Poipu Beach on the south shore of Kauai

Kauai Tours From Poipu And Koloa

Poipu and Koloa sit at the center of Kauai's south shore activity scene, and the tours gathered on this page run the full spread: scuba diving, surf and SUP lessons, garden visits, snorkeling trips, whale watching, ziplines, island sightseeing, food and farm experiences, and fishing. Every meeting point is local, whether Kukuiʻula Harbor Beach, Kukuiula Small Boat Harbor, Koloa Landing, or Koʻa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach, and since none of these tours include hotel pickup you will make your own way there; each listing shows the dates on offer and the exact meeting point, so confirm both before you commit to a day.

Kauai Tours Leaving From Poipu And Koloa

Every tour below meets in or near Poipu and Koloa, sorted by review volume so the most-reviewed options rise to the top. Open a listing to see the dates on offer and the exact meeting point, which will be Kukuiʻula Harbor Beach, Kukuiula Small Boat Harbor, Koloa Landing, or Koʻa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach.

Most-reviewed trip

Koloa Zipline

3 hours (approx.) · Run by Koloa Zipline

5 7,558 verified reviews

Koloa Zipline in Kauai runs through Koloa Zipline. Rated 5.0 across 7,558 reviews. Runs 3 hours (approx.). From $169.63.

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Guided Shore Snorkel, Poipu

Guided Shore Snorkel, Poipu

4.8 951 verified reviews

2 hours (approx.) · Z Tourz

from $119.80per person

Kauai’s Ultimate Guided Shore Snorkel (NO BOAT) in South Poipu runs through Z Tourz. Rated 4.8 across 951 reviews. Runs 2 hours (approx.). From $119.8.

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Zodiac Snorkel, South Island

Zodiac Snorkel, South Island

4.8 433 verified reviews

3 hours (approx.) · Z Tourz

from $161.43per person

Kauai's Ultimate South Island Zodiac Boat Snorkel Adventure runs through Z Tourz. Rated 4.8 across 433 reviews. Runs 3 hours (approx.). From $161.43.

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Poipu Beach Surf Lesson

Poipu Beach Surf Lesson

4.9 414 verified reviews

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · Hoku Water Sports

from $93.19per person

Po'ipu Surf Lesson runs through Hoku Water Sports. Rated 4.9 across 414 reviews. Runs 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.). From $93.19.

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Discover Scuba, 1 Tank

Discover Scuba, 1 Tank

4.8 207 verified reviews

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · Dive Kauai

from $186.13per person

Kauai's Ultimate Discover Scuba Dive - OCEAN EXPERIENCE (1 Tank Dive) runs through Dive Kauai. Rated 4.8 across 207 reviews. Runs 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.). From $186.13.

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Certified South Shore 2-Tank Dive

Certified South Shore 2-Tank Dive

4.9 197 verified reviews

4 hours (approx.) · Dive Kauai

from $210.92per person

Kauai's Ultimate South Shore 2 Tank Dive (Certified Divers Only) runs through Dive Kauai. Rated 4.9 across 197 reviews. Runs 4 hours (approx.). From $210.92.

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Poipu E-Bike Scenic Ride

Poipu E-Bike Scenic Ride

5 176 verified reviews

2 to 3 hours (approx.) · BikeIt Poipu

from $167per person

Poipu and Koloa E-Bike Scenic Tour runs through BikeIt Poipu. Rated 5.0 across 176 reviews. Runs 2 to 3 hours (approx.). From $167.

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Whale and Dolphin Zodiac Boat

Whale and Dolphin Zodiac Boat

4.5 168 verified reviews

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · Z Tourz

from $158.43per person

Kauai's South Side Whale and Dolphin Zodiac Boat Adventure runs through Z Tourz. Rated 4.5 across 168 reviews. Runs 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.). From $158.43.

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Group Surf Lesson

Group Surf Lesson

4.8 125 verified reviews

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · Hawaiian Style Surfing

from $121.86per person

Kauai's Ultimate Group Surf Lesson runs through Hawaiian Style Surfing. Rated 4.8 across 125 reviews. Runs 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.). From $121.86.

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4-Hour Certified Divers Only

4-Hour Certified Divers Only

4.8 89 verified reviews

4 hours (approx.) · Dive Kauai

from $285.29per person

Kauai's Ultimate Dive Boat Adventure (for CERTIFIED Divers Only) runs through Dive Kauai. Rated 4.8 across 89 reviews. Runs 4 hours (approx.). From $285.29.

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Morning Charter, Experienced Divers

Morning Charter, Experienced Divers

4.9 58 verified reviews

4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · Seasport Divers

from $270.38per person

Kauai's Exclusive Morning Scuba Charter for Experienced Divers runs through Seasport Divers. Rated 4.9 across 58 reviews. Runs 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.). From $270.38.

