5-Day short break on Kauai
KAUAI, HAWAII
Kauai is one of the oldest Hawaiian islands and its moniker, ‘The Garden Isle’, is an understatement really. The most verdant views of this tropical rainforested paradise are accessible only by boat, the forested interior is like a natural adventure park, and the canyon and cliff trails are colossal. This is a luxury Hawaii holiday for those who want to be immersed in Kauai’s natural heritage, be it bird or dolphin watching, botany or biodiversity. All with expert local guides who know Kauai’s best kept secrets.
Responsible tourism on a luxury holiday in Hawaii is at the heart of everything we do. For that reason, each Kauai adventures supports important leaders of conservation, cultural heritage or social responsibility on the islands.
DAY 1
Arrival, Check-in and Chill
Guests will be met at Lihue Airport and transferred to their chosen luxury accommodation where they can enjoy the rest of their first day readjusting their senses to all the beauty in Kauai’s garden.
DAY 2
Private Kauai boat trip,
Nā Pali Coast State Park
The private boat charter will meet guests at either Anini or Hanalei, two of Kauai’s top beaches on the North shore, where they will throw off your shoes and stresses, to head off on a 4-5 hour private boat trip. This is the best ways to see Kauai’s Nā Pali Coast State Park, which is inaccessible by car so that they can gain perspective of the nā pali cliffs themselves, which translates as high cliffs. Natural highlights on this Kauai boat tour include a 100-foot-waterfall into the ocean, Waihuakua sea cave, just one of several sea caves along the Nā Pali Coast, the Queen’s Bath, and the sea arch with Pohakuao Falls in the background.
On today's Kauai itinerary is a visit to Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge which, for any keen naturalist, is one of the best things to do on Kauai. In particular, this is the best place to learn about our state bird, the nene, or Hawaiian goose, which was brought back from near extinction. Kilauea is considered one of the best places for bird watching in Hawaii where, depending on the season, you can see albatross, red-footed boobies, brown boobies, shearwaters, and plovers. This clifftop location is also a perfect spot to do some land-based whale-watching, the season for which is November to May.
Today’s activities contribute to a conservation organization, Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge
DAY 3
Hanalei town and the National Tropical Botanical Garden
Hanalei is many things. It’s hipster and it's chill. It’s surfing and it’s foodie. But most of all, it’s one of those towns that is enveloped by such biodiverse beauty that visitors can’t help but be envious of people who actually live here. We invite guests to enjoy it in whichever way appeals; starting with breakfast at the Bread Company, taking a guided paddleboard trip along the Hanalei River down to the ocean, or experience the waves with one of Hanalei‘s best surf instructors. A simple lunch of fresh fish poke with a side of freshly made poi is one of the best foodie experiences in Hanalei for many of our guests.
Guests will then be driven further west along the coast to the National Tropical Botanical Garden, for a guided tour by the Executive Director around one of Hawaii’s most biodiverse valleys. Beyond the team’s work, traditional practices and archeologically important sites, the views are spectacular from its clifftop location.
Today’s activities contribute to the ongoing work of the National Tropical Botanical Garden. As well as protecting the region's flora and fauna, one of its vital research projects is the Breadfruit Institute, which promotes the conservation, study, and use of breadfruit for food and reforestation, in response to our island's food security issues.
DAY 4
A day of guided hiking on Kauai
Supported by expert local walking guides, explore some of Kauai’s best walking trails. They'll be spoilt for choice hiking on Kauai, with Koke’e and Waimea Canyon State Parks almost next to each other, and both offer some of the undeniably best treks in Hawaii. One of the most popular hiking tours on Kauai is the iconic and gently ascending Sleeping Giant, or Nounou Mountain Trail. Guests will feel like they could walk here every day with the vast beauty, and we are happy to organize a tailor-made walking trips to Kauai, if you would like a more active itinerary.
Today’s activities contribute to a group we have identified as an essential sustainable tourism partner, the Hawaii Association of Watershed Partnerships. These organizations work tirelessly to preserve the islands’ elevated regions where rainwater gathers and is stored. This watershed partnership ensures that when the water reaches the ocean it is pollution-free and therefore doesn't harm the coral reefs.
DAY 5
Departure
Guests will get to soak up their last few hours on Kauai chilling out at their luxury accommodation, taking one more glimpse of the ocean, and inhaling some of Kauai’s tropical and natural goodness.
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