Kauai East Side & North Shore Private Tour 7 Hours

Seven hours on Kauai's quieter coasts, with a guide who knows where the seabirds nest and the best light hits the waterfalls.

A seven-hour private guided tour of Kauai's east and north shores for up to seven passengers, with a live guide in English or Japanese. You visit Wailua Falls, Opaeka'a Falls, Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge where Hawaiian seabirds gather, and Kalihiwai Beach, with stops at a market or restaurant of your choice for lunch. The route is customizable: change the order, add a hike or snorkel, or skip a stop entirely.

Step-by-step itinerary

East Side and North Shore Kauai Tour

• Visit Wailua Falls
• Explore Wailua River
• See Opaeka'a Falls
• Tour Kauai Hindu Monastery
• Drive through Anahola
• View Kalalea Mountain
• Visit Kilauea Lighthouse
• Stop at Moloa'a
• See Tibetan Stupa
• Relax at Larsen's Beach
• Visit Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge
• View seabirds at overlook
• Stop at Anini Beach
• Visit Kalihiwai Beach and lookout
• Lunch at market or restaurant
• Optional hiking or snorkeling activity

The experience

The tour starts with Wailua Falls and the Wailua River, then moves through the quieter inland sites (the Kauai Hindu Monastery, Anahola, and Kalalea mountain) before heading north to the coast. Kilauea Lighthouse and Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge sit at the northern tip, where you view the overlook teeming with Hawaiian seabirds. From there the route runs west through Moloa'a, past the Tibetan Stupa, and down to Larsen's Beach, a wild stretch of sand, then Anini Beach and Kalihiwai Beach with its lookout. The seven-hour span lets you linger at the places that catch your eye instead of racing through a checklist.

You choose where to eat: stop at a market or restaurant that appeals to you, or bring a picnic and eat where you want. The guide carries cooler and cold water. If a particular activity calls to you (a hike, a snorkel, a longer walk), you can build it into the day. The itinerary is yours to reshape. A live guide in English or Japanese leads the tour and shares historical tales about the island while you photograph the best angles at each stop.

The van holds up to seven passengers, so a family or small group travels together without splitting up. Pickup is included, and the tour is wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available if you need one.

What’s included

• Bottled water and cooler.
• live guide in English or Japanese.
• hotel or accommodation pickup.
• access to all stops including Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Wailua Falls, Kalihiwai Beach, and Kilauea Lighthouse.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private guided tour of Kauai's East Side and North ShoreGuide in English or Japanese · 9 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 10:00Pickup is included

East/North Japanese日本語9 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 10:002021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid XLE, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 10:00

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Noah's Ark Kauai Tours

Is this one for you?Book the private tour if your group is seven or fewer and you want to set the pace and the stops yourself. The customizable route means you linger where you want instead of following a fixed schedule that rushes through every site.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

What is Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge like?

Kilauea Point sits at Kauai's northern tip and teems with many varieties of Hawaiian seabirds. You view them from an overlook rather than descending to the water, so the visit is brief but the sight is the draw.

Can I change the order of the stops or skip places?

Yes. The itinerary is fully customizable. You can rearrange the route, skip a stop, or add time at a place that interests you. Tell the guide what you want to see and how long you want to spend there.

Where do we stop for lunch?

You choose. The guide will stop at a market or restaurant of your choice, or you can bring a picnic and eat at a beach or viewpoint instead. The guide carries cooler and cold water for the day.

Can I add a hike or snorkel to the tour?

Yes. You can customize the tour to include an activity like hiking or snorkeling if you choose. Discuss it with the guide when you book or at the start of the day.