Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
WHY FLY?
For many, getting a bird's-eye view of the verdant majesty of the Garden Island is a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The chance to take a breath from above and wit-
ness aggressive earth at its finest is worth the risk of a chopper flight and the
dough the journey requires. And let's be clear... this is a magnificent ride and one
even many locals rave about. Still, some consider it an audible thorn in their side.
The Sierra Club and other island advocacy groups have long pushed for limits on
the freedom of commercial aircrafts to fly over residential neighborhoods and
Federal Aviation Administration-designated noise-abatement areas. For now it's a
voluntary system, however, so local activists recommend that passengers ask pi-
lots to avoid sensitive areas, such as the Kalalau Trail and popular beaches.
Activities
The only way to navigate the Huleʻia River and see the Huleʻia National Wildlife Refuge
is on a commercial tour. Most fishing charters depart from Nawiliwili Small Boat Har-
bor.
Island Adventures
KAYAKING
(
246-6333;
www.islandadventureskauai.com
;
Da Life, 3500 Rice St, Kalapaki Beach; tour incl
lunch adult/child $99/77; 8:30am Mon-Wed & Sat, 11:30am Fri)
Offers a 4½-hour tour in the
Huleʻia National Wildlife Refuge, where you'll paddle 2.5 miles into the wildlife refuge,
hike to two private waterfalls, swim and picnic. If you can't hike eight to 10 flights of
uneven steps, take a pass. Check-in for this tour on Kalapaki Beach at Da Life (
Click
here
)
next to Duke's (
Click here
)
.
Captain Don's Sportfishing
BOAT TOUR
(
639-3012;
www.captaindonsfishing.com
;
4hr shared charter per person $140, 4hr private
charter per 6 passengers $595)
Giving guests creative freedom to design their own trip
(fishing, whale watching, snorkeling, a Na Pali coast cruise) on the 34ft
June Louise
,
Captain Don serves with decades of experience on Kauaʻi waters.
Just Live
ZIPLINING
outfit offers canopy-based zipping, meaning you never touch ground after your first zip.
