Page 63) Things to Do in Kauai in 2025 – Tours & Activities

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

WE HAD A GREAT TIME !!!

Reviewed by: BETH

Six of us just returned from Oahu and Kauai!! Had a WONDERFUL time!!! And the Fern Grotto boat ride was just really nice!! The staff was WONDERFUL, and they made us all feel so welcomed!!! We just really had a GREAT TIME!!! I would recommend this to anyone!!!! The walk to the fern grotto was EASY, and the photo ops were priceless!!! Just alot of fun with my friends!!

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

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Reviewed by: Scanner11

The only concern was the pilot spoke quite softly and couldn't hear all the time, otherwise super.

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Posted on:	2012/02/10

Outfitters Kauai Zipline Trek Adventures at Kipu Ranch

AHHHH!!! So Much Fun!!!

Reviewed by: Ms. Taparra

I wanted to do something different, and ZIPLINING totally did it for me!! The staff was so nice and safety was their number 1 concern! We did several lines of zipping and our last zip was across a waterfall, it was wonderful! There was also a smaller zipline that you can use again and again, to jump into the water.. FUN FUN FUN!

My daughters and I had so much fun, I would definitely do it again and again and again!

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Posted on:	2012/01/28

Kauai Backcountry Treetop Canopy Zipline & Swimming Adventure with Lunch

Kauai Zipline

Reviewed by: spoonerock

WOW.....what an experience!! Not for for preteens or those with great fear of heights. What a rush of excitement on every one of the seven zip lines. The scenery was fantastic, and our guides were both hilarious, and helpful when it came to complete safety.

Don't miss this activity if you get the chance!

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Posted on:	2012/01/13

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Kauai Kayaking & Hiking

Reviewed by: spoonerock

The tour was made up of just my family and self. We had a GREAT time. Our guide could not have been more helpful. Lot's of great info on the hike, and the waterfall was spectacular!

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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Smith Family Luau

Reviewed by: spoonerock

Beautiful setting, great food & entertainment. Be sure to big your camera. Service was excellent!!

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Kipu Ranch ATV Tour – Scenic Ride Through Jurassic Park Film Locations

Kipu ATV

Reviewed by: spoonerock

Great activity to start our Hawiian adventure. Guides were very helpful, and offered interesting info during the trip.

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Posted on:	2012/01/13

Kauai Backcountry Treetop Canopy Zipline & Swimming Adventure with Lunch

Extraordinary Ziplining Experience

Reviewed by: Sue O

My family went on the ziplining tour and had a great time. My mom who is 75 years old probably had the best time of all. Our son is the only one who has been ziplining before and he really enjoyed it too.
The guides are very experienced and knowledgable and are very safety conscious.
The group had 11 people in it which was probably the best size to have, did not have to wait too long for your turn. The only bad thing was that in the beginning it was raining lightly so the pics did not turn out the best but as we continued zipping down the mountain the sun poked out in time for us to enjoy a nice picnic lunch in the valley.
The zipline site was unbelievable to see, so green and lush.
I would recommend this tour to everyone! I am afraid of heights but if you do not look down while on the platform your fears do not get to you. I felt very safe in the guides hands.

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Posted on:	2012/01/05

Kauai Airport Lei Greeting Service at Lihue Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace

FUN

Reviewed by: Tammy and Jeff

My husband and I went to Kauai for our honeymoon. The leis were beautiful and the greeter was so sweet. Totally worth the money.

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Posted on:	2012/01/04

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

So much fun!

Reviewed by: Jeff and Tammy

This tour is a lot of fun. The crew is friendly and they make you feel comfortable. The experience was so AWESOME. My husband and I did this tour on our honeymoon and had such a great time. The scenery was beautiful and the tunnels were very cool. We highly recommend this adventure! One thing to note: Wear a long sleeve water shirt if you go during the winter months. The water is really COLD. After a few minutes, you will get use to the water, however, the wind can be a little overwhelming. Regardless, this is a must do activity. We will do it again when we return to the island.

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Posted on:	2012/01/04

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Just okay

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The food was really good but the show seemed to drag on. I have been to other shows and this one only compared moderately.

