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Kauai’s Wailua River Kayak & Waterfall Hike

…ua River from a kayak After the two-ish mile (or approximately 45 minutes) kayak up the river, you put out the kayak to begin the hike into the depths of a Kauai forest. The hiking portion is approximately one-mile long and as I mentioned, it’s not particularly strenuous. Along the way, we enjoyed the seeing the native trees and hearing the sounds of the waterfall and river. Just one of the many pleasant views from the hike to Secret/Sacred Falls….
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Take me there Tuesday: Kayak tour and hike of Hule’ia River in Kauai

…by the cruise ships. It’s very convenient for the ships and passengers as it stops and starts by Nawiliwili Harbor. The cruise ships typically name this tour “Hidden Valley Falls Kayak.” We enjoyed this kayaking and hiking tour, however, we prefer kayaking the Wailua River and hiking to “secret/sacred falls.”…
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Best Airfare Resources

…t airfare. The results are displayed in an easy to use format. I have used Kayak on many occasions and been pleased with it. Another great feature about Kayak is that they make it easy for you to enter multiple destinations which is extremely useful for planning an island hopping trip. Currently the popular sites like Orbitz and Travelocity limit your flight search to one destination. Expedia allows two destinations. So, it is nice to have the abi…
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Kayaking the Na Pali Coast

…or Triptone (over the counter).” Is it likely that I will fall out of the kayak? Kayak Kauai says, “Falling out is not the norm, but not unheard of. We use sit on top kayaks which are easy enough to get in and out of and a blessing when going in or out of the surf.” —— If you are intrigued about kayaking the Na Pali coast, I’d encourage you to read this interesting National Geographic Adventure magazine article by Todd A. Vines. Mahalo to Amy at…
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Kayaking from Kailua Beach to Mokulua Islands

…ited about this adventure and it didn’t disappoint. Though Andy and I have kayaked in other places, we’re not exactly seasoned kayakers so we were looking for a guided tour. We chose Kailua Beach Adventures’ Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour as they have excellent reviews and a local recommended them to us. This link Stacked kayaks at Kailua Beach AdventuresThe tour began at the tour company’s shop where we met our tour guide, Nate, and the two other…
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Wailea Kayaking & Snorkeling

…o determine when we could do this tour again. Your hosts, Andy and Sheila, kayaking in Wailea. What to know when you go: Kayak tours are typically small group tours. Expect to spend roughly $100 to $150 per person for two to three hours. All flotation devises and snorkeling gear were provided. Water was provided. Wear sunscreen, preferable coral safe sunscreen with a mineral block. Our guide took photos of us during the tour and made them availabl…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Kayak Rainbow

…Today’s Aloha Friday photo was shared by Sreekumar Valiathan of Washington. Sreekumar took this photo along a Kapalua beach on Maui. He noted that these colorful kayaks are “waiting to be picked up.” Oh, the fun to be had! Mahalo to Sreekumar for sharing his photo with us! — Do you have a Hawaii vacation photo that you’d like to share? See how you can submit your Aloha Friday Photo….
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Another Reminder to Respect the Ocean

…n mid-day when the winds are usually at their strongest. Tourists who rent kayaks or go on kayak tours in the area usually get the word or have the benefit of a knowledgeable guide.” It’s always a good idea to politely ask a local person their advice before getting into the water. When in Hawaii, it’s important to realize that there are a few safety precautions you should always take, particularly in the water. It is important to read the caution…
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New Rules for the Big Island’s Kealakekua Bay State Park

…or Adventures in Paradise. Alternatively, you can just stay afloat on your kayak or canoe. Those without permits can still snorkel and kayak within Kealakekua Bay on their own. They just aren’t permitted to land their vessels on the shoreline. Another option is to book a catamaran snorkel tour with Fair Wind Cruises, which ties up to an eco-friendly permanent mooring in the bay in order to share the history and natural beauty of Kealakekua with th…
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Top 3 paid Kauai vacation activities not to be missed

…d hike to waterfalls Kauai is the only island that has rivers that you can kayak, so take advantage of that unique opportunity. We loved kayaking the Wailua River and then hiking to take a dip below 100-ft tall Uluwehi Falls. (By the way, Uluwehi Falls is also called secret and/or sacred falls.) At first glance, you might think this kayak and hiking adventure is strenuous, but it’s really not too difficult. We’ve seen folks of all ages on this act…
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Hawaii Vacation Deals and News Roundup for October 29th

…de 5HAWAII250 to save $250. For details, see this link. For several weeks, Kayak and American Airlines were in a tiff and had parted ways. I’m happy to report that the two have kissed and made up so you’ll now find American Airlines flights back in Kayak and Sidestep search results. Yay! The Canadian airline, WestJet will increase winter fights from Vancouver to Honolulu, Kona, and Maui beginning November 1st. (Source) If Shakespeare could set one…
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Discovering Kauai – An Island Overview

…o see the Napali Coast is by catamaran or if you are really adventurous by kayak. There are several excellent hotel and restaurant options on the North Shore. Many people choose Kauai hotels on the North Shore due to its lush, jungle-like beauty. If you are looking for a luxury Kauai hotel, then you should consider the Princeville Resort where you will find world class service, outstanding views of the Bali Hai that are second to none, famous Kaua…
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