Fire poi under Kauai stars. Luau Kalamaku is a classic night out on the island, set on the grounds of historic Kilohana Plantation and built around a story-driven Polynesian show with dramatic fire poi dancing. It also keeps things easy…
Na Pali Coast looks different from the sky. A one-hour flight over Kauai turns big-name sights into something you can actually see up close, especially with everyone in a window seat on a small sightseeing plane. I love the way…
Na Pali from a helicopter feels unfairly close. This doors-off Hughes 500 tour gives you fast, close-up views of Kauai’s waterfalls and cliffs that you simply cannot get from the ground. I love the way it’s built for sightlines: every…
Kauai turns into a 3D map from the sky. This 50-minute Kauai Eco Adventure helicopter tour uses a Eurocopter Eco-Star, plus large viewing windows and a pilot who talks you through what you’re seeing. You’re not just staring out; you’re…
If you want Kauai to hit you fast, fly first. This 1 hour sightseeing flight takes you over the island’s best-known wild scenery, plus the parts many people only dream about from the ground. I really like the huge bubble…
Hang tight over Waita Reservoir. Koloa Zipline is a long-course zipline ride through native forest, with jaw-dropping views as you cross the Waita Reservoir. I like how the Flyin’ Kauai’an hands-free harness turns the whole thing from just fast to…