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Beginner Scuba, No Experience

Beginner Scuba, No Experience

4.7 49 verified reviews

4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · Seasport Divers

from $215.15per person

Kauai Scuba Diving for Beginners runs through Seasport Divers. Rated 4.7 across 49 reviews. Runs 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.). From $215.15.

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2-Tank Dive, Fathom Five

2-Tank Dive, Fathom Five

4.9 49 verified reviews

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · Fathom Five Divers

from $162per person

Kauai's South Shore: Ultimate 2-Tank Dive (Certified Divers) runs through Fathom Five Divers. Rated 4.9 across 49 reviews. Runs 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.). From $162.

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Poipu Beach Semi-Private Surf

Poipu Beach Semi-Private Surf

5 49 verified reviews

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · Poipu Beach Surf School

from $175per person

Semi Private Surf Lessons runs through Poipu Beach Surf School. Rated 5.0 across 49 reviews. Runs 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.). From $175.

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Corner Store Cooking Class

Corner Store Cooking Class

5 43 verified reviews

3 hours (approx.) · Cooking Kauai

from $174per person

Corner Store Kauai Cooking Class runs through Cooking Kauai. Rated 5.0 across 43 reviews. Runs 3 hours (approx.). From $174.

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Semi-Private Surf, Hawaiian Style

Semi-Private Surf, Hawaiian Style

4.8 36 verified reviews

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · Hawaiian Style Surfing

from $202.16per person

Kauai's Ultimate Semi-Private Surf Lesson runs through Hawaiian Style Surfing. Rated 4.8 across 36 reviews. Runs 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.). From $202.16.

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Afternoon Charter, All Levels

Afternoon Charter, All Levels

4.9 34 verified reviews

4 hours (approx.) · Seasport Divers

from $270.38per person

Premium Afternoon Scuba Charter for All Certified Diver Levels runs through Seasport Divers. Rated 4.9 across 34 reviews. Runs 4 hours (approx.). From $270.38.

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First Dive at Koloa Landing

First Dive at Koloa Landing

4.8 33 verified reviews

3 hours (approx.) · Fathom Five Divers

from $162per person

1 Tank Discover Scuba at Koloa Landing with No Experience needed runs through Fathom Five Divers. Rated 4.8 across 33 reviews. Runs 3 hours (approx.). From $162.

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Scooter 2-Tank Dive, Advanced

Scooter 2-Tank Dive, Advanced

4.9 30 verified reviews

4 hours (approx.) · Dive Kauai

from $310.09per person

Kauai's Ultimate Scooter Adventure 2 Tank Dive (Advance Certified Divers Only) runs through Dive Kauai. Rated 4.9 across 30 reviews. Runs 4 hours (approx.). From $310.09.

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One Tank Certified Shore Dive

One Tank Certified Shore Dive

4.7 19 verified reviews

3 hours (approx.) · Fathom Five Divers

from $137per person

One Tank Scuba Diving in Kauai South Shore Certified Diver Only runs through Fathom Five Divers. Rated 4.7 across 19 reviews. Runs 3 hours (approx.). From $137.

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Certified Turtle Shore Dive

Certified Turtle Shore Dive

5 17 verified reviews

2 hours (approx.) · Seasport Divers

from $164.43per person

Shore Dive with Sea Turtles @ Koloa Landing for Certified Divers runs through Seasport Divers. Rated 5.0 across 17 reviews. Runs 2 hours (approx.). From $164.43.

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Bass Fishing at Waita Reservoir

Bass Fishing at Waita Reservoir

5 1 verified review

3 hours (approx.) · Koloa Zipline

from $141.36per person

Kauai Small-Group Bass Fishing Tour at Waita Reservoir runs through Koloa Zipline. Rated 5.0 across 1 reviews. Runs 3 hours (approx.). From $141.36.

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Kauai Tours From Poipu And Koloa Compared Side By Side

