Weekend on Kauai
3 Day Itinerary for Kauai
My husband and I chose Kauai as our honeymoon destination. We stayed in Kapaa for the weekend as it's a central location. Renting a car is a must! Kauai has buses for transportation at $2 a trip, if you're on a tight budget. There is a military base on the island, so anyone with base access could get accommodations at an inexpensive price. We were so busy in those 3 days taking in the views, kayaking, and tubing that we did not visit a beach. We live on Oahu, so we were ok with that. Below, I am providing you with our 3 day itinerary and tips!
Accomodations
East Side - Courtyard by Marriott Kauai at Coconut Beach
Rental Car Provider
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Activities
Day 1 (West Side)
1 hour and 30 minute drive from hotel.
Visited Barking Sands Military Base for snacks
Requires base access
Dinner at the hotel bar & lounge
Day 2 (East Side)
Backcountry Adventures for tubing down old sugar plantation irrigation system, through open canals and several tunnels hand-dug circa 1870.
Water was cold and refreshing!
Went through tunnels with headlamps on!
Kayak down the Wailua River and Sacred Falls Tour
Day 3 (North Shore)
Drive the Na'Pali Coast all the way to the caves @ Ke'e Beach!
Stopped along the way at Kilauea Light House
Had lunch at Bouchons Hanalei
Visited Kauai's Hindu Monastery
5 Things to know about Kauai (Garden Isle)....
There's one way bridges on the North Shore. Drive with ALOHA!
It's more country than Oahu.
There is a Costco in Lihue.
Do not expect to get anywhere fast, it is not the mainland. Plus, you'll want to stop and take in the views!
Chickens are everywhere!
Hawaii Lovers - Be sure to check out posts for Maui and Oahu.
