • Loop Road to Hana
  • Reverse Road to Hana
  • SUNSET AND STARGAZING HALEAKALA TOUR
  • WEST MAUI COASTLINE TOUR
  • HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK TOUR
  • NORTH ISLAND JUNGLE ADVENTURE LOOP
  • KOHALA COAST BACKCOUNTRY TOUR
  • SOUTH ISLAND EPIC COASTAL JOURNEY
  • KONA BIG KAHUNA TOUR
  • Grand Circle Island Tour
  • EAST OAHU SHORELINE DRIVE
  • HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HONOLULU TOUR
  • HONOLULU'S BACKYARD RAINFOREST TOUR
  • HEART OF WAIKIKI WALKING TOUR
  • LEGENDARY NORTH SHORE LOOP
  • NORTH SHORE KAUAI DRIVING TOUR
  • WAIMEA AND NA PALI DRIVING TOUR
  • WAILUA VALLEY AND WATERFALLS TOUR
  • POIPU AND KOLOA DRIVING TOUR

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