Kauai Revealed Drive Tour 17+

We just got back from a week on Kauai and this app was brilliant. We were on the island for a medical conference and so had limited time to explore, so taking drives and making stops along the way with Andrew’s narration was perfect. We agreed that we would have paid three times as much for the app, it was that valuable.

Just one suggestion…the author stays very current on local conditions, but we did run into one area where maybe the narration should be altered. We stayed away from Queen’s Bath because his warnings convinced us October was NOT the time to visit. However, when we visited Wailua Falls he goes into detail about how to get down to the falls (with the caveat that the government doesn’t want you down there—so he does suggest not to do it.) Despite the warning signs posted, we made the hike. It was treacherous and amazing and we were glad we did it, but when we safely returned to the overlook we discovered that recently the government started fining you for going down there. Fortunately it didn’t happen to us, but it happened to others. We also found out a hiker died at the base of Wailua Falls just one week prior to us going down the trail, probably one of many reasons the government made the trail illegal. You may want to update that little section with some firm warnings the way you did with Queen’s Bath. Just a suggestion!

Seriously though, an incredible app and was the best thing we bought for our trip!

Aloha, Mahalo for your comments and your kind review! We are glad that you enjoyed our app. We are sending your comment along to Andrew on Wailua Falls. We do say not to go down there, but your comments are well-noted. Mahalo for those. Aloha

I bought Andrew Dougherty’s Kauai Revealed book (for the second time, since my last trip was 5 years ago… his new edition just came out a couple months ago, and boy have things changed in those 5 years!). I read the book almost cover to cover, and was trying to remember tidbits, facts, and stories to tell my family as we were driving around the island. THEN I saw the ad in the back of the book for this app. At first the price felt a little steep, but because I like the writing in the book, and because there were so many good reviews, I went ahead with the purchase. Oh my goodness, what a good decision that was! My teens and spouse adored listening to Andrew pop on the car radio as we were going from here to there. We are now big fans of Shave Ice (with the ice cream bottom), and can confirm that the Hee Fat store and JoJo’s both have the best selection and flavor. Sooo good. Andrew is a good speaker and interesting to listen to; we actually learned a huge amount of island history just during our drives. Also cool was setting up a Hawaiian radio station on Pandora and listening to that in between the times Andrew would start talking. Finally, you absolutely must have an in-car charger for your phone, or your battery will be dead by afternoon and you won’t be able to take pics at your fun destination. Thanks Andrew and team!

Aloha and mahalo for your kind 5 star review. We are so glad you enjoyed your own music and Andrew popping in to tell you his stories, sight facts and the history of the island. He really does enjoy being a tour guide. Glad the teens enjoyed tuning in, too. Hope you will return soon to Hawaii to discover what you may not have had time for. Mahalo and a hui ho.

I can’t tell you how much my wife and I appreciated having this app guide us around the beautiful island of Kauai during our visit! It truly is like having a friend in the car with you who has all the intimate details, accurate driving instructions, history of the island, and other cultural information to make for a completely enjoyable touring experience! We’ve used other apps on other islands and this one is by far the best, hands down. Andrew and his staff have really done their research, and you can be confident in their recommendations of things to do and see along the way, as well as their advice about things to avoid or be careful about (hiway speed traps!). Along the way Andrew sprinkles in a fair amount of humor and personal stories that keep the narrative light, yet informative. We highly recommend this app - its more than worth its price, and will greatly enhance your enjoyment and appreciation for this amazing island!
Ron Churchill

Aloha Ron, We are so happy to read your incredibly kind 5 star review! We will let Andrew know how much you appreciated his info and personal stories along your drive. We hope you found all the good spots! We wish you return soon to see what you may have missed or visit another location... look for our apps to other locations - coming in 2024. Mahalo again for your warm review.