Explore Kauai and discover why it's called "the Garden Isle." This island is covered in tropical rainforest, bursting at the seams with life of all kinds. This drive will take you along the most famous stretch of Kauai's highway and show you the best sights the island has to offer.

Start visiting Grove Farm, where you'll glimpse what remains of the sugar plantation industry. Hear about this enormous industry, its connection to the American Civil War, and the lives of the plantation owners.

Then, reach Poipu Beach, where you can always see some surfers hitting the waves. If you're lucky, you might just spot Rocky, a Hawaiian monk seal who's something of a celebrity on Kauai. Don't miss the Hanapepe Swinging Bridge, a precarious bridge that spans a jaw-dropping valley and offers unique views.

Along the way, you will be filled in on the history of Kauai and Hawaii as a whole. Discover how the first voyagers crossed the ocean to get here and learn about their kings and traditions. See how the arrival of American businesses changed the islands forever, and hear about an attempted Russian invasion in the 19th century.

Next, visit the breathtaking Waimea Canyon, a lush 3,000-foot deep canyon where you can snap plenty of photos.

Along the way, you will be pointed out all Kauai’s best hiking spots. Finally, you'll arrive at the Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park, a secluded slice of jungle, cliffs, and crashing ocean that has all you could want from Kauai packed into one place!

Explore Kauai's most vibrant sights, from the verdant Tree Tunnel to the forbidden island of Niihau and beyond
Learn the history of the island, from the Polynesians' arrival on canoes to the cultural upheaval brought about by the American sugar industry
Hear ancient Hawaiian legends, like the one about the boy who journeyed to the land of the dead to rescue his lover
Look out across the vast and majestic Waimea Canyon, a geological marvel that is as lush and green as the rest of the island

Important to know

Know in advance:

Please note that this tour is an audio tour guide, and not an attraction entrance ticket
This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The tour operator's app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site
Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
You can use the self-guided tour for one year. It is Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months