 ZIPLINE
TOURS - This is true adventure
and a great way to see parts of the island that
are not accessible any other way. Venture deep
into the heart of Kauai, through a historic
former sugar plantation. Descend a lush tropical
mountain side via a series of seven breathtaking
ziplines. Fly over layers of forest canopy on
your way to the valley floor below. Glide above
a tranquil mountain stream to a bamboo grove
where you can enjoy a refreshing swim and delicious
picnic lunch. You can book Kauai
zip line tours online.
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 TUBING
TOURS - Traverse Lihue’s
old sugar plantation into Kaua`i’s pristine,
emerald green interior. Enjoy breathtaking vistas.
Grab a tube, don a headlamp, and jump on your
tube for a leisurely cruise. Witness Kauai`s
spectacular engineering feats as you float down
a tropical waterway consisting of open ditches,
tunnels and flumes dating back to 1870. At the
end of your Mountain Tubing Adventure, you will
be guided to an enchanted area by a natural
swimming hole for a swim and a delicious picnic
lunch.
You should book a Kauai
tubing tour online in advance as the tours
fill up quickly.
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 ATV
TOURS - This activity is for
all age groups and is truly great family fun.
Hop on the hottest and newest All Terrain Vehicle
available and go to places more spectacular
than you have imagined. Some ATV tours traverse
private lands never before open to the public.
Many go to waterfalls where they provide wonderful
picnic lunches. You can book Kauai
Atv tours online at a discount.
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 BICYCLE
TOURS - This activity is also
for all age groups and is a great way to get
a real feel for the island. Comfortable helmets
and safe operating procedures make for a ride
that's safe and controlled, but still fun and
exciting. Guides usually stop along the way
for photos and narrative on history, culture,
folklore and legends.
You'll be able to quiz your guides about native
plants, birds and trees and the best Kauai hiking
trails located in Koke'e State Park and Waimea
Canyon State Park while you're in the area.
As well as having a fun ride in a beautiful
place you'll learn about what makes Kauai special!
Several great Kauai
bike tours can be booked online at a discount.
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 ECO
TOURS - Eco tours are rapidly
becoming Kauai's most popular outdoor activity.
Sound Eco tourism involves travel to natural
destinations, minimizes impact, builds environmental
awareness, provides direct financial benefits
for conservation, provides financial benefits
and empowerment for local people, respects local
culture, and supports human rights and democratic
movements. You can book a wide variety of Kauai
eco tours online at a discount.
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 MOVIE
TOURS - Movie tours take you
to all of the famous movie locations on Kauai
- which are quite a few. You will see where
scenes were filmed in movies such as: Jurassic
Park to Raiders of the Lost Ark, Donovan's Reef
to Outbreak, Gilligan's Island to Fantasy Island
to Blue Hawaii to South Pacific. New air conditioned
mini-buses are very comfortable and acts as
a theater on wheels featuring individual reclining
seats, large center aisle, a TV monitor, vcr
and surround sound to bring the movie scenes
front and center.
Kauai movie tours can be booked online at
a discount.
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 LUAUS
- The torches are lit, the night is filled with
music, and family members gather to bring you
a casual, relaxing and romantic dining experience
that starts off with the Imu Ceremony - the
unearthing of the traditional pig, cooked to
perfection in an underground oven.....and thirst-quenching
tropical cocktails are served inside the luau
hale. The luau meal features traditional luau
favorites, tropical fruit and a special Hawaiian
dessert table Hawaiian musicians serenade dinners
during the luau meal. Young members of the family
take the stage during the entertainment, and
even invite guests up on stage for a hula lesson
and Kauai
Luaus can be booked online at a discount.
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 There
are a full range of GOLF
COURSES on Kaua’i from
a Kaua’i County course with fees under
$15 to World Class PGA championship courses.
In Poipu is the Kiahuna Golf Club, 18-hole course
renovated in 2004 and the ocean front Poipu
Bay Golf Resort, 36 holes and home of the PGA
Grand Slam. On the scenic hillside of Kalaheo
Town is The Kukuiolono Golf Course with nine
holes for under $15! This 90-year-old course
and adjoining Japanese Gardens are a hidden
treasure few visitors are aware of. In Lihue
is the 18 hole Puakea Golf Course with new ownership
and extensive renovations completed in 2003.
