--- title: Private Kauai North Shore Tour lang: en type: tour city: Kauai country: United States price: 328 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 40 duration_minutes: 420 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 4 of 11 (Island Sightseeing & Movie Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/tours/private-kauai-north-shore-tour/ --- # Private Kauai North Shore Tour **Guidekin's take:** Wailua Falls, Kilauea Lighthouse and Hanalei Bay shape a private tour for your party along Kauai's north shore. Transport and water are included; guests from Princeville or Poipu meet in Lihue, and the price per person is based on six guests. 4.98 from 40 reviews at €328 per person for 7h. In our comparison: #4 of 11 in Island Sightseeing & Movie Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This full-day private tour of Kauai’s north shore starts with a visit to Wailua Falls, one of the Garden Isle's most famous natural sights. With an informative private guide, continue sightseeing around the coastal area, stopping for multiple photo ops at Opaeka’a Falls and the Wailua River Overlook, Kilauea Lighthouse, Hanalei Bay, the Hanalei Valley Lookout . Visit Kauai hidden beaches and ancient sites. Learn about Kauai's history and local culture along the way.  * Price displayed is based on a party of four to six passengers ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: Fruit drinks - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €328 per person - Duration: 7h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 40 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Kauai Island Shuttle - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.98 from 40 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 40 of 40. - 5 stars: 39 (98%) - 4 stars: 1 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Bottled water - Hotel, airport or harbor pickup and drop-off (Visitors from Princeville or Poipu meet in Lihue) - Private guide - Transport by private vehicle - Fruit drinks ## Not included - Gratuities - Food and drinks, unless specified ## Itinerary 1. **Daniel K Inoye Lighthouse** (15m) - You will see a unique diversity of seabirds, native coastal plants and stunning views of the Pacific. Great whale watching point in a winter months. 2. **Opaekaa Falls** (20m) - It is 151-foot waterfall that flows over basalt from volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. 3. **Hanalei Valley Lookout** (10m) - You will see sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding valley & lush hillside. Hanalei Valley is home to the largest Taro plantation in Hawaii. 4. **Wailua Falls** (20m) - The 173 foot falls are located on the South Fork of Wailua River near Lihue. This waterfall was featured on the opening credits of the television series Fantasy Island. 5. **Kauai's Hindu Monastery** (20m) - Hindu monastery complex featuring 2 South Indian-style temples on lush, tropical grounds. 6. **Hanalei Bay** (20m) - is the largest bay on the north shore of Kauai and consists of nearly two miles of beach, surrounded by mountains. 7. **Wailua River State Park** (20m) - You will visit the Wailua river overlook and Wailua Complex of Heiau, A National Historic Landmark. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Wal-Mart in Lihue town (3-3300 Kuhio Hwy. Lihue) Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - For groups larger than 9, please contact Viator as this tour can take groups up to 16 - Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately - Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - A maximum of 6 people per booking - Pricing displayed is per person based on a party of six passengers - A minimum of 2 people per booking is required ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €656 | €328 | | 4 | €752 | €188 | | 6 | €930 | €155 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Island Sightseeing & Movie Tours start at €172 per person. ## Compared with other Island Sightseeing & Movie Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 11** | €328 | 7h | 4.98 (40) | private | | [Private Jungle Waterfall Adventure, Wit Da Native Hawaiian Dundee](/usa/kauai/tours/private-jungle-waterfall-adventure-wit-da-native-hawaiian-dundee/?format=md) | €560 per group | 4h | 4.97 (143) | private | | [Kauai's Legends, Waterfalls & Geysers-Small Group Tour](/usa/kauai/tours/kauai-s-legends-waterfalls-geysers-small-group-tour/?format=md) | €191 | 6h | 4.92 (201) | shared | | [Kauai East Side and North Shore Private Guided Tour](/usa/kauai/tours/kauai-east-side-and-north-shore-private-guided-tour/?format=md) | €865 per group | 7h | 5.0 (45) | private | Ranked #4 of 11 in Island Sightseeing & Movie Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €172 to €398, median €191; typical length 6h. 7 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/kauai-island-sightseeing-tours/?format=md ## More in Kauai - All Kauai tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/tours/private-kauai-north-shore-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/?format=md