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All Reviews for Hanalei Bay, Kauai in Hawaii

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210 reviews

Hanalei River and Blue Lagoon Kayaking & Guided Snorkeling Tour - Kayak Kauai

Great fun experience

Reviewed by: VJ

We had a great time kayaking down the river, and then a brief ocean kayak before snorkeling on the beach.
Highly recommend!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Reply from activity provider

Aloha VJ,

Most of our tours are family friendly.

Our Hanalei Blue Lagoon has some great on road sight seeing as well real panorama from the cockpit of your kayak both on the river and the protected lagoon.

Thanks for recommending us.

Hope to sea you back.

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: North Shore Departure Package (Pick-up at Princeville or Hanalei)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/08/02
Activity Date: 2025/07/12

Hanalei River and Blue Lagoon Kayaking & Guided Snorkeling Tour - Kayak Kauai

Kayaking and snorkeling

Reviewed by: Nett

This was my first time but the host was an absolute doll while kayaking she was giving us a bit of history of certain things, she was very informative very helpful and wonderful all together. If I come back and do this again I would definitely choose them to have her and her amazing personality. Thank you for showing us a good time.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Make sure you are prepared for all the rowing definitely hurts after a while

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Nett,

All our guides are great, informed and fun…but from what you say, I think Annie was your guide.

Annie is exuberant and a joy to work with and clients clamor for her.

We try on all our tours to leave you informed and thoughtful and hopefully with not too many sore muscles.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

  • Kayaking

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Packages: North Shore Departure Package (Pick-up at Princeville or Hanalei)
Attended as: Friends
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/07/27
Activity Date: 2025/07/25

Hanalei River and Blue Lagoon Kayaking & Guided Snorkeling Tour - Kayak Kauai

Fantastic family time

Reviewed by: Mandee

Had an amazing time. Jay was the best tour guide. Our kids did great and had a great time snorkeling.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Mandee,

Jay runs our river and ocean department and we try as much as possible to get him back in the water and when he does he always gets nice reviews as yours.

Thanks for sharing you experience with him on our Blue Lagoon tour, which is one of our "secret tours".

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/06/22
Activity Date: 2025/06/20

Hanalei River and Blue Lagoon Kayaking & Guided Snorkeling Tour - Kayak Kauai

Great Kayak and Snorkel

Reviewed by: K Mag

Kayaking on the river was a good workout. Our guide, Samuel, was amazing

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Reply from activity provider

Aloha K Mag,

Thanks for sharing our "secret" Hanalei Blue lagoon Paddle and Snorkel.

Great guiding by Samuel is getting the word out.

The panorama snorkeling below and the view above of Hanalei is unrivaled.

Will share your kind words with Samuel.

Stay active….it's a beautiful planet and Hanalei is one of its crown jewels.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina)
Attended as: Families
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/06/02
Activity Date: 2025/05/31

Kauai Helicopter Tour & Eco Adventure Flight from Lihue - Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Worth the wait

Reviewed by: Lee

This was our third try to get this ride. Weather kept us from seeing this amazing island and coast. This time…oh my! The weather cooperated and we were given quite a tour. Our pilot, Duke, was terrific. Duke was so knowledgeable about the island. Plus, Jurassic Park soundtrack. Go ahead and splurge for the front seats…you will not be disappointed! We recommend this flight for everyone. Blue Hawaiian is terrific!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Standard Seating Flight [50 mins]
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/17
Activity Date: 2025/05/14

Kauai Helicopter Tour & Eco Adventure Flight from Lihue - Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Loved it

Reviewed by: Kara

One of the best parts of our Kauai tour coming from both couples! They swapped our tour to give us the best experience which is surely was!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Standard Seating Flight [50 mins]
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/04/21
Activity Date: 2025/04/04

エアバン遊覧飛行 カウアイ島の絶景を上空から堪能!ワイメア渓谷、ナ・パリ・コースト、ハナペペ渓谷、ジュラシック・パークに登場の滝<英語ガイド/リフエ空港発>

I recommend it. おすすめです

Reviewed by: どり

I was torn between choosing a helicopter or this option, but this was the right choice. I am very satisfied with this experience at this price. The scenery was wonderful. I was worried about getting motion sickness, but it was fine.

