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.
