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Group Surf Lesson at Kalapaki Beach
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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...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$104
2 Tanks Scuba Dive Kaua'i from a Boat
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2 Tanks Scuba Dive Kaua'i from a Boat

We are a family owned and operated company. Nick and Jessie are the only two people doing the scuba diving. That means we truly care...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$370
Shore Dive with Sea Turtles @ Koloa Landing for Certified Divers
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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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Kauai's Ultimate Private Surf Lesson
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Kauai's Ultimate Private Surf Lesson

Guaranteed 1 on 1 instruction Only Company at the "ODD" hours of the day (9am/11am/1pm/3pm) so you don't have to worry about lots of people...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Private Deep Water Fishing in Kauai
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Private Deep Water Fishing in Kauai

We are family owned and operated and care about your experience. Customers can customize this tour to make the experience the best for them!...

6 hours • Free Cancellation
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$1,700
Private Niihau Scuba Charter with 2 or 3 Tank Dive Option
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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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$3,330
Private Whale Watch and Snorkel off Kaua'i
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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
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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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Semi-Private Surf Lesson in Sunny Po'ipu
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Semi-Private Surf Lesson in Sunny Po'ipu

Semi-Private Surf Lesson for two or three people max means less people and more waves caught. We are the only Surf School in Po'ipu that...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Full Day Scuba Dive Off The Na Pali Coast, Kaua’i-Mana Crack
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Full Day Scuba Dive Off The Na Pali Coast, Kaua’i-Mana Crack

Only for certified divers. “Mana Crack” is an 11 mile long sunken barrier reef that has many different drop points. This is the furthest off...

8 hours • Free Cancellation
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$650
Catamaran Private Charter of NaPali Coast on Kauai
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Catamaran Private Charter of NaPali Coast on Kauai

We have been operating our tours for over 39 years. We custom-built our vessels to provide you with the ideal sightseeing vessel for our Kauai...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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Kauai: Express Na Pali Sunset Tour aboard 'Imiloa
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Kauai: Express Na Pali Sunset Tour aboard 'Imiloa

Embark on an unforgettable outdoor adventure along Kauai’s legendary Nā Pali Coast. Perfect for those determined to witness its breathtaking cliffs, sea caves, and emerald...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$162
Kauai: 2-Hour Small Group Snorkeling Adventure
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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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$115
Kauai Snorkeling Adventure
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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...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$123
Private Surf Lesson Experience in Poipu HI
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Private Surf Lesson Experience in Poipu HI

We are committed to providing each of its guests with a safe, fun, friendly surfing experience. We take pride in providing top quality service, our...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Recent activity reviews
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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Trip Highlight
New York City
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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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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Tasting a variety of tropical fruit
New York City
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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Beautiful Tour
New York City
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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Unbelievable experience!!
New York City
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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You should do this!
New York City
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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Our go-to chocolate farm in Hawaii
New York City
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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BREATHTAKING EXPERIENCE
New York City
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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Stunning views
New York City
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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VERY INFORMATIVE! And TASTY!
New York City
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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Lovely evening cruise!
New York City
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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Shake Guide- First Rate!
New York City
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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It was a wonderful...
New York City
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
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