Day 1
Līhuʻe and the east side
- 9:00LīhuʻeSight
- 10:30LīhuʻeSight
- 12:30Lunch in KapaʻaKapaʻaFood
- 14:30Ke Ala Hele Makalae pathKapaʻaWalk
Day by day
Day 2
The north shore
- 10:00KīlaueaSight
- 12:00HanaleiSight
- 13:00Lunch in HanaleiHanaleiFood
- 14:30HāʻenaSight
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Day 3
The Nā Pali Coast
- 7:30Nā Pali Coast boat tourPort AllenDay trip
- 13:30HanapēpēFood
- 15:00HanapēpēWalk
Day 4
Waimea Canyon and Kōkeʻe
- 8:00Waimea CanyonSight
- 10:00KōkeʻeSight
- 13:00Lunch in Waimea townWaimeaFood
- 15:00HanapēpēSight
Day 5
Poʻipū and the south
- 9:00PoʻipūSight
- 10:00PoʻipūSight
- 13:00Lunch in Old Kōloa TownKōloaFood
- 15:00PoʻipūSight
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Kauai questions
Is 5 days enough for Kauai?
Yes. It covers the north shore, the Nā Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon and Poʻipū without rushing.
Do I need a reservation for Hāʻena State Park?
Yes, non-residents must book entry, parking or the shuttle in advance through the GoHaena system.
Is Kauai open after Hurricane Lowell?
Mostly. Hāʻena reopened in October 2026 and Waimea Canyon and Kōkeʻe on 7 November, but some trails stay closed, so check DLNR notices.
What is the best way to see the Nā Pali Coast?
A boat tour from Port Allen is the easiest way. Helicopter tours from Līhuʻe are the other main option.
