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What to do and see in Koloa, Hawaii (HI): The Best Tours
Step off the beaten path to Koloa, a community steeped history. Hike, bike or drive the Koloa Heritage Trail to experience such sites as the spectacular Spouting Horn geyser, the ancient walled temple of Kihahouna Heiau, the archaeological sites at Keoneloa Bay, the Puuwanawana Volcanic Cone from which Kauai was born and the Sugar Monument, celebrating the sweet history of sugar production in Hawaii. If history isn't your thing, Poipu Beach and the Kiahuna Golf Club are nearby for your pleasure.
Restaurants in Koloa
1. Kauai Poipu & Koloa Town Audio Driving Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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!
Inclusions: Offline map of the entire tour with turn-by-turn audio navigation, Interesting stories and history, Freedom to explore at your own pace and your purchase will NEVER expire!, Tour highlights in the app with restaurant and activity recommendations
Exclusions: Parking fees, Attraction entrance fees, Meals, Car rentals and crowded tour buses
Reviewed By chanyu1
This is a good and inexpensive way to do the Haleakala sunset tour with audio narrative of things to see along the way to the mountain top. Good value for the price. A quick tip: this app burns through your phone battery fast so having a car phone cable is a must or else your phone battery will run out of juice pretty quick...
2. Kauai's Ultimate Group Surf Lesson
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Guaranteed small groups of 4 or less per instructor Only company at the "Odd" hours of the day (9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm) so you don't have to worry about lots of other people in your way Local Professional Surf Instructors. When not teaching you, you can find them in professional competitions all over the world! Year Round Waves...perfect for beginners
Inclusions: Surf Board, Rash Guard and Water Shoes
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By seanr635
Honestly, I never write these but felt compelled to this time because it was that awesome. If you're looking to learn to surf, make sure you book with these guys. Most importantly, make sure you request the instructor Kenui. He was my surf instructor and he truly made my trip. He was patient, kind, hilarious, and literally taught me how to surf in an hour and a half. He had a way of explaining things that clicked for me. When I was getting frustrated toward the first half of the lesson, he was able to get me back in the game so to speak. He has one of those personalities where I imagine he can vibe with all kinds of different people. But the best part was he's an excellent teacher and helped me understand the intricacies of surfing. I'm super grateful I randomly got him out of all the instructors. I felt compelled to share this with you all so you can experience it too. Aloha!
3. Kauai's Ultimate Private Surf Lesson
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Guaranteed 1 on 1 instruction Only Company at the "ODD" hours of the day (9am/11am/1pm/3pm) so you don't have to worry about lots of people being in your way Local Professional Surf Instructors. When they are not teaching you, you will catch them in a surf competition somewhere around the world! Year Round Waves...perfect for beginner and intermediate surfers
Inclusions: Surf Board, Rash Guard and Water Shoes
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Kevjms
Super fun for the entire family. Alex is an awesome instructor and we all got up and rode the waves multiple times.
4. Kauai's Ultimate Semi-Private Surf Lesson
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Guaranteed small groups of 2 Students or Less Only Company at "ODD" hours of the day (9am/11am/1pm/3pm) so you don't have to worry about lots of people being in your way Local Professional Surf Instructors. When they are not in the water with you, you will find them in competitions all over the world! Year round waves perfect for beginners!
Inclusions: Surf Board, Rash Guard and Water Shoes
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By seanr635
Honestly, I never write these but felt compelled to this time because it was that awesome. If you're looking to learn to surf, make sure you book with these guys. Most importantly, make sure you request the instructor Kenui. He was my surf instructor and he truly made my trip. He was patient, kind, hilarious, and literally taught me how to surf in an hour and a half. He had a way of explaining things that clicked for me. When I was getting frustrated toward the first half of the lesson, he was able to get me back in the game so to speak. He has one of those personalities where I imagine he can vibe with all kinds of different people. But the best part was he's an excellent teacher and helped me understand the intricacies of surfing. I'm super grateful I randomly got him out of all the instructors. I felt compelled to share this with you all so you can experience it too. Aloha!
5. Makauwahi Cave Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
The Makauwahi Cave Tour is the only active dig site on the island of Kauai. A portion of the proceeds from your tour go toward funding the study of the cave, ground maintenance, and the refurbishment of the native plants and forest within.
Inclusions: Locally made granola bars, Bottled water
Exclusions: Tips for Guides
Reviewed By Onamay46
We had the best time going on the ATV waterfall tour with Karissa and Caleb as our guides. Best time to go is when It rained a little bit. Don’t wear anything nice because you will get Muddy. Helmets, goggles, and mask is provided by Kauai ATV and sanitized before use. I definitely recommend going on this tour! They will lead you through tunnels, bunkers, waterfalls, and luscious green scenery. Our tour guides also gave us a little history and film facts along the way. Book this tour it’s so much fun! You won’t regret it!
6. Surf Lesson in Sunny Po'ipu
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Surfing and serving Kaua'i since 1990! Our friendly, professional crew live the life that we share with our guests. A group of watermen and women make up our team and we share our enthusiasm and knowledge with you as you experience your surfing adventure. Specializing in small groups and individualized attention sets us apart.
