Lihue Activities

Lihue Activities

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Kipu Ranch Ultimate Ranch (Mountain) ATV/UTV tour
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The Kipu Ranch Adventures Ultimate Ranch ATV Tour is a scenic 3-hour off-road eco-adventure that takes you across Kipu's lush pastures, down into tropical Hule'ia Valley, and up through rainforest canopy to sweeping viewpoints with Mt. Haupu as your dramatic backdrop. After a safety briefing and practice time, your guide leads a signature stop-n-go ride that covers more ground with less downtime, featuring movie-location scenery, ranch history, and chances to spot cattle and local wildlife along the trails.

Wings Over Kauai Grand Deluxe Flight with panoramic windows, smooth ride comfort, and epic island aerial views
hourglass_top65 minutes

The Grand Deluxe Flight with Wings Over Kauai is a premier air tour that showcases Kauai's most famous sights, plus hidden gems you won't see on most flights. Departing from Lihue, soar over Kipu Kai, Hanapepe Valley's Jurassic Park waterfall (weather permitting), the vast Waimea Canyon, and the spectacular Na Pali Coast with its cliffs, sea caves, and waterfalls.

Discover Kauai Air Tour
hourglass_top65 minutes

The Discover Kauai Air Tour with Air Ventures Hawaii is a scenic airplane flight that circles the entire Garden Island, showcasing Kauai's most iconic landscapes. Departing from Lihue, the tour covers highlights including Waimea Canyon and the Na Pali Coast. You'll ride in a spacious GA-8 Airvan with no middle seats and extra-large bubble windows for photography.

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters - Kauai Eco Adventure
hourglass_top50-55 minutes

The Kauai ECO Adventure with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters is a show-stopping helicopter tour that covers the Garden Isle's most iconic scenery in one flight. Soar over Hanapepe Valley, pass Manawaiopuna ("Jurassic Park Falls"), and glide above Olokele Canyon and the dramatic contours of Waimea Canyon before tracing the legendary Na Pali Coast to the Bali Hai cliffs, Hanalei Bay, and the Princeville area. Weather permitting, you'll finish with a highlight few experiences can match — Mt. Waialeale's crater, where towering walls and countless waterfalls create an unforgettable finale.

Kauai Backcountry Adventures - Zipline Tour
hourglass_top3 hours

Imagine the thrill of soaring and flying like a bird over a pristine rainforest. This is a 7 zipline course adventure that includes lunch and a cold beverage.

Waterfall Rappel 30' & 60'
hourglass_top4 hours

Ever dreamed about walking down a waterfall that cascades down a cliff? Da Life Outdoors has the perfect tours for the adventurous traveler.

Air Ventures Hawaii - Private Kauai Air Tour
hourglass_top65 minutes

This Private Kauai Air Tour with Air Ventures Hawaii is an exclusive, full-island airplane flight from Lihue. Soar over highlights like Waimea Canyon, the Na Pali Coast and other famous island landmarks. Fly in a spacious GA-8 Airvan with no middle seats and extra-large bubble windows for photos, ideal for couples or small groups who want a private airplane experience.

Hanalei Valley
hourglass_top6.5 hours

This is a fun tour not just for movie buffs - a unique opportunity to experience the island through Hollywood's eyes. Includes lunch!

Waimea Canyon
hourglass_top5 hours

Visit the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific," one of Kauai's top natural attractions. At 10 miles wide and 3,000 feet deep, Waimea Canyon offers plenty of spectacular photo opportunities.

Kauai Waterfall
hourglass_top9.5 hours

Combine a visit to Waimea Canyon with a scenic boat cruise up the Wailua River to Fern Grotto – the perfect way to see three of Kauai's most beautiful natural attractions.

Wailua River
hourglass_top3.5 hours

Experience a leisurely boat cruise up the Wailua River, the longest navigable river in all of Hawaii. There will be a stop at Fern Grotto, a fern-fringed lava cave that forms a natural amphitheater.

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This South Kauai golf course plays through deep ravines and crosses mountain-fed streams. In addition to the beautiful mountain views, golfers enjoy views of the ocean and tropical vegetation.

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Located on Kauai's scenic south shore, the Hokuala Ocean Course (formerly Kauai Lagoons) is set along imposing sea cliffs. It was first designed as an original Kiele course in the late 1980s.

