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.
