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1 day · Kauai itinerary

Kauai in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day on Kauai? Coast and canyon. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Na Pali
  2. 2Waimea
  3. 3Snorkel
  4. 4Luau

Morning: the coast

A Na Pali Coast boat cruise.

Midday: the canyon

The Waimea Canyon lookouts.

Evening: the luau

A sunset luau feast and show.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Kauai — prices per person.

Kauai Private Doors Off Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Waterfalls
Kauai
Kauai Private Doors Off Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Waterfalls
5.0(1,796)·1h 15min
from$425/ person
via Viator
Koloa Zipline in Kauai
Kauai
Koloa Zipline in Kauai
5.0(7,559)·3 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Kauai: Na Pali Coast Power Catamaran
Kauai
Kauai: Na Pali Coast Power Catamaran
5.0(821)·4h 30min
from$275/ person
via Viator
Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour
Kauai
Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour
4.9(1,107)·3 hours
from$145/ person
via Viator
Kauai Deluxe Sightseeing Flight
Kauai
Kauai Deluxe Sightseeing Flight
4.9(2,398)·1h 5min
from$159/ person
via Viator
Kauai: Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Expedition and Snorkeling
Kauai
Kauai: Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Expedition and Snorkeling
4.9(958)·4 hours
from$255/ person
via Viator
Kauai: NaPali Boat Tour on the Amelia K
Kauai
Kauai: NaPali Boat Tour on the Amelia K
4.9(2,056)·5 hours
from$227/ person
via Viator
Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide
Kauai
Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide
4.8(1,488)·5 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator

Kauai in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Kauai in one day?
Yes — a Na Pali cruise and Waimea Canyon fill a day.
What is the best one-day Kauai tour?
A Na Pali Coast boat cruise with a canyon visit.
Is one day enough on Kauai?
One day covers the highlights; add days for the interior.

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