Top things to do in Kauai in Summer (Updated September 2026)

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Kauai's Ultimate South Island Zodiac Boat Snorkel Adventure

Explore Kauai’s southern coastline on a three-hour eco-friendly snorkel tour aboard a USCG-style Zodiac boat. Guided by experienced local marine naturalists, you’ll visit two prime...

3 hours • Free Cancellation

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Wailua River Kayak and Sacred Falls Guided Hike with Lunch

Experience Kauai’s unforgettable Wailua River Kayak & Sacred Falls Hike—a 5-hour family-friendly adventure that combines serene river paddling, a rainforest hike, swimming beneath a 120-foot...

5 hours • Free Cancellation

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Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Picnic: Expert-Guided

Outfitters Kauai delivers a more personal and enriching Wailua River experience. Paddle in comfort with premium tandem kayaks featuring high-back seats and foot-controlled rudders. Our...

5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation

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Wailua River Kayak & Hike Adventure to Secret Falls

Skip the parking hassle and let us handle the logistics. Our guided Secret Falls kayak and hike adventure includes shuttle transportation from our check-in location...

6 hours • Free Cancellation

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Hawaiian Reef Spearfishing Lesson for Beginners on Kauai

Ready to experience Kauai in a way few travelers ever do? Discover the ancient art of Hawaiian reef spearfishing, a skill passed down through generations....

3 hours • Free Cancellation

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Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak and Hike

Discover the hidden beauty of Uluwehi Falls (Secret Falls), Kauai’s most sought-after waterfall destination. Skip the hassle of parking, equipment rentals, and crowded state park...

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Kauai Snorkeling Adventure

Sea Scooter Snorkeling Adventure, located on one of Kauai’s pristine beaches, will have you snorkeling like a pro. Prepare to snorkel next to a Hawaiian...

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Princeville - Snorkeling Shore Excursion

Once you have your snorkeling Sea Scooter you will soon be snorkeling like a pro. Prepare to snorkel next to a Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle,...

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Kauai's Ultimate Group Surf Lesson

Guaranteed small groups of 4 or less per instructor Only company at the "Odd" hours of the day (9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm) so you don't...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation

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Wailua River Paddle

A Safe and Tranquil Taste of the Wailua River This three-hour guided tour is a wonderful paddling adventure for the whole family, idyllic paddling on...

3 hours • Free Cancellation

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Kauai's Ultimate Guided Shore Snorkel (NO BOAT): North Anini

Our Guided Shore Snorkeling Tour at Anini Beach offers a unique, intimate experience that sets it apart. Starting directly from the shore, it eliminates the...

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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...

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Group Surf Lesson at Kalapaki Beach

We’ve been teaching surfing since 1983 on Kauai’s best learning beach, Kalapaki Beach. Learn how to paddle and balance on your board and master the...

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Po'ipu Surf Lesson

Feel the spirit of aloha as you learn to surf on the shores of Kaua‘i! Since 1990, this friendly, professional team of local watermen and...

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Outrigger Canoe Surfing at Kalapaki Beach

Join us at Kalapaki Beach with Kauai Beach Boys for an unforgettable outrigger canoe surfing adventure that combines the spirit of aloha, the beauty of...

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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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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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60-Minute Doors-Off MD500 KAUAI HELICOPTER ADVENTURE

Elias_H, Sep 2026

Trip Highlight

Gives a great overview over most of the island. Including places that otherwise would be hard to visit or see.

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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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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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Pick and Taste Tropical Fruit

dondR4336IA, Sep 2026

Tasting a variety of tropical fruit

A stroll through a tropical orchard with stops at trees with ripe fruit. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable and gave us tastes of over 20 different fruits. Don't eat before this activity!

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Wailua River Kayak & Hike Adventure to Secret Falls

Terry_O, Sep 2026

Beautiful Tour

The tour was as wonderful as I expected. The river was beautiful. The hike was easy. The falls were spectacular. The water was warmer than I expected. That was a nice surprise. Ty, our guide, was great I loved the tour.

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Kauai Private Doors Off Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Waterfalls

260georgen, Sep 2026

Unbelievable experience!!

This is the best and for many of the views, the only way to see the Na Pali Coast. From check-in to landing the staff were outstanding! Our pilot Clay was great at answering our questions and provided a breathing taking experience. Doors off brought the trip to new level. Do not miss this experience of a lifetime!

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Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats

Karen_H, Sep 2026

You should do this!

WOW, this was amazing. The pilot was very knowledgeable and professional. The views were out of this world. We saw so much that is only viewable by air, not from the ground or sea. I would highly recommend this excursion.

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Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour

jedcooper03, Sep 2026

Our go-to chocolate farm in Hawaii

This remains one of the best tours we’ve taken. The tasting is the point: sugarloaf pineapple, raw pepper, and the other local fruit they pass around were all excellent.The chocolate itself is some of the best artisan chocolate we’ve had. Their macadamia nuts with toffee beat what we’ve tried from other Hawaii chocolatiers.We’ve done the tour two or three times. It is still our chocolate and honey stop across the islands—Oahu, Maui, the Big Island, and Kauai. We’ve been to Switzerland. This is better. In fact my Wife and I continue to order chocolate from Lydagate. Highly recommend.

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Kauai Private Doors Off Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Waterfalls

276mohammedg, Sep 2026

BREATHTAKING EXPERIENCE

This is our first time on Kauai and on our third day we had our helicopter ride! Sam our pilot was very kind, respectful and helped us out a lot! It was the most breathtaking experience of our life for me and my wife on our honeymoon!

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Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats

Tonna_N, Sep 2026

Stunning views

The views were stunning and I was surprised how smooth the flight was. Very smooth landing. The cabin temperature was a bit warm so dress accordingly. Truly a highlight of our trip.

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Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour

cindybM7827JC, Sep 2026

VERY INFORMATIVE! And TASTY!

Just want to give a shout out to our tour guide Henry! He was really good at explaining everything, answering questions and really seems to care about the farm. My husband and I did this tour the day we were leaving the island and it did not disappoint. We had no idea what went into making chocolate. And I found out that I DO like dark chocolate 😊

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Kalapaki Kai Sunset Catamaran Cruise

Maria_R, Sep 2026

Lovely evening cruise!

It is a peaceful cruise from the small boat harbor up the stream. We enjoyed music and drinks as we explored the plants and birds and the impact they have on the environment. He also had information about local history and folklore

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Kauai Adventure Bundle 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours

amysI7768ZC, Sep 2026

Shake Guide- First Rate!

Amazing guide! We saw everything in Kauai! Would highly recommend!

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Kalapaki Kai Sunset Catamaran Cruise

Debbie_T, Sep 2026

It was a wonderful...

It was a wonderful experience and the captain and crew were very hospitable and made the ride fun and informative. I highly recommend it

Top things to do in Kauai in Summer (Updated September 2026)

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Kauai's Ultimate South Island Zodiac Boat Snorkel Adventure

Wailua River Kayak and Sacred Falls Guided Hike with Lunch

Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Picnic: Expert-Guided

Wailua River Kayak & Hike Adventure to Secret Falls

Hawaiian Reef Spearfishing Lesson for Beginners on Kauai

Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak and Hike

Kauai Snorkeling Adventure

Princeville - Snorkeling Shore Excursion

Kauai's Ultimate Group Surf Lesson

Wailua River Paddle

Kauai's Ultimate Guided Shore Snorkel (NO BOAT): North Anini

Kauai: 2-Hour Small Group Snorkeling Adventure

Group Surf Lesson at Kalapaki Beach

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Outrigger Canoe Surfing at Kalapaki Beach

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