Things to Do on Kauai This Fall
Fall is a fantastic time to visit Kauai, when the summer crowds have gone home and many hotels feature off-season discounts. As long as you're prepared for some rain, an abundance of outdoor adventures await—by land, sea, and air. Here are our top picks for Kauai in autumn.
- Swim among tropical fish and sea turtles on aNa Pali Coast snorkeling cruise.
- Bike, hike, or drive throughWaimea Canyon—known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.
- Hang on and let loose during azipline adventurein Poipu or Koloa.
- For the very best views of the Garden Isle, book a memorablesightseeing flight. *Hike to hidden waterfallstucked among Kauai’s lush jungle trails.
- Visit famous filming locations fromJurassic Park and other hits on aKauai movie tour. *Kayak down the Wailua River, considered sacred by native Hawaiians.
- Join an island party and feast at atraditional luau dinner.
- Catch a Hawaiian sunset from the water on a romanticsunset catamaran cruise.
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Na Pali Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Kauai’s Napali Coast during the most romantic time of day on this sunset dinner cruise. Feel the fresh island breeze while cruising alongside towering cathedral spires, emerald valleys, waterfalls, and sea caves aboard a deluxe sailing catamaran. Enjoy a delicious onboard buffet dinner complete with Mai Tais, beer, wine, and fresh juices, and toast the end of another day in paradise with a glass of champagne as the golden hues of sunset wash across this legendary landscape.
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$149.50
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$149.50
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Kauai Luau and Sunset Dinner Ticket
Experience a magical evening of Hawaiian food and entertainment with one of the best luaus on Kauai. Soak up the beauty of a tropical garden paradise as you enjoy a traditional island banquet of roast pig and other local favorites. After the sun sets, feast your eyes on a colorful luau extravaganza filled with the colorful costumes, song, and dance of cultures from across the Pacific.
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$108.00
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Kauai Waimea Canyon and Wailua River
Discover the stunning beauty and fascinating history of Kauai on this full-day tour of the island’s natural attractions. See the breathtaking expanse of Waimea Canyon and float through tropical paradise with a Wailua River cruise. Relax in a comfortable air-conditioned coach as your local guide narrates the passing sites and shares tales from Kauai’s rich history. Keep your camera ready for many vista points and photos stops along the way!
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$128.15
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$128.15
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Koloa Zipline
Get a new perspective on Kauai as you soar through lush forests and over the Waita Reservoir on the island’s longest ziplines. While cruising across the 8-track course near Koloa, hang on to the handlebars or try some more daring acrobatic stunts with the hands-free ‘Flyin' Kauai'an’ harness.
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$166.42
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Private Waimea Canyon Tour
Experience the best of Kauai on a full-day private tour through the island’s scenic landscape, highlights and historic landmarks. Sample locally-grown beans at the Kauai Coffee Company, and visit old-fashioned Hanapepe; see the last Russian outpost on Hawaii, follow the footsteps of Captain Cook and take in stunning views of Waimea Canyon. Feel the mist off Waipo’o Falls, watch the Spouting Horn lava tube erupt with towering surf and watch for sea turtles in a sheltered cove before finishing your tour with a visit to stunning Wailua Falls.
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$231.74
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Guided Kayak Adventure on the Wailua River
Embark on a Garden Isle adventure with a half-day kayak trip on Kauai’s legendary Wailua River. Paddle through lush tropical landscape with a guide, passing a traditional Hawaiian village and learning about the river’s ancient, sacred history along the way. Feel like an island explorer as you hike to a sparkling waterfall, and keep your energy up with a riverside picnic lunch.
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$93.99
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Kauai: Poipu 8 line Zipline Adventure
Whip past rustling ferns and ocean views on a thrilling, 2.5-hour zipline tour in Poipu, and see Kauai’s scenic southeastern coast from 200 feet (61 meters) in the air. Suit up, strap in and follow your guide through a series of eight exciting ziplines between platforms set high in the jungle treetops. Listen to a tropical chorus of birds as you fly through the forest with a small group, feel the warm, sea breeze on your face and get a bird’s-eye view of Hawaii’s Garden Isle.
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$146.54
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$146.54
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Kipu Zipline, Kayak, and Hiking Safari
Spend a thrilling day among the glorious scenery of Kipu Ranch on this Kauai zipline, kayak and hiking adventure! The full-day tour packs in the action, with a river kayak trip, covered wagon ride, waterfall hike and treehouse lunch. For the grand finale, soar through the jungle canopy on a series of ziplines, including an 1,800-foot (549-meter) tandem cable you can ride with a family member or friend.
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$197.91
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Kauai: Hawaii Movie Tours
See the Garden Island through a filmmaker’s lens on this full-day tour of Kauai’s most famous movie locations. Travel aboard a comfortable minibus to the beaches, towns, waterfalls and lookout points that you may recognize from movies like ‘Blue Hawaii,’ ‘Tropic Thunder,’ ‘Pirates of the Caribbean,’ ‘Castaway’ and ‘Jurassic Park.’ Watch clips on board the bus, and then compare the Hollywood scenes to the breathtaking beauty right before your eyes.
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$121.00
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$121.00
Hidden Valley Falls Kayak and Kauai Hike Adventure
Kayak, hike and canoe through the heart of Kauai’s lush jungles on a 4.5-hour adventure to Hidden Valley Falls. Paddle past trailing vines and enjoy sweeping views of the Haupu Mountains as you explore the Hule’ia River by kayak, then follow a shady .75-mile (1.2-km) forest trail to a backcountry waterfall. Cool off in a swimming hole beneath the falls, listen to the jungle chorus of tropical birds, then board a motorized, twin-hulled Hawaiian canoe to retrace your path down the tranquil Hule’ia.
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$124.61
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