Inclusions: Soft surfboard, booties and rash guard (surf shirt) are included.
Exclusions: Food and drinks are not included, however there is a food/beverage outlet located on property, Gratuities
Reviewed By Middle-class_travler
Booked a surfing lesson threw our resort here and had an awesome experience. My wife and I have never been surfing before so while visiting hawaii we figured why not. For our lesson greg was our instructor and he was awesome. Very knowledgeable, relaxed, and patient for two beginners. For the lesson they gave us water shoes and a spf surf shirt which was nice. The beach was nice and calm so it was perfect for our first time. After just 15 minutes greg had me up on the board and after a few more attempts I road my first wave all the way to the beach. Definitely recommend this spot for surfing and all their other water sports seemed great also!
7. Kauai's Ultimate South Shore 2 Tank Dive (Certified Divers Only)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Beautiful "U" Shaped Reef which divers will get to experience both sides during the dive Average depth between 27' and 45'. Very easy entry and exit Marine Ecology Briefing with each dive Surface interval with delicious snacks and beverages Learn local history, legends, lore and more.
Inclusions: Use of SCUBA equipment, Snacks, Bottled water, Guided 2 tank dive experience, Detailed Marine Ecology Briefing
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By elanaleoni
Really loved this experience overall. The dive instructor was knowledgeable and offered some really helpful tips, such as how to check your weight when you first get in the water. Their equipment was of high quality (the masks had that comfy neoprene patch on them for hair and they gave out wrist computers to keep track of your dive. They also had all of the equipment ready for you with estimated weights already inserted! The dive instructor was really nice and had to manage a group of 6 underwater. One of the divers was new and for both dives, she went through her oxygen within 15 mins. For both dives, the instructor gave the diver his oxygen through his second rescue oxygen supply, rather than having us all resurface with the diver. He did this with ease twice! You could also tell he knew his way around all dive sites really well. Boat captain was really funny and approachable. He also helped us get to one dive site to another in a very FAST way on the Zodiac. I already told his funny story of little turtles getting sucked up in Spouted Horn (a blowhole). Tips: These sites can have rough seas. If you get seasick, bring or take medicine. There is also not a canopy or shade so wear lots of refs safe sunscreen. Also, if you have a dry bag, you can clip to the zodiac but beyond that, don't bring stuff. It'll just bounce all over the zodiac. In terms of dive sites, Canverns was AMAZING and one of the best dives I've been on (and I've dove around the world). There were so many turtles sleeping that I lost count!
8. Kauai's Ultimate Guided Shore Snorkeling Adventure
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
ECO Friendly adventure with stunning marine life Intimate group sizes Opportunity to see famous Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles and other stunning marine life of Kauai
Inclusions: Use of Snorkelling equipment, Snacks, Bottled water
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By iastnala
While many boat tours in this area are sight-seeing tours with some snorkeling sprinkled in, this tour prioritizes the snorkeling. My goal of the trip was to see green turtles in the water, and our guides Josh and Raine definitely delivered! Along the way to the two snorkeling sites, Josh and Raine taught us about the surrounding area including the geology of the lava formations and blowholes as well as the history of the beaches. Once we reached the first site, we were greeted by several turtles on the surface of the water. Once we got in, so many more were seen popping their heads up to get a breather.
9. Kauai's South and East - Sightseeing Tour - 6 hrs.
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 17 reviews
The South and East Kauai tour is a history and nature lover experience. Join our professional and fun guide on a 6 hrs cultural and historical journey along the South and East coast of Kauai. Kick back in the comfort of an air condition van as you marvel at the beauty of the Garden Isle in every stop. Immerse yourself in the Hawaiian culture as your guide brings all the sights to life with fantastic stories, from waterfalls to ancient temples of worship. Small groups of up to 10 people make it a personalized and intimate experience. You will visit iconic and off the beaten path places and learn great insider tips. The owner will also be your guide, ensuring the highest quality of service. You are up for a treat.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Live and entertaining narrations, Map of Kauai
Exclusions: TBA on the day of the tour, Wheelchair accessibility. Our vehicles have no room to store a wheelchair. Canes and walkers are ok., Infant and toddler car seats. If you have one please bring it., Gratuities
Reviewed By Michael B
AWESOME TOUR!! Our guide Cocoa was very fun and knowledgeable about Kauai and it's rich history. Spectacular views of the canyon and an awesome Hawaiian lunch! HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
10. Koloa Zipline
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 1,314 reviews
Travel some of the longest lines on Kauai. Try the Flyin' Kauai'ian harness that allows you to fly hands free like your favorite superhero. Zip above the beautiful Waita reservoir and through native forests. Learn zipline aerobatics like the Starfish, Upside Down, and the Piggyback. Tandem zip for kids! Handle bars make the epic scenery easy to view and capture on film for years of family enjoyment. Check in is 15 minutes prior to tour time.
Inclusions: Snacks
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Reviewed By Bjwicker
First time zip lining and had a blast! Wonderful guides that made it safe and fun. Would go again next time I’m visiting.