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Kauai Airport Lei Greeting Service at Lihue Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace

lei greeting

Reviewed by: sherry

Was expecting a woman for some reason. Not some old leathery looking old man that smelled like ciggerettes, put it around your neck and leave..... The Lei it self was very pretty. but the greeting was nothing like you would expect. I think the whole greeting needs to change. that was really bad. sorry just telling it like it is.

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Posted on:	2011/12/26

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Smith's Luai

Reviewed by: sherry

I would highly recommend this to everyone of all ages! The staff was very nice, pleasent,and funny. The dinner was excellent! and the entertainment was just awesome! It was put together very nicely, I especially liked the way they did the one table at a time. avoided a rush to the tables, there was plenty of food to go around so no one had to miss out on everything. I even tried poi for the first time! The pork, OMG it is one of the best tasting pig I have ever had in my life! melted in your mouth! Everything was great. I can guarantee if I'm lucky enough to go back to Kauai I will do that again! I don't have any pictures developed yet or I would show them. :)

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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

So much fun!

Reviewed by: Cheryl

We did the tubing adventure on Thanksgiving morning. It was so much fun. The tubing portion was about an hour and I only wish it was longer. It really was fun!! They put out a nice lunch (make your own sandwich) for us after it was over but I would recommend offering a bit more food. What was offered was very good though. The guides were great and lots of fun. I highly recommend this adventure!!!

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Posted on:	2011/11/30

カウアイ島　ワイルア川カヤック＆熱帯雨林ハイキング＜英語ガイド／昼食付き＞

It was fun!! 楽しかった！！

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

It was my first time kayaking, and it was a lot of fun. We sat in a two-person boat, going upstream for about an hour. Then we walked through the jungle, during which the guide taught us various things. We had lunch in front of a waterfall and then returned to where we started by kayak.

I think it's fine to wear a swimsuit underneath with a shirt and shorts. I would recommend avoiding athletic shoes or flip-flops, as the paths in the jungle are quite muddy and your feet will get messy. We rented sports sandals from the tour company for a fee.

Of course, since the guide speaks only English, I think it would be more enjoyable if you understand English.

カヤックは初めてでしたが、とても楽しかったです。
2人乗りのボートに前後で座って、1時間弱ぐらい上流へ行きます。そのごジャングルの中を歩きながら進みますが、その途中でガイドさんが色々なことを教えてくれます。滝の前で昼食を食べその後カヤックで出発したところに戻ります。
服装は水着を中にきてシャツと短パンでOKだと思います。
運動靴やビーチサンダルは止めておいたほうが良いと思います。ジャングルの中はかなりの泥道で足がぐちゃぐちゃになります。私たちは、お金を払ってツアー会社からスポーツサンダルを借りました。
もちろんガイドさんは全て英語の為英語がわかるほうが楽しめると思います。

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Posted on:	2011/11/18

ナ・パリ・コーストクルーズ　立ち入り禁止の聖域「ニイハウ島」沖でのシュノーケリング付き＜朝食・ビュッフェ昼食付き／英語ガイド＞

The best!! 最高！！

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

We gathered at 6 AM, starting in complete darkness. Right after we set out, we witnessed the sunrise and encountered dolphins, making for a very satisfying tour. The Na Pali Coast was incredibly beautiful, making it feel like we were in a movie. Although we couldn't land on Niihau Island, we were able to go snorkeling at a nearby beach. The water was very clear and beautiful. However, since all the explanations were in English, I think it would be more enjoyable if someone who speaks English was present.

6時集合ということで真っ暗な所からのスタートでした。
出向してすぐ日の出があったり、イルカに遭遇したり、
大満足なツアーでした。
ナパリコーストも凄く綺麗で、映画の世界にいるようでした。
ニイハウ島へは上陸できませんが、近くの海辺でシュノーケリングができます。海もとても澄んでいて綺麗でした。
ただ全てが英語での説明なので、英語がしゃべれる人がいた方がより楽しめるのかな？と思います。

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私たちは、あなたが水上での時間をどれほど楽しんだかを知ることができてとても感謝しています。そして、Holo Holo Chartersを選んでいただきありがとうございます！マハロとアロハ。

We are so grateful to know how much you enjoyed your time on the water and want to thank you for choosing us here at Holo Holo Charters! Mahalo and Aloha

