Chances are if you are a fan of movies, then you have seen these famous cliffs on at least one Hollywood film! From Jurassic Park to The Pirates of the Caribbean, our gorgeous shore has appeared in famous cinema scenes and you can come see it with your own eyes. One of the most popular things to see on Kauai is the Na Pali Coast. This protected coastline in Kauai is by far one of the most beautiful sites to behold on planet earth (in our humble opinion).
Kalalau Trail & Road To North Shore Updates
From August 2018 to recently, the famous Kalalau Trail was closed due to storm damage, and the road leading to the Ha’ena State Park was partially closed due to mudslides. However, both were reopened at the end of 2019 and remain open to the public.
History
There are a few areas that you can’t access along the coastline except by boat and only during certain times of the year. These remote areas offer secrets only recently discovered by outsiders, but the history has been handed down from generation to generation of local Kauains.
There are ancient trails leading through the mountains. Some remain, and some have been lost. One was discovered to end at a hidden beach where a royal cemetery was discovered. Only the rulers and their families were allowed to be laid to rest here, and the path there was a closely guarded secret.
You can learn all about the beautiful history of the Na Pali Coast from Kauaiians leading the tours. Here are some local companies you can check out when you’re on island…
North Shore:
If you are staying at one of our Princeville condos, there are several companies out of Hanalei you can check out for boat tours:
Napali Catamaran: they offer two different tour times, one in the morning starting at 6:45am and return by 11:30am. This tour includes 45 minutes of snorkeling and a lunch! The afternoon tour starts at 12:00pm and returns at 4:30pm, this tour also includes snorkeling and lunch!
Holo Holo Charters: this tour company departs Hanalei around 7am for the 4 hour tour. This tour also includes lunch and snorkeling!
Blue Hawaiian Helicopter: this company offers helicopter tours out of the Princeville airport! The tour is 45 minutes, includes site seeing of the “Jurassic Falls”, Waimea Canyon and of course, the Na Pali Coast!
East Side:
If you are staying at Waipouli Beach Resort, Plantation Hale, Islander on the Beach, Kapaa Shore or the Wailua Riverside Hideaway you are in luck! There are many Helicopter tour companies that operate out of Lihue!
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters: they also operate tours out of Lihue, they even offer private tours of the island! Check them out!
Safari Helicopter Tours: they also operate tours out of Lihue, they offer a waterfall tour and a tour that lands on a botanical preserve!
Mauna Loa Tours: You can also check out this company that offers more specialize helicopter tours! They also offer a military discount!
South Shore:
Many tour companies take off from Port Allan near Hanapepe!
Holo Holo Chaters: they also do several different tours out of Port Allen! They have a Sunset Cruise, Snorkel Sail, and More! Check out all the different ones on their site!
Captain Andy’s: they operate several tours out of Port Allen, they have a great reputation for great boat tours of the Na Pali Coast!
Kauai Sea Tours: they operate our of Port Allen and offer a whale watching catamaran tour, as well as a snorkel tour and Sunset Dinner cruise!
Book Your Kauai Resort Accommodations
Our Waipouli Beach Resort condos, Plantation Hale, Islander on the Beach , Kapaa Shore, Wailua Riverside Hideaway, and Poipu Pili Mai condos. All are accessible to these tour companies and in driving distance to the natural wonders on the island!
