Kukuiula

At the northernmost edge of the Hawaiian chain, the island of Kauai rises out of warm Pacific currents to high, misty peaks beribboned by waterfalls and caressed by the trades. The island is 562 square miles of pure Hawaii, from Mt. Waialeale to lush valleys, vast beaches to otherworldly rainforests. World-renowned for the emerald green of the Na Pali coast and the vivid hues of Waimea Canyon – “The Grand Canyon of the Pacific” Kauai is endlessly enchanting.

Generations of travelers have made the journey to this magnificent Garden Isle, where the easy feel of old Hawaii endures and a sense of adventure lives on. Beauty still flourishes overhead and underfoot, the air is still impossibly clear, the plumeria blooms kaleidoscopes of color. Meandering inland rivers feed spectacular waterfalls and pools. Enriched by thousands of years of native culture — and millions of years of natural history — Kauai is more alive than ever. 

Kauai's Na Pali Coast is ruggedly mountainous, with one of the world’s great green coastlines, most of which are only accessible by boat or hiking trails.

The western part of the island is home to spectacular cliffs and canyons. An abundance of hiking trails will take you to some of the most breathtaking views imaginable.

The world’s whales come to the waters of Kauai in the winter to give birth, offering islanders unforgettable displays of beauty on a gargantuan scale.

Neither nostalgic for the past nor racing to the future, Hawaii’s oldest island lives in a contented, colorful, bird-of-paradise present, generously welcoming all to share the simple pleasures of a never-conquered land of plenty and promise.