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Poipu Beach: Our most recommended tours and activities

Kauai: Island Highlights Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

1. Kauai: Island Highlights Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! NOTE: The 63-mile tour covers the essentials of Kauai Island in 2-3 hours. Explore Kauai on a self-guided audio tour that you can do from the comfort of your own vehicle. Drive along the most famous stretch of Kauai's historic highway and see the island's must-see sights. Visit Grove Farm, see what remains of the once-booming sugar plantation industry, and learn how the ultra-rich sugar barons lived. Also, learn about the industry's connections to the American Civil War. Then, head to the beautiful Poipu Beach and see the surfers hitting the waves. You might also spot Rocky, the Hawaiian monk seal who’s something of a celebrity on Kauai. Catch a thrill as you pass by the Hanapepe swinging bridge. This precarious bridge spans a vast valley for amazing views and an exciting adrenaline rush. Then visit the 3,000-foot Waimea Canyon and take spectacular photos of the lush green landscapes. The last stop on this audio tour is the Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park, a secluded slice of paradise complete with jungles, cliffs, and crashing ocean waves. As you drive along, you'll also learn about the island's best hiking spots and the fascinating, complex history of Kauai and Hawaii. Hear about the first people who cross the ocean in tiny canoes to get there, and discover their culture and traditions. You'll also learn about the arrival of American businesses, and how it changed the islands forever.

Kauai: Private Napali Coast Air Tour for up to 6 Guests

2. Kauai: Private Napali Coast Air Tour for up to 6 Guests

Get a bird’s eye view of all the most iconic sights of Kaui on this exclusive 1 hour flight from Lihue for up to 6 passengers. Fly over rugged landscapes, sandy beaches, cascading waterfalls, and lush valleys.  Meet your pilot and hop aboard a comfortable airplane. Feel the thrill of taking off. Listen as you pilot provides personalized narration about the geography, history, legends, and culture of this tropical paradise.  Glide over the sunny and secluded coastline, Kipu Kai, nicknamed the baby Napali Coast. Gaze out at sandy Poipu Beach, the Spouting Horn, Hawaii’s largest coffee plantation, and the lush Hanapepe Valley, where you can spy the Jurassic Falls. Gain an entirely new perspective on the Garden Island’s diverse landscape as you cruise over dramatic cliffs, pristine beaches, red lava fields, and cascading waterfalls from above.  Experience a rush of excitement as you make a big u-turn inside the Waimea Canyon. Marvel at the beauty of this multicolored expanse speckled with lush greenery and foliage.  Ride over the 21-mile long Napali Coast, consisting of ancient valleys, waterfalls, sweeping cliffs, and bright blue ocean waters. Admire view sof the Kilauea River with its mesmerizing waterfall as you continue up the lush Hanalei Valley.  See jagged 4,000-foot cliffs as you continue your sightseeing tour flying down the Wailua River to catch sights of Fern Grotto. Conclude your magical journey by passing by Coco Palms where Elvis made the romantic film “Blue Hawaii.”

Kauai: Scenic Movie Locations Bus Tour

3. Kauai: Scenic Movie Locations Bus Tour

This exciting, action-packed tour will give you a behind-the-scenes look at Hawaiian “Hollywood” on the Island of Kauai. Explore some of the most romantic, exciting, and adventurous movie locations in the world while you learn about the region's rich history. As you explore the island, your tour guide will show you specially licensed video scenes from the various movies in which Kauai has been featured. After watching the clips, take a moment to stand in or view the exact spots of the shoots and feel like one of Hollywood's most famous stars! You will take a break from your journey to enjoy lunch in Hanalei Town on your own. Check out the local favorite dining spot, Tahiti Nui, where the George Clooney film 'The Descendants' was filmed. Your tour guide will entertain you, making you feel like you are on the big screen as you explore over 15 locations on the island, including Opaeka'a Falls, Ahukini Landing, and the Hanalei Valley Lookout. Reenact famous movie scenes from Jurassic Park, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Blue Hawaii.

Kauai: Customized Luxury Private Tour

4. Kauai: Customized Luxury Private Tour

Enjoy an exciting 6-hour tour with your own private driver as you explore Kauai by luxury vehicle. Choose either the lush north and east shores, or the majestic south and west sides of the island. In the northeast, you’ll see waterfalls, visit the Kilauea Lighthouse, and take in Hanalei Bay’s exquisite landscape and beaches. If you tour the southwest of Kauai, you’ll see Waimea Canyon, Spouting Horn, the Kauai Coffee Plantation, Poipu beaches, and historic Koloa Town. Leave the driving to your chauffeur as you focus on admiring the island’s exquisite beaches and lush landscapes, which are unlike anything else in the world.

Kauai: Poipu Beach Private Surf Lessons with the best!

5. Kauai: Poipu Beach Private Surf Lessons with the best!

Experience an unbeatable surfing experience while drenched in the sunshine of Kauai’s iconic Poipu Beach. This beach boasts a series of golden sand crescents and crystal-clear waters perfect for all ocean activities. Whether this is your first time catching waves or you would like to take your skills to the next level, this course will be customized to your needs. Learn to surf from Rochelle Ballard, world-renowned pro surfer, and her elite professional team, who will encourage you every step of the way as you hone your skills. Delight in their proactive approach to identifying areas for improvement, while also taking the time to enjoy the surrounding natural beauty. Your world-class coaches will share their knowledge and expertise of wave riding, understanding swells, waves, and reefs to ultimately help you improve your surfing ability.

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What people are saying about Poipu Beach

Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 74 reviews

We had an instructor named Chris who was absolutely amazing - we didn't think we were going to be able to get up on the boards, and we both did almost immediately. Chris was so fun and easy to learn from. An awesome teacher. This lesson is great value!

This was the best part of our visit to Kauai. Miss K was phenomenal!!!!! We loved her energy and her commitment to making sure we got everything we expected out of this tour. Thank you Miss K!

Excellent tour - really great to see the highlights of the island. Lunch was great and Ron the driver was very entertaining! Highly recommend

We really enjoyed this guide. We were able to pause and play on our own pace. Was very informative.

Great tour, interesting in depth knowledge from our tour guide. We enjoyed it and recommend highly!