Nature and Wildlife Tours in Kauai at a glance
- Our pick: NaPali Coast boat tour Kauai: Native-led catamaran with sea caves, US$ 227 per person (5h, 4.89★ · 2,114).
- Top rated: Kauai Na Pali Coast: Private Boat Charter & Sea Cave Snorkel, US$ 4,396 per group (4h 30m, 4.99★ · 146).
- Best value: Kauai Lihue: Private Waterfalls Hike & Swim with Local Guide, US$ 93 per person (1h 30m–2h, 4.94★ · 127).
Price per person across the 13 options priced per person: US$ 93–US$ 655 (median US$ 195). With 100+ reviews: 12 of 17.
Of the 17 options: 16 with live guides in English, 17 with free cancellation, 11 with instant confirmation, 2 with hotel pickup, 12 kid-friendly, 6 private and 9 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Kauai — Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon and 9 more
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17 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
NaPali Coast boat tour Kauai: Native-led catamaran with sea caves Sail the NaPali Coast on a Native family-run catamaran from Waimea with snorkeling, sea caves and lunch included. Every day · 08:00 and 14:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.89 (2,114 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 227 per person
Secret Falls Kauai: 4-Mile Kayak & Waterfall Swim Mon–Fri · 07:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.83 (848 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 165 per person
Ni'ihau & Na Pali Coast Snorkel Boat Tour Kauai: Lehua Crater wildlife A 7-hour Kauai boat tour to Ni'ihau and Lehua Crater for snorkeling with dolphins, turtles and whales. Includes breakfast, lunch, beer and wine. Every day · 06:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.71 (483 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 361 per person
Kauai Whale Watch Cocktail Tour: Humpback Whales & Drinks Whale watching tour on Kauai's south shore aboard the 'Imiloa catamaran. Search for humpback whales and dolphins while enjoying mai tais, beer, wine and light snacks. Every day · 09:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 15:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.68 (422 reviews) Duration: 2h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 136 per person
Snorkeling Kauai: Na Pali Coast catamaran with gear & instruction Snorkel the Na Pali Coast from Kauai on a 40-foot catamaran with gear, instruction, and an open bar while enjoying breakfast or lunch and 30 to 45 minutes in the water. Every day · 07:45 · Season until 15 Dec · From age 3 ★ 4.66 (349 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 180 per person
Kauai Na Pali Coast: Private Boat Charter & Sea Cave Snorkel Private 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. Every day · 07:30, 12:30 and 13:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.99 (146 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 4,396 per group
Huleia River Kayak & Hike Kauai: Tandem Paddles to Waterfalls Paddle tandem kayaks down Kauai's Huleia River, hike into the jungle to cascading waterfalls and swimming holes. Tue, Wed and Sat · 08:30 and 13:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.68 (166 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 162 per person
Private Waterfall Hike in Dundee with Hawaiian Guide Hike to a secluded waterfall and pool in Dundee's jungle with a private Hawaiian guide, transportation in a 2025 Jeep Gladiator. Tue and Fri · 10:00 ★ 4.97 (143 reviews) Duration: 4h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 615 per group
Kauai Lihue: Private Waterfalls Hike & Swim with Local Guide Feel 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. Mon, Tue, Wed and Sat · 11:00 and 13:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.94 (127 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m–2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 93 per person
Private Waimea Canyon Tour Kauai: Small-Group Access Private Waimea Canyon tour on Kauai with hotel pickup, visiting three canyon lookouts, Kalalau Lookout, Spouting Horn and Kauai Coffee Company. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.97 (219 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 360 per person
Kauai Nā Pali Coast: Zodiac Sea Caves & Waterfalls Tour Zodiac raft tour of Kauai's Nā Pali Coast sea caves, cliffs & waterfalls. 3 hours, May–September, snacks & beverages included. USCG-led, small groups. Next departure: 17 May 2027 · From age 5 ★ 4.90 (158 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 235 per person
Kauai Eastside Waterfalls & Food Tour: Small Group, Local Stops Feel the spray at Wailua Falls, taste Kauai chocolate, stroll ancient sites, and support family-run shops on this small group tour with pickup included. Mon and Fri · 09:00 · All ages ★ 4.89 (92 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 195 per person
