Kauai
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Laced with islands, Hawaii is known for its clear waters, tropical
climate and sandy beaches. Of these islands the Garden Isle
or Kauai is the most popular tropical island. Kauai is the oldest
Hawaiian island and known for its beautiful flora, white beaches,
sparkling water and vibrant culture.
If you are going for a honeymoon, family vacation, or even a
business trip Kauai offers plenty of activities. We have listed
a few activities that you might find interesting when you are
on holiday in Kauai. Let’s start with travelling and getting
around when you are in Kauai.
Weather
Kauai is known for its warm temperature and cool breeze in the
evening. It’s a perfect setting for a vacation and is
very inviting. It also has micro climates with few spots that
dry areas and lush areas. Rain in Kauai is clearly misunderstood,
and it actually adds to the beauty of the island and the Kauai
experience.
Transportation Options
Once you arrive at Kauai, you have a number of alternatives
to get to your place of stay which depends on your budget, preference
and number of people.
Pono Taxi
and Kauai Tours are popular modes of transport with most
tourists and a great way to sightsee. You can prearrange your
ride prior to you trip by going online and reserving
a taxi at Lihue Airport. The services are very professional,
comfortable rides, air conditioned and affordable. In fact,
you can also arrange for a minivan to take you on Kauai tours.
If you are travelling to Kauai solo or as a couple, you can
use the local bus service or even rent a motorcycle. But for
tours, stick with guided by Pono Taxi and Tours.
Staying at Kauai
Kauai offers accommodation for every budget and different tastes.
You can choose to stay in a quaint villa to luxury suites. When
booking your stay you can also opt for Kauai tours with the
resort or hotel. It is recommended that you think about the
time of the year you have decided to visit Kauai. This will
help you work out availability of rooms and the price of your
stay.
A stay at one of the following hotels will give you a beautiful
experience in Kauai since they are nestled in extraordinary
locations.
Grand Hyatt Kauai
This Kauai resort is located on the beach, and offers a spectacular
view of the sea, individual lanais, and spacious rooms. After
those exhilarating Kauai tours, the refreshing sea breeze or
a spa at the Anara will make your experience all the more tranquil.
As a part of your stay, you can also opt for spouse spa, golf
programs or special group programs to meet your needs. At the
Grand Hyatt, Kauai you can choose to stay at any of these rooms;
1. Mountain View
2. Deluxe Ocean View
3. Regency Club
4. Partial Ocean View
5. Royal Garden View
St. Regis Princeville Kauai
Aptly known as ‘Hawaii’s Quintessential Address’,
St. Regis Princeville is at home on bright green cliffs. A Kauai
tour at St. Regis is all about Namolokama Mountains with picturesque
sunsets, silver lined beaches, crystal blue waters and outstanding
luxury.
With over 252 lavish rooms and an array of indulgences from
ranch adventures to Limahuli Gardens, Kauai tours at St.Regis
are quite perfect for everyone.
At the St. Regis Princeville, Kuaui you can
choose to stay at any of these rooms;
1. Mountain/Garden Room
2. Partial Ocean View Room
3. Ocean View Room
4. Prince Junior Suite
5. St. Regis Ocean View Suites
6. Presidential Suite
7. Royal Suite
Westin Princeville
The Westin Princeville is a retreat for tourist and is known
for its natural décor that leaves you energized. Exotic
rooms, relaxing swims in the pools, a stimulating game of golf,
snorkeling and a view of the gleaming ocean can be quite revitalizing
when you are on holiday at the Westin.
You can also go on one of the many Kauai tours since the resort
is close to the Namolokama and Makana mountains. If you would
like a walk on the beach, the Hanalei Bay and Napali Coast are
options you can choose from. The scenic view and natural beauty
with clear waters and sandy beaches will take your breath away.
At the Westin Princeville, Kauai you can choose to stay at any
of these villas
1. Studio Premium Villa
2. One-bedroom Premium Villa
3. Two-bedroom Lockoff Villa
Things to do at Kauai
Once you have your stay organized, you don’t need to worry
about sightseeing and planning your day. There are plenty of
Kauai tours that offer plenty of activities for familys, couples
and a group. You can consider using the services of Pono Taxi
and Kauai Tours to take you sightseeing on the island. Their
services are affordable with tours that are $ 120 for two hours
at a time, and vans that can hold up to 6 people for one price.
Waimea Canyon, Koke'e State Park,
and Napali Coast Lookouts
Any Kauai tour is not complete without a visit to the Waimea
Canyon (known as "
the Grand Canyon of the Pacific), Koke'e State Park, and Lookouts
to Napali Coast. The Waimea Canyon is known as the ‘Grand
Canyon of the Pacific’ with a length of ten miles, width
of two and a depth of 3,600 feet. The canyon has an eye catching
volcanic flow developed over centuries with red, green and brown
rocks. Once you have taken a tour of the Waimea Canyon, you
must visit the Koke'e State Park which has a diverse ecological
environment. Spread over 4,000 acres, it has forty five hiking
trails where you can experience different sightseeing highlights.
Kauai tours at Waimea Canyon and Kokee State Park could include
visits to Koke'e Museum, Waimea Canyon Lookout, Pu'u Ka Pele
Lookout, the Waipo'o Falls, Pu'u Hinahina Lookout, Ni'ihau Viewpoint,
Kalalau Look out, Pu'u o Kila Lookout, Hanapepe Lookout, Koloa
Sugar Mill, and Spouting Horn. Ask your guide to stop by Jo
Jo's in Waimea for some shaved ice.