ヘリコプターとどちらにしようか迷いましたが、こちらで正解でした。この価格でこの体験は大満足です。すばらしい景色でした。酔うのではと心配でしたが、大丈夫でした。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

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Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/02/15
Activity Date: 2024/09/27

Kauai Helicopter Tour & Eco Adventure Flight from Lihue - Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

10 out of 10

Reviewed by: Kara

They took us earlier to have better sky views, and it was so worth it, best tour I have had!

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Packages: Standard Seating Flight [50 mins]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2025/01/14
Activity Date: 2024/11/27

Kauai Helicopter Tour & Eco Adventure Flight from Lihue - Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Wonderful Tour

Reviewed by: Kara

Beautiful views of green plant life and blue water falling! Felt like a perfect way to spend in Hawaii

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Packages: Standard Seating Flight [50 mins]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2025/01/14
Activity Date: 2024/11/27

Kauai Helicopter Tour & Eco Adventure Flight from Lihue - Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Can't go wrong

Reviewed by: Kara

Kauai from above is so green, lush, and gorgeous views of plenty of waterfalls!

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Packages: Standard Seating Flight [50 mins]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/23
Activity Date: 2024/10/10

Small-Group Best of Kauai Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Awesome!

Reviewed by: Kara

Really beautiful sights and tour of Kauai with a great guide.

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Packages: Best of Kauai by Land & River Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/10/23
Activity Date: 2024/10/02

Scenic Kauai Airplane Tour to Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and Jurassic Falls

Airplane tour was amazing! Pilot was great!

Reviewed by: Sydney Bale

Would do this again in a heartbeat! The views were like nothing I’ve ever seen before!
We took our family of 5 (we have 3 boys) my 8 and almost 4 year old loved it but my 2.5 yr old had a hard time. And I couldn’t figure out what was wrong. I’m thinking ears not adjusting to the height or maybe even motion sickness. But he did not do good. He’s usually a very very easy going toddler. So keep that in mind if you have young children. I would love to do it again without my kids so I could enjoy the breathtaking views without stress

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Packages: Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/10/20
Activity Date: 2024/10/18

Scenic Kauai Airplane Tour to Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and Jurassic Falls

Fun

Reviewed by: LB

Thank you! Thank you, thank you thank you thank you thank you

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Packages: Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/12
Activity Date: 2024/09/21

エアバン遊覧飛行 カウアイ島の絶景を上空から堪能!ワイメア渓谷、ナ・パリ・コースト、ハナペペ渓谷、ジュラシック・パークに登場の滝<英語ガイド/リフエ空港発>

The scenery and service were both wonderful!! 景色もサービスも素晴らしかったです!!

Reviewed by: にあ

I participated with my mother.

Both the customers and the staff were very kind, and we were blessed with good weather, making it a wonderful experience.

Route:
The route included Poipu Beach, Waimea Canyon, the Na Pali Coast, the North Shore, the forested areas in central Kauai, and a loop around the island of Kauai.

Meeting Place:
The meeting place is the terminal next to the passenger terminal at Lihue Airport, where cargo flights take off and land. There is a map link included in the notification email, so I don't think there will be any mistakes. Once everyone has gathered, there will be a safety briefing.

Expected Level of Turbulence:
The flight I boarded had relatively calm winds, so there was little turbulence like free-fall (I felt a drop of about 30 centimeters three or four times). Additionally, if you are prone to motion sickness, you can inform the staff at check-in, and they will change your seat to one in the back.

母親と2人で参加しました。

お客さんもスタッフさんもとても優しく、天気にも恵まれ、大変良い体験ができました。

航路:
ポイプビーチ、ワイメアキャニオン、ナ・パリコースト、ノースシォア、カウアイ島中心部の樹林帯とカウアイ島を一周する航路でした。

集合場所:
集合場所はリフエ空港旅客機ターミナルの隣のカーゴなどが離発着するターミナルになります。
事前の通知メールにマップのリンクもついていますので、間違えることはないかと思います。
全員揃ったことを確認して、安全に関する案内があります。

期待の揺れ具合:
搭乗した便は風が比較的穏やかな時間だったので、フリーフォールのような揺れ方は少なかったです。(大体30センチ程度落ちる感覚が3,4回ありました。)
また、酔いやすい人は受付で申告すると後ろの席にチェンジしてくれます。

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Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/09/27
Activity Date: 2024/09/25

Kauai Island Tour - Hanalei, Kilauea Lighthouse, Chocolate Tasting & Movie Sites

Great Kauai tour!

