Unlike Oahu and Maui, there aren’t quite as many attractions that travelers need to pre-reserve. Still, you should consider planning ahead for the following Kauai vacation attractions and activities:
Perhaps one of the biggest reasons to want to secure a reservation is to hike the Kalalau Trail in the Napali State Park. It’s one of the more popular hikes within the state. The first two miles of the Kalalau Trail are particularly popular.
Other reasons to visit these state parks is to enjoy the picturesque beaches within the park boundaries. There’s also a dry cave in Ha’ena.
To reserve entrance into Ha’ena, there are two options:
Reservations for Ha’ena can be booked up to 30 days in advance. For more information, visit GoHaena.com. Note that their FAQ/Info page answers quite a few questions about the reservation process.
Kauai is our favorite island for a helicopter tour. The bird’s-eye view of much of the untouched scenery is breathtaking. Though there are quite a few Kauai helicopter tour companies, there’s a finite number of flights.
Going to a luau is a fun part of a Kauai vacation with Hawaiian style food, Polynesian dancing, music and storytelling. It’s best to get a reservation ahead of time as we’ve been hearing that the luau companies have been selling out rather frequently. Here’s a list of Kauai luau companies.
It’s not a bad idea to book other activities that you don’t want to miss out on. Some of our favorites Kauai activities are:
Zipline and ATV tours are other popular adventures to include in a Kauai vacation itinerary
.With the current staffing shortages within Kauai, we would recommend you select some restaurants that you don’t want to miss and book them ahead of time. A good place for your research is OpenTable.com.
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So those are our suggestions for places where you might want to consider planning ahead and reserving before your Kauai vacation. What other activities would you add?
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Ifyou want a parking pass for Ha'ena pick a date and 30 days out at 12am Hawaii time request a time window. If you wait til 12:05 you will not get it. You can purchase more than one slot per transaction which I recommend. Most amazing hike....2 more miles brings you to the falls.
Thanks Jon
This is a great starting point. We're travelling to Kauai for the first time this winter and needed this exact information. Thanks for posting this!
Glad it's helpful. Have a great trip!