Kauai Guides
In-depth guides to Kauai's attractions, adventures, and trip plans, each researched and dated.
The Perfect 7-Day Kauai Itinerary
Itineraries
A day-by-day week on Kauai splitting time between the sunny south shore and the lush north shore.
A 7-Day Kauai Honeymoon Itinerary
Itineraries
A romantic week for two: clifftop luxury resorts, sunset cruises, couples spa days, and quiet beaches.
A 7-Day Budget Kauai Itinerary
Itineraries
See Kauai on a budget: a central condo, food trucks, free beaches and hikes, and just one paid tour.
Waimea Canyon: The Grand Canyon of the Pacific
Adventure
Everything you need to visit Waimea Canyon: lookouts, hikes, timing, and how to combine it with Kokee.
Queen's Bath, Kauai: Beauty and Serious Danger
Adventure
Queen's Bath is stunning but among Kauai's deadliest spots. Read the safety rules before you even consider going.
Secret Falls: Wailua River Kayak & Jungle Hike
Adventure
Paddle the Wailua River and hike to 120-foot Secret Falls, one of Kauai's best half-day adventures.
Mountain Tubing on Kauai: Plantation Ditches & Tunnels
Adventure
Float through 100-year-old sugar-plantation irrigation tunnels on an inner tube, a uniquely Kauai adventure.
Wailua Falls & River: Waterfalls, Boats & Fern Grotto
Sightseeing
See the twin Wailua Falls, cruise the Wailua River, and explore the sacred east-side valley of the kings.
Spouting Horn: Kauai's South Shore Blowhole
Sightseeing
A free, family-friendly south-shore stop where waves erupt through a lava tube, best at sunset.
Fern Grotto: A Wailua River Boat Ride
Sightseeing
A gentle riverboat cruise to a fern-draped lava cave, easy, historic, and great for all ages.
Kauai Luaus: Smith Family, Grand Hyatt & More
Culture
Compare Kauai's best luaus, food, fire dancing, and Polynesian shows, and learn how to pick one.
Ziplining in Kauai: Koloa Zipline & Beyond
Adventure
Soar over south-shore valleys and streams on Kauai's zipline courses, thrills for most ages.
Kayaking in Kauai: Rivers, Coast & Na Pali
Adventure
From the beginner-friendly Wailua River to the epic Na Pali sea-kayak expedition, all your options.
ATV Tours in Kauai: Kipu Ranch & Backcountry Trails
Adventure
Splash through movie-famous ranch land on an ATV or side-by-side, muddy, scenic backcountry fun.
Whale Watching in Kauai: Season, Spots & Tours
Boat tour
When and where to see humpback whales off Kauai, from boat tours to free shoreline lookouts.
Jurassic Park Filming Locations on Kauai
Sightseeing
Kauai starred in Jurassic Park and dozens of films. Here is how to see the iconic movie locations.
Kauai Coffee Tour: The Largest Coffee Farm in the US
Culture
Tour and taste at the largest coffee farm in the US, a free, easy, and delicious west-side stop.
Kauai Botanical Gardens: Allerton, McBryde & Limahuli
Culture
Kauai's world-class botanical gardens, from movie-famous Allerton to the native valley of Limahuli.