KAUAI · REGION
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The 10 most popular poipu & koloa tours in Kauai. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Koloa Zipline in Kauai: 3-hour small-group ride with hands-free Flyin’ harness, 8-track course over Waita Reservoir, snacks included.
“Fun experience with beautiful scenery. I little bit of hiking but nothing to bad. The guides were incredible.”
A small-group, guided shore snorkel from Poipu to Kauai’s southshore reefs, with gear, snacks, and a real wildlife lesson.
“The instructor was great, I got to see lots of turtles and fishes. Would highly recommend for beginners.”
Kauai river-to-sunset catamaran: Hulei‘a wildlife, Kalapaki Bay history, snacks and drinks. 2 hours for $109 per person.
“Experience was fantastic. The host and assistant were really kind and mingled with everyone. It was a very laid back experience. Great job!”
Ride e-bikes from Shipwreck Beach through Poipu and Koloa with small-group history stops, blowhole views, and easy pedal assist.
“Absolutely outstanding bike tour of Poipu and Koloa. We’ve been coming here for over 20 years and learned so much and saw more than we ever have. Super fun time!”
See Opaeka’a Falls, Spouting Horn, and Poipu Beach on a 3-hour Kauai loop with an air-conditioned guide and photo stops.
“Brandon did an excellent job filling us in on the history of the area. This was a great quick tour to see several interesting sights and we all really enjoyed it!”
Try traditional outrigger canoe surfing at Kalapaki Beach. Small group, safety briefing, 3–4 wave rides, guided by local steersmen.
“We didn’t know what to expect. Especially traveling with kids. But, had a great time. It was quite a rush!”
Koloa Landing Discover SCUBA on Kauai’s South Shore: 1-hour safety training, small-group gear, and a guided underwater session for beginners.
“My boys had the best time. Will was amazing and fun and the only disappointment was it was not longer. He even had snacks and drinks for them when they came back. Next time we are back here we will look for them!”
Learn to surf in Kauai’s protected Kalapaki Bay with a small-group lesson, expert coaching, and top gear. Beginner-friendly in 90 minutes.
“Great instruction to relearn surfing on nice waves and an excellent surf instructor. I would highly recommend for any new surfers or someone restarting after injury or time off from surfing.”
Surf lesson at Kauai’s Kalapaki Beach in a small group with gear. 1.5 hours, $104 per person, beginner-friendly coaching.
“Our surf instructor Christian explained everything to us brilliantly and took plenty of time. Highly recommended for beginners!”
Certified shore scuba at Kauai’s Koloa Landing with frequent Hawaiian green sea turtle sightings, small groups, and a clear 18-hour flight rule.
“Natalie and I were on Kauai with the Pride of America and I booked this dive for one of our days in port. I have a few dozen dives logged, but this was her first after certification and first in actual open water. Carlos was a great guide; got us geared up, dive/safety brief, and…”
