Top Kauai Extreme Sports

Take in rare aerial views of the natural landscape on Kauai's premier zipline experience. Multiple courses available with your admission ticket include the longest zipline in Hawaii, a tandem line with aerial views of Kipu Ranch, and a course that ends in a refreshing dip in a lava rock swimming hole. With plenty of options and complimentary cookies, AdrenaLine is a popular choice for both visiting and local families.

Get a new perspective on Kauai as you soar through lush forests and over the Waita Reservoir on the island’s longest ziplines. While cruising across the 8-track course near Koloa, hang on to the handlebars or try some more daring acrobatic stunts with the hands-free ‘Flyin' Kauai'an’ harness. It's an intimate, small-group experience capped at 12 people.

Traverse Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park with a guide on this group snorkeling and wildlife-watching tour. Let your guide sail you to see cliffs, waterfalls, and maneuver into hidden caves aboard a zodiac raft. Head to some of the best spots on the water for snorkeling, and get a chance to spot dolphins, sea turtles, and possibly even humpback whales at the right time of year. Your guide brings the coast to life with history, stories, and insights into the landscape.

Try a traditional Hawaiian sport at Kalapaki Beach—surfing an outrigger canoe through waves with views of the spectacular mountains and cliffs. While regular surfing requires practice to catch waves, this outrigger experience gets you in the water with an experienced paddler; even if you've never gone canoeing, you can ride Hawaiian waves the very first time you go out.

Fly across the ocean on an exhilarating guided Zodiac raft ride along the gorgeous Na Pali coast. The raft’s small size allows you to get into hard-to-reach sea caves, plus you’ll ogle pristine beaches, gushing waterfalls, and sheer cliffs. This ocean adventure isn’t for the light-hearted, but the Zodiac rafts provide a thrilling and memorable way to explore this magnificent coastline from the water, as your captain and crew ensure your safety.

Learn to surf Kauai’s famous waves at a private surf lesson for up to four people on the shores of beautiful Hanalei Bay. Your instructor, a local surfing expert, will meet you where you are. Beginners learn the fundamentals of paddling, reading the waves, and standing up, while more advanced students can perfect their technique. Note: please arrive 30 minutes prior to your lesson time to check in.

Diving from the shore offers easy entry and exit, a short surface swim and plentiful marine life. This small-group dive on Kauai is for certified divers and takes place at the most popular south shore dive site, in the protected Hanaka’ape Bay. The large horseshoe-shaped bay allows you to dive in two distinct areas, perfect for a two tank excursion, where you may encounter Hawaiian green sea turtles, up to seven species of moray eels, octopus and hundreds of tropical fish.

Explore underwater in a beginner scuba diving experience at Koloa Landing in Kauai. Ideal for first-time divers, you’ll be with a small-group (maximum four people) where your certified guide provides a detailed scuba briefing, teaching the use of equipment and how to breathe underwater. Next is a practice dive in shallow water before heading out for your first dive, seeing coral and sea life with your instructor by your side.

The Hawaiian island of Kauai is where you’ll find the Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park. Explore the park from aboard a custom-built, deluxe catamaran on this half-day tour of the coastal region. Take in the views of towering sea cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and dramatic sea caves, and if you dive into the warm North Pacific waters for a swim or snorkel, you might even see dolphins, turtles, fish, and seasonal humpback whales(if ocean conditions allow).

Known for its lush rainforests, dramatic cliffs, and tumbling waterfalls, Kauai is a sightseer’s dream—and this helicopter tour provides one-of-a-kind aerial views of its scenery. Pick between morning and afternoon departure times, head to the Lihue Airport, and take to the skies: in this doorless helicopter, you’ll enjoy extraordinary perspectives on Mt. Waialeale, the Na Pali Coast, Manawaiopuna Falls, Waimea Canyon State Park, and more.

Learn to surf or build upon your preexisting knowledge with a private surf lesson. You'll get one-on-one instruction from a professional teacher, who will show you the basics and give you a safety briefing on land. You'll then head into the water, for the chance to get up on your board and begin to catch waves.

