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.

FUV stands for Fun Utility Vehicle, and this compact, three-wheeled, open-air, easy-to-maneuver rental vehicle will let you explore the island on your own time. You’ll love how simple it is to drive and the feel of the island breeze coming through the open doors. The suggested route takes you to explore the endearing towns of Kapa’a and Old Koloa, Poipu and Lawa’i beaches, and Wailua and Opaekaa Falls, making it easy to see a lot in one half-day.

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.

Soar over the entire Garden Island for unforgettable views on this air tour of Kauai. From aboard an aircraft designed for sightseeing, soak up breathtaking views of natural attractions like Waimea Canyon, Opaekaa Falls, the rugged Na Pa Coast, and Mt Waialeale — the wettest spot on earth. Your experienced pilot provides informative narration during this thrilling flight.

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.

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.

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 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.

Your 40-foot rigid-hulled inflatable boats were handcrafted on Kaua‘i specifically for this stretch of coastline. Designed for both comfort and agility, they’re large enough to offer a smooth ride across the open ocean, yet nimble enough to slip into sea caves and hug the coast for an unforgettable, up-close experience. Unlike other rafts that seat you along the inflatable tubes—with your back to the view half the time—your vessels feature forward-facing seats, so you’ll enjoy panoramic views of Nā Pali’s cliffs and waterfalls throughout the entire journey. All of your tours depart from Hanalei Bay on Kaua‘i’s North Shore, giving you direct access to Nā Pali in just 15 minutes. Most other tour boats leave from Port Allen which is nearly 2 hours from the North Shore. Led by some of the most experienced captains and crew in the industry, you’ll hear captivating stories and legends that bring the coast’s history to life.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

While searching for big game fish, we also can encounter Dolphins, Whales and Turtles. The boat ride is usually pretty exciting as we play with wave and currents and once we find the fish the action is on!

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.

Soar high above Kauai’s magnificent landscape in a private plane for a bird’s-eye view of the Garden Island. You and your private group up to six people will get a luxurious and exclusive experience with a professional pilot guide to describe the stunning sites, including island highlights like Waimea Canyon, also known as the Pacific’s Grand Canyon, the jagged cliffs of Napali Coast State Park, and the 173-foot Wailea Falls. Best of all, everyone gets a window seat.