Top Day Trips from Kauai (Updated September 2026)

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Kauai: Waimea Canyon and Koke'e Tour

Mark Twain nicknamed Waimea Canyon the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific". Experience nature's grandeur first hand on this guided tour with live narration. Gaze at...

10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Kauai: Leila Na Pali Sunset Dinner Sail

Let us wine & dine you as we sail off into the sunset along Kauai’s spectacular Napali Coast. Enjoy appetizers, craft beer, wine, and Koloa...

4 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation

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Kauai: NaPali Boat Tour on the Amelia K

If you're visiting Kauai, you absolutely can't miss seeing the stunning NaPali Coast. We offer a one-of-a-kind experience to do just that. As a Native...

5 hours • Free Cancellation

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Kauai: Waimea Canyon, Wailua River Boat and Fern Grotto Tour

Enjoy a day brimming with scenic beauty, legends and history of the Garden Island. Journey down the meandering, tranquil Wailua River on an open air...

10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure

Rainbow Kayak Tours has been providing guided tours of the Wailua River for 20 years. Our experienced guides are well versed in the flora and...

5 to 6 hours • Free Cancellation

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Kauai Waimea Canyon & Na Pali Lookouts Self-Guided Audio Tour

Embark on a breathtaking journey through Kauai’s dramatic landscapes on this self-guided driving audio tour. Wind through the awe-inspiring “Grand Canyon of the Pacific”, delve...

4 to 6 hours • Free Cancellation

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Kauai: Deluxe Na Pali Sunset Cruise aboard Lucky Lady

Tour the Na Pali coast aboard a Luxury Catamaran, Lucky Lady for an afternoon that features incredible scenery topped off with a spectacular sunset. Look...

5 hours • Free Cancellation

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Private Jungle Waterfall Adventure, Wit Da Native Hawaiian Dundee

This is not a "one size fits all" kind of adventure tour. It is "Truly Private:" *Private Professional Hiking Adventure Guide (Da Hawaiian Dundee Himself)...

4 to 6 hours • Free Cancellation

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Ni'ihau and Na Pali Coast Snorkel Boat Tour

Go big or go home on one of the most ambitious tours Kauai has to offer—a 90-mile ocean adventure up the Napali Coast and across...

8 hours • Free Cancellation

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Kauai Canyon Explorer: Private Tour Featuring Waimea & Kokee

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...

8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Kauai Highlights & Movie Sites

Discover why Kauai’s natural splendor is the scenic backdrop for many blockbuster movies and TV shows. Travel through the heart of the garden island, engulfed...

6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Kauai Waimea Canyon & South Shore Excursion. Small Group

Kick back in the comfort of our clean-air condition vehicles as we take you on a journey to enjoy the highlights of Kauai's South and...

6 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation

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Kauai Eastside Waterfalls & Local Grinds-Small Group Tour

The Kauai Waterfalls and Local Grinds is the perfect mix of stunning natural sites, history, local food tasting, and a dash of humor. We call...

5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation

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Private Luxury Tour of Kauai: South & West Shores

See the Best of Kauai's south and west shores on this private tour! You'll have the flexibility to customize your itinerary with the help of...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Day Trip from Kauai to Oahu: WWII Pearl Harbor Heroes

Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive tour. Hop on an inter-island flight from Lihue, Kauai to Honolulu on Oahu for...

14 hours • Free Cancellation

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Kipu Zipline Safari - Kayak, Hike & Zipline

This tour does everything! Enjoy easy kayaking on a 2 mile long river, zipline on 2 thrilling lines, experience the WaterZip, and hike to waterfalls...

6 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation

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New York City

Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour

lizmN9512GQ, Sep 2026

Lydgate Chocolate Farm Tour is Awesome!

Great tour! Wonderful, knowledgeable staff! We had a great time learning and tasting, Sherri is an engaging guide. Thank you!

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!

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.

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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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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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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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!

Top Day Trips from Kauai (Updated September 2026)

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Kauai: Waimea Canyon and Koke'e Tour

Kauai: Leila Na Pali Sunset Dinner Sail

Kauai: NaPali Boat Tour on the Amelia K

Kauai: Waimea Canyon, Wailua River Boat and Fern Grotto Tour

Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure

Kauai Waimea Canyon & Na Pali Lookouts Self-Guided Audio Tour

Kauai: Deluxe Na Pali Sunset Cruise aboard Lucky Lady

Private Jungle Waterfall Adventure, Wit Da Native Hawaiian Dundee

Ni'ihau and Na Pali Coast Snorkel Boat Tour

Kauai Canyon Explorer: Private Tour Featuring Waimea & Kokee

Kauai Highlights & Movie Sites

Kauai Waimea Canyon & South Shore Excursion. Small Group

Kauai Eastside Waterfalls & Local Grinds-Small Group Tour

Private Luxury Tour of Kauai: South & West Shores

Day Trip from Kauai to Oahu: WWII Pearl Harbor Heroes

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