Lihue Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Lihue. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Kauai Eco Adventure Helicopter Tour

• Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls, and Window Seats

• Kalapaki Kai Sunset Catamaran Cruise

• Kauai Luxury 60-Minute Doors-Off Helicopter Adventure

• Kauai Adventure Bundle: 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours

It is free to visit the town of Lihue in Kauai. Its beaches and harbor are open to the public. To explore further, take a Kauai tour that covers more ground. From driving audio tours for US$35 to catamaran sunset cruises from US$109 to helicopter rides from US$399, you have options.

Yes, Lihue is worth visiting. This central hub for exploring Kauai offers a range of activities, from beaches and dining to shopping. Many visitors explore Lihue and then use it as a jumping-off point for a Kauai excursion. Some of the best ways to get to know the island include helicopter tours, catamaran cruises, and airplane tours. 

Per one customer who booked the Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats, "Breathtaking views of the whole island, this was one of the best tours I've ever done! The pilot had great insights into the different areas and the ride was very smooth. While I got stunning photos of all the big attractions, they don't compare to seeing it in person."

Lihue is Kauai’s government and commercial center and holds plenty of history and culture. It has the island’s airport and cruise port and is the primary commercial shipping center. Kalapaki Beach is the place for bodysurfing, surfing, and swimming. Plus, the impressive Wailua Falls is close by for amazing views.

There are plenty of attractions to visit in Lihue, whether natural, historical, or cultural. Visitors can spend a day visiting the beaches, museums, or Wailua Falls, doing water sports, or sampling rum and coffee. Or spend more days here, using Lihue as a base for exploring more of Kauai.

Lihue has several museums and galleries for art lovers and history buffs. Visit the Kauai Museum for historic buildings and artifacts and the Grove Farm Sugar Plantation to see the Wilcox home and gardens. Several local artists display their work at galleries like the Tabora Gallery, Seductions of Kauai Gallery, and more.

The best times for most travelers to visit Lihue are the off-peak or shoulder seasons when the crowds are thinner, and the weather is still good. Try April or May or August through early October, but avoid the busy summer months of June and July and the cooler weather in December and January.

Chickens run around Lihue, and this is for a few reasons. After red junglefowl were first brought to the island by the Polynesians, they cross-bred with domestic chickens and became feral, running around the island like they owned the place. Later, in 1982, a hurricane destroyed chicken coops, scattering chickens all over the island.

Many tours start in Lihue since it’s the capital and is easily accessible to several attractions. Hop on a helicopter for an aerial island tour, or book luau and buffet dinner shows for a Hawaiian cultural experience. Kayaking, exploring the Wailua River, and visiting plantations are also combined with Lihue tours.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Lihue. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Kauai:

• Na Pali Coast

• Mt. Waialeale

• Waimea Canyon

• Hanalei Bay

• Wailua River

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Kauai.