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Kauai Backcountry Treetop Canopy Zipline & Swimming Adventure with Lunch

Must Do!!!!

Reviewed by: Hannah Welter

Our highlight of our honeymoon was zip lining with this amazing Crew! Miles and Boo Boo were incredible! The views were gorgeous! So happy we looked around before just picking a random one

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Packages: Zipline & Waterfall Swim Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/12/15
Activity Date: 2022/11/29

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Amazon Crew

Reviewed by: Hannah Welter

We had two different events with Kauai Backcountry Adventures and they are simply amazing. Very fun and friendly staff. If there are any questions you have, the staff knows and loves their home very much!

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/12/15
Activity Date: 2022/12/01

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

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Cyndy Harris

This boat ride was truly Amazing! I would do again! It is a Must do!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/12/14
Activity Date: 2022/12/12

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

Great river tour and reasonably priced

Reviewed by: sid

Great River Tour , excellent entertainment and a good price, highly recommend!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/12/13
Activity Date: 2022/12/08

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

A river cruise you will always remember!

Reviewed by: Hawaii Ray

Reasonably priced river tour. There are some great views and the crew sings wonderful Hawaiian music. If your visiting for the first time bring your family and take the grotto tour.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/12/12
Activity Date: 2022/12/10

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Awesome crew

Reviewed by: Chauna

Staff was friendly from first walking into the warehouse to our tour guide, Bubu, who was very knowledgeable and informative of the histories of Hawai'i as well as great places to visit while on Kaua'i.
Our tube instructors Keoni & Doza? were great at making sure no one strayed from the path and made everyone comfortable within our group. Which is really great because you can't control your tubes.. you WILL be bumping into each other.
The water is also very brisk & most of the ride is underground (in tunnels) so a rashguard is probably a good idea unless you like the cold.
Definitely something fun to do with friends, family, your other half, etc. We want to do their ziplining tour on our next trip!

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/12/10
Activity Date: 2022/12/05

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Totally tubular

Reviewed by: Wesley wright

A definite must do this activity was totally awesome extremely pleasant staff very very fun activity the staff really knew how to get the group engaged and become one far more than my expectations a lot of fun for the whole family and any age definitely 5 stars

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/12/09
Activity Date: 2022/12/07

Air Kauai Epic Doors-Off Helicopter Flight Adventure from Lihue Airport

Vacation Highlight!

Reviewed by: Amanda & William

Exhilarating doors off helicopter ride, views were amazing, especially since you are able to see everything, you are at one with nature!! Niki our pilot was excellent, very informative throughout the tour, we had a fabulous trip, highly recommend this tour and Air Kauai doors off!

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Packages: Doors-Off Helicopter Flight (45-50 minutes)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/12/04
Activity Date: 2022/12/02

5-Hour Liko Kauai Catamaran Tour - Na Pali Coast Sea Caves & Snorkel with Lunch

Must do boat trip!

Reviewed by: Amanda & William

Awesome trip, boat crew fantastic, captain Mike made sure we saw dolphins and whales, as well as a great trip up the Na Pali coast, would highly recommend this to everyone!

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Packages: Morning Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/12/02
Activity Date: 2022/11/30

Kauai ATV Waterfall Tour at Kipu Ranch - Off-Road 3-Hour Expedition

Fantastic!!

Reviewed by: Veronica

The guides were fantastic and did a great job in going over safety precautions. Views were fantastic, mud was FUN, and the waterfall was beautiful!

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Packages: Waterfalls Triple Trail Expedition: Group Package [4-seater ATV]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/21
Activity Date: 2022/10/27

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

Loved this evening

Reviewed by: Kara

This was the best night of our trip, such a relaxing evening.

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Packages: Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/21
Activity Date: 2022/11/15

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

Fun Day

Reviewed by: Kara

Beautiful natural scenery! Good little quick filler!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/21
Activity Date: 2022/11/14

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

Gorgeous Evening

Reviewed by: Kara

Nothing as beautiful as the Na Pali Coast, a must do every time we visit

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Packages: Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/21
Activity Date: 2022/11/09

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

Fantastic Experience

Reviewed by: rkfauss@charter.net

What an incredible ride and adventurous experience! Our guides were fantastic as well. We highly recommend this trip! The scenic views were breathtaking, and trekking on the ATV’s was super fun.

  • Beautiful coastal pic from the highest point of our ride

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Packages: Ultimate Kauai ATV Ranch Tour [2 to 4 passengers]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/19
Activity Date: 2022/11/17

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Awesome day!

Reviewed by: Kristen

Great way to spent the day! Perfect for couples, everyone uses a double kayak. The included lunch was nice at the waterfall. Easy hike after the kayak route to the waterfall, any type of shoes or no shoes are doable. Our tour guide Izzy was super friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you !!

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Aloha Kristen, Thanks for the 5 stars and for taking the time to share. I agree with all that you said, including that Izzy is great, but some sort of footwear is advisable. We have one seasoned guide that negotiates the rocky often slippery trail shoe less, but again we recommend some sort of aqua shoes or beater tennis shoes. Keep chasing waterfalls. Happy Holidays. Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/19
Activity Date: 2022/11/17

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

Janice

Reviewed by: Janice

This was a great tour. The guide was knowledgeable as well as humorous. I also enjoyed the music and dance. Great tour for the price!!!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/11/18
Activity Date: 2022/11/16

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Great way to spend tie in Hawaii

Reviewed by: Chuck Patterson

My wife and I had a blast. The scenery was beautiful the tubing was excellent and the tour guides looked like they were having as much fun as we were. I can't recommend this enough. Do yourself a favor and do this tour.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/14
Activity Date: 2022/10/23

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

So Glad I Did This

Reviewed by: Kara

An unreal experience. You get to be in the Hawaii fresh air and nature while enjoying an experience so similar to a waterpark.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/10
Activity Date: 2022/10/22

Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

An Evening to Remember!

