USA · KAUAI TOURS
Most of the Na Pali coast has no road, so seeing it means a boat or a helicopter. The 15 below compare both against the canyon drives, with prices and a note on how often the swell cancels.
Review of Koloa Zipline on Kauai, with eight forest lines, Waita Reservoir views, hands-free flight, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Nice layout with fast & fun lines. Views are scenic and Malaki & staff were very fun to work with which make the experience memorable”
See Kauai’s Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, waterfalls, and whales from a six-seat plane with bubble windows and local narration.
“Loved it! Such beautiful views, and the pilot provides a lot of cool history/facts throughout the flight. It's clear he loves the island, and what he does. Just make sure you look in the window more than at your phone camera (for those who get motion sickness). Highly recommend!!”
See Kauai from a six-seat Eco-Star helicopter, with Na Pali cliffs, Waimea Canyon, Jurassic Park Falls, and Mt. Waialeale in 50 minutes.
“Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Tours was great! We had a wonderful time. The tour was spectacular as was our pilot!”
See Kauai’s Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, waterfalls, and Mt. Waialeale from a window seat on a narrated one-hour air tour.
“Not for the faint of heart but wanted to see the cliffs, etc. and we did! Great pilot and appreciated that he grew up there and knew the area.”
See Kauai’s Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and Jurassic Park Falls from an open-door Hughes 500 helicopter with only four passengers.
“This was the most incredible experience! At first it was a bit scary but we saw the most incredible sights and the crew had our safety top of mind! Will do this again!”
Review of Kauai’s Luau Kalamaku, with plantation setting, buffet, open bar, train option, fiery show, seating tips, and honest value advice.
“Very well organized with excellent service. The staff did exceptionally well keeping things moving and considering the number of customers, no small feat. The entertainment was lovely and in more story form than I've seen in the past so nice change. Food was good but typical of a luau. Huge selection so you can't go hungry! There other opportunities to check out more about the plantation itself and it's past history which to me, is a must. All in all, great experience!”
Ride a 14-person raft along Kauai’s Na Pali Coast, explore sea caves, snorkel with turtles, and watch for dolphins and humpback whales.
“We booked this tour for adventure and to see the amazing Napali coast. Adventure wise it was amazing! 10/10. However, I felt that we did not spend enough time at the final and most important point of Napali. This was extremely disappointing, the captain gave us a quick” pee break” and then she headed back! Very sad about this! I did not get enough time to take good pictures it felt very rushed. Also, please provide everyone with gloves at the beginning of the tour, not towards the middle/end when everyone has wounds on their hands already!”
Ride a 37-foot raft along Kauai’s Nā Pali Coast, enter sea caves, watch for dolphins, and snorkel with turtles when conditions allow.
“An unforgettable rafting excursion along the Na Pali coast! From start to finish, the ride was an absolute blast—exciting, smooth, and perfectly paced to enjoy both the adventure and the scenery. The staff were incredibly friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, sharing interesting insights about the coastline and making everyone feel safe and welcome. One of the highlights was spotting dolphins swimming nearby—truly magical! The snorkeling stop was another standout, with crystal-clear water and plenty of time to explore and relax. This experience was the perfect mix of fun, nature, and discovery. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the Na Pali coast and looking for an unforgettable day...”
Review of Kauai’s private doors-off helicopter tour, with Jurassic Falls, Waimea Canyon, Na Pali Coast, tips, costs, and restrictions.
“An absolute AMAZING experience. I cannot suggest a tour with this company more. It was the best experience we had during our entire time on Oahu and Kauai. I can’t imagine anyone ever regretting this experience.”
Cruise Kauai’s Na Pali Coast aboard the Lucky Lady for sea cliffs, dolphins, snorkeling, an onboard lunch, and practical ocean-going fun.
“Great tour. All of the staff was super friendly and helpful. Boat was clean. Not overcrowded so there was plenty of space to spread out. Saw lots of dolphins and some whales too. The napili coast line was spectacular. Thank you for a memorable day”
Review of Kauai’s Amelia K Na Pali boat tour, with sea caves, snorkeling or whale watching, lunch, sunset views, costs, and practical tips.
“All I heard when coming to Kaua'i was I had to see the Napali Coast. No amount of pictures and videos can do this magical place justice. You have to see it with your own eyes. Our crew were awesome. Easy check in , a quick 5 minute van ride over to the marina to board the Ameilia. The seats were situated to face the bow of the boat in a bench bar height seat that was pretty well cushioned and comfortable. Had a little storage under the seat for our bag. A little shelf to put my phone and sunglasses in. We were off quickly and saw some activity…”
Cruise Kauai’s Na Pali Coast at sunset with cliff views, whale sightings, dinner, drinks, and practical advice on rough seas and value.
“Great experience friendly diligent crew. Dinner is served cold and you mostly have to hold your plate on your lap. There are a few tables for the lucky ones. The views are spectacular.”
Review of Kauai’s 55-minute Deluxe Waterfall Safari helicopter tour, including sights, price, weather rules, weight limits, and booking tips.
“Great tour! Beautiful scenery, and the ride felt smooth, almost as if we were floating over the mountains.”
Small-group Poipu shore snorkeling with expert guides, calm reefs, tropical fish, sea turtles, gear, snacks, and water included.
“Great experience! We saw so many cool fish and sea turtles. Laura and Keoni were our guides and they were fantastic! Highly recommend this tour.”
Sail Kauai’s Na Pali Coast aboard the Leila catamaran with snorkeling, island meals, wildlife sightings, and practical tips about rough seas.
“The trip was fantastic! The crew was very professional & friendly! The crew had many interesting facts to share. The boat was very clean & organized. I will definitely recommend to my friends & family”
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