Kauai Na Pali Sunset Catamaran Tour & Dinner Express Na Pali Coast catamaran cruise at sunset with dinner, drinks & captain's stories. 4-5 hours, small groups, Coast Guard licensed. Spot dolphins and sea caves. Every day · 14:00 · Season until 17 Dec · From age 3 ★ 4.53 (228 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 162 per person
Kauai: Waimea Canyon & Spouting Horn Private Tour Private Kauai tour with Waimea Canyon, Kalalau Valley lookout, Spouting Horn & Hanapepe. Includes pickup, lunch, park entry. 6.5–8 hours, small groups. Mon–Sat · 09:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (46 reviews) Duration: 6h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 315 per person
Scuba Diving at Ni'ihau: Certified divers, small groups Scuba dive Ni'ihau's vertical walls and monk seals with a guide, two sites, and lunch at Lehua Crater: one-hour crossing from Kauai, groups of six max. Tue, Thu and Sun · 06:30 · Ages 13–90 ★ 4.98 (45 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 655 per person
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Kauai Waimea Canyon & Nāpali Cliff Top Hike Private Tour Private 6-7 hour Kauai hiking tour with a local guide exploring Waimea Canyon and Nāpali Coast ridges 4,000 feet above the ocean. Every day · Every 1 h, 06:00 to 13:00 ★ 4.84 (45 reviews) Duration: 6h–7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 980 per group
Snorkeling and whale watching off Kaua'i: Private boat Private whale watching and snorkeling off Kaua'i with English-speaking guide, snorkel gear and snacks included. You control how much time goes to whales versus the reef. Next departure: 22 Jan 2027 ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,300 per group
The top 12 of 17 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NaPali Coast boat tour Kauai: Native-led catamaran with sea cavesOur pick | US$ 227 per person | 5h | 4.89★ · 2,114 | Every day · 08:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Kauai Na Pali Coast: Private Boat Charter & Sea Cave SnorkelTop ratedPrivate | US$ 4,396 per group up to 15 people · ≈ US$ 293 per person if 15 go | 4h 30m | 4.99★ · 146 | Every day · 07:30, 12:30 and 13:00 | English |
| Kauai Lihue: Private Waterfalls Hike & Swim with Local GuideBest value | US$ 93 per person | 1h 30m–2h | 4.94★ · 127 | Mon, Tue, Wed and Sat · 11:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Secret Falls Kauai: 4-Mile Kayak & Waterfall Swim | US$ 165 per person | 5h–6h | 4.83★ · 848 | Mon–Fri · 07:00 | English |
| Ni'ihau & Na Pali Coast Snorkel Boat Tour Kauai: Lehua Crater wildlife | US$ 361 per person | 8h | 4.71★ · 483 | Every day · 06:00 | English |
| Kauai Whale Watch Cocktail Tour: Humpback Whales & Drinks | US$ 136 per person | 2h | 4.68★ · 422 | Every day · 09:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 15:00 | — |
| Snorkeling Kauai: Na Pali Coast catamaran with gear & instruction | US$ 180 per person | 4h 30m | 4.66★ · 349 | Every day · 07:45 · Season until 15 Dec | English |
| Huleia River Kayak & Hike Kauai: Tandem Paddles to Waterfalls | US$ 162 per person | 3h 30m | 4.68★ · 166 | Tue, Wed and Sat · 08:30 and 13:00 | English |
| Private Waterfall Hike in Dundee with Hawaiian GuidePrivate | US$ 615 per group up to 4 people · ≈ US$ 154 per person if 4 go | 4h–6h | 4.97★ · 143 | Tue and Fri · 10:00 | English |
| Private Waimea Canyon Tour Kauai: Small-Group AccessPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 360 per person | 7h–8h | 4.97★ · 219 | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Kauai Nā Pali Coast: Zodiac Sea Caves & Waterfalls Tour | US$ 235 per person | 3h | 4.90★ · 158 | Next departure: 17 May 2027 | English |
| Kauai Eastside Waterfalls & Food Tour: Small Group, Local StopsGroup of up to 13 | US$ 195 per person | 5h 30m | 4.89★ · 92 | Mon and Fri · 09:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (6): Kauai Na Pali Coast: Private Boat Charter & Sea Cave Snorkel (US$ 4,396 per group) · Private Waterfall Hike in Dundee with Hawaiian Guide (US$ 615 per group) · Private Waimea Canyon Tour Kauai: Small-Group Access (US$ 360 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Kauai Eastside Waterfalls & Food Tour: Small Group, Local Stops (US$ 195 per person) · Scuba Diving at Ni'ihau: Certified divers, small groups (US$ 655 per person)
- With pickup (2): Private Waimea Canyon Tour Kauai: Small-Group Access (US$ 360 per person) · Kauai: Waimea Canyon & Spouting Horn Private Tour (US$ 315 per person)
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