TourDurationFromRatingFormatPickup Or Meeting PointMeal Or SnacksFree Cancellation
Koloa Zipline 3 hours (approx.) $169.63 per person 5.0 (7,558) Not stated Koloa Zipline Snacks Yes
Guided Shore Snorkel, Poipu 2 hours (approx.) $119.80 per person 4.8 (951) Boat Not stated Snacks Yes
Zodiac Snorkel, South Island 3 hours (approx.) $161.43 per person 4.8 (433) Raft Not stated Snacks Yes
Poipu Beach Surf Lesson 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) $93.19 per person 4.9 (414) Not stated Koʻa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach Not stated Yes
Discover Scuba, 1 Tank 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) $186.13 per person 4.8 (207) Not stated Koloa Landing Snacks Yes
Certified South Shore 2-Tank Dive 4 hours (approx.) $210.92 per person 4.9 (197) Not stated Koloa Landing Snacks Yes
Allerton Garden Guided Walk 2.5 hours $63.60 per person 4.6 (179) Not stated Not stated Not stated Yes
Poipu E-Bike Scenic Ride 2 to 3 hours (approx.) $167 per person 5.0 (176) Bike Shipwreck Beach Not stated Yes
Whale and Dolphin Zodiac Boat 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) $158.43 per person 4.5 (168) Raft Kukuiʻula Harbor Beach Snacks Yes
Group Surf Lesson 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) $121.86 per person 4.8 (125) Not stated Not stated Not stated Yes
4-Hour Certified Divers Only 4 hours (approx.) $285.29 per person 4.8 (89) Boat Kukuiula Small Boat Harbor Snacks Yes
Allerton Estate, Sunset Dinner 3 hours $106 per person 4.7 (66) Not stated Not stated Included Yes
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TourDurationFromRatingFormatPickup Or Meeting PointMeal Or SnacksFree Cancellation
Morning Charter, Experienced Divers 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) $270.38 per person 4.9 (58) Boat Not stated Snacks Yes
Beginner Scuba, No Experience 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) $215.15 per person 4.7 (49) Not stated Not stated Snacks Yes
2-Tank Dive, Fathom Five 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) $162 per person 4.9 (49) Not stated Fathom Five Divers Snacks Yes
Poipu Beach Semi-Private Surf 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) $175 per person 5.0 (49) Private Poipu Surf Not stated Yes
Corner Store Cooking Class 3 hours (approx.) $174 per person 5.0 (43) Not stated Koloa Road Included No
Semi-Private Surf, Hawaiian Style 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) $202.16 per person 4.8 (36) Not stated Not stated Not stated Yes
Afternoon Charter, All Levels 4 hours (approx.) $270.38 per person 4.9 (34) Boat Seasport Divers Snacks Yes
First Dive at Koloa Landing 3 hours (approx.) $162 per person 4.8 (33) Not stated Not stated Snacks Yes
Scooter 2-Tank Dive, Advanced 4 hours (approx.) $310.09 per person 4.9 (30) Not stated Koloa Landing Snacks Yes
One Tank Certified Shore Dive 3 hours (approx.) $137 per person 4.7 (19) Not stated Not stated Snacks Yes
Certified Turtle Shore Dive 2 hours (approx.) $164.43 per person 5.0 (17) Not stated Not stated Snacks Yes
Bass Fishing at Waita Reservoir 3 hours (approx.) $141.36 per person 5.0 (1) Small group Koloa Zipline Snacks Yes

Types Of Kauai Tours From Poipu And Koloa

Kauai Zipline Tours

The Kauai Zipline Tours group holds a single listing, Koloa Zipline, run by the operator of the same name. It runs 3 hours (approx.) and is priced from $169.63 per person, with free cancellation shown on the listing. That listing states that snacks or a meal are included, along with a safety briefing or instruction, and the listing page shows any further details.

Kauai Snorkeling Tours

The Kauai Snorkeling Tours group holds two listings, the Guided Shore Snorkel, Poipu and the Zodiac Snorkel, South Island, both run by Z Tourz. The Guided Shore Snorkel, Poipu runs 2 hours (approx.) from $119.80 per person, and the Zodiac Snorkel, South Island runs 3 hours (approx.) from $161.43 per person, with free cancellation shown on both. Several of these listings include snacks or a meal, snorkel gear and a guide, and the listing page shows the details.

Kauai Surf Lessons And Paddleboarding

The Kauai Surf Lessons And Paddleboarding group holds four listings: the Poipu Beach Surf Lesson, the Group Surf Lesson, the Poipu Beach Semi-Private Surf and the Semi-Private Surf, Hawaiian Style. The Poipu Beach Surf Lesson by Hoku Water Sports runs 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) from $93.19 per person, and the Semi-Private Surf, Hawaiian Style by Hawaiian Style Surfing runs 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) from $202.16 per person, with free cancellation shown on all four. The listing page shows the details for each.

Kauai Scuba Diving Tours

The Kauai Scuba Diving Tours group holds eleven listings, including the Discover Scuba, 1 Tank, the Certified South Shore 2-Tank Dive and the 4-Hour Certified Divers Only, all run by Dive Kauai, plus the Morning Charter, Experienced Divers by Seasport Divers. The Discover Scuba, 1 Tank runs 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) from $186.13 per person, and the Morning Charter, Experienced Divers runs 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) from $270.38 per person, all with free cancellation shown. Several listings include drinks, snacks or a meal, scuba equipment, a safety briefing, transport, fees and taxes, and a guide.

