Kauai is the oldest and wettest of the Hawaiian Islands. That doesn’t make it sound too enticing but being labeled as such does have some added benefit. Because of its history and climate, Kauai lives up to its name as the Garden Isle. There aren’t too many places that provide such amazing natural beauty as Kauai. You’ll be treated to beautiful canyons, mountains, waterfalls and unique beaches. It’s a great place to see unspoiled Hawaiian beauty.
On the west side of Kauai you’ll find Waimea Canyon. Its about ten miles long and close to 3,000 ft deep and thus is referred to as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. It’s a fascinating site that is ideal for hiking. Kauai’s Na Pali coast showcases striking rugged cliffs that plunge from land to sea. Get a first hand look at them as you make your way along the Kalaulau Trail. It’s about 11 miles and spans over five valleys. If you need to cool off, the water here can do the trick, but be careful of tides and currents.
If you make your way to Mount Wai‘ale‘ale, you’ve arrived at the wettest spot on Earth. The result is fascinating flora, beautiful waterfalls and deep canyons that have been carved out of the mountainside. Wander through Grove Farm Homestead’s sugar cane plantations where you’ll see what life was like back in the day for the locals.
Glass Beach isn’t a top choice to lay down your towel and soak up the rays for a few reasons. There are strong currents, sharp coral and lots of rocks. So why go? At the far end of the beach you’ll find smooth pieces of colored glass – a lot of smooth pieces of glass. It’s a really neat site to see. Tunnels Beach offers some of the best snorkeling. The half moon shaped coral reef is less than a half-mile from the shore, giving you plenty space to explore.
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