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

2 hours (approx.) · Z Tourz
from $119.80per personKauai’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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3 hours (approx.) · Z Tourz
from $161.43per personKauai'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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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · Hoku Water Sports
from $93.19per personPo'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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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · Dive Kauai
from $186.13per personKauai'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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4 hours (approx.) · Dive Kauai
from $210.92per personKauai'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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2.5 hours
from $63.60per personKauai: Allerton Garden Guided Group Walking Tour. Rated 4.6 across 179 reviews. Runs 2.5 hours. From $63.6.
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2 to 3 hours (approx.) · BikeIt Poipu
from $167per personPoipu 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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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · Z Tourz
from $158.43per personKauai'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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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · Hawaiian Style Surfing
from $121.86per personKauai'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 hours (approx.) · Dive Kauai
from $285.29per personKauai'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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3 hours
from $106per personKauai: Allerton Garden and Estate Tour with Sunset Dinner. Rated 4.7 across 66 reviews. Runs 3 hours. From $106.
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4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · Seasport Divers
from $270.38per personKauai'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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4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · Seasport Divers
from $215.15per personKauai 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 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · Fathom Five Divers
from $162per personKauai'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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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · Poipu Beach Surf School
from $175per personSemi 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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3 hours (approx.) · Cooking Kauai
from $174per personCorner Store Kauai Cooking Class runs through Cooking Kauai. Rated 5.0 across 43 reviews. Runs 3 hours (approx.). From $174.
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · Hawaiian Style Surfing
from $202.16per personKauai'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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4 hours (approx.) · Seasport Divers
from $270.38per personPremium 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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3 hours (approx.) · Fathom Five Divers
from $162per person1 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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4 hours (approx.) · Dive Kauai
from $310.09per personKauai'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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3 hours (approx.) · Fathom Five Divers
from $137per personOne 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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2 hours (approx.) · Seasport Divers
from $164.43per personShore 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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3 hours (approx.) · Koloa Zipline
from $141.36per personKauai 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.
Check availability →| Tour | Duration | From | Rating | Format | Pickup Or Meeting Point | Meal Or Snacks | Free 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 |
| Tour | Duration | From | Rating | Format | Pickup Or Meeting Point | Meal Or Snacks | Free 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 |
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.
Matching listings: Koloa Zipline.
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.
Matching listings: Guided Shore Snorkel, Poipu, Zodiac Snorkel, South Island.
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.
Matching listings: Poipu Beach Surf Lesson, Group Surf Lesson, Poipu Beach Semi-Private Surf.
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.
Matching listings: Discover Scuba, 1 Tank, Certified South Shore 2-Tank Dive, 4-Hour Certified Divers Only.
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.
Matching listings: Allerton Garden Guided Walk, Allerton Estate, Sunset Dinner.
| Band | From | Priced | Tour | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.