Kauai Vacation Activities

The northernmost of the Hawaiian Islands is Kauai (properly spelled Kaua’i), where all the beauty of Hawaiian Paradise is found. The island of Kauai is one of the most beautiful Hawaiian islands, encompassing cascading waterfalls, roaring cliffs, surf, lush valleys and sun-drenched beaches. Dramatic is the best way to describe Kauai. Kauai is the oldest of the Hawaiian islands and with its rich volcanic soil and plentiful rainfall, it was a natural for Taro plant farms. The tubers of the Taro plant are pounded into Poi and were a staple of the Hawaiian diet.

Visit Kauai anytime of the year. Summer temperatures between April and November, average 75-85 degrees and is also the dryer season. Wintertime temperatures are a bit cooler and you will always have the trade winds throughout the year.


Kauai Airport

Lihue Airport (LIH) is the island’s main airport. Some airlines do offer direct service from the continental US to Kauai.

Kauai Precipitation & Scenery

The northern end of Kauai is the wet side and the wettest part of all Hawaii and Kauai receives so much rainfall, it is known as one of the wettest places on earth with an average rainfall of 460 inches per year. Kauai has lush beautiful valleys, rainforests, jagged cliffs and waterfalls. With it's beautiful green valleys and scenic waterfalls, Kauai has been the location of over 70 Hollywood films and TV series, including Raiders of The Lost Ark, Lilo & Stitch, Jurassic Park, King Kong, and the TV current series Lost.

Kauai Vacation Activities

Kauai vacationers can take a helicopter ride and soar over and through the lush green canyons and hover alongside great waterfalls, taking in views and an experience they'll never forget. Travelers can also enjoy golfing at Princeville or hiking the Napali Coast, which are all-time favorites of its visitors.

The meandering Wailua River abounds with scenic views of rich foliage. Take the river cruise or rent a kayak and explore Kauai on your own. You might want to join your guide for a hike into the fern grotto where you will be serenaded amidst luscious flora and fauna. Weddings are one of Kauai’s specialties. You’ll find professional, experienced wedding coordinators to help you create your own customized, romantic Kauai ceremony and celebration.

The southern end of Kauai is more sun drenched and offers crescent-shaped beaches. You will soon see why the Travel Channel voted Poipu Beach in Kauai one of America’s best beaches. This popular area is where swimming, surfing, snorkeling and playing golf is the pastime of Kauai vacationers. Nightlife is slow and quiet here, but you won’t miss it, as this is where you will rejuvenate and unwind in the beauty and tranquility of Kauai. About a 30-minute drive from Poipu, Kauai, you’ll find the famous Waimea Canyon. Linger to stare in awe of its 10-mile long and mile-wide magnificence.

When planning your vacation to Kauai, there are many Kauai hotels to choose from; however, many travelers prefer to stay in a privately owned vacation rental home or condo for both comfort and cost-efficiency. A private vacation rental provides comforts not offered by most hotels, such as a fully stocked kitchen for home cooking, multiple bedrooms, and many even have their own private swimming pool and Jacuzzi, which is tough to put a price on. So, before considering Kauai hotels, shop around for the perfect Kauai vacation rental that can accommodate your entire family with both comfort and savings. You just might find the ideal beachfront Kauai vacation rental you've been dreaming about.

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