1. Helicopter
Open-door and enclosed-cabin flights take you above Kauai’s coast, canyons and valleys.
ACTIVITIES OF KAUAI
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2. Airplane
Airvan and private Cessna flights depart from Lihue Airport for views across the island.
3. Na Pali Snorkel
Cruise below Na Pali’s cliffs and snorkel at a site our captain selects for the day’s conditions.
4. Na Pali Dinner Cruise
Dinner and drinks accompany our evening cruise along the Na Pali Coast.
5. Zodiac Raft Adventure
Zodiac raft trips follow Na Pali’s coastline, with sea caves and snorkeling when conditions allow.
6. Luau
Hawaiian dining, hula, live music and fire performances fill our island evenings.
7. ATV Tour
Ride with us through private ranch trails or the Kilohana Crater backcountry in a side-by-side UTV.
8. Zipline
Single-line flights and longer zipline courses carry you above Kauai’s jungle and valleys.
9. Kayaking
River paddles, Hanalei adventures and kayak rentals let you explore Kauai from the water.
10. Waterfall Adventures
Waterfall hikes lead to forest pools and Kipu Falls, with swimming when conditions allow.
Air Tours
Top Na Pali Tours
Lucky Lady Snorkel
Port Allen · Snorkeling
Leila Sail & Snorkel
Port Allen · Sailing & snorkeling
Sea Cave Catamaran
Kikiaola · 18-passenger catamaran
Niihau & Na Pali
Port Allen · Offshore snorkel trip
Lady Kailani Dinner Cruise
Port Allen · Sunset & dinner
Lucky Lady Sunset
Port Allen · Sunset & dinner
North Shore Superraft
Hanalei · Seasonal · AM or PM
Port Allen Super Raft
Port Allen · Seated super raft
Waimea Zodiac
Kikiaola · Zodiac adventure
Luau and fire shows
Zipline
Koloa Zipline
8 lines · About 3½ hours · Ages 7+
Backcountry Zipline
7 lines · 3 hours · Ages 12+
FlyLine Zipline
1 line · 1½ hours · Ages 7+
Nui Zipline
6 lines total · 3¾ hours · Ages 7+
AdrenaLine
4 lines total · 3¼ hours · Ages 7+
Zip & Splash
2 lines total · 2 hours · Ages 7+
Kīpū Zipline Safari
4 lines total · 6½ hours · Ages 5+*
Freshwater Fun
Wailua River Kayaking
Paddle-only · Waterfall trail closed
Kauai Bass Fishing
Waita Reservoir · Catch & release
Waterfall Hike & Swim
Bamboo & Papakolea Falls
Kīpū Falls & Treehouse Hike
Kīpū Ranch · 1.5-mile hike
Mountain Tubing
Lihue · Flumes & five tunnels
Waterski & Wakeboard
Wailua River · Private boat time
Huleʻia River Paddle & Hike
Huleʻia River · Paddle & hike
Wailua Kayak Rentals
Alii Kayaks
Self-guided · Paddle-only
Rentals
Wailua River kayak rental
Alii Kayaks
Wailua · 4 hours
Two-hour scenic kayak rental
Alii Kayaks
Wailua Marina South · 2 hours
Transportable tandem kayak
Kayaking in Kauai
Kapaa pickup · 6 hours
Pickup-and-go kayak rentals
Pineapple Kayaks Kauai
Lihue pickup · Wailua, Hanalei or multi-day
Full-day tandem kayak
Pono Kayak Rentals
Kapaa pickup · Full day
Surfboards, paddleboards & beach gear
Kauai Surfboard Rentals
Hanalei · 1 day–4 weeks
Beach chairs & umbrella
Kauai Beach Boys
Kalapaki Beach · Day rental
Bike Rentals
Poipu · Koloa · Lihue
E-bikes, bicycles, tandems & accessories
Backpack cooler
Kauai E-Bikes
Koloa · Day rental
Snorkel, dive & beach equipment
Seasport Divers
Poipu · Daily or weekly
Anini Beach paddleboards
Anini Paddle Boarding
Anini Beach · Day or multi-day
Hourly surfboard rental
Hawaiian Style Surfing
Poipu · 1, 2 or 3 hours
Camping equipment package
Kauai Camping Concierge
Kilauea area · 2–30 nights
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AdventureWailua River Tours
Paddle Wailua together. Tours are paddle-only while the waterfall trail is closed.
OceanSportfishing
Head offshore for big-game fishing, with half-day and full-day charters. For freshwater fishing, join us at Waita Reservoir.
ExploreDriving tours
Discover Kauai’s scenery and stories with us on the road. Choose a canyon excursion, movie-location tour, or guided off-road adventure.
OceanScuba Diving
Explore Kauai beneath the surface with shore dives, boat dives and instruction. Choose a beginner experience, certified dive, or a course toward certification.
FoodTasting experiences
Taste your way through Kauai with rum, chocolate, coffee and island food. Join a farm visit, tasting, or neighborhood food tour.
ExploreFarm & garden tours
Explore Kauai’s tropical gardens, plants and working farms. Choose a botanical garden visit or discover island flavors on a farm experience.
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RentalsKauai Rentals
Gear up for your own island day with our kayak, bike, surfboard, snorkel and beach equipment rentals. Find pickup areas and choose your rental length.
AdventureWatersports
Float through mountain irrigation channels, paddle an outrigger canoe, and explore Kauai’s rivers. Choose tubing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, or an efoil lesson.
OceanSurf lessons
Begin with a lesson on the beach, then head into the water for guided practice and your first waves. Choose Kalapaki, Poipu or Hanalei.
ExploreRiver cruises
Unwind on a Kalapaki sunset and cocktail cruise or share Hawaiian music and stories on Smith’s Wailua River journey to the Fern Grotto.
OceanThe Forbidden Island
Explore Na Pali, then head offshore toward Niihau or Lehua for snorkeling when conditions allow. Our ocean adventure does not include an island landing.
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