Which Will You Pick from All the Things To Do in Kauai?
There’s so much to see and experience, so many adventures and things to do in Kauai!
You have a great choice: water adventures, miles of easy or more challenging hikes through rainforests and along majestic ocean cliffs, and golf courses which range from unique championship links to local courses.
But Kauai vacations are just as welcoming if you want to simply relax and unwind. There are miles of sandy beaches, calming boat rides up the river, romantic sunset sails as well as spectacular botanical gardens filled with aromatic and exotic tropical blossoms.
There are so many Kauai adventures tailor-made for you and your family. Get a taste of some fun things to do in Kauai offered by one of the most friendly and experienced Hawaiian activities and tour providers:
Kauai Snorkeling Tours offer Snorkel Cruises to Na Pali & Niihau, including dolphin watch, ocean kayaking, sailing along Na Pali coast and offshore reefs.
If you want to come up close and personal to the local marine life, snorkel in the sheltered waters off Poipu Beach, to the right side of NukumoiPoint, (a narrow strip of sand dividing the ocean).
Anini Beach is perfect for beginners, with a shallow area for safe snorkeling, while Tunnels Beach in Haena has a wide reef area with a great assortment of marine life.
The 11-mile Kalalau Trail along the North-western Na Pali Coast brings you close to the raw energy of the Hawaiian land and takes you along one of the world’s most stunning and remote shorelines.
From Hanakapiai Beach, a 2-mile detour will take you to a beautiful 300 ft waterfall, and then the trail finishes at Kalalau Beach.
All hiking guided tours include transportation, a day-pack, a scrumptious lunch and a rich assortment of bottled water and juices.
Love exploring?
Breathtaking Waimea Canyon is more than 10 miles long and drops 3,000 ft. At various lookout points along the Waimea Canyon Drive, stop for jaw-dropping views of crested buttes, unending vistas and sharp crags. If you love hiking, there are several trails that start from Kokee State Park - just make sure you have comfortable hiking boots and lots of water.
More Things To Do in Kauai
For a complete change of scenery, you will be mesmerized by the views of the ocean and cliffs off the Kileauea Lighthouse. The northernmost point of the Hawaiian islands, the lighthouse sits on a wildlife refuge for migratory birds and is a nesting roost for Hawaii’s native seabirds.
During the winter months, watch humpback whales play in these waters, and all times of the year, watch out for the playful spinner dolphins and the Hawaiian monk seals.
The ocean activities and Scuba Kauai are among the most exciting water activities on the planet! Why? Because of the romantic Hanalei Bay to the North, serene Southshore waters at Poipu, and the stark beauty of the Na Pali Coast on West Kauai.
Whether you are an experienced diver or this is your first dive, you’ll love the underwater world of Kauai.
Keep an eye out for the Green Sea Turtles, they often keep you company under water, resting on the bottom or surfacing for air...
Graceful, curious and often playful, Hubcap size babies to 300 lb giants, Green Sea Turtles are seen on almost every dive in Kauai.
This is a 11 mile sea-kayak tour which starts at Poipu and pulls into the ancient fishing village of Molilii for a lunch stop. You will be kayaking on heavy seas so it is important that you are in fit condition and are a strong swimmer - nonetheless, be assured that the second leg is on usually calm waters.
As you sail up the river on a kayak, canoe or on one of the open-boat tours, you pass by lush jungle landscapes, gorgeous waterfalls and lots of photo opportunities. Just keep the camera handy!
If this sounds like too much hard work, there are less physical things to do in Kauai as well. For example, the perfect sea-faring activity is a romantic sunset sail along the Na Pali Coast. You will enjoy an unforgettable dinner cruise enjoying a stunning sunset at sea, then have a hot dinner buffet, cocktails and wine on the water for a impressive start to a memorable evening.
