Kauai Vacation Guide - Kauai Activities and Recreation

Kauai Activities and Recreation

Boat Tours/Whale Watching Kayaking

Helicopter Tours Hiking

Scuba Diving/Snorkeling Horseback Riding

Sports & Fitness Garden Tours

Take a walk in the fabulous Limahuli Valley as you learn about the native plants of Hawaii or take in a round of golf on the world-renowned "Prince" course. Catch a wave surfing at any number of beaches or kayak on the local rivers -- or even down the incredible Na Pali Coast.
You will enjoy Kaua'i, no matter what you do.

Garden Tours

National Tropical Botanical Gardens - Limahuli Garden & Preserve	Nearly 1,000 acres of gardens in the Limahuli Valley on the north shore of Kaua'i. Tues.-Fri. and Sunday 9:30am - 4pm. Call for reservations	(808) 826-1053
National Tropical Botanical Gardens - Allerton Garden	More than 100 acres of oceanfront in the Lawai Valley on the south shore of Kaua'i Reservations required	(808) 742-2623
Smith's Tropical Paradise	Discover 30 acres of flowers, fruits and foliage highlighted by fish-filled lagoons. In the Wailua River Valley

Boat Tours/Whale Watching

NaPali Riders Ocean Zodiak Tour	This zodiac adventure explores the Napali Coast and magnificent coral reefs. Snorkeling and searching for whales and dolphins.
Live Kauai Discount Activities	Convenient activities center designed to assist island visitors to Kauai. Discounts and hard-to-get reservations are their specialty.
Blue Ocean Adventures	Sportfishing, whale watching, snorkeling
Captain Andy's Sailing	Departs from Port Allen and Poipu on the Spirit of Kaua'i -- a 55-foot custom-designed, luxury catamaran.
Catamaran Kahanu	Sightseeing and snorkeling tours
Jurassic Island Voyagers	View ancient Polynesian shrines and village sites
Liko Kaua'i Cruises	Learn about the Hawaiian culture as you travel along the Na Pali Coast
Na Pali Explorer	Snorkeling along the south shore on a 48-foot adventure craft, departs 8:30am daily
S.S. Thunder	Zip along the water in the only 38-foot Fountain racing boat on the island - Lihu'e Airport, Main Terminal
Na Pali Adventures	Hanalei charters of the Na pali coast.
	Kauai Activities Center providing an array of exciting activities and adventures.

Helicopter Tours

Air Kauai	We fly two of the most customized aircrafts in the state: featuring floor to ceiling windows for unsurpassed visibility, first class leather seating, air conditioning and Bose noise canceling headsets. Our expert (factory trained) tour pilots maintain a perfect safety record and all have between 10,000 - 20,000 hours of flight time. Come fly with us and experience the difference.
LIVE KAUAI Discount Activities	New activities center designed to assist island visitors to Kauai. Discounts and hard-to-get reservations are their specialty.
Island Helicopters	Family-owned and operated, one of the oldest helicopter companies on Kaua'i - Located across from the heliport at the Lihu'e Airport
Jack Harter Helicopters	The originator of Kauai's helicopter tour industry offers 60 and 90-minute tours
Safari Helicopters	Their 3-camera Safari Cam system records your tour so you can enjoy it for years to come
Will Squyres Helicopter Service	Fly in an American Eurocopter 350 BA helicopter with bubble windows and air conditioning - Located 2minutes from Lihu'e Airport
Bali Hai Helicopters	Perfect safety record for 30 years flying Bell 206-B Jet Rangers

Scuba Diving/Snorkeling

Dive Kaua'i Scuba Center	Guided dive tours, instruction & boat dives, 4-5 day certification courses, PADI
Fathom Five Divers	Padi 5-star IDC facility with personalized boat dives to more than 20 dive sites
Kaua'i Waterski and Kaua'i Surf Co.	Rent surfboards, snorkeling equipment, even try waterskiing - Wailua
Sea Sport Divers	Small personalized tour has you swimming among turtles, eels and more - Poipu Rd. at Spouting Horn turn-off
Snorkel Bob's	Inexpensive rental packages - Lihu'e (808) 245-9433 and Old Koloa Town
Sunrise Diving Adventures	First-time Scuba, Underwater Scooters, Enriched Air Nitrox, Kayaks. Next to Bubba Burgers in north Kapaa.
Snuba Tours of Kaua'i.	Thrill of Scubadiving with the safety and ease of snorkeling. No experience necessary. Great family activity for ages 8 years and up
North Shore Divers	The only year-round Dive Company on the north shore. Turtle, Shark and Lava Tube Dives.

Kayaking

North Shore Kauai
808-826-8968

Kayak the fabulous Na Pali Coast
from Ha`ena to Polihale.
Explore the sea caves and remote
secluded beaches of Kauai.

$165 per person
Includes transportation, food and beverages.
Sunrise to Sunset
*Best adventure tour on Kauai


Kayak Kaua'i	Rentals or tours along Hanalei's Blue Lagoon, Kapaa's Secret Falls, or Wailua's Fern Grotto
Outfitters Kaua'i	Wailua River jungle stream & hike
Pedal N' Paddle	One or two-person kayaks for rent as well as other types of sporting equipment. Located in Hanalei
Waialeale Boat Tours	Fern Grotto - Wailua River cruise

Fishing

JJ's Big Bass Tours	Fresh water fishing guide service
Robert McReynolds' Sport Fishing	Small family-owned charter fishing business run out of Anini Beach on the north shore
Sea Lure Fishing Charters	30' Radon Sportfisher, all gear provided. Fish with Capt. Bill Lawrence, 25 years experience in Kaua'i
Lahela Ocean Adventures	Shared or private deep sea fishing charters, whale watching tours and more. Leaving from Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor.
True Blue Charters & Ocean Sports	30' Force Sportfisher. Reasonable rates & they'll sashimi your fish
Anini Fishing Charters	Scout for ahi from Captain Bob's flybridge aboard the 33' Sea Breeze
Cast and Catch Bass Tours	18' bass boat

Eco-Tours

Kauai Eco -Tours - Authors, Charles Bray and Rob Siemers take you for an in-depth informational tour around Kauai.
Learn all about the geological history of this incredible island.

Hiking Trails

North Shore: Kalalau Trail - Hiking this difficult 11.5 mile trail through the Kalalau Valley takes stamina and planning.	For permits call (808) 274-3444 Be prepared.
Powerline Trail - A 20-mile roundtrip trail for the hardy hiker.	Difficult.
Northwest: Pihea-Alakai Swamp Trail - 3.75 mile trail begins in at Puu O Kila Kokee State Park Lookout.	Difficult.
East: Nounou Mt. Trail - 1.75 mile trail leads to a picnic shelter on the "chest" of the Sleeping Giant landmark. Go a little further and stand on his forehead for a 360 degree panoramic view.	Intermediate.
The Sierra Club - hosts several hikes each month.	Call for a current listing of events at (808) 246-8748

Horseback Riding

CJM Stables	Located in Poipu, experience Kaua'i on horseback
Garden Island Ranch	Located in the Waimea/Kekaha area, ride on their 130-acre ranch.
Princeville Ranch Stables	Located in Princeville off the Kuhio Hwy. east of the Princeville Resort - price range - Reservations necessary. Closed Sundays.
Silver Falls Ranch	Offers 2- and 3-hour rides. Located at the foot of Mt. Namahana. Call for directions and reservations.

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