Things to Do in Kauai: Tours, Tickets & Boat Trips
Wondering what to do in Kauai? The Garden Isle is about the Na Pali Coast, and there are three ways to see it: from the air on a fixed-wing sightseeing flight (about $159) or a doors-off helicopter tour ($425), from the water on a Na Pali catamaran ($227) or a raft-and-snorkel adventure ($185), and on foot along the first two miles of the Kalalau Trail. Around that, the most-loved experiences are the Wailua River kayak and hike to Secret Falls ($145–165), a guided shore snorkel at Poipu ($120), a surf lesson ($93) and the Luau Kalamaku ($187). Give yourself five to seven days: the island is small but slow, with the North Shore, the Poipu south, the Wailua east and Waimea Canyon in the west each worth a day. The best of it is free — Poipu Beach’s turtles and monk seals, Hanalei Bay, the Wailua and Opaekaa Falls viewpoints and Spouting Horn cost nothing. Below you can compare every Kauai tour and ticket by rating and price, with free cancellation on most.
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All experiences in Kauai — FAQ
What are the top things to do in Kauai?
By traveller reviews: the Kauai sightseeing flight over the Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon, a Na Pali catamaran cruise, the Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana, a doors-off helicopter tour, the Na Pali raft and snorkel adventure, the Wailua River kayak and hike to Secret Falls, a guided shore snorkel at Poipu, the Waimea Canyon and Fern Grotto tour, a Poipu surf lesson and the Hawaii Movie Tour. Compare all of them below.
How many days do you need in Kauai?
Five to seven days. Day one: Poipu Beach, Spouting Horn and a shore snorkel. Day two: Waimea Canyon and the Kalalau Lookout in Koke‘e. Day three: a Na Pali boat trip from Port Allen. Day four: the Wailua River kayak, the waterfalls and a luau. Day five: the North Shore — Kilauea Lighthouse, Hanalei Bay and, with a reservation, Ke‘e Beach and the Kalalau Trail. Add a helicopter flight on the clearest morning.
What can you do in Kauai for free?
Watch turtles and monk seals at Poipu Beach, swim at Hanalei Bay, Anini and Lydgate’s lagoon, see Wailua Falls and Opaekaa Falls from the roadside viewpoints, watch Spouting Horn blow, hike the Sleeping Giant and Maha‘ulepu Heritage trails, walk or cycle the Kapa‘a coastal path, taste at Kauai Coffee and the Hanalei pier at sunset. Waimea Canyon and Ha‘ena State Park charge non-residents a small entry and parking fee.
Do Kauai tours offer free cancellation?
Most experiences listed here can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before the start time; boat and air tours are refunded if the operator cancels for weather. The policy is shown on each tour before you book.