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If lounging by the pool all day isn ’ t your honeymoon style ( although it ’ s certainly an option !), here are a few Kaua ’ i adventures you don ’ t want to miss :
Get wonderstruck at Waimea Canyon Dubbed the ' Grand Canyon of the Pacific ’, Waimea Canyon is a must-see for any trip to Kaua ’ i . This spectacular 3,600-foot natural wonder is a spine-tingling sight , and you can enjoy the views from many lookout points , or find a hike that fits your skill level .
Go higher with a heli-tour
For an unforgettable honeymoon adventure , see Hawai ’ i from above . Blue Hawaiian operates an excellent Discover Kaua ’ i tour that takes in some of the island ’ s most spectacular ( and otherwise inaccessible ) highlights . Soar over rainbows and waterfalls before hovering over the majestic Waimea Canyon . And don ' t be surprised if you feel like you ’ re on the set of Jurassic Park , because the original 1993 movie was mainly filmed on Kaua ’ i ! A fitting finale is watching the 4,000-foot sea cliffs of the Napali Coast come into view , their majestic emerald spines cast deep into the Pacific Ocean . Then , weather permitting , you ’ ll witness the mist-shrouded peaks and tumbling waterfalls of Mt . Wai ’ ale ’ ale (‘ rippling water ’). It ’ s a rush !
Sail the Napali Coast at sunset
To appreciate the true power of Kaua ’ i ’ s iconic west coast , you have to go there . With Holo Holo Charters you can cruise into the very heart of the Napali ( meaning ‘ the cliffs ’) Coast . The company ’ s custom-built vessels navigate remote and hard-to-access locations , putting you almost in touching distance of the dramatic landscape . Think razor-sharp mountain peaks rising from the shore , lush emerald valleys , secluded beaches , and hidden sea caves . This journey was a highlight of our trip to Hawai ’ i , made even more special by a school of dolphins that followed our boat back toward port .
PHOTOS : JORDAN MCQUEEN ; UNSPLASH
Stroll through the Allerton Garden
It ’ s not called the Garden Island for nothing ! National Geographic noted the Allerton Garden as one of the ‘ 50 Places of a Lifetime ’, and this masterful piece of landscape architecture has also served as a Hollywood backdrop ( look out for the ancient Moreton Bay fig roots featured in Jurassic Park ). Part garden , part art installation , and once owned by a Hawaiian queen , the property also features the house where wild parties were thrown by garden creators , Robert and John Gregg Allerton . Over in the neighbouring McBryde Garden , you can immerse yourselves in the lush landscape of native plants in a place of deep cultural significance .
Head out on a ( rum ) safari
Time