By law, no building on Kauai can stand taller than a coconut tree—a fitting rule for an island where nature takes center stage. Here, escaping the glow of screens and the grind of daily meetings isn’t just possible; it’s practically a way of life.
With only three percent of the island accessible by road, Kauai invites you to explore beyond the beaten path. Roam freely, or as the locals say, holoholo—just for the joy of it. Hike the dramatic ridges of Waimea Canyon, paddle through sea caves along the breathtaking Na Pali Coast, and snorkel alongside graceful sea turtles at Poipu Beach.
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See Waimea Canyon. The “Grand Canyon of the Pacific” does not fall short of its title. It is rugged and red with an expanse that is 3600 feet deep and 14 miles long!
Book your adventure a week ahead of your arrival. Many tour companies can’t accommodate same day booking and usually require you to reserve at least 72 hours in advance.
Kauai’s north shore has a few one-lane bridges and local custom dictates that 5-7 cars can pass one way before the other way can go. To know when it is your turn, be sure to count how many cars are ahead of you.
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Hiking
Conquer the mammoth, but highly rewarding 11-mile Kalalau trail from Ke’e Beach to Kalalau Beach, along the Na Pali Coastline. If long treks are not your thing, Kokee State Park has a ton of easy and moderate trails that go through waterfalls, valleys and forests.
Float, float, float your tube, gently down the stream, while your tour guide shares trivia about Kauai. Then eat lunch in a scenic picnic area. Book this tour through Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure.
Zip-lining
Glide across 22,000 acres in Hawaii’s first sugar plantation at sunset, fly above a waterfall, or zipline under the stars; Kauai has many incredible zipline tours.
Garden Tours
You can’t visit Kauai without seeing its beautiful gardens. It is the “garden island” after all. Experience the island’s seven micro climates, see colorful Hawaiian flora and learn about efforts to conserve native plant species at McBryde and Limahuli gardens.