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Kipu Safari Adventure - Zipline, Hike, Kayak & Waterfall Swim with Lunch

Great Activity

Reviewed by: Jessica

My husband and I were island-hopping on our honeymoon when we participated in the Zipline Safari with Hiking and Kayaking in Kauai. One of our guides said he felt it was his job to make us fall in love with his island, and this tour certainly helped us do that. The price was fair for all of the inclusions of the tour, and the lunch provided was more than enough food. We had never been kayaking, but the river was very smooth and calm, so we were able to keep up and didn't have any issues. The hikes, swimming spots, stories, and "history lessons" were amazing. I have never seen such a beautiful forest. The Zipline was awesome as well and our guides took every safety precaution necessary to make us feel at ease. I would definitely recommend this activity for anyone looking for a more physical adventure. Be sure to wear a bathing suit, sunscreen, and bring hiking sandals or water socks because you should definitely get wet!

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Posted on:	2011/10/22

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

Great Experience

Reviewed by: Helicopter veteran

Well run activity, friendly staff.

For those who have not been in a helicopter on Kauai this is a must do activity. Blue Hawaiian is outstanding in service and quality of tour. On time and very friendly - no cattle calls.

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Posted on:	2011/10/21

Kauai Airport Lei Greeting Service at Lihue Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace

Who doesn't love to get Leid!

Reviewed by: Gloria Alexander

I surprised my husband with a Lei and he loved it! It was nice that they had a sign with our names on it and to get Leid after such a long trip 5 hours 40 minutes it gave us a spurt of energy and a welcome to Kauai. I loved it!

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Posted on:	2011/10/19

Na Pali Coast Explorer Ocean Rafting Snorkel Tour (from Kikiaola Harbor)

Great trip!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

My new wife and I had a great time. I did this tour 8 years ago with my family and had to bring my wife back to expreience it. The tour guides were awesome! Shawn was great as were all the others. Our cruise was on Sept. 20th1 It was wonderful! the views were breathtaking, the staff was great, the food was good and the snorkeling was spectacular!

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Enjoyed the cruise ... Thank you

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Holo Holo Super Kauai Snorkel Tour - Niihau & Na Pali Coast Adventure with Breakfast, Lunch & Drinks

WOWZERS

Reviewed by: Ca1rob

If you want to experience the ride of a life time then this is the voyage for you, from the crew, the Napali Coast and spinner dolphins and over to Niihau Island and Snorkeling at Lehua in crystal clear water everything was just perfect, we went in mid sept this yr and had only 27 people on the 65 foot cat and plenty of room, snorkeling was the best, even saw a Monk seal a couple of rays and a octopus, the seas coming back across the channel were very calm for us, we might have been very lucky, but again don't miss this wonderful voyage its worth every penny.

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You've left us with all the feels! Thank you so much for choosing to join us here at Holo Holo Charters and for your unforgettable review! We couldn't be happier knowing how much you enjoyed it! Mahalo and Aloha

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Holo Holo Super Kauai Snorkel Tour - Niihau & Na Pali Coast Adventure with Breakfast, Lunch & Drinks

What a ride

Reviewed by: dearljade

We really enjoyed this cruise. The Na Pali coast is very beautiful. The breakfast and lunch was great. The snorkeling was fantastic. Getting to see a monk seal basking in the sun was really great. The ride home was the only part of the trip that was challenging. I recommend anyone taking this cruise to take a dramimine before departing. On the ride back the crew passed out plenty of buckets, people were getting sick because of the rough ride. It is not the fault of the crew, the seas are especially rough. The only warning we got ahead of time was that it is an "E" ticket ride on the way back. No one on the boat knew exactly what to expect. We were lucky enough not to be the ones who did get sick. Well worth the money and the views are breath taking. It is an experience we will never forget. The crew was very nice and helpful. Thanks y'all!!
Dearl and Jade from Dallas

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It is wonderful hearing how much you enjoyed your trip, and we'd like to thank you for joining us out on the water! We are elated to know how well taken care of you felt, and how much you enjoyed our staff. We hope to see you again soon! Mahalo and Aloha

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Kauai Backcountry Treetop Canopy Zipline & Swimming Adventure with Lunch

great time

Reviewed by: dearljade

This was our first time to zip line in Kauai. It was great. Better than we expected. The staff was very nice, helpful, and entertaining. I recommend this activity to everyone, especially those people who have a fear of heights as I do. What a great way to spend the day. Thanks to Jamie and "Bundy" for an experience we will never forget.
Dearl and Jade from Dallas.

