Nā Pali Coast State Park, Hawaii, United States

5Coldings 5:00 PM Oct 10, 2022

Heaven on Earth
When on Kauai visiting this State Park is an absolute must. Whether you are in for a quite demanding 5-7 hour return hike to the Hanakapi'ai Falls or just an easy 3 hour return hike to the Hanakapi-ai Beach this place offers some of the most spectacular views on the Planet. Add to that tropical flora, guave fruits, giant bambus and white sandy beaches with caves and you're in for an experience you'll never forget. You can also hike further into the park to Kalalau Beach, but then you must get a hiking license and bring tent and sleeping gear + food. For the one-day trips, buy combined Park entry and shuttle bus tickets online at around 35 $ each and you'll board the shuttle bus ca. ½ hour from the trail head and not have to worry about parking or your car while hiking. Definately bring lots of water, swimwear, hiking poles and good boots as the trails may be slippery due to the frequent rainfalls that are the foundation of this magical piece of nature.

5Maude 5:00 PM Aug 27, 2022

Na Pâli Experience Small Boat for the Win!
I've hiked Na Pali, I've flown Na Pali, I've boated Na Pali with several operators, and without a doubt my favorite way to see Na Pali is with the Na Pali Experience smaller power catamarans. We were surrounded by 100s of dolphins, drove in and out of sea caves, and parked under waterfalls to cool off for a Hawaiian shower. We snorkeled at a reef where evidently only the small boats are able to snorkel and the quality of the snorkel gear was superb. I went by myself and there were only 5 others and so even though it wasn't a private tour, it had a private tour like atmosphere that really made the trip for me. The Captain (Jon?) was fantastic! He was engaging, professional, hilarious, and it was obvious he loved what he did. The ride was bumpy at times but I guess that is to be expected on Na Pali Coast. I always felt safe and actually enjoyed the "exciting" portions of the trip. From what I understand, choose the morning tours if you want to see dolphins, and chose the afternoon tour if you want to see Na Pali with optimal lighting conditions. Thanks for the memorable ride guys…see you next trip!