Kayak Kauai Hiking
Kayak Kauai Outbound is and adventure company on the island of Kauai in the truest sense of the word. They combine hiking on many of their trips with kayaking and other adventure sports. Hiking is one of the specialties of Kayak Kauai Outbound however and they offer multiple hikes across the island varying in length of hike, time of hike and difficulty of hike. One of the easiest hikes offered by Kayak Kauai is the three hour hike to the Pacific Botanical Tropical Garden of Lawai. Here you will follow a well maintained trail into a beautifully landscaped area which is a restored ancient Hawaiian Taro patch. This rated "moderate" hike will take you the Sleeping Giant of Nounou. This hike takes you to the mountain ridges behind the area of Kapaa and much of your trek will be through huge groves of Norfolk Pines. If you have more of an interest in Kauai's west side you will enjoy another moderate hike into the Waimea Canyon which is fondly referred to as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. This hike truly gives you a chance to enjoy the mountain ridges and valleys of these areas with an added bonus of stopping at hike's end at a fragrant ginger covered waterfall and pool. For those more interested in a more strenuous hiking experience you won't be disappointed in the trek along the Na Pali coastline to the Hanakapiai Valley. This eight mile hike is one of the most famous in all of Hawaii and you'll visit the isolated areas of Kauai that were in ancient Hawaiian times some of the most populated areas of the island. Yet another fairly strenuous hike offered by Kayak Kauai Outbound is the Nu'alolo Awa'awapuhi Loop trail hike which involves six to eight hours of trail time near the area of Koke'e above the Waimea Canyon.…
| Description: Go for a mild trek down the shaded face of Sleeping Giant, the rugged rim of Waimea Canyon to the NaPali or Kilauea Wildlife Refuge. Guide, transportation, lunch and refreshments provided.*
Departure Point: Varies need to call Kayak Kauai Shop for directions.
Operates: Daily: check in at 8:00am.
Duration: 6-8 hours.
(..more info) | Your Price | | All Pax 2 Minimum | $125.00 | $119.90 | | All Pax 4 Minimum | $105.00 | $99.90 | | |
| Description: This trail, which is part of the famous NaPali Coast Trail, begins at the end of Hwy 560 at the Ke"e Lagoon. You begin gaining elevation along a garden of coco palms, lianas, and ferns, exotic and native plants. About a half-hour into your journey you will come to the first of many lookouts and vistas of the NaPali Coast with waves breaking below. From here if the conditions are right it is possible to look and see the green sea turtle, humpback whales or dolphins in the distance. Further along you will descend to Hanakapi"ai Beach where you can take a long break for lunch and swim in the stream.*
Departure Point: Meet at Kayak Kauai Shop at 5070-A on Kuhio Highway in Hanalei.
Operates: Daily: check in at 8:00am.
Duration: 6 hours.
(..more info) | Your Price | | All Passengers | $126.00 | $119.90 | | |
| Description: This hike is rated as easy. It 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). This 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 guidebook 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.*
Departure Point: Meet at Hanalei shop Hwy 560 Hanalei Town.
Operates: Daily, except Saturday and Monday.
Duration: 2-4 hours.
(..more info) | Your Price | | All Passengers | $84.00 | $79.90 | | |
| Description: This hike consists of 8 miles of moderate to strenuous hiking. Where the beach ends is the beginning of the trail to the beautiful falls of Hanakapiai. In a shady trail you will gain elevation gradually with several crossing of burbling streams. Along the way you cannot help 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 Hanakapi"ai waterfalls for lunch and for a swim in one of the many clear pools.*
Departure Point: Meet at Kayak Kauai Shop at 5070-A Kuhio Highway #560 in Hanalei.
Operates: Daily: check in at 8:00am return between 5 to 6:00pm.
Duration: 8 hours.
(..more info) | Your Price | | All Passengers | $168.00 | $160.90 | | |
| Description: This hike is approximately 11miles long and rated as moderate to strenuous. This loop trail, in visual impact, rivals the more famous NaPali Coast Trail. Rated the # 2 trail on Kauai. The Nu"alolo portion of the trail is in walking distance of the Koke"e Lodge and Museum. If there is enough time trekkers are encouraged to stop by this museum to enjoy its natural history exhibits, so they can put the Koke"e natural history and topography in perspective. A very long hiking extravaganza. 4.25 miles from Koke"e Lodge to an overlook from NaPali and a crossover trail to Awa"awapuhi.*
Departure Point: Meet at Kayak Kauai Outbound in the Coconut Marketplace in Kapaa.
Operates: Monday-Friday: check in 8:00am return around 6:30pm.
Duration: 6-8 hrs of trail + 3 hrs road time.
(..more info) | Your Price | | All Passengers | $231.00 | $220.90 | | |
| Description: This is one of the most satisfying hikes in all Kauai with ready rewards all along the way. 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 Kapa"a. The reward at the end, panoramic views of the hinterland of the Wailua Homestead and the awe-inspiring fluted ridges of Mount Wai"ale"ale draped in the clouds beyond.*
Departure Point: Meet at Kayak Kauai Outbound in the Coconut Marketplace in Kapaa.
Operates: Daily: check in 8:00am return around 1:00pm
Duration: 3-4 + hours.
(..more info) | Your Price | | All Passengers | $81.00 | $76.90 | | |
| Description: This hike is 3 miles long and rated as moderate. Features incredible views of the polychromatic Waimea Canyon, fondly called the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. At the end of this hike there is the added attraction of a fragrant gingered covered waterfall and pool perched at the edge of the canyon. By this pool is where we end the hike with lunch and pause to enjoy the great quiet. On the way and upon the return be on the lookout for the beautiful flights of the "white tail tropic bird" over the Waimea Canyon and in the forest look for the fragrant "Maile" vine and our native "Koa" trees.*
Departure Point: Meet at Kayak Kauai Outbound in the Coconut Marketplace in Kapaa.
Operates: Daily: check in 8:00am.
Duration: 3 - 5 hours of trail and 3 hours road time.
(..more info) | Your Price | | All Passengers | $126.00 | $120.90 | | |
Hiking Tours on Kauai by Kayak Kauai Hiking
Hiking - Botanical Ramble 