Reviewed by: Kara

Hit some really gorgeous sites in Kauai- we loved the North Shore!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/09/18
Activity Date: 2024/09/08

Small-Group Circle Island Airplane Tour with Window Seat - Air Ventures Kauai

We loved this airplane!!!

Reviewed by: Kara

Our family was able to go all together, and we all got a window view- couldnt be better

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Packages: The Big Kahuna Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/09/16
Activity Date: 2024/08/02

Hanalei River and Blue Lagoon Kayaking & Guided Snorkeling Tour - Kayak Kauai

Beautiful Hanalei

Reviewed by: Kara

The Hanalei area was our favorite, we were so happy we got out on the river!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Kara

The Hanalei river and Bay has to be some of the most panoramic paddling on our small island.

Glad you enjoyed our Hanalei blue Lagoon paddle and snorkel.

Thanks and for taking the time to share.

Hope to see you back.

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/09/16
Activity Date: 2024/08/01

Scenic Kauai Airplane Tour to Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and Jurassic Falls

Wonderful Sites!

Reviewed by: Kara

Seeing the garden island from above was unbeatable! Loads of streaming waterfalls, greenery, and the gorgeous Hawaiian waters!

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Packages: Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/07/21
Activity Date: 2024/06/12

Kauai Island Tour - Hanalei, Kilauea Lighthouse, Chocolate Tasting & Movie Sites

Phenomenal!

Reviewed by: Kara

Wonderful tour, really educated guide and loved the TV history!!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/07/21
Activity Date: 2024/06/11

Scenic Kauai Airplane Tour to Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and Jurassic Falls

Awesome way to see Kauai

Reviewed by: Susan G.

Our pilot Marcus was wonderful! Our family of 4 got headsets so we could hear about all the landforms and points of interest we flew to. We got to see sides of the island that boats and helicopters don’t typically get to in addition to the big wow locations like the Napili coast, Waimea Canyon, remote beaches, and waterfalls. We felt totally safe the whole flight and would recommend this tour to everyone!

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Packages: Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/07/19
Activity Date: 2024/07/17

Kauai Helicopter Tour & Eco Adventure Flight from Lihue - Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Kauai helicopter tour

Reviewed by: Stacy

This tour was so amazing! Our pilot was knowledgable and they played fun music during the ride. We saw all the areas of the island that you cannot access. So many waterfalls, Wamea Canyon and the NaPali coast. We plan to come back and to this again with our kids.

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Packages: [50 mins] Standard Flight - Special Deals on Selected Flight Times
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/05/11
Activity Date: 2024/04/20

Scenic Kauai Airplane Tour to Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and Jurassic Falls

Totally worth it!

Reviewed by: Cecilia

We loved the plane ride, checking in was smooth, they took pictures of us with the plane which was nice, and the employee and pilot were very friendly and helpful. We booked last minute but we felt welcomed nonetheless. The plane ride had a smooth take off and landing. And of course, the view was so amazing along with the pilot telling us all about Kauai!

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Packages: Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/05/04
Activity Date: 2024/05/02

Hanalei River and Blue Lagoon Kayaking & Guided Snorkeling Tour - Kayak Kauai

Awesome adventure for our family of 4!

Reviewed by: Jamie Straatsma

My husband and two teenagers loved this kayak adventure! Our guides were very friendly, funny and calm. Jay was very informative and gave us a wonderful history lesson on the island and its culture. He did a wonderful job preparing us for our journey and guiding us through the river and ocean. We did make the journey to the farthest beach on the ocean and it was well worth it! We snorkeled with some sea turtles and enjoyed our time at the beach.

It was a great way to finish up our trip on Kauai. I appreciate all that our guides did to inform us and keep us safe as well as teach us about the island and its culture. I would highly recommend this!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Jamie,

You went on our other "Secret Tour"!

Our Hanalei Blue Lagoon is slowly getting more recognition and Jay and our other rive/ocean guides are very responsible for this trend.

Jay is great in the field and to work with and as the summer season comes up with us, often is guiding and sea kayaking the more rigorous Na Pali coast.

Thanks for sharing your kind words, as I will with Jay.

Stay active and well.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

  • There's a reef out there with sea turtles galore!

  • My family and our two guides, one was in training

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Packages: South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/04/08
Activity Date: 2024/04/06

Kauai Helicopter Tour & Eco Adventure Flight from Lihue - Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Wow!

Reviewed by: Kara

Kauai is the garden island for a reason. Seeing it all from above was unreal!