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3.5-Hour Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar on Holo Holo Catamaran

Fantastic Tour!

Reviewed by: Jo and Glenn

We had a fantastic tour and was even lucky enough to see lots of Dolphins along the way!! Being on the boat was a fun experience (not recommended if you get sea sick as the waves can get very big which makes for a bumpy but fun ride!) and the views of The Na Pali were amazing. Great crew too which made the trip more enjoyable - lots of interesting stories and very welcoming! The food was well prepared and had a good variety too - very tasty! We would highly recommend this tour!

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We couldn't be happier to hear it! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Mahalo and Aloha

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Posted on:	2011/09/14

ナ・パリ・コーストセーリング　シュノーケリング付き＜朝食・ビュッフェ昼食付き／英語ガイド＞

The crew members were all enthusiastic. 船員さんはみんな熱心でしたよ

Reviewed by: js

I was able to take my time to enjoy the Napali Coast, and I even had the delightful experience of encountering a pod of dolphins along the way. There were detailed safety considerations, so I didn't feel particularly anxious. However, there were hardly any Japanese people, so all the explanations were in English, and due to the noise of the boat, I could hardly understand anything. It's a shame because the guide was doing their best to provide information. I might need to improve my English skills to enjoy it more. Also, during snorkeling, I was surprised by the lack of fish, so I got out of the water quickly. Maybe the waves made it difficult to find a good spot.

ナパリコーストもゆっくりと見ることができ、途中でイルカの群れに遭遇するという嬉しい出来事もありました。安全面も細かい配慮があったので特に不安に感じることもなかったです。ただ、ほとんど日本人がいないので、説明はすべて英語で、船の騒音もあってほとんど理解できませんでした。ガイドさんが一生懸命案内してくれていたのに残念です。もっと楽しむには英語力が必要かもしれません。あと、シュノーケリングは、なぜここで？と思うくらい魚がいなかったので、すぐあがってしまいました。波があるから場所がないのかな。

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私たちはあなたをお迎えできたことをとても嬉しく思っており、改善できる点についての率直なコメントと、それが全体的な体験にどのように影響したかについて感謝します。将来またお会いできることを願っており、すべての期待を超えることを目指します！またお会いするまで…マハロとアロハ。

We are so glad to have had you aboard and want to thank you for your honest comments on what you feel can be improved upon and how it impacted your overall experience. We hope to see you in the future and exceed all expectations! Until we meet again... Mahalo and Aloha

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

Amazing experience...a must do!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Went to Kauai as part of our honeymoon and thoroughly enjoyed the helicopter tour. The most beautiful and amazing parts of Kauai can only be seen from the sky and this helicopter meant we could see it all! Pilot was very friendly and it was a plush helicopter, making it a comfortable journey. The pilot narrated the journey and made sure we saw everything very clearly. When the sun wasn't in the best position, he turned the helicopter around to make sure we got good photographs - nothing was missed! Would fly with Blue Hawaiian again :)

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

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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

It was excellent. I thought it was a little overpriced but other than that it was a great experience. I also wished it had lasted longer.

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Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Beautiful!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We enjoyed this luau a lot. We've been to several luaus on Oahu, but the ground where this luau sits is just so pretty. They have a tram that goes around the property, and we even fed peacocks that roam around freely. We even saw a local wedding that was taking place.

The foods were really good, and we definitely enjoyed their open bar. We had 3, 4 of their mai tai drinks, and they made it just perfect. Foods were great so were the entertainment during the show.

Although we enjoyed the show, I thought they could improve it a little more. It was cool to see dances from non-Polynesian countries such as Japan, China and Philippines, but they could add more story line to the whole show instead of presenting it like a mix-plate. The fire knife dance was pretty good, and everyone was in awe.

All in all, I highly recommend this luau if you go to Kauai. You will have a good time for sure.