Wings Over Kauai - Cessna Tour
hourglass_top65 minutes

This private Cessna Tour with Wings Over Kauai is ideal for couples looking for an exclusive, two-person flight. Departing from Lihue, you'll fly over Kauai's top landmarks, including Kipu Kai, the Jurassic Park waterfall in Hanapepe Valley (weather permitting), Waimea Canyon, the breathtaking Na Pali Coast, and the waterfall-filled crater below Mt. Waialeale - plus hidden valleys and remote waterfalls you can't reach by road.

Outfitters Kauai - Adrenaline Zipline Course
hourglass_top3 hours

Skip the small stuff and head straight for pure adrenaline on this Outfitters Kauai zipline tour. There are no beginner lines on this thrilling AdrenaLine Course that includes 4 zipline runs and a plunge into a Bamboo Pool!

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The Kipu Ranch Adventures Waterfall Trail Expedition is the ranch's most complete off-road adventure, combining extended ride time with the best open views, mountain terrain, and jungle trails across all three Kipu trail systems. Drive your own Kawasaki TERYX4 through Kipu's 3,000-acre working cattle ranch, passing scenic lookouts and movie locations before reaching a private waterfall and bamboo jungle area. This tour includes a swim stop, so come prepared with a swimsuit and towel.

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hourglass_top60 minutes

This private Ali'i Air Tours Kauai helicopter tour lets you choose doors-on or doors-off for unbeatable views. Fly over Manawaiopuna ("Jurassic Park") Falls in Hanapepe Valley, Olokele and Waimea Canyons, and waterfalls like Waipo'o Falls, then trace the Na Pali Coast's towering sea cliffs before finishing at Mt. Waialeale's misty crater.

Air Kauai Helicopters Kauai flight tour helicopter ready for takeoff for a scenic island air adventure
hourglass_top45-50 minutes

Air Kauai Helicopters' Ohana Tour is a value-packed flight that showcases Kauai's most requested highlights in under an hour. Soar over Hanapepe Valley, pass iconic Manawaiopuna Falls (famous from "Jurassic Park"), then take in the dramatic scenery of Waimea Canyon and the lush, towering sea cliffs of the Na Pali Coast - an unforgettable way to see the Garden Isle from above.

Air Kauai Helicopters doors-off Kauai tour helicopter on the tarmac ready for takeoff and scenic flight
hourglass_top45-50 minutes

The Air Kauai Helicopters Doors Off tour is an open-air helicopter adventure with no doors, giving you unobstructed views and incredible photo opportunities as you fly over Kauai's most iconic landscapes. Soar past Hanapepe Valley, the vast Waimea Canyon, the dramatic sea cliffs of the Na Pali Coast, and majestic Mt. Waialeale - an unforgettable way to experience the Garden Isle from above.

Kauai Waterfall, Plantation and Train Ride
hourglass_top3 hours

Discover Kauai's ancient and recent past, as well as some significant archaeological sites and sacred treasures. Your island adventure begins with a visit to Opaeka'a Falls, an 80-foot tiered waterfall surrounded by lush vegetation.

Scenic helicopter flight with Mauna Loa offering aerial views of Hawaii Island
hourglass_top55-60 minutes

This Private Kauai Experience with Mauna Loa Helicopters is an exclusive helicopter flight for just your party of 2–3, with the option to choose doors-on or doors-off at no extra cost. Soar over Kauai's most iconic sights, including Manawaiopuna "Jurassic" Falls, the colorful gorges of Waimea Canyon, the dramatic sea cliffs of the Na Pali Coast, and the waterfall-filled Mt. Waialeale Crater - one of the wettest places on Earth.

Deluxe Pearl Harbor tour – guided visit to Oahu’s most important WWII landmarks
hourglass_topApprox. 14 hours

Travel to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive tour. Departing from Lihue on Kauai, hop on an inter-island flight to Oahu for a once-in-a-lifetime complete Pearl Harbor tour.

Nui Kauai Zipline at Kipu Ranch – guided zipline adventure with Outfitters Kauai on Kauai
hourglass_top3.75 hours

The Nui Kauai zipline tour at Kipu Ranch features nearly 2 miles of lines, including Hawaii's longest single zipline, the 4,000-foot Superman-style FlyLine. Warm up on side-by-side ziplines, then soar face-first over lush Kipu Ranch with sweeping mountain views.