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Packages: [50 mins] Standard Flight - Special Deals on Selected Flight Times
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/01/28
Activity Date: 2023/10/28

Small-Group Circle Island Airplane Tour with Window Seat - Air Ventures Kauai

Loved this option

Reviewed by: Kara

Not a fan of helicopter, so a small little plane to explore the island was a great choice!

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Packages: The Big Kahuna Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/12/09
Activity Date: 2023/10/07

Kauai Helicopter Tour & Eco Adventure Flight from Lihue - Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Father son First Heli Ride

Reviewed by: Tony Castellano

Very knowledgeable Pilot. The views were majestic and gave me little room for surpassing this experience in any other location. The Jurassic trail was overwhelmingly beautiful. The Napali coast line is like a dream. I would highly recommend this tour. Ask for Steven as your pilot.

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Packages: Standard Seating Flight [50 mins]
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/12/07
Activity Date: 2023/12/05

Scenic Kauai Airplane Tour to Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and Jurassic Falls

Beyond expectations! A MUST DO !!

Reviewed by: Telma

Everything was perfect !
Check in was smooth with Brooke!
Pilot Markus very knowledgeable, calm, a master!
The music and explanations were awesome
Exceeded expectations!
Thank you so much

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Packages: Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/11/24
Activity Date: 2023/11/22

Kauai Helicopter Tour & Eco Adventure Flight from Lihue - Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Amazing, and beautiful

Reviewed by: Mary M

The best helicopter ride so far. It was amazing and awesome, I loved the way the music matched the scenery, and the pilot was very knowledgeable about the island. The island is beautiful, and so was the experience, way better then the doors off.

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Packages: Standard Seating Flight [50 mins]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/10/19
Activity Date: 2023/10/07

エアバン遊覧飛行 カウアイ島の絶景を上空から堪能!ワイメア渓谷、ナ・パリ・コースト、ハナペペ渓谷、ジュラシック・パークに登場の滝<英語ガイド/リフエ空港発>

A scenic flight on a day blessed with good weather; it was comfortable and felt like just an instant during the one hour. 天候に恵まれた日の遊覧飛行・揺れもせず快適であっという間の1時間

Reviewed by: ひとみ

The meeting place was a bit hard to find... There are companies with similar names, it's set back, the sign is small, and it shares a building with several travel agencies. Other than that, the explanations were clear, and both the pilot and the receptionist were efficient and kind. It was quieter than the helicopter and Beachcraft. I used it on the third day after my arrival. I had driven around the Waimea Canyon area on the second day, so I had a rough idea of the island's geography, but from the air, the vastness of the canyon, the flowing water, the dry red soil, the green forests, and the savanna-like low shrubs and short plant colonies were all clearly defined and dynamic under the sun.

I have a desire to challenge myself with several trekking courses, but by the time I finally had some free time, I wasn't confident in my legs and back, so I was glad I chose the scenic flight for safety. The top of Mount Waialeale (the highest point on Kauai) was covered in clouds, so I couldn't see it, but it was a day with few clouds, allowing me to overlook almost the entire island. I was very satisfied.

集合場所がちょっとわかりづらい・・・かな。 似たような名前の会社もあり、奥まっている、看板が小さい、いくつかの旅行会社とシェアしている建物だったので。
それ以外は、説明もわかりやすく、パイロットさんも受付さんもテキパキ親切。ヘリコプターやビーチクラフトよりも静かです。利用したのは到着から3日目。2日目にワイメアキャニオン周辺をドライブしたので、おおよその島の地理は頭に入っていたけれど、空中からですと、キャニオン部分の広さや、水の流れている場所、乾いた赤土と緑の森、サバンナのような低木と背の低い植物のコロニー、太陽の下、しっかり色分けされていてダイナミックでした。
いくつものトレッキングコースに挑戦したい気持ちはありますが、ようやく暇になった頃には足腰に自信が無く、安全第一で遊覧飛行を選んで良かったです。
ワイアレアレ山(カウアイ島で一番標高が高い)の頂部分だけは、雲に覆われていて眺めることができませんでしたが、ほぼ全島が見渡せるほどに雲が少ない日でした。大満足です。

  • スタンバイ中

  • 海岸線のコントラストがキラキラ

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/10/19
Activity Date: 2023/10/18

Scenic Kauai Airplane Tour to Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and Jurassic Falls

Fun Tour!

Reviewed by: Kara

Great sights from above! Lower cost than helicopter but still amazing sights!

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Packages: Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/10/01
Activity Date: 2023/09/20