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Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Kauai (Updated 2026)

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Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai: Waimea Canyon & Koke'e Tour

Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive island-hopping tour. Indulge on your vacation and leave the planning to us! Interisland roundtrip …More

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Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai: Waimea Canyon & Koke'e Tour

Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive island-hopping tour. Indulge on your vacation and leave the planning to us! Interisland roundtrip...

14 hours • Free Cancellation
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The Secret Waterfall Private tour with photos

This is an amazing photographic waterfalls tour. This guided 3-hour tour is a PRIVATE small-group tour that will take you to some of the most …More

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The Secret Waterfall Private tour with photos

This is an amazing photographic waterfalls tour. This guided 3-hour tour is a PRIVATE small-group tour that will take you to some of the most...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon

Our tours are lead by a small local family owned business with over 20 years of experience in the field. This is not your ordinary …More

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Private Kauai Highlights- Featuring Waimea Canyon

Our tours are lead by a small local family owned business with over 20 years of experience in the field. This is not your ordinary...

6 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Adventure Photography Session on Kauai

Want to do something fun and exciting on your vacation? Well then, come join me for a fun photographic adventure here on Kauai? We have …More

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Adventure Photography Session on Kauai

Want to do something fun and exciting on your vacation? Well then, come join me for a fun photographic adventure here on Kauai? We have...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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Become a princess for the day!

There is nothing else like this in all of Hawaii. Yes leave your bathing suit and bikini at your hotel and wear one of our …More

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Become a princess for the day!

There is nothing else like this in all of Hawaii. Yes leave your bathing suit and bikini at your hotel and wear one of our...

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Kauai Scuba Diving for Beginners

Always dreamed of discovering life beneath the waves? Now’s your chance, no previous SCUBA experience required! Dive into Kauai’s crystal-clear waters and explore vibrant reef …More

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Kauai Scuba Diving for Beginners

Always dreamed of discovering life beneath the waves? Now’s your chance, no previous SCUBA experience required! Dive into Kauai’s crystal-clear waters and explore vibrant reef...

4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Kauai: Heart of the Island Doors-Off Helicopter Tour

Experience the stunning beauty of Waialeale, Kauai from above on a thrilling Doors-Off helicopter tour. Fly into the heart of the island and witness the …More

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Kauai: Heart of the Island Doors-Off Helicopter Tour

Experience the stunning beauty of Waialeale, Kauai from above on a thrilling Doors-Off helicopter tour. Fly into the heart of the island and witness the...

18 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Kauai: 2-Hour Small Group Snorkeling Adventure

We only take small groups. During our pre adventure safety briefing and lesson, as we get to know each other, our local guides will share …More

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Kauai: 2-Hour Small Group Snorkeling Adventure

We only take small groups. During our pre adventure safety briefing and lesson, as we get to know each other, our local guides will share...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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Private Kauai Eastside Waterfalls & Local Grinds

The 5.5 hour Private Kauai Eastside Waterfalls and Local Grinds tour is a perfect mix of beautiful natural sites, history & local food tasting. This …More

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Private Kauai Eastside Waterfalls & Local Grinds

The 5.5 hour Private Kauai Eastside Waterfalls and Local Grinds tour is a perfect mix of beautiful natural sites, history & local food tasting. This...

5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Shore Dive with Sea Turtles @ Koloa Landing for Certified Divers

Kauai is famous for many things but perhaps none more than being one of the leading natural sanctuaries for the Green Sea Turtle. With a …More

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Shore Dive with Sea Turtles @ Koloa Landing for Certified Divers

Kauai is famous for many things but perhaps none more than being one of the leading natural sanctuaries for the Green Sea Turtle. With a...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai: Highlights & Movie Sites

Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive island-hopping tour. Indulge on your vacation and leave the planning to us! Interisland roundtrip …More

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Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai: Highlights & Movie Sites

Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive island-hopping tour. Indulge on your vacation and leave the planning to us! Interisland roundtrip...

16 hours • Free Cancellation
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Private Whale Watch and Snorkel off Kaua'i

Every year, humpback whales travel up to 3,000 miles from their polar feeding grounds to their warm tropical breeding grounds here in Hawai’i! While the …More

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Private Whale Watch and Snorkel off Kaua'i

Every year, humpback whales travel up to 3,000 miles from their polar feeding grounds to their warm tropical breeding grounds here in Hawai’i! While the...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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Try Scuba Diving on Kaua’i with Sea Turtles

Scuba dive with green sea turtles, octopus, tropical reef fish, moray eels, and so much more! An instructor will do a 30 minute verbal briefing …More

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Try Scuba Diving on Kaua’i with Sea Turtles

Scuba dive with green sea turtles, octopus, tropical reef fish, moray eels, and so much more! An instructor will do a 30 minute verbal briefing...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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Private Na Pali Coast Tour

We are one of the few companies who offer affordable private charter rates! Our 28 foot boat is big enough to comfortably fit 6 people …More

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Private Na Pali Coast Tour

We are one of the few companies who offer affordable private charter rates! Our 28 foot boat is big enough to comfortably fit 6 people...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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Private Niihau Scuba Charter with 2 or 3 Tank Dive Option

Certified divers only. Ni’ihau is known for being the best scuba diving in the state of Hawai’i! The scuba diving sites have vertical walls with …More

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Private Niihau Scuba Charter with 2 or 3 Tank Dive Option

Certified divers only. Ni’ihau is known for being the best scuba diving in the state of Hawai’i! The scuba diving sites have vertical walls with...

