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We compared all 127 experiences in Kauai so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 127 experiences from US$ 16.99 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Kauai Zipline: Longest Lines & Waita Reservoir Views
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Kauai Zipline: Longest Lines & Waita Reservoir ViewsKauai's longest zipline course over rainforest and Waita Reservoir. Safety gear, snacks, and tandem zipping for kids included. Check in 15 minutes early at Koloa.
7,575 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h
start times · Mon–Sat
8
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 170per person
Kauai Scenic Flight: Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon & Waterfalls
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★Top rated
Kauai Scenic Flight: Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon & WaterfallsFly the entire Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon and hundreds of waterfalls on a 65-minute Kauai sightseeing flight with narration.
2,433 reviews
4.95★
Duration
1h 5m
start times · Every day
10
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 159per person
NaPali Coast boat tour Kauai: Native-led catamaran with sea caves
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Best value
NaPali Coast boat tour Kauai: Native-led catamaran with sea cavesSail the NaPali Coast on a Native family-run catamaran from Waimea with snorkeling, sea caves and lunch included.
2,097 reviews
4.89★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 227per person

Recommended (7)

Kauai Helicopter Tour: Na Pali Coast & Waimea Canyon
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Likely to sell out
Kauai Helicopter Tour: Na Pali Coast & Waimea Canyon
2,069 reviews
4.77★
Duration
50m
fromUS$ 489per person
Kauai Doors Off Helicopter Tour: Napali Coast & Waterfalls
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Likely to sell out
Kauai Doors Off Helicopter Tour: Napali Coast & Waterfalls
1,825 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h 15m
fromUS$ 425per person
Kauai Na Pali Coast: Super Raft Snorkel & Sea Caves
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Travelers' pick
Kauai Na Pali Coast: Super Raft Snorkel & Sea Caves
1,741 reviews
4.81★
Duration
4h 30m
fromUS$ 225per person
Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak & Hike with River Paddle
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Travelers' pick
Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak & Hike with River Paddle
1,665 reviews
4.78★
Duration
4h 30m
fromUS$ 135per person
Na Pali Raft Snorkel Adventure Kauai: Sea Caves & Waterfalls
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Travelers' pick
Na Pali Raft Snorkel Adventure Kauai: Sea Caves & Waterfalls
1,659 reviews
4.78★
Duration
5h 30m
fromUS$ 217US$ 185per person
Kauai Na Pali Snorkel Cruise: Catamaran with waterslide
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Travelers' pick
Kauai Na Pali Snorkel Cruise: Catamaran with waterslide
1,648 reviews
4.74★
Duration
5h 30m
fromUS$ 234per person
Na Pali Coast sunset cruise: Kauai catamaran with open bar
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Travelers' pick
Na Pali Coast sunset cruise: Kauai catamaran with open bar
1,624 reviews
4.69★
Duration
5h
fromUS$ 223per person

Top rated (10)

Kauai Na Pali Coast: Private Boat Charter & Sea Cave Snorkel
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Kauai Na Pali Coast: Private Boat Charter & Sea Cave SnorkelPrivate Na Pali Coast boat tour for up to 18 passengers with sea cave access, snorkel gear, and fresh fruit included. 4.5 hours, six daily departures, morning or afternoon.
140 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 4,396per group
Poipu and Koloa E-Bike Tour: 14-15 Miles on Electric Bikes
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Poipu and Koloa E-Bike Tour: 14-15 Miles on Electric BikesRide 14-15 miles through Poipu and Koloa on a Specialized Turbo Como e-bike with a local guide, stopping at Spouting Horn.
176 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h–3h
Every day
07:15
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 167per person
Kauai: Waimea Canyon & South Side Private Tour
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Kauai: Waimea Canyon & South Side Private TourPrivate guided tour of Waimea Canyon with Kalalau Lookout views, Spouting Horn, and Poipu Beach. Includes park entry, lunch, and hotel pickup for up to 7 passengers.
116 reviews
4.99★
Duration
7h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide EN · JAHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 950per group
Waimea Canyon & Kalalau Lookout tour on Kauai: Private guide
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Waimea Canyon & Kalalau Lookout tour on Kauai: Private guidePrivate Kauai tour exploring Waimea Canyon and Kalalau Lookout with a local guide, coffee tasting, and stops in historic Waimea and Hanapepe.
149 reviews
4.98★
Duration
8h
Mon–Sat
08:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 390per person
Private Waimea Canyon Tour Kauai: Small-Group Access
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Private Waimea Canyon Tour Kauai: Small-Group AccessPrivate Waimea Canyon tour on Kauai with hotel pickup, visiting three canyon lookouts, Kalalau Lookout, Spouting Horn and Kauai Coffee Company.
218 reviews
4.97★
Duration
7h–8h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 360per person
Private Waterfall Hike in Dundee with Hawaiian Guide
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Private Waterfall Hike in Dundee with Hawaiian GuideHike to a secluded waterfall and pool in Dundee's jungle with a private Hawaiian guide, transportation in a 2025 Jeep Gladiator.
143 reviews
4.97★
Duration
4h–6h
Tue and Fri
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 615per group
Kauai: Na Pali Raft & Nualolo Kai Beach Landing with Snorkel
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Kauai: Na Pali Raft & Nualolo Kai Beach Landing with SnorkelRaft the Na Pali Coast with beach access to an ancient Hawaiian fishing village. Includes breakfast, snorkel gear, and a Coast Guard captain. Small groups.
105 reviews
4.97★
Duration
6h 30m
Next departure: 1 Jun 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 277per person
Kauai Na Pali Coast Boat Tour with Snorkeling: Includes lunch and equipment
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Likely to sell out
Kauai Na Pali Coast Boat Tour with Snorkeling: Includes lunch and equipmentBoat tour along Kauai's Na Pali Coast with snorkeling, lunch and sea cave entry: five hours with a live guide, maximum 20 guests.
226 reviews
4.96★
Duration
5h
Mon–Sat
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 215per person
Kauai: Na Pali Coast Power Catamaran & Snorkel
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Travelers' pick
Kauai: Na Pali Coast Power Catamaran & SnorkelSmall-group catamaran tour along Kauai's Na Pali Coast with snorkel gear, sea caves, and marine life. Morning departures, includes fruit and dry bags.
852 reviews
4.95★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 275per person
Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour at Lydgate Farms
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Travelers' pick
Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour at Lydgate FarmsThree hours at Kauai's award-winning Lydgate Farms: botanical gardens, cacao harvesting, chocolate tastings, tropical fruit sampling with expert local guides. Ages 7+.
1,135 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h
start times · Mon–Fri
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 145per person

