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Hiking on Kauai Hawaii
If
Kauai activities are spectacular, then Kauai hiking tours or hiking on
Kauai
in general is at the highest level of spectacular. If the phrases nature
tours, hiking trips, hiking trails, eco-tours, bird watching, walking
tours, rainforests hikes or adventure hiking are enough to send a tingle
up your spine, then these activities on Kauai are certain to generate
convulsions of joy throughout your entire system.
Kauai was the first of the major Hawaiian Islands to rise from the ocean
floor and it was the first to become extinct some 5 million years ago.
Nature has also had the most time to carve her spectacular features
providing the unbelievable landscape for Kauai's sensational hiking
tours.
Kauai
boasts the wettest spot on the planet at Mount EleEle averaging over 400
inches a year. The tremendous rainfall has produced the most remarkable
sheer valleys, razor sharp ridges descending to the sea and most amazing
array of waterfalls to be assembled anywhere in the world. The extreme
sea and wave action has also had a tremendous effect upon Kauai’s
spectacular coastline producing the famous Na Pali coast with pristine
cliffs and caves stretching 11 miles on Kauai’s northern shore.
Here
are some examples of some of the most exciting hikes available to you on
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Mahaulepu Coast Nature Hike
Walk the islands intriguing, wild southern coast. Encounter the
most extensive record of Hawaii's natural history and cultural past.
- Easy 2.5 mile, 4 hour walk.
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Sleeping Giant Mountain Excursion Hike
Hike the summit of mythical Sleeping Giant Mountain. View the
entire eastern half of Kauai. Visit Wailua River Valley's
archaeological remains of Hawaiian ceremonial structures.
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Waimea Canyon Hike
Enter the grand Canyon of the Pacific. Hike through a native
forest into the island's volcanic interior to encounter Kauai's
ecological wonder and geologic past. Na Pali Hiking Adventure
Kauai's most spectacular coast beyond Princeville and the Hanalei
Valley. |
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Kauai Nature Tours
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Kauai
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Mahaulepu Coast Nature Walk
Walk the islands intriguing, wild southern coast. Encounter the most
extensive record of Hawaii's natural history and cultural past. - Easy
2.5 mile, 4 hour walk. 9:00am pick-up at Poipu Beach Park. After a
leisurely lunch there is time for a swim. Return to Poipu Beach by
3:00pm. |
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Sleeping Giant Mountain Excursion
Hike the summit of mythical Sleeping Giant Mountain. View the entire
eastern half of Kauai. Visit Wailua River Valley's archaeological
remains of Hawaiian ceremonial structures. Sleeping Giant Mountain - Van
leaves Poipu at 8:30 am and meets north side and east side participants
at the Coconut Market Place in Kapaa at 9:00am. Return to Poipu by 3:00
pm.
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Easy to moderate, 4.5 mile hike up Nounou Mountain ridge with lunch
at the summit. |
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Waimea Canyon-Mountain Forest Explorer
Enter the grand Canyon of the Pacific. Hike through a native forest
into the island's volcanic interior to encounter ecological wonder and
geologic past. Waimea Canyon-Mountain - Van leaves Poipu Beach Park at
8:30 am and returns to Poipu by 4:30pm.
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Moderate to strenuous 5.5 mile loop hike gains and loses 400-800
feet of elevation as it goes down and then up through cloud forests
to the canyon rim. |
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Pali Hiking Adventure
Kauai's most spectacular coast. Hike the rugged, historic Kalalau
Trail into interior Hanakapiai Valley with its majestic 300-foot
waterfall.Na Pali Hiking - Van leaves Poipu Beach Park at 8:00 am and
picks up along east and north sides of the island. Return to Poipu by
6:00 pm.
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Moderate to strenuous in-and-out hike that ranges from a 4-mile
(round trip) hike to Hanakapiai Beach to an 8-mile (round trip) hike
to Hanakapiai Waterfall. |
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Uplands Volcano-Mountain Forest Trek
Experience the oldest portion of Kauai's original shield volcano.
Journey through a mature native forest and view the spectacular Na Pali
Coast. Van leaves Poipu Beach Park at 8:00 am and returns to Poipu by
6:00 pm.
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Strenuous 9-11 mile loop hike combining the Naulolo, Awaawapuhi and
connecting Trails. Elevation drop and gain of 1500-1700 feet |
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Kayak
Kauai Outbound Hiking
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DISCOVERY TOUR-SEVEN DAY, SIX NIGHT - Afternoon van pick up at
airport-Package includes all island lodging, travel, dining and guides.