8 hours • Free Cancellation
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Corner Store Kauai Cooking Class

This hands-on cooking class showcases the historical and cultural significance of 4 much-loved dishes enjoyed by Hawaii's locals. You get hands-on training from a professional, …More

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Corner Store Kauai Cooking Class

This hands-on cooking class showcases the historical and cultural significance of 4 much-loved dishes enjoyed by Hawaii's locals. You get hands-on training from a professional,...

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Recent activity reviews
Lydgate Farm Tour
New York City
Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour
Abel_P, Sep 2026
Lydgate Farm Tour
Really enjoyed our tour. Jess was great! Highly recommend! The property is amazing. Very educational. Lots of Chocalate.
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Great flight
New York City
Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats
petra, Sep 2026
Great flight
Great flight, saw a lot and the pilot did his best to show interesting views to passengers on both sides of the plane. Thanks for a wonderful experience
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Awesome Tour
New York City
Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour
mariannetQ427GG, Sep 2026
Awesome Tour
I joined a group of local friends for complimentary tour for Kamaaina. It was on my bucket list for a while. It was the most enjoyable day. The three hours flew by. The farm was beautiful despite some hurricane damage. The chocolate tasting was amazing. I will only eat Lydgate Chocolate from now on. They spoiled me. Jasmine was a fantastic guide. She was fun and knowledgeable. I highly reccomend this tour to everyone.
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Soaring Over Kauaʻi with an Incredible Crew — Even in the Wake of Hurricane Lowell
New York City
Kauai Private Doors Off Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Waterfalls
craiga81, Sep 2026
Soaring Over Kauaʻi with an Incredible Crew — Even in the Wake of Hurricane Lowell
Our private doors-off helicopter tour with Aliʻi Air Tours was easily one of the highlights of our time on Kauaʻi, and the entire experience was excellent from check-in through landing.Kendra handled our check-in, and everything was prompt, organized, and easy to understand. She gave us some great advice about what to wear for a doors-off flight and made sure we understood the safety requirements before heading out to the helicopter.Our pilot, Will, was outstanding. Before takeoff, he thoroughly walked us through the aircraft, safety procedures, what to expect once we were in the air, and the itinerary for the flight. In the air, he struck exactly the right balance—very professional and knowledgeable, but also relaxed and conversational. It never felt like he was simply reciting the standard tourist-guide script.Our visit came shortly after Hurricane Lowell, so some of the tour naturally included discussion of the storm damage and what Kauaʻi and its residents had been through. I especially appreciated the way Will handled that part of the flight. He discussed what we were seeing with genuine empathy and respect, rather than treating the damage as another sightseeing attraction.That attitude carried through the entire Aliʻi team. Everyone repeatedly thanked us for coming to Kauaʻi and supporting local businesses during the island's recovery. Considering everything they had recently experienced, their hospitality and enthusiasm were remarkable.And, of course, seeing Kauaʻi from a doors-off helicopter is spectacular. The scenery is incredible, but having a great crew makes the experience that much better.I couldn't recommend Aliʻi Air Tours more highly. Kendra and Will were fantastic, everything ran smoothly, and we would absolutely fly with them again on a future trip to Kauaʻi. 🚁🌺
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Helicopter Tour
New York City
Kauai Private Doors Off Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Waterfalls
canda_k2023, Sep 2026
Helicopter Tour
We had an absolutely amazing experience with Ali’i Air Tours! We did the private doors-off helicopter tour over Kauai, and it was easily one of the highlights of our honeymoon in Hawaii.The views were breathtaking — seeing Kauai’s mountains, waterfalls, valleys, coastline, and the Nā Pali Coast from the air was unforgettable. The doors-off experience made it even more exciting and gave us incredible unobstructed views throughout the flight.Everything felt professional and well organized, and our pilot made us feel comfortable and safe from start to finish. It was such a special experience for us as a couple and something we will remember for a very long time.If you’re visiting Kauai, we definitely recommend doing a doors-off helicopter tour with Ali’i Air Tours. Worth every penny!
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Amazing Private Chopper Flight!!
New York City
Private Kauaʻi Helicopter Experience: Doors-Off ALL WINDOW SEATS
Tim_L, Sep 2026
Amazing Private Chopper Flight!!
My wife and I had a blast! Private chopper flight in Kauai is the way to go. Our pilot, Matt, was a good young man, took us to sights we would not have been able to see on our own, and gave us good info as he circled/hovered around the interesting points. They also provided a phone holder for your phone during flight. We took some memorable photos and videos. It wasn’t cheap but soooo worth it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
