Kauai Poipu and Koloa Town Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
The Poipu and Koloa Town Tour takes you on a trip back in time from when ancient Hawaiian villages dotted the area all the way to the sugarcane plantation era.
Skip the tour bus and explore Kauai at your own pace for a fraction of the cost. Our app uses GPS to give you turn-by-turn directions to historic sites and popular spots while telling you interesting stories along the way.
Shaka Guide is the #1-rated app for Kauai with over 2K reviews on the App Store and Google Play Store!
WHY SHAKA GUIDE:
✅ Tours never expire.
✅ Tour work offline. No data needed.
✅ Reliable GPS directions.
✅ A guided tour for a fraction of the price.
✅ Save time planning! We’ve done the work for you.
✅ Your vacation, your terms — freedom to stop and go as you please.
✅ The #1-rated travel app for Maui.
✅ Listen to interesting stories and Hawaiian music!
*Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.*
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
- Parking fees
- Meals
- Car rentals and crowded tour buses
Meeting Location
Poipu
Koloa, HI 96756, USA
What To Expect
Poipu & Koloa Town GPS Driving Tour
14 Stops
Poipu & Koloa Tour - Start in Lihue
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app
- The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
- Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
- Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device.
- Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting.
- The tour begins and ends just outside of Poipu and travels in a counterclockwise loop.
- You can also start the tour in Lihue.
- Expect to spend about 4-6 hours if you plan to do all the activities on the tour. We recommend beginning before 9 a.m.
- Poipu Beach Park is a great snorkel spot. Pack gear or rent it nearby at Nukumoi Surf Co.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Kauai Poipu and Koloa Town Self-Guided Audio Tour?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-102020P10
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Average 4.00 out of 5 stars based on 4 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST).
- 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.
- Parking fees.
- Meals.
- Car rentals and crowded tour buses.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Kauai Poipu and Koloa Town Self-Guided Audio Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kauai Poipu and Koloa Town Self-Guided Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What'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
- Parking fees
- Meals
- Car rentals and crowded tour buses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app
- The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
- Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
- Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device.
- Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting.
- The tour begins and ends just outside of Poipu and travels in a counterclockwise loop.
- You can also start the tour in Lihue.
- Expect to spend about 4-6 hours if you plan to do all the activities on the tour. We recommend beginning before 9 a.m.
- Poipu Beach Park is a great snorkel spot. Pack gear or rent it nearby at Nukumoi Surf Co.