Make the most of your time in the birthplace of surfing by learning to surf, Hawaiian style. In a small group of no more than five people per instructor, you will learn the fundamentals of surfing and ocean safety before getting into the water to ride your first wave. Lessons are timed to avoid crowds so you can enjoy plenty of space.

Work your way up from moderate side-by-side ziplines to the longest zipline in the state of Hawaii.. You'll be traversing a beautiful and secluded working cattle ranch at the base of the stunning Ha'upu Mountain Range by air and open-air truck. On this tour you'll be soaring almost 2 miles, making it Kauai's longest zipline tour.

Explore the world beneath the waves with this diving tour off the coast of Kauai. In a small group of no more than four divers, you'll receive detailed instruction and a marine ecology and fish identification briefing before building your confidence with a dive in shallow water. Then you can dive to a maximum depth of 40 feet under the direct supervision of PADI instructors.

Hawaii is one of the best places in the world to surf but getting onto a board and into the water can feel intimidating for beginners. This surfing lesson on Kauai will help give you the skills and the confidence to ride your first wave. In a small group of no more than two students, you can be sure of your instructor's full attention.

Get beyond Kauai’s beaches and explore lesser-crowded locales armed with a paddleboard, map, and all the necessary gear—provided with this tour. Once you’re ready to go, you’ll make your way down the Wailua River to Secret Falls, where you can hike, swim, bask in the cascade, and more. Or go off on your own for more adventures, finding your own slice of heaven on the Garden Isle.

Hawaii is among the best places in the world to scuba dive, and there's no need to miss out on the fun even if you're a beginner. No experience is required for this small-group scuba activity off the coast of Kauai. After learning the fundamentals, you will have to opportunity to explore an underwater world rich with sea life, and home to over 1,250 species found only in the Hawaiian Islands.

Experience the true beauty of Kauai’s backcountry away from the crowds on this private 4x4 and hiking adventure led by the self-proclaimed “Hawaiian Dundee.” Your guide will tailor a route based on your interests and abilities, leading you past lush jungle landscapes, hidden beaches, tropical waterfalls, sacred Hawaiian sites, and mountain peaks featured in Hollywood movies.

Explore the world beneath the waves on Kauai’s southern coast on this diving excursion. In a small group of no more than seven guests, head out aboard a zodiac and get ready to dive into the calm waters. You may encounter occasional dolphins as well as an abundance of Hawaiian reef fish, pristine coral formations and Hawaiian green sea turtles.

Do something different on Kauai with this Samoan fire knife workshop led by real practitioners of this ancient Polynesian art form. Learn about the history of the fire knife and its place in Samoan traditions and ceremony, and watch a fire knife expert twirl and dance with a burning torch. Learn basic moves and even try your hand and spinning a fire knife —if you dare.

Enjoy personalized attention and privacy for you and your partner on this flight tour over Kauai Pali. With just your party and a pilot, you'll get commentary tailored to your interests and plenty of opportunity to ask questions. Take in panoramic aerial views over the cliffs, sea, waterfalls, and forested hills, as well as excellent photo ops.

Spend a thrilling day in the glorious scenery of Kipu Ranch on this Kauai river kayaking, zipline, hiking, and boating adventure! The full-day tour packs in the action- you’ll paddle and soar through the jungle canopy on ziplines (including an 1,800-foot tandem cable you can ride with family or friend), hike to our exclusive Bamboo Pool and Water Zip and cap it off with a downriver voyage on 30’ twin-hulled motorized canoe. Picnic lunch included.

Many Kauai diving tours are aimed at beginners but this charter is specifically tailored toward seasoned divers, ensuring you don't waste a minute. In a small group of experienced divers, explore Kauai's Southern Reefs, teeming with more than 1,250 endemic species. Explore dramatic lava tubes and get the chance to encounter sharks, manta rays, dolphins, and (in season) humpback whales. With top-quality rental gear included, this seamless tour maximizes your time underwater.