Kauai Itinerary

[essnce629]

So I think I've finally figured out our Kauai Itinerary for next week. For those of you that have been there can you please check it out and tell me if you have any suggestions. Things to add or leave out? We'll be staying in a condo at Waipouli Beach Resort. We're so excited-- leaving Tuesday!



Tues 3/26

Arrive at 12pm
Get rental car
Grocery shopping


Afternoon:

Hang out at Waipouli Beach Condo pool


Evening:

The Eastside for dinner and dessert
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-eastside-kapaa-2#query:Eastside%20restaurant



Wed 3/27


Morning:

“Under the Rainbow” Children’s Garden Family Tour at Na 'Aina Kai Botanical Garden
2 hours long
http://family.go.com/travel/things-to-do/hawaii/kauai/poi-774992-naaina-kai-botanical-garden-park-plantation/


Afternoon:


Lydgate Beach
http://family.go.com/travel/things-to-do/hawaii/kauai/poi-774549-lydgate-state-park/

Kamalani Playground (across from Lydgate Beach)
http://family.go.com/travel/things-to-do/hawaii/kauai/poi-774987-kamalani-playground/



Evening:

Chicken In A Barrel BBQ for dinner
http://www.yelp.com/biz/chicken-in-a-barrel-bbq-kapaa-2

Cakes by Kristen for dessert
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cakes-by-kristin-kapaa



Thurs 3/28


Morning:

Free time


Afternoon:

Blue Lagoon Paddle and Snorkel tour
3 hours long
https://www.kayakkauai.com/cart.php?cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=1



Fri 3/29

Morning:

Capt Andy's Na Pali Snorkel Adventure
5 hours long
Breakfast and lunch included
http://www.napali.com/kauai_sailing/napali_snorkel_adventure.php


Night:

Smith's Luau
http://www.smithskauai.com/luau.html



Sat 3/30


Morning:

Princeville Family Easter Egg Hunt
Easter egg hunt and Easter bunny
http://www.princeville.com/events/family-easter-egg-hunt


Afternoon:

Hanalei Bay Beach
http://family.go.com/travel/things-to-do/hawaii/kauai/poi-774550-hanalei-beach/


Evening:

Kauai Path to ride bikes
4 mile flat path
http://family.go.com/travel/things-to-do/hawaii/kauai/poi-781216-kauai-path/




Sun 3/31 (Easter)


Morning:

Red Salt Restaurant for breakfast?
http://www.yelp.com/biz/red-salt-restaurant-koloa?q=waimea

or

Ono Family Restaurant for breakfast?
http://www.yelp.com/biz/ono-family-restaurant-kapaa


Waimea Canyon drive (if weather is clear and no rain forecasted)
Stop and hike the 1/2 mile Iliau Nature loop trail between mile markers 8 & 9, which is an easy short trail with beautiful views and fun for kids/toddlers to hike.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60627-d247664-Reviews-Waimea_Canyon-Waimea_Kauai_Hawaii.html


Afternoon:

Island Taco for lunch
http://www.yelp.com/biz/island-taco-waimea


Original Jo Jo's Shaved Ice
http://www.yelp.com/biz/original-jo-jos-anuenue-shave-ice-and-treats-waimea



Mon 4/1


Morning:

Train Tour at Kilohana Plantation
http://family.go.com/travel/things-to-do/hawaii/kauai/poi-776524-train-tour-at-kilohana-plantation/


Afternoon:


Poipu Beach
http://family.go.com/travel/things-to-do/hawaii/kauai/poi-776163-poipu-beach/

Spouting Horn Geiser (at Sunset ~ 6pm)
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60625-d669719-Reviews-Spouting_Horn-Poipu_Kauai_Hawaii.html


Evening:

Puka Dog for dinner?
http://www.yelp.com/biz/puka-dog-koloa

Papalani Gelato for dessert
http://www.yelp.com/biz/papalani-gelato-koloa



Tues 4/2
Depart

[ahisma]

Looks like a lot of fun!

I'd leave out the second snorkel tour. I think you'll be too tired for the luau.

Also, make sure to get to Hanalei.

[essnce629]

Thanks!

The second tour is more of a boat ride than snorkeling. It will go along the coast, stopping at some of the more secluded beaches, and then there will be a chance to snorkel as well. I'm hoping since the boat ride is so early in the morning (8am!) that DS2 will be able to take a nap after it ends (1pm) before the Luau at 5pm.

And we're definitely planning to spend the afternoon at Hanalei on Saturday.

[justlearning]

The main reason that DH and I want to go back to Kaui is to hike the Na Pali Coast. When we went, I was pregnant and not feeling well so we couldn't hike very far but it was absolutely gorgeous--amazing views. The day before we were there, the Clintons were on that same hike--I think it's the most popular hike on Kaui. We also spent time on the small beach there at the trailhead. The scenery is really beautiful but the wild chickens did interfere with our ability to relax. (The wild chickens were definitely my least favorite part of Kaui.)

Looks like you have a lot of fun things planned--hope you have a great time!

[glbb35]

This sounds fantastic! I love the Easter egg hunt in Princeville! You will have a great time and sounds like you did your homework. I would also leave some time to drive to some other beaches as there is so much to see there. When we were there we did a horseback riding trip that was awesome (hard t do with kiddos, ours stayed with grandparents) we also took surfing lessons! All ages were out doing that. :)

Have fun! From where we are to Hawaii is quite trip. Make sure you leave some time to adjust to the time difference. IT makes a huge difference on the body!

B

DS 03, 06, twins 09, 11