Great activities and adventures in Kauai
Hawaii is made up of several islands and Kauai is one of the
most famous and certainly has many activities to occupy tourists
on vacation. In fact, Kauai has so many things to do that you
may not want to travel to any of the other islands because you
are having so much fun! In fact, the Hawaiian island of Kauai is
the oldest of all the Hawaiian islands and is known for its
dense and beautiful foliage and flowers as well as its amazing
strands of beaches. Whether you are heading to Kauai on a family
vacation, honeymoon or business trip you will find plenty of
activities geared to you. The following suggestions are just a
few of the many activities awaiting you on tropical Kauai
island.
Kauai Activity #1 Helicopter Ride A helicopter ride is an
amazing experience in itself, but when you are flying over the
breathtaking landscape of Kauai you will certainly be blown
away. The reason is because on the helicopter ride you will get
an up close view of the most amazing waterfalls, cliffs, and
foliage you have ever seen. Another benefit you will receive
when taking a helicopter tour is an up close view of Mountain
Waialeale, which without taking a helicopter tour you will be
unable to see. This activity can be a little on the expensive
side, however if you want to take the most amazing photos you
should definitely do so.
Kauai Activity #2 Movie Tours Kauai is very popular as a
location for movies and over the years many movies have been
filmed there, at least in part. As a result, there are movie
tours you can take to see where different movies were filmed and
learn a little more about the filming process. For example,
South Pacific, Gilligan's Island, Raiders of the Lost Ark,
Jurassic Park and many other movies have locations that are part
of the movie tours in Kauai. So, if you are a movie fan, or
simply a fan of one of these movies, you might enjoy taking a
bus, jeep, or even helicopter tour of these locations.
Kauai Activity #3 Koke'e State Park and Waimea Canyon Exploring
Koke'e State Park and Waimea Canyon provide tourists an
incredible view of Kauai. Within the State Park there are many
different hiking paths that lead to Waimea Canyon as well as
others that take you to other strategic areas for viewing. The
Park is huge so you can spend a whole day exploring. Make sure
you take a hiking path to the Canyon where you will be amazed
with all the colors that make up this 10 mile long and two mile
wide canyon. It is simply awe-inspiring to take in and you
should spend some time simply appreciating nature and the beauty
of Kauai.
Kauai Activity #4 Waialua River Valley The only river in Hawaii
that can be traveled offers amazing boat and kayak trips for
tourists. This provides an amazing view of foliage, wildlife, as
well as the Fern Grotto. Spend the day navigating the river in a
kayak or boat and truly enjoy the beautiful scenery of the
island and the Waialua River.
Kauai Activity #5 Limahuli Garden and Preserve One of the most
beautiful botanical gardens in the United States, Limahuli
Garden and Preserve offers guests 1000 acres of flora and fauna.
There are guided tours if you are interested in an in depth tour
and learning more about the garden and its plants and flowers,
or else you can tour the botanical garden on your own.
Kauai Activity #6 Play Golf Kauai does not have a lot of golf
courses, but the ones it does have are out of this world and
were designed by PGA heavyweights like Jack Nicklaus. As a
result, if you enjoy playing golf then you must check out at
least one of these amazing courses on Kauai Island. If you are
visiting in the fall you might want to attend the PGA's Grand
Slam, of course you would need to buy tickets early.
Kauai Activity #7 South Shore The South shore of Kauai is
absolutely amazing in its beauty. You will enjoy the beautiful
white sand beaches, the deep blue ocean, and the unbelievable
sunsets. Also, most every day the sun is shining so you can work
on your tan or simply engage in some of the fun beach activities
in and around Poipu.
Kauai Activity #8 Sugar Plantation Tour If you are interested in
learning a little of the history of the islands while you are on
vacation you should definitely tour the sugar plantation in
order to get an idea of how the island survived for more than
one hundred years. You can take a tour or else visit the free
museum, depending on your schedule and budget.
Kauai Activity #9 Luau Hawaii is known for luaus and when you
are on Kauai you should definitely attend a luau. There are many
that take place and your hotel may be the best place to view
this Hawaiian tradition.
Kauai Activity #10 Na Pali Coast Last, but certainly not least,
is a tour of the Na Pali Coast. This is considered one of the
most amazing areas in Kauai, however you can't reach it on foot.
You will need to take a Zodiac raft or else a helicopter tour in
order to really get a great view of the area. You will be
overwhelmed for sure and this tour should be first on your list!
There are plenty of other activities to keep you busy when you
are on Kauai from eating in some of the finest restaurants,
shopping, playing tennis, and simply enjoying the beauty that is
Kauai. However, the length of your vacation will determine how
many activities you can actually take in, as well as your
budget. So, try the top 10 list here and if your wallet and
schedule allow check out some of the other amazing opportunities
available on the island of Kauai.