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There are so many attractions and activities in Kauai, there is simply no running out of fun and exciting things to do!
The "Garden Isle" is grand and lush - the wettest spot on Earth. With deep, secluded valleys, tall waterfalls, soaring coastal cliffs and golden beaches, most of it is not accessible by car.
That’s why most Kauai activities take you off the beaten track.
How about an early morning downhill mountain biking Waimea Canyon?
Witnessing its reddish lava landscapes bathed in the early morning colors, start off at an elevation of 3,500 ft. to bike 12 miles down to sea level.
Seats on the cruiser bikes are usually wide and comfy, so all you need to do is enjoy the stunning views - the most beautiful on the planet!
You will see Waimea River continuing its work of cutting into the canyon, and even spot the forbidden Island of Niihau - visible off to the West.
Not a biker?
Relax... Zodiac boat tours, kayaking trips and helicopter tours score high among the best Kauai activities for you and your family.
Perhaps you want to have a laidback day?
Dig your toes deep into the golden sands of Poipu Beach - the hub of the best water activities in Kauai.
A series of beaches strung together like pearls, with protection from a small stone breakwater, Poipu Beach is calm most of the time. You are safe to enjoy swimming, boogie boarding, scuba diving, and snorkeling, even if you are a beginner.
Kids’ Activities in Kauai
Kauai’s serene environment is great for kids - there are short, gentle hikes, back-country water tubing on an old sugar cane plantation, and hands-on fun at the Kauai Discovery Museum in Kee.
Or, take your kids to the Kokee Natural History Museum to learn about the rainforest in an incredible park setting.
Amaze them with the groaning geyser at Spouting Horn, a blowhole on the south shore which is formed when the strong surf gushes into the lava tube and shots up 60 feet high during heavy swells.
Nearby is a sweet little cove for little kids, rightly named, Baby Beach.
Combine two fun Kauai activities: a snorkeling tour and a whale watch cruise.
On-board marine biologists make it extra interesting by giving little-known facts about the migratory and breeding habits of the whales, which swim thousands of miles from Alaska every year to give birth to young calves.
Or, you can combine whale watching, dolphin spotting and snorkeling on a half day cruise.
Such cruises provide a delicious lunch and the captain may even sail up to explore the open seas, if the waves are calm enough.
Oh, and remember to keep kids cool with a traditional Hawaiian shaved ice on the beach... Not sure what flavors to pick? Ask for the rainbow - a collection of 3 different yummy syrups.
Other Activities in Kauai...
...allow you to experience a romantic, golden sunset walk or a brisk morning jog on a pristine beach... Or, saddle up for a leisurely horseback ride through rainforests heavy with tropical orchids and winding streams, or pick a longer ride to a sparkling waterfall.
Enjoy the smells of the tropical ginger as you shake off the dust in a refreshing swim in the jungle pool. Kayak up one of Kauai’s rivers, the only navigable rivers in the Aloha state, or join an open-boat tour to the Fern Grotto, a source of many sacred legends and one of the most magical places on the island.
Complete a fun-filled evening by taking a cultural journey at a Hawaiian luau, a celebration to honor gods and kings and honored guests. Starting with a volcano eruption, the various dances that follow tell a story of a Polynesian tradition that covers cultures as Samoa, New Zealand, Tahiti, and Hawaii.
And if you want more than these fun activities in Kauai, try some wild, thrilling Kauai adventures on your vacation in paradise!
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