Costa Rica nature loop
Volcano, cloud forest and Pacific beach in one loop with a local driver or guide.
For hikers / Kauai / 7 nights
Kauai green island adventure
Cliffs, waterfalls and a boat day along the Na Pali coast.
Ideas for your stay
Na Pali boat or air tourBoats leave from the west side to cruise beneath the Na Pali Coast's fluted green cliffs, sea caves, and waterfalls. Summer usually brings the calmest seas, while winter trips can be rough or canceled, so take seasickness remedies if you need them.Browse related experiences 
Waimea CanyonWaimea Canyon cuts a long red and green gorge into the island's west side, and the main lookout sits along the road up from Waimea. Go in the morning for the clearest views, before clouds build over the canyon.Browse related experiences 
Kayak a riverThe Wailua River on the east side is one of the few navigable rivers in Hawaii, and kayak trips paddle upstream and then hike to a waterfall. Boat trips also run to the Fern Grotto, a fern-covered cave with a long cultural history.Browse related experiences 
Beach daysThe first two miles of the Kalalau Trail climb and drop along the cliffs to Hanakapiai Beach, with views back down the coast. The trailhead is in Haena State Park, which requires advance reservations, and swimming at Hanakapiai is dangerous.Browse related experiences A sample plan: 7 days on Kauai
- Day 1Arrive, pick up your car, and settle into Poipu with a sunset at the beach.
- Day 2Snorkel and swim at Poipu Beach Park, then visit Spouting Horn and Old Koloa Town.
- Day 3Drive Waimea Canyon in the morning and hike a short trail in Kokee State Park.
- Day 4Take a Na Pali Coast boat trip and enjoy a slow afternoon back in Poipu.
- Day 5Move north or make a day trip, stopping at Kilauea Point and spending the afternoon at Hanalei Bay.
- Day 6With a Haena State Park reservation, hike the Kalalau Trail to Hanakapiai Beach and snorkel at Kee Beach if calm.
- Day 7Kayak the Wailua River or see Wailua and Opaekaa Falls, then fly home from Lihue.
Where to stay in Kauai
PoipuSunny, beachy south shorePoipu is the island's main resort area, with calm beaches, good snorkeling, and the driest, sunniest weather on Kauai. Old Koloa Town is close by for shops and food. It suits families and first-time visitors, especially in winter when the north shore turns wet and rough.
PrincevilleGreen, scenic, golf and viewsPrinceville is a planned community on a bluff above the north shore with condos, golf, and ocean views. It is greener and rainier than the south, with Hanalei Bay just down the hill. It suits couples and hikers who want to be close to the Na Pali Coast.
HanaleiSmall surf town, mountain bayHanalei is a small town on a wide bay with taro fields, surf shops, and casual places to eat. Lodging is mostly vacation rentals, and the single-lane bridges into town can close during heavy rain. It suits travelers who want a slow, scenic north shore stay.
Kapaa and WailuaCentral, casual, local feelKapaa and Wailua sit on the east side with a coastal bike path, the Wailua River, and plenty of local restaurants. The location makes both the north and south shores reachable within about an hour. It suits budget-minded travelers and anyone who wants a central base.When the value is best
Fall from September to mid-November and the spring months outside school breaks usually cost the least on Kauai. Summer and the winter holidays bring the highest rates, and boat tours and park reservations fill fastest then.
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