Kauai Activities – Explore Nature, Adventure, and Culture

Discover the endless beauty and adventure of the Garden Isle with a wide variety of unforgettable Kauai activities. Whether you're seeking thrilling outdoor experiences or peaceful moments in nature, Kauai offers something for everyone. Explore the dramatic cliffs of the Na Pali Coast by boat, hike through lush rainforests to hidden waterfalls, or snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Poipu and Tunnels Beach. For those looking for even more excitement, ATV tours, ziplining adventures, and kayaking trips provide unique ways to see Kauai's untouched landscapes.

Kauai activities also offer rich cultural experiences, from attending a traditional Hawaiian luau to touring historic plantations and charming small towns. Families, couples, and solo travelers will all find plenty to love, whether it's whale watching in the winter months, taking a scenic helicopter flight, or simply relaxing on some of Hawaii's most beautiful beaches. No matter how you choose to explore, Kauai's activities promise memorable adventures and a deeper connection to the island's natural beauty and aloha spirit.

Explore Kauai Activities

Koloa Zipline in Kauai

Travel some of the longest lines on Kauai. Try the Flyin' Kauai'ian harness that allows you to fly hands free like your favorite superhero. Zip above the beautiful Waita reservoir and through native forests. Learn zipline aerobatics like the Starfish, Upside Down, and...

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🍍 Zipline Tours
3h
5.0 (6364)

Kauai Deluxe Sightseeing Flight

Why has Wings Over Kauai remained one of the most popular tours on Trip Advisor for the past 10 years? Amazing beauty combined with gentle narration and music make this an almost spiritual experience. Most of our customers say this is the best thing they have done on...

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🍍 Airplane Tours
1h 5m
5.0 (2026)

Kauai Eco Adventure Helicopter Tour

Join us on a first class ECO Adventure over the Garden Isle of Kaua'i. You'll fly the incredible new American Eurocopter Eco-Star, which reduces overflight noise by approximately 50%, has individual Business Class style seats, two-way communication with your pilot, and...

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🍍 Helicopter Tours
50m
4.8 (2016)

Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats

The only way to see and appreciate our "Island Paradise" called Kauai, is from above and one of our airplanes is the best way to do it!  Enjoy the breathtaking scenery from one of our two identical GA-8 Airvans, and be mezmerized by the amazing one of a kind panoramic...

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🍍 Airplane Tours
1h 5m
4.8 (1840)

Hughes 500 4-Passenger Doors-Off Helicopters

FLY WITH KAUAIʻS FINEST PILOTS Our long history of providing rescue services for the Kauai Fire Department makes our pilots highly qualified for your Doors-off Helicopter adventure. In addition, our 4-passenger Hughes 500 Helicopters has NO MIDDLE BACK SEATS, giving...

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🍍 Helicopter Tours
1h
4.9 (1737)

Kauai Sea Kayaking 10 mile tour - Na Pali Iki (Polihale to Milolii)

A rigorous adventure is recommended for the very active. Polihale State Park to Miloli'i is a 10-mile round trip paddleA one-day 10 mile guided sea kayak adventure along the South-West portion of Kauai’s Na Pali Coast. This will be a long, impressive day of warm...

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🍍 Kayaking
4.9 (22)

Surf Lesson in Sunny Po'ipu

Surfing and serving Kaua'i since 1990! Our friendly, professional crew live the life that we share with our guests. A group of watermen and women make up our team and we share our enthusiasm and knowledge with you as you experience your surfing adventure. Specializing...

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🍍 Surfing
1h 30m
4.9 (327)

'Imiloa Express Nā Pali Snorkel Tour

We believe this is one of the most adventurous & exciting way to view the Na Pali Coast. This adventure is on our newest Catamaran 'Imiloa, which has a partial shaded top, open sides, and 2 restrooms. With forward-facing padded seats, we are excited for you to enjoy the...

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🍍 Snorkeling
4h 30m
4.6 (291)

'Imiloa Express Na Pali Sunset Tour

Embark on an unforgettable outdoor adventure along Kauai’s legendary Nā Pali Coast. Perfect for those determined to witness its breathtaking cliffs, sea caves, and emerald valleys, this tour offers the fastest way to get there. Our express catamaran, ‘Imiloa, is...

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🍍 Dinner Cruises
5h
4.6 (181)

'Imiloa Express Whale Watch and Cocktail Tour

Hop aboard ‘Imiloa, our Express Catamaran as your captain & crew take you along Kauai’s south shore to find the gentle giants of the sea. An up close and personal tour, be ready for fun & excitement as we encounter Humpback Whales & dolphins. A once in a lifetime...

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🍍 Whale Watching
2h
4.7 (375)