Where does the North Shore Kauai Driving Tour go?

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 IMPORTANTDue to a 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.

What should I pack and budget for the North Shore Kauai tour?

Sneakers & hiking clothesWaterBug sprayTowelBathing Suit & sandals Sunscreen Sun Glasses and/or HatSnacksCar ChargerCameraCash (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

Can I join the North Shore Kauai Driving Tour along the route?

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.

Can I take the tour in the opposite direction?

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

North Shore Kauai Driving Tour

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15 Must-See Stops

1+ hour of Audio

2 Starting Points

Counterclockwise Route

Half-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)

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Things to do on the Tour Include:

Tunnels Beach

Hanalei Town

Kahalahala Beach

Kahili Beach (Rock Quarries)

Hanalei Valley Overlook

Hanalei Pier

Kilauea Lighthouse

King Kong - Hole in Mountain

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Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here’s how it works: 

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.

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21 Feb 2026

Awesome to have on the tour!! Loved the history that was added and the music! Thank you, Shaka!

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20 Feb 2026

The Shaka Guide app made exploring Kauai so easy and fun! The GPS-triggered audio gave us directions, history, and local tips right as we needed them — like having a friendly tour guide in the car. We discovered hidden gems and great food spots we would’ve missed otherwise. We have used Shaka in Kauai, Maui, Hawaii and Sedona and Vegas! If you like driving around and finding adventures this app is absolutely worth it! 🌺

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19 Feb 2026

used the Big Island of Hawaii and Kauai tours. They were very interesting and took you to places you might not found. Learning the history was excellent. Well worth the money!

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