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Tour FAQs
The tour begins in Lihue or Kapa’a and is completed in a clockwise loop ending where you began. Most of the tour is spent exploring the rainforest area of Wailua valley.
Here are some of the popular spots you can explore on the tour!
Kapa’a Town
Wailua Waterfall
‘Opeaka’a Waterfall
Sleeping Giant Hike
Smith's Tropical Paradise
Kauai Hindu Monastery
Lydgate State Park
For help planning your day check our Wailua Valley and Waterfalls suggested itinerary and here's everything you need to know before you go!
- 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 Wailua Valley & Waterfalls Tour
- $15.00 per person: Lunch
- $5.00 per person: Local snack
- $10 for adults; $5 for children: Entrance to Smith’s Tropical Farm
- The Hindu Monastery is free to enter, but donations are accepted
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 can only be done in a clockwise loop.
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 email, or 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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