By Sabah Karimi
Kauai has been nicknamed Hawaii's "Garden Isle" because of its lush green landscape, abundance of tropical flowers and white sandy
beaches. The region is home to some of the world's most breathtaking natural wonders, and you'll find dozens of onshore and offshore activities to enjoy throughout your visit. From helicopter rides over waterfalls and mountains to swimming with the dolphins in the ocean, you'll have the chance to enjoy an unforgettable Hawaiian experience in Kauai.
Go Sailing Around the Coast
Captain Andy's Sailing Adventures is one of the most popular sailing tour operators in Kauai, and you can take a two-hour sunset sail or a four-hour sunset dinner cruise aboard one of the magnificent sailboats. It's your chance to see the Kauai coastline from a beautiful perspective and catch the dolphins and whales in action.
Captain Andy's Sailing Adventures
Port Allen Marina Center
4353 Waialo Road, Ste. 1A-2A
Ele`ele, HI 96705
(808) 335-6833
Take a Zip line Tour Over the Forests
Zip line treks give you a bird's-eye view of the entire region as you travel across miles of zip lines hanging over secret forest trails, waterfalls and coves. It's an unforgettable experience for the adventurous traveler looking for a fun way to explore the island.
Kauai Zipline Trek
Outfitter's Kauai
2827A Poipu Road
Poipu beach, Kauai, Hawaii 96756
(808)742-9667
See the Jurassic Park Gate
Kauai was the filming location for many scenes in the movie "Jurassic Park," and the giant gate in the film was built near the Waikoko Forest Management Road. You'll need to take a 4x4 through the rivers, forests and streams to get to it, but the area was once completely paved. The 4x4 Hawaii Movie Tours driving tour will take you to this scene and several other shooting locations around the region.
Hawaii Movie Tours
P.O. Box 659
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 628-8432
Take an AirVenture Tour of the Islands
AirVenture planes are an eco-friendly alternative to helicopter tours of the coast, and will give you a chance to fly over many beautiful vistas and landscapes including waterfalls, valleys and lush rainforests. The Kauai air tour flies over several landmarks and sites inlcuding the Waialeale Crater, Menehune Fishpond, Kipu Kai and Wailua Falls.
AirVentures Kauai
Lihue Airport
Commuter Air Terminal
3651 Ahukini Road
Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii 96766
(808) 651-0679
Go Surfing with a Professional Surfer
Learn about all the secret places to surf around Kauai with a half-day of one-on-one training by a professional surfer. You can go on a surfing excursion to learn tricks and techniques for riding the waves around Kauai and also learn about the history of the sport on the islands.
Hawaiian Surfing Adventures
Hanalei Beach Park
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 482-0749
About the Author:
Sabah Karimi is a professional web and print copywriter with an educational background in Business Administration and Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. She writes in several niches including travel, fashion, beauty, health, fitness, lifestyle and small business. Karimi received a Top Content Creator Award from Demand Studios in 2009.