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Would definitely...
New York City
Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats
Anne_F, Sep 2026
Would definitely...
Would definitely recommend! This was an amazing experience. I was a bit nervous but was feeling totally safe the all flight.
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Just do it!
New York City
Private Kauaʻi Helicopter Experience: Doors-Off ALL WINDOW SEATS
Curiosity19421626699, Sep 2026
Just do it!
What a blast! Just a gorgeous adventure. Just do it, highlight of our trip by far.
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Fun when there is good weather!
New York City
Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Picnic: Expert-Guided
Kate_B, Sep 2026
Fun when there is good weather!
The weather really impacts this experience. It was a rainy day, so we had a challenging paddle up stream, then had to turn around in the middle of the hike, and then a challenging paddle back with the wind. We were issued a partial refund, so that was great. While the hike was too dangerous to continue, I never felt like I was in an unsafe position. Our guide was very knowledgeable and kind. We loved her!
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An evening to remember!
New York City
Kalapaki Kai Sunset Catamaran Cruise
danwG9647GC, Sep 2026
An evening to remember!
Fantastic sunset cruise with a wonderful captain and crew! The open bar and snacks were lovely, and we really enjoyed learning about the island’s history along the way. We would absolutely do this again!
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New York City
60-Minute Doors-Off MD500 KAUAI HELICOPTER ADVENTURE
David_L, Sep 2026
Would not be...
Would not be disappointed! The thrill of having the doors off and the great views of the island where normally you can’t see make it worth it. Very fun and felt safe from start to finish. Chrissy was an amazing pilot. 10/10 excursion!
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Highlight of our trip
New York City
60-Minute Doors-Off MD500 KAUAI HELICOPTER ADVENTURE
Gerardo_S, Sep 2026
Highlight of our trip
So amazing. Since we got there the crew was so nice and so kind. The flight with Wayne was great... The highlight from our trip to the Islands of Hawaii.
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Highly recommend - A highlight of our trip!
New York City
Kauai: NaPali Boat Tour on the Amelia K
ketubah, Sep 2026
Highly recommend - A highlight of our trip!
The Makana Charter Company is a class act - highly recommend. We took this half-day boat tour + snorkelling with our group of six, including four people ages 16 to 24. We felt welcomed and very taken care of by the friendly and knowledgeable captain and crew. It was a splurge cost-wise for us, but totally worth it. A highlight of our exceptional first visit to Kauai!
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Stunning sunset
New York City
Kauai: Na Pali Sunset & Sightsee Boat Tour
Stacey_B, Sep 2026
Stunning sunset
The coast is BEAUTIFUL. The staff was exceptional. The food and drinks were yummy. FYI make sure you have transportation figured out! We tried to get an UBER for an hour before we finally got someone to pick us up. No taxis and the little town closes down after dark. 😩
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Wonderful afternoon at the Napali coast
New York City
Kauai: NaPali Boat Tour on the Amelia K
X1096TNjanetb, Sep 2026
Wonderful afternoon at the Napali coast
Excellent crew, informative, friendly, and fun. We had a great time! Would do it again!
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Breathtaking Views and a Crew That Made Us Feel Like Family!
New York City
Kauai: Na Pali Sunset & Sightsee Boat Tour
359melissah, Sep 2026
Breathtaking Views and a Crew That Made Us Feel Like Family!
Our Nā Pali Coast sunset dinner cruise was absolutely incredible. The scenery is breathtaking and truly something you have to experience in person. Pictures simply cannot capture how beautiful the Nā Pali Coast is from the water.What made the experience even more special was the amazing crew. Captain Glenn, Noah, and Selma made us feel like family from the moment we were on board. They were constantly checking on us, keeping our drinks filled, preparing and setting out the food, and making sure everyone was comfortable and having a great time. Their hospitality was outstanding.And the food was delicious! Between the incredible scenery, great food and drinks, and such a wonderful crew, it was a fantastic way to experience the Nā Pali Coast.We were visiting Kauaʻi from a cruise ship and had to figure out transportation to and from the dinner cruise. If you’re in the same situation and having trouble arranging transportation, I recommend trying Dianne’s Taxi. She was very friendly, stayed in communication with us, and coordinated our pickup and drop off, which made things much easier.The Nā Pali Coast is spectacular on its own, but Captain Glenn, Noah, and Selma made the experience even more memorable. We felt genuinely taken care of, had a wonderful time, and left with memories we will treasure forever. I would absolutely recommend this sunset dinner cruise!
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