One week on Kauai is a vacation dream come true. You won’t want to miss out on all the sights this pretty paradise has to offer, but you’ll also want to indulge in some serious R&R. Seven days is perfect for adventuring...
LessFor the more adventurous, take a short hike up Nounou Mountain, also known as Sleeping Giant, and you’ll be rewarded with unbelievable panoramic views.
Stop at the scenic Kilauea Lighthouse and Wildlife Refuge to watch native seabirds dance above your head and whales glide across the ocean.
You’re about mid-way through your trip so get ready for what could be the most spectacular adventure of your vacation–a boat ride along the Napali Coast. Most tours start early but will treat you to outstanding sites, as well as encounters with dolphins, turtles and all kinds of marine creatures while you sail next to, or snorkel beside them.
Stop at Old Koloa Town and peek inside its quaint shops before heading to what’s been recognized as one of the nation’s top beaches, Po‘ipū Beach.
Consider touring the National Tropical Botanical Garden or at least its Visitors Center where you see and learn about various tropical plants.
Journey to Koke‘e State Park to check out the incredible red gorges and pristine environment of Waimea Canyon.