Reviewed by: Kara

The train ride was so fun, definitely add this on as you get more of the experience of the plantation!

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/10
Activity Date: 2022/10/21

Luau Kalamaku Kauai – Award-Winning Hawaiian Dinner Show with Fire Knife Dance

Lovely Evening!

Reviewed by: Kara

Lots of experience filled and learning through the night!

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/10
Activity Date: 2022/10/14

5-Hour Liko Kauai Catamaran Tour - Na Pali Coast Sea Caves & Snorkel with Lunch

Love this cruise!

Reviewed by: Kara

This is the boat you want to be on to explore the ins and outs of the Na Pali coast. I was amazed by the sea caves

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Packages: Morning Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/10
Activity Date: 2022/10/13

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

Smith’s Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: BarbW

This boat ride was amazing. The entertainment was very good with Hawaiian hula dancing and singing. When we got to the grotto it was a short easy walk and once again we were entertained at the grotto where Elvis sang in the movie Blue Hawaii. On the trip back down river one of our guides gave us lots of history of the area including places where movies had been filmed.
It was a very pleasant morning and would recommend Smith’s Fern Grotto tours to everyone.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/05
Activity Date: 2022/10/10

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

Fern Grotto River Cruise

Reviewed by: John

Very Nice, Relaxing Cruise for anyone too take. Everyone should do it one time, while Visiting Kauai.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/11/05
Activity Date: 2022/10/10

Kauai Sunset Cruise with Open Bar - Ocean & River Boat Tour from Lihue

Nice boat, nice people, great drinks.

Reviewed by: Sharon

Very pleasant evening cruise on the river and bay. Swells were too big to get out on the ocean.
Captain and 1st mate very friendly and the boat is very nice.

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Packages: Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/11/05
Activity Date: 2022/11/03

Wailua River Kayak Rental with Optional Self-Guided Secret Falls Hike

Paddleboarding in the rain

Reviewed by: Cindy G

My family and I visited in October 2022 and rented paddle boards. We had an amazing paddle up the river which followed a beautiful hike up to the Falls It started raining on our way back but it was still an amazing experience. It was super easy yo rent the boards and they instructed us well on how to position them for travel. Definitely recommend and will hopefully return again.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Cindy,

Great photos.

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience renting SUP from us at Kayak Kaua'i. Many way to paddle falls and SUP is a bit more work but fun enough. Our boards are looking a little shabby and we will soon be replacing them with new and fleeter SUP's.

Until our wake cross....stay active and searching for water falls.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Stand Up Paddle Board Rental - Self-Guided Tour of Wailua River & Secret Falls
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/11/05
Activity Date: 2022/10/11

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

A bit prices but super fun and super easy!

Reviewed by: Janell

The tour guides were awesome! Made the whole experience 10X better. The float wasn’t difficult but adventurous. Kids (teenagers) smiled the whole time. Beautiful scenery! A little pricey but 100% glad we did the float!

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/11/04
Activity Date: 2022/11/02

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

A must do adventure

Reviewed by: Suzy

This was such a fun adventure. The tour guide and staff were so amazing and fun! Definitely recommend going.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/11/01
Activity Date: 2022/10/30

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

amazing experience

Reviewed by: Martina V.

It was our first time in such a tiny plane. The flight was full of incredible views over almost whole Kauai with interesting information from the pilot including the music from movies filmed on this island. He used more different angles during the flight over the main spots - for example Napali Coast so we could really enjoy the splendor of nature. Can highly recommend this company for a flight.

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Packages: Kauai Air Van Airplane Sightseeing Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/10/31
Activity Date: 2022/10/07

Kauai Sunset Cruise with Open Bar - Ocean & River Boat Tour from Lihue

Fun time

Reviewed by: Fehr/McDoanld

We had a great time, fun crew! We would do it again. The only thing I would recommend is maybe appetizers, snacks.

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Packages: Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/10/30
Activity Date: 2022/10/06

Air Kauai Helicopter Tours - Scenic Circle Island Flights from Lihue Airport

Just Ok

Reviewed by: Kelly

I booked for 3 people in my family. I was so concerned about the weather being good because the forecast didn’t look great. The day of our flight came and it was looking sunny however I was feeling under the weather. Our flight was scheduled for 11:30. The company called us to reschedule because they were having technical issues. I thought that would be good and hopefully I’d be feeling better the next day. Unfortunately I was feeling worse and the weather was super cloudy. I called them to let them know I was sick but my husband and daughter could still make it. They said I couldn’t get a refund unless I went to the ER and had a Dr write a note. Really? The Emergency Room? It would’ve cost more than the flight. I took a Covid test and it was positive so I chose not to risk infecting others and gave them plenty of notice. The weather never cleared but they flew anyway. my husband and daughter said it was beautiful but rainy and cloudy. They loved seeing views that you couldn’t see otherwise especially the waterfalls. Air Kauai was able to fill my seat so while they actually made money I was out the money AND the experience. I wouldn’t recommend them.

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Packages: Amazing Helicopter Flight (45-50 minutes)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/10/28
Activity Date: 2022/10/25
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