With lush forests and an abundance of waterfalls comes rain. This is the time to dance in the rain! Strap on your waterproof shoes for hikes ending in a waterfall of your own. Wailua Falls and Opaekaa Falls are easily accessible options for stunning views, while Waipoo Falls, Hanakapiai Falls, and Secret Falls are all half- to full-day adventures. Learn More About Referrals.
The Kauai Museum , St. If you need a pick-me-up from the darkened skies, grab a fresh cup of joe from the Kauai Coffee Company , and they even offer free walking tours while you re-energize with caffeine! If you want to use the rain as an excuse to go souvenir shopping, Old Koloa Town, Warehouse , and Poipu Shopping Village are some of the best spots on the island. Yet it offers all the amenities you would expect from a premier destination, including a rich array of shopping, dining, and entertainment venues.
Best of Both Worlds — Kauai is the perfect destination for all kinds of travelers. If you have a family, there are plenty of kid-friendly activities and beaches. Looking for a romantic spot to dine or watch the sunset? There is no better place than our tropical beaches and flavorful island cuisine. You can enjoy sightseeing and exploring towns or the wilderness, or lounge on the beach.
To put it simply, Kauai is a great place to customize your vacation. The tranquil beauty of the Pacific Ocean is mere feet from your door. If you love nothing more than mile after mile of crystal seas and white sand, then Kauai is the place for you. Then can take a drive and see beautiful mountains and beaches. Want more? Kauai also offers spectacular canyons, mystery-shrouded rivers, natural swimming pools, and public parks galore.
Visit Kauai Coffee Company to learn about the coffee-growing process, tour the grounds and, of course, sample some joe.
A photo posted by xinelaine on Oct 30, at pm PDT. Resorts like the St. Save now, stay later. Don't miss out on our best deals of the year. Hele Mai! Link located in bio. A photo posted by St. The Hawaiian islands are known for raging waterfalls , but Kauai is home to one of the wettest places on earth.
Mount Waialeale has dozens of falls that pour into a deep canyon accessible via hike. There are great hiking opportunities on both islands as well as great beaches. I have several posts about the islands, so you might want to check them out for more information on activities and beaches.
I have been to the islands of Hawaii many years ago ,twice. Which island do you think we should go to. Hi Stella, Both islands have friendly beaches for families with children, but if rain is a big concern you should probably choose Maui. Kauai is further north and it gets more rain especially the northern part of the island. However, rain comes and goes, so it rare so bad that it will ruin your vacation.
It also depends what month of the year you choose to visit the islands. Hope this helps. We have never visited Hawaii but it is getting higher on the travel wish list. So this was great to try to decide where to start.
I like the idea of Kauai with more secluded areas. It would be great to go snorkeling without the crowds. Kayaking on the rivers would be a relaxing way to pass our time. Probably the biggest things I would want from Maui would be the sunshine and sunsets. We are leaving Kauai after a first visit- nine days spent. I have been to Maui 4 times and headed there tomorrow. I have to say, although the hikes and scenery are beyond spectacular here, we were disappointed in the lack of entertainment and the unpredictable weather rain and wind 3 days in a row in Princeville and sporadic regular rain the entire trip.
The beaches were very average. We spent 6 nights in Poipu, at a lovely location, which was the saving grace of our time spent here. Weather is a big deal to us, therefore if given the opportunity again we would shorten our time here and make sure to hit Maui before or afterward!
Hope this helps:. Kauai is unbelievable. If you take your time , stop and look at different times of day and pretend you are in a church no one else has ever seen and just feel it, your will understand what Kauai is all about. Hope you enjoy it. Tough call! Currently, we are Team Maui — but that could change in an instant. Stunning photos which made me decide that a visit to Kauai is in order. I have enjoyed many visits to Maui but never to Kauai. The hiking trails and the botanical gardens are a big draw for me.
Pinned for later! Kaui for hiking and Maui for snorkelling! I definitely need more than just a couple of days for each! I love Maui and visited Kauai briefly on an airplane tour, but I prefer a more relaxed island, and I would choose Kauai. I think that a good option would be to split your time between both. Both seem like really good options. If I wanted to just chill out Kauai seems like a good spot to just unplug and disconnect from the world.
Thanks for sharing. Weather is unpredictable like you said, we started hiking the trail on the Na Pali Coast in the sunshine, and ended up drenched with torrential rain within an hour, slipping and sliding in the mud. It was a lot of fun though. Thanks for sharing facts about both islands, Maui is on our list to visit soon. Hi Anda, I am planning to go to Hawaii for the first time with my friend and we are undecided between Mauii or Kauai. We like ziplining, kayaking, ATV roadside riding, catamaran cruise, river paddling boating, etc; in brief we love outdoor activities.
I am asking which island between the 2 should we go as our departure is soon. Definitely Kauai! While Maui is equally beautiful, Kauai is the only island that has rivers.
They offer wonderful horseback riding on private farms which have secret pools and hidden beaches. As for sailing, nothing can beat a sunset catamaran cruise around the Napili coast.
But if you are an outdoor lover, go to Maui next. Lots of great hiking trails on the Road to Hana and amazing beaches.
Hi Anda. I can never resist a post about Hawaii as it is one of my most favourite places on the planet. I do love the natural beauty of Kauai and its amazing canyon. I adore the vibe on Maui and could definitely see myself living there. Plus, I had one of the most incredible snorkelling adventures of my life in the Molokini Crater on Maui and will never forget it.
I know what you are saying, Doreen. Between Kauai and Maui — if I was doing slow travel, then I might consider Kauai to chill out and spend time amidst nature and the rural area.
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