Also in Lihue is the oceanfront Kaua’i
Lagoons Golf Course, a 36 hole Jack Nicklaus
designed championship course. A few minutes
further along our East shore is The Wailua Golf
Course, an ocean front 18 hole Kaua’i
County course, renovated in 2003. Continuing
north is the Princeville Golf Club and former
home of The Kemper Open with 76 holes, rated
#1 in Hawaii by Golf Digest.
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 BOAT
TOURS are
the best way to explore the magical Napali Coast.
Zodiac tours, catamaran cruises, and whale
watching tours, leave from Hanalei Lihue,
Poipu and Port Allen. Five-hour combination
snorkel and sightseeing excursions of our ancient
Na Pali coastline are popular. You should reserve
tours early as they fill up fast. You can book
Napali
Coast Boat Tours online. Vessel choices
vary with the seasons and include Power Cats
and Full Sail Catamarans, with passenger counts
of 12 to 50.
Winter months are limited to the larger boats
for open water off shore Humpback
Whale watching tours. The Humpback whales
are normally visible in our waters, from late
December to late March.
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 SURFING
The North Shore of Kaua’i is a winter
surfing Mecca, and in the summer, Poipu Beach
on the South shore and our West shore beaches
produce the best waves. Kauai
Surfing lessons are available from Championship
Surfers. Brennecke's
Beach is known for great body boarding and body
surfing. Other breaks in the Poipu Beach area
are Shipwrecks Beach, Acid Drops, Waiohai, PKs
and Centers.
On the West
side is the famous Pakala’s Beach just
before Waimea Town. Far west beaches of Kekaha
and those of Barking Sands and Poli Hale also
offer big breaks and at times, giant expert
only surf. Kalapaki Beach and Hanamaulu Bay
in Lihue offer gentle waves for beginners,
while further North, Kalihiwai Bay and Hanalei
Bay is expert only in the Winter months. On
Kaua’i, there are nearly as many surf
spots as there are beaches.
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 Deciding
which BEACH
to visit might be your most challenging
daily task. You can drive to Kee beach at the
road's end and enjoy some of the best snorkeling
in the world.
There are swimming beaches, shelling beaches,
sunset beaches, beaches with lots of activity,
and beaches where you can be totally alone.
Some
of the more famous beaches are Hanalei Bay,
Keala, Kalapaki, Poipu Beach, Salt Pond and
Polihale.
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 HORSEBACK
RIDING on
Kauai is an exciting experience. There are companies
who offer 3 hour trail rides through Kauai's
back country to a waterfall, for a picnic and
a swim.
There are also private rides available as well
as live cattle drives and sunset rides on The
South Side. You can book
a Kauai
horseback riding tour online.
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 SNORKELING-
There good places to snorkel from beachs such
as Anini Beach which is a along a 3 mile coastline
enclosed by a long outer reef. Inside the reef,
you will encounter a myriad of colorful tropical
fish and several species of coral. Ke'e Beach
and Tunnels Beach both known for their good
water clarity. The best way to enjoy snorkeling
on Kauai is to book a Kauai
snorkeling tour online and get the benefit
of a guided tour from an experienced professional.
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 HIKING
- The
Waimea Canyon and Koke’e State Parks offer
numerous hikes from easy to the most strenuous.
You can hike several trails that meander throughout
Kaua’i's ethereal mountain country, where
you will encounter plant and bird species found
nowhere else on earth.At the end of the road
after Ke'e beach is the Na Pali Trail and trail
head to the ancient Kalalau Valley and the Na
Pali Coastline. Day hikers enjoy hikes to Hanakapiai
Beach or the longer trek to Hanakapiai Falls.
Hikes beyond that point require permits and
overnight camping due to the length of time
to walk. From Ke’e Beach parking area,
you can hike to the magnificent Hanakapiai Falls.
Short hikes can be enjoyed from trails beginning
above Opaekaa Falls lookout in Wailua. The best
way to go hiking is to take a guided tour from
an experienced guide. You can book a wide variety
of Kauai
hiking tours online.
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 TENNIScourts
abound on Kauai. Princeville Resort has two
excellent tennis Clubs. The Hanalei Bay Resort
has 7 courts overlooking Hanalei Bay,
and The Princeville Tennis Club has 6 courts.