"ADVENTURE PACKET" with full details and itinerary sent upon receipt of
deposit. Great Family Fun for those in good physiccal condition,
comfortable in the water, not prone to sea sickness and enjoy hiking. 6
PEOPLE NEEDED. Other options available. |
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$1497.70 |
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HANAKAPIAI BEACH - 3-6 hours Moderate. This trail, which is part of
the famous NaPali Coast Trail, begins at the end of Hwy 560 at Kee
Lagoon. You begin gaining elevation along a garden of coco palms,
lianas, ferns, exotic and native plants. Half-hour iinto your journey
you will come to the first of many lookouts and vistas of the NaPali
Coast with waves breaking below. If you know where to look and depending
on the time of the year you can see the green sea turtle, humpback
whales or dolphins in the ddistance. One hour and a half later you will
descend to Hanakapiai Beach where you can take a long break for lunch
and swim in the stream. |
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$119.38 |
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NAPALI TRAIL TO HANAKAPIAI WATERFALL - (8 miles-Difficult)
6-8 hrs. Where the beach ends...the trail to the beautiful falls of
Hanakapiai continues. In a shady trail you will gain elevation gradually
with several crossing of burbling streams. Along thhe way you cannot but
feel the old Hawaiian presence as you climb and skirt the many elaborate
rock walls and terraces. An hour and half later you arrive at the base
of the precipitous Hanakapiai waterfalls for lunch and for a swim in one
of the many cllear pools. |
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$159.55 |
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LIMAHULI VALLEY & GARDENS - EASY 2-4 hrs daily except Sat & Mon.
This is a soft adventure stroll suitable for all ages. Associated with
the Pacific Botanical Tropical Garden of Lawai, this valley is being
restored back to its pre-contact splendor. Some of the lois (taro
patches) have been restored and are functioning units and growing the
heart shaped Kalo (taro). Well landscaped and maintained trail, meanders
up the valley and east facing hill, with benches strategically located
to rest and to take the beauty and essence of this emerald valley, For
all participants a guide book in English/Japanese is provided for
reference along the way and to take home as a souvenir.
Native botanical plants are numbered and identified along the trail and
explained in detail in your guidebook. In route to Limahuli, time is
taken along the way to appreciate some of the roadside attractions. |
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$80.25 |
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NUALOLO AWAAWAPUHI TRAIL - (11miles-Moderate to Strenuous)
6-8 hrs of trail + 3 hrs road time. This trail leads 4.25 miles from
Kokee Lodge to an overlook from NaPali. A crossover trail to Awaawapuhi
Ridge takes you to another view. |
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$219.30 |
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SLEEPING GIANT/NONOU MTN - Moderate 3 to 4 hrs. This is one
of the most satisfying hikes On the lower reaches you will go through
one of the largest groves of stately Norfolk Pines growing on the
western flanks of this charming mountain. Shade is the rule with great
vistas from the ridges over Kapaa the reward at the end, panoramic views
of the Wailua Homestead and the awe inspiring fluted ridges of Mount
Waialeale draped in the clouds beyond. |
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$77.15 |
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WAIPOO FALLS TRAIL - (3 miles Moderate) 3 - 5 hrs of trail + 3 hrs
road time. This trail begins in the highlands of Kokee, hike along the
panoramic Waimea Canyon to Waipoo waterfalls, incredible canyon views. |
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$163.67 |
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Princeville
Ranch Hike & Kayak
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Kauai
Hawaii Hiking and Kayaking |
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RECOMMEND ATTIRE: Shorts, hats, sunscreen, comfortable shoes (hiking
or tennis shoes). Wear bathing suit under clothes and bring a small
towel if you wish. AGE LIMIT IS 5 YEARS OLD.
Waist or backpack, walking stick and binoculars, water & snacks provided
Checkin at: Princeville Ranch Hiking Adventures office in
Princeville check in 30 minutes prior. Maximum of 9 people, minimum of 2
people
PRIVATE HIKES - Choose from either 2, 3 or 4 hour hikes. One hour
spent at the waterfall swimming and having lunch, the rest of the time
is spent hiking. Includes a full lunch. |
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One Hour |
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$82.30 |
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Two Hour |
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$101.90 |
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Three Hour |
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$122.47 |
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WATERFALL EXCURSION- Start by hiking to the ranch lookout point for
a breathtaking view of the entire North Shore. Descend to a beautiful
cascading 100 foot waterfall where you will swim, take pictures, relax
and enjoy a healthy snack. Rated: Moderate to difficult, approximately 4
hours.
Age Limit Is 5 Years Old |
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$76.12 |
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JUNGLE WATERFALL KAYAK ADVENTURE- Hike down to a secluded mountain
stream where you kayak in lush tropical rainforest to twin waterfalls.
Swim, lunch and relax for 1 hour. Kayak time is 1 hour, hiking time is 1
1/2 hours. Rated: Moderate to difficult- Approx. 4 hours. AGE LIMIT IS
5YEARS OLD. |
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$89.50 |
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