Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Most outfitters offer a long day-trip that spans the entire Na Pali Coast from
north to west shore. It's long, grueling and glorious. You can also rent kayaks for
self-guided multi-day treks, but you'll have to reserve a campsite at one of the
beaches along the way - in Kalalau or Miloliʻi - up to a year in advance through the
Department of Land & Natural Resources
office in Lihuʻe. If you require a guide,
multi-day treks can get rather expensive (up to $800 for two people). Try the fol-
lowing operators:
Kuhio Hwy; tours from $200)
The Na Pali Coast trip is the only tour these folks lead and
their guides have over a decade of experience paddling these waters.
Kuhio Hwy; Na Pali day trips $216; 8am-5pm, to 8pm summer)
The original Na Pali kayaking
outfitter. Their Na Pali Coast Odyssey - which spans the entire stretch from Keʻe to
Polihale - is offered from May to September.
BE PREPARED
The Kalalau Trail (
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)
is seriously Rugged (yes, with a capital R) and there-
fore it's not for everyone. Being prepared is a tough call too, as you won't want to
pack too much, but you will need to stay hydrated, prepped for rain and youmust
take your trash out with you. You may see hikers with machetes, walkie-talkies,
climbing rope and reef shoes; but even the trekkers with the most bad-ass gear
should know not to expect a rescue by emergency responders - these precipices
are to be taken seriously. Anyone with a police scanner can tell you 'plenty story'
about the braggart from the mainland who was warned by friends/family/an on-
looker but said something along the lines of these famous last words: 'Naw, I'm
from Colorado, this is nothing.' Finally, mosquitoes here are bloodthirsty and the
sun can really ravage, so always wear insect repellent and sunblock.
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Na Pali Coast State Park
Roadless, pristine and hauntingly beautiful, this 22-mile-long stretch of stark cliffs, white
sand beaches, turquoise coves and gushing waterfalls links the north and west shores and
is arguably Kauaʻi's most magnificent natural jewel. While the fit tackle the exposed, un-
dulating, slippery trail from Haʻena (11 miles to the Kalalau Valley), you can also experi-