Limahuli
Garden and Preserve
Another Kauai tour quite popular with the tourists is Limahuli
(means "turning hands) Garden and Preserve which is a botanical
garden spread over a thousand acres. A visit to Limahuli includes
a loop-trail of the tropical valley, which is a four mile walk.
Limahuli Garden and Preserve has three ecologically diverse
zones by Ha'ena. You can opt for a guided tour or if your slightly
adventurous with the help of a map and take a self-guided tour.
Movie Tour of Kauai
For the movie buffs, Kauai tours include sightseeing of places
where famous television series and motion pictures were filmed.
Fantasy Island, South Pacific, Blue Hawaii, Jurassic Park and
Gilligan's Island are some of the well known movies that were
filmed in Kauai. Kauai minivans and rentals are available for
fans of movies and series for private tours by knowledgeable
guides at reasonable prices.
Kauai's North Shore
Not familiar with the ‘Coconut Coast’, then you
need to go on a Kauai tour of Kauai's North Shore. This tour
is a fun filled day trip with a visit to Hanalei Lookout, beautiful
beaches and Hanalei Lookout. If you want to go for a hike, northern
area of the Kalalau neighboring the Na Pali Coast is quite adventurous.
The Kilauea National Wildlife Refuge and Lighthouse is another
great stop as a part of the Kauai tours package.
Kauai
Plantation Railway
With the help of Kauai minivans, you can get to the century
old station at Kilohana camp and take a train ride through Kauai
plantations. The Kauai tours explore a hundred acres of plantation
aboard a narrow-gauge, which is an authentic Kauai experience.
This tour is a thirty minute journey through fields of trees,
flowers, coffee, banana, sugarcane plantations and papaya. With
a guide, you will learn of Kauais history on plantation and
commercialization of farming. It will give you an interesting
insight on Kauai while you are on wooden cars enjoying the serenity
of the route.
Kauai's Sunny South Shore
Sunsets after a beautiful sunny day, sun soaked afternoons on
alluring beaches is the experience when you are Kauai's Sunny
South Shore. Located in the Poipu area, you can take a short
drive in your minivan rental to Spouting Horn and even drive
to Hanapepe and Waimea. Both these exquisite towns will introduce
you to Kauais wonderful culture and nature’s gift to Hawaii.
Kauai tours at the south shore include a visit to Hawaii's divine
beach at Salt Pond Beach Park.
Wailua River Valley
Get to Wailua and explore this river valley if you are visiting
Kauai for the first time. Besides sightseeing the locations
where Raiders of the Lost Ark and Outbreak were filmed, you
should go to the Fern Grotto. The grotto has been restored because
of its heritage and scenic splendor. Once your done, you can
try your hand at kayaking or go for a boat ride on the Wailua
River.
Zodiac Raft and Na Pali Coast
The Na Pali Coast is the most exquisite places in Kauai; Kauai
tours include a sightseeing of volcanic cliffs that are twenty
two miles long. From the cliffs, you can get a extraordinary
view of the Na Pali Coast and later you can take a closer tour
by boat or even helicopter.
Other activities at Kauai
Most Kauai tours have many activities lined up for you from
adventurous hiking trails, snorkeling to romantic dinners.
Snorkeling
Once you are at any of Kauai's gorgeous beaches, you can get
ready to go on a snorkeling adventure. It doesn’t matter
how old you are, with the right gear you will experience Kauai’s
beautiful reefs, bays and coves. Kauai snorkeling will expose
you to the beautiful sea world paradise, mesmerizing ocean landscape
and abundant fish population.
Helicopter Tour of Kauai
If you want to get a bird's eye view of Kauai and have the budget,
you can try Kauai tours in a helicopter. It starts with Hanapepe
Valley, and then Mana Waiapuna with eye catching sight of Olokele
Canyon. It continues through the Waimea Canyon, Na Pali Coast,
Hanalei Bay and also includes the Princeville Resort area. As
the Kauai tour by helicopter ends, you will have a look at the
beautiful Wailua Falls and Wai’ale’ale. Ask your
guide to recommend a Kauai Helicopter Tour.
Kauai Cruise Ships
Experiencing sunsets at Kauai can be heavenly, but it can be
all the enjoyable if you set sail. There are plenty of Kauai
Cruises to offer tourists a memorable experience alongside a
romantic sunset. You can enjoy relaxing moments in the calm
sea with soothing breeze in scenery unmatched on any other island.
Kauai tours include sunset sails and even a romantic evening
on the cruised when docked. Some of the cruises that you can
try are the Carnival
Spirit, Golden
Princess, Rotterdam,
Pride of America and Zaandam.
Summary
Kauai is an eco-adventure and a journey through one of Hawaiis
incredible islands. Taking Kauai tours is a great way to experience
the beauty of this island and have a relaxing holiday. The places
we listed are available as a part of Kauai tours, and available
at reasonable rates.
If you plan your trip, experiencing Kauai can an experience
in paradise. You can get a variety of deals for your accommodation
at resorts, Kauai vacation rentals and hotels. For travel, using
Kauai's Pono Taxi and Tours will get you the
most out of your sightseeing without burning a hole in your
pocket.
If you are a large group, you can also ask for their private
Kauai tours that are designed to give you a cultural experience
of the island.
