Hanalei Bay is the largest bay on Kauai’s North Shore and is home to the quaint town of Hanalei. The bay’s calm waters are a perfect place for swimming, snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and kayaking. Here is our top tour recommendation in Hanalei.
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Hanalei River & Blue Lagoon Kayak and Snorkel Adventure
Check-in: Kayak Kauai Shop at Wailua River Marina
Kayak in the morning through Hanalei Bay to Hanalei River on Kauai’s North Shore. During your adventure you will picnic on the beach and get in the water to snorkel with tropical fish, green sea turtles and maybe spinner dolphins too. This tour is perfect for families, friends and couples.
Hidden Valleys of Kauai Waterfall Swim, Kayak & Hike Adventure
Check-in: The Kayak Shack at Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor
Experience the best Kauai Kayak, Hike & Waterfall tour! Discover lush hidden valleys, paddle on the Huleia River, take a stroll through the jungle & swim at a secluded waterfall pool. A great Kauai outdoor adventure!
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Check-in: Kayak Kauai at Wailua Marina Shop
Experience the best Kauai Kayak, Hike & Waterfall tour! Discover lush hidden valleys, paddle on the Huleia River, take a stroll through the jungle & swim at a secluded waterfall pool. A great Kauai outdoor adventure!
Hawaii Mountain Tubing Adventure Tour with Kauai Backcountry
Check-in: Kauai Backcountry Adventures
Experience the best and most popular activity on Kauai with a fun-filled Kauai mountain tubing adventure that will take you on a inner tube float trip through irrigation ditches of the Old Lihue Sugar Cane Plantion on an epic lazy river experience.
Na Pali Snorkel Adventure
Check-in: Hanalei Bay
Hop aboard this motorized catamaran and travel from Ke’e to Nualolo Kai along the Ne Pali Coast. During your journey, you’ll go through waterfalls that go into the ocean, enter caves and even go in the water when the captain drops an anchor about an hour into the trek.