Both clubs are open to the public, and have
on site tennis pros, a racquet shop, and equipment
rentals. Other very good facilities are found
in Lihue at The Kauai Lagoons, and in Poipu
at The Kiahuna Racquet Club, and The
Poipu Kai Resort where National Senior's Champions
Hattie and John Sommerville teach on
a daily basis.
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 FISHING-
Half and full day charters, with all fishing
gear included, are available. Charters depart
from Nawiliwili, Poipu, and Port Allen. The
captain usually divides the fish according to
the wants and needs of the parties who are fishing.
The boats usually provide all fishing gear and
some beverages. All charters typically offer
trips for individuals and groups to offshore
areas teeming with exciting game fish such Sailfish,
Stripe Marlin, Ono and Ahi tuna. Fresh Water
Bass fishing is also available on Kaua’i’s
most beautiful fresh water reservoirs. Good
prices can be found if you book a Kauai
fishing charter online.
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 Windsurfing
at
its best is found at Tunnels Beach and at Anini
Beach where companies offer equipment
rentals and lessons. Other favorite spots are
Hanalei Bay and Poipu Beach. You may rent equipment
in Hanalei, and drive to any spot you wish.
You can also book a Kauai
windsurfing lesson online. Shipwreck Beach
in Poipu is strictly for very experienced wind
surfers.
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 KAYAKING
can be enjoyed on several Kauai Rivers and in
the Ocean during the summer months. On our East
shore, the Wailua River is the most popular
location for river Kayaking with both guided
and self-guided trips. You can book Kauai
Kayak Tours online and Ocean
kayak tours are also available for the adventurous.
Paddle up river and take a short hike
to the hidden falls and pond. Guided trips up
the Hulei’a River in Lihue are a true
Hawaiian adventure through the wildlife refuge,
past the Menehune Fish Pond, with the Hawaiian
family owners sharing stories of ancient Hawaii.
Self-guided Kayaking with car top carriers may
also be found on the Kalihiwai River and the
Hanalei Rivers to the North.
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 SCUBA
-
Kauai's clean, clear offshore waters attract
scuba divers from all over the world. There
is a dive shop in almost every town on the
island, so gear rental, air, and instruction
can be easily found. Scuba lessons and certification
for beginners is available in most towns.
Some adventurous tours included a Na Pali
Coast Tour along with a stop at the forbidden
island of Niihau where you can snorkel and
dive in its crystal clear waters. There is
a dive shop in almost every town on the island,
so gear rental, air, and instruction can be
easily found. There
are several Kauai
scuba diving tours that can be booked
online at a discount price.
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 SAILING
TOURS - Several
boat companies host a variety of open ocean
sailing charters in large, seaworthy, ocean
catamarans. The most popular cruise travels
far up the Napali Coast where you will get the
chance to snorkel and scuba among turtle and
tropical fish. Sunset cruises complete with
cocktails, as well as leisurely Kauai
sailing tours down the Napali Coast can
be booked online and from many companies around
the island.
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 HELICOPTER
TOURS - Your
Helicopter tour over the Kauai is the most scenic
and personalized tour of its kind. Everyone
should experience such a tour at least once
in a lifetime, and there is no better place
than Kauai because so much of the island can
only be seen from the air. This is the only
way most people can see the magnificent beauty
of Kauai's remote interior. Tours leave from
Princeville Airport, Lihue, and Port Allen..
There are few experiences that can match a helicopter
flight over the most beautiful island in the
world.
Kauai
helicopter tours should be booked before
you arrive can be booked online at a discount.
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 SHOPPING
- Kauai's
largest shopping center is found in Lihue. Every
major town has a shopping center with a variety
of restaurants, grocery stores, and specialty
stores. The island has an abundance of small
shops that sell items which are crafted by local
artists. There are many roadside stands with
exotic tropical fruits, organic produce, and
flower leis. In Poipu , at the Spouting Horn
Park, you will find an outdoor flea market where
you can buy shell jewelry and all sorts of tourist
items at good prices. A great selection of Hawaiian
gifts is found in lihue at Tropic Isle Music.
The finest Kauai
T-shirts are found in Eleele at Nite Owl
T-Shirts and in Kapaa you find some of Hawaii's
finest art
glass galleries - Kela's,
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