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Kauai Wailua Valley & Waterfalls Audio Driving Tour

By Shaka Guide Apps
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Price is AU$28 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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  • 2d
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Overview

Explore jungle forests and waterfalls while also connecting with the Hawaiian culture!

This tour will take you on a trip back in time by visiting 3 ancient Hawaiian temples as well as visit 3 waterfalls and check out 3 hikes.

The perfect mix of fun and education! Enjoy turn-by-turn directions, and information on what to look for and where to explore.

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Activity location

  • Wailua Falls
    • Maalo Rd
    • Lihue, Hawaii, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Lihue
    • 96766, Lihue, Hawaii, United States

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Kauai Wailua Valley & Waterfalls Audio Driving Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • Opening hours: Mon 12:00 am-11:30 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$28.36 x 1 TravellerAU$28.36
Total
Price is AU$28.36

What's included, what's not

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    Tours NEVER expire
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    Freedom to explore at your own pace
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    Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
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    Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
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    Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
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    Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
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    Meals & Refreshments
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    Entrance Fees
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    Lydgate Beach Park

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour can be started in Lihue or Kapa’a and is completed in a clockwise loop, ending where you begin.
  • The Kauai Hindu Monastery closes at noon. This means you will need to start at the recommended time if you plan to visit. It’s definitely worth it.
  • An advanced reservation is required to enter Kauai Hindu Monastery.
  • Tickets for Smith’s Family Fern Grotto Boat Ride, an optional side trip along the tour route, are $30 for adults and $15 for children.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Wailua Valley & Waterfalls Audio Driving Tour

  • 13 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Wailua Falls

  • 15m
Wailua Falls is an iconic 173-foot waterfall surrounded by jungle forest. This spot is just a quick photo op as there’s no hiking to the falls. It’s one of the most epic falls on the island, so you’ll definitely want to make the stop.

Lydgate Beach Park

  • 1h
Lydgate Park is a cool place for kids both young and old alike. Little ones will love the gigantic Kamalani playground. There are also rock-enclosed pools that make swimming safe and fun. The protective pools were constructed so that reef fish can still come and go as they please.

Holoholoku Heiau

  • 15m
An ancient Hawaiian temple in the Wailua River State Park area, Holoholokū Heiau was a sacred site tied to Kauaʻi’s aliʻi (chiefly class) and royal births. Today, its stone platform stands as a powerful reminder of the island’s deep spiritual and political history.

Poli'ahu Heiau

  • 5m
A sacred temple site within the Wailua Complex of Heiaus, Poliʻahu Heiau is believed to have been dedicated to ritual and chiefly ceremonies. Though only stone foundations remain, the site carries strong spiritual significance and reflects Kauaʻi’s powerful ancient ruling centre along the Wailua River.

'Opaeka'a Falls

  • 15m
Located in Wailua River State Park, 'Opaeka’a Falls is a spectacular 150-ft waterfall that flows over volcanic basalt rocks. This is another stop for a photo op right next to the car park as there’s no hike to the falls.

Kauai's Hindu Monastery

  • 45m
Nestled on the outskirts of Wailua State Park, you’ll find a 363-acre Hindu monastery that’s considered one of the holiest sites in the Hindu religion. This Kadavul Temple is home to the largest quartz crystal on earth, surrounded by 108 golden statues of the Hindu god Siva.

Kuilau Ridge Trail

  • 30m
The Kuilau Ridge hike is a relatively flat trail with a broad shaded path through an old-growth forest. It’s quite long, but we recommend just hiking the first mile or so.

Keahua Arboretum

  • 30m
This is technically more of a leisurely walk than a hike. Here, you’ll see local plant species like monkeypod trees. If you’re lucky you might even spot a rainbow eucalyptus tree!

Sleeping Giant Trail

  • 1h
The first is Sleeping Giant (Nounou Mountain) - West Trailhead. Technically, Sleeping Giant has three hikes of varying difficulties, but our tour takes you to the Sleeping Giant West Trail, which is the easiest.

Ho'opi'i Falls

  • 1h
If you’re looking for the chance to hike to a waterfall, you might want to skip Sleeping Giant and head straight to the nearby Ho'opi'i Waterfall Hike. On this hike, you’ll meander along a forest trail until you reach the first of two waterfalls. If you want to swim, you’ll have to continue past the first fall to the second where you’ll find a rope swing that you can use to jump into the pool below.

Kapaa

  • 45m
Kapa’a Town is a seaside area with cute restaurants, a few hotels, and some historic landmarks. Spend the afternoon learning about these sites, walking around the town, visiting local shops, and trying some Hawaiian food!

Pono Market

  • 30m
We recommend Pono Market for a poke plate lunch, but we’re sure you’ll notice all the cute little cafes and restaurants in Kapa’a. Take your pick and refuel.

Sleeping Giant Trail

  • 5m
After lunch, we have one more scenic spot on the tour. You’ll pull over into a car park to learn about Sleeping Giant and view the mountain from a completely different vantage point.

Day 2: Day 2

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Kauai

  • 1h
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Location

Activity location

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    Wailua Falls
    • Maalo Rd
    • Lihue, Hawaii, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Lihue
    • 96766, Lihue, Hawaii, United States
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Kapaʻa
    • 96746, Kapaʻa, Hawaii, United States

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