Kauai Garden Tours

The Kauai Garden Tours group holds two listings, the Allerton Garden Guided Walk and the Allerton Estate, Sunset Dinner. The Allerton Garden Guided Walk runs 2.5 hours from $63.60 per person, and the Allerton Estate, Sunset Dinner runs 3 hours from $106 per person with a meal included, both showing free cancellation. Several of these listings include a guide, and the listing page shows any further details.

Price Bands For Kauai Tours From Poipu And Koloa

BandFromPricedTourDuration
Lowest $63.60 per person Allerton Garden Guided Walk 2.5 hours
Middle Listing $164.43 per person Certified Turtle Shore Dive 2 hours (approx.)
Highest $310.09 per person Scooter 2-Tank Dive, Advanced 4 hours (approx.)

Among the per person listings, the lowest is the Allerton Garden Guided Walk, 2.5 hours, from $63.60 per person with free cancellation shown and a guide included. The middle listing is the Certified Turtle Shore Dive by Seasport Divers, 2 hours (approx.), from $164.43 per person with snacks included and drinks, snorkel gear, transport, fees and taxes also listed; the highest is the Scooter 2-Tank Dive, Advanced by Dive Kauai, 4 hours (approx.), from $310.09 per person with snacks included, plus drinks, scuba equipment, a safety briefing and a guide.

Best Time Of Year For Kauai Tours From Poipu And Koloa

NOAA NCEI 1991 to 2020 normals for Lihue show average highs ranging from 78.1 F in February to 85.3 F in September, and Lihue sits in the drier southeast while the north shore is much wetter. July is the driest month at 1.75 in of rain and March the wettest at 5.61 in. NOAA notes that whales can be seen from November through April, and only the listings with whale in their name are whale trips.

Of the 24 listings on this page, 24 run in winter, 24 run in spring, 23 run in summer, and 23 run in fall. On the north shore, January, February, March, April, October, November, and December are marked Swell, so check conditions before you go; May through September are marked Calm. NOAA notes that whales can be seen from November through April, and the whale listings here are those with whale in their name.

Practical Details For Kauai Tours From Poipu And Koloa

Listings name these meeting points: Koloa Zipline; Koʻa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach; Koloa Landing; Shipwreck Beach; Kukuiʻula Harbor Beach, and hotel pickup is listed on 0 of 24 listings. Items included on several listings are drinks (15 of 24), snacks or a meal (18 of 24), scuba equipment (8 of 24), a safety briefing (11 of 24), transport (2 of 24), fees and taxes (5 of 24) and a guide (10 of 24), with 2 of 24 asking guests to bring comfortable or closed-toe shoes. Free cancellation is shown on 23 of 24 listings; read each listing before booking.

Where These Tours Meet

What Several Listings Include

What To Bring

Cancellation

Most listings here show free cancellation (23 of 24): 23 with a 24 hours window. 1 listing does not show it. Read the cancellation line on each listing before booking.

What Leaves From Poipu And Koloa

From Poipu and Koloa you can book scuba diving, surf and SUP lessons, guided garden walks, snorkeling, whale watching, ziplines, island sightseeing, food and farm tours, and fishing trips. Water-based tours meet at Kukuiʻula Harbor Beach, Kukuiula Small Boat Harbor, or Koloa Landing, with Koʻa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach serving as another gathering spot, and ocean state varies, so check conditions before you head out. Ziplines, gardens, food and farm visits, and island sightseeing also start from this area, and none of the tours include hotel pickup, so plan your own transport to the meeting point shown in each listing.

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Questions About Tours From Poipu And Koloa

Which types of tours can you book from Poipu and Koloa?

Tours from Poipu and Koloa span scuba diving, surf and SUP, gardens, snorkeling, whale watching, ziplines, island sightseeing, food and farms, and fishing, so both water-based and land-based options start in this area. Meeting points include Kukuiʻula Harbor Beach, Kukuiula Small Boat Harbor, Koloa Landing, and Koʻa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach, and the listing for each tour shows the dates on offer along with the exact meeting point.

Do tours leaving from Poipu and Koloa pick up at hotels?

No tour from Poipu and Koloa includes hotel pickup, so you will need to arrange your own transport to the meeting point. That point will be one of a small set of local spots: Kukuiʻula Harbor Beach, Kukuiula Small Boat Harbor, Koloa Landing, or Koʻa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach, and the listing confirms the exact location along with available dates.

How do you check dates and book a Poipu or Koloa tour?

Open the listing for any tour that catches your eye and the available dates appear there along with the exact meeting point, which keeps planning straightforward. Once you see dates that fit your trip and a meeting point you can reach, whether Kukuiʻula Harbor Beach, Kukuiula Small Boat Harbor, Koloa Landing, or Koʻa Kea Resort on Poipu Beach, you can book directly from the same page.

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