Lowest price (10)

Kauai Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour: 280+ stops offline
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Travelers' pick
Kauai Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour: 280+ stops offlineDownload an audio tour with 280+ stops across Kauai and play it offline as you drive: stories, tips and directions autoplay by GPS.
244 reviews
4.70★
Duration
8h–1d
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 19.99US$ 16.99per group
4-day Kauai audio driving tour: All 4 tours with offline GPS
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Travelers' pick
4-day Kauai audio driving tour: All 4 tours with offline GPSSelf-guided audio driving tour of Kauai with GPS-triggered narration, offline maps, and turn-by-turn navigation across four routes, North Shore.
227 reviews
4.62★
Duration
4d
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per group
Lei Greeting at Lihue Airport, Kauai: Fresh Flower Welcome
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Travelers' pick
Lei Greeting at Lihue Airport, Kauai: Fresh Flower WelcomeReceive a fresh orchid lei upon arrival at Kauai's Lihue Airport: a 15-minute Hawaiian welcome that starts your trip with aloha and a souvenir photo.
210 reviews
4.88★
Duration
15m
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 58per person
Kauai: Stand Up Paddle Rental Wailua River & Secret Falls
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Kauai: Stand Up Paddle Rental Wailua River & Secret FallsRent SUP boards on Kauai's Wailua River with gear, lesson & map included. Self-guided paddle to Secret Falls, 4-5 hours, no experience needed. Shop pickup 9-11am.
125 reviews
4.66★
Duration
1d
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 64per person
Outrigger Canoe Surfing at Kalapaki Beach: Catch 3-4 Waves
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Outrigger Canoe Surfing at Kalapaki Beach: Catch 3-4 WavesOutrigger canoe surfing at Kalapaki Beach on Kauai with a live guide: paddle a traditional Hawaiian canoe and catch 3-4 waves under expert instruction in calm waters.
90 reviews
4.91★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day except Wednesday and Sunday
8
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 72per person
Kauai Lihue: Private Waterfalls Hike & Swim with Local Guide
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Kauai Lihue: Private Waterfalls Hike & Swim with Local GuideFeel the spray of Papakolea Falls, swim under a 60-foot cascade, and hike private trails in Lihue with a local guide: includes hiking sticks and water refills.
126 reviews
4.94★
Duration
1h 30m–2h
start times · Mon, Tue, Wed and Sat
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 93per person
Po'ipu Surf Lesson Kauai: Learn to Ride Waves
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Travelers' pick
Po'ipu Surf Lesson Kauai: Learn to Ride WavesLearn to surf on Kauai's Po'ipu Beach with a professional instructor in a small group, receiving land instruction and real-time coaching in the water.
414 reviews
4.91★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 93per person
Kauai: Waimea Canyon & Spouting Horn Shore Excursion
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Kauai: Waimea Canyon & Spouting Horn Shore ExcursionKauai shore excursion featuring Waimea Canyon, Spouting Horn, and Russian Fort Elizabeth. Guide, air-conditioned transport, and port pickup included. 4-5 hours.
135 reviews
4.41★
Duration
5h
Thu
08:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 97per person
Group Surf Lesson at Kalapaki Beach, Kauai: Teaching since 1983
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Travelers' pick
Group Surf Lesson at Kalapaki Beach, Kauai: Teaching since 1983Learn to surf on Kauai's gentlest break at Kalapaki Beach with expert instructors, small classes and all gear included. 90 minutes with a live guide in English.
23 reviews
4.91★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 104per person
Kauai Wailua River & Fern Grotto cruise: 3.5 hours from the pier
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Kauai Wailua River & Fern Grotto cruise: 3.5 hours from the pierCruise down Kauai's only navigable river to a fern-filled grotto, with a hula lesson, guide and port pickup included: a shore excursion timed to return before the ship departs.
59 reviews
4.10★
Duration
3h 30m
Thu
14:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 109per person
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Kauai at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Kauai Zipline: Longest Lines & Waita Reservoir Views, US$ 170 (3h, 4.96★ · 7,575).
  • Top rated: Kauai Scenic Flight: Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon & Waterfalls, US$ 159 (1h 5m, 4.95★ · 2,433).
  • Best value: NaPali Coast boat tour Kauai: Native-led catamaran with sea caves, US$ 227 (5h, 4.89★ · 2,097).

Of the 127 experiences: 124 with free cancellation, 88 with instant confirmation, 20 with hotel pickup and 63 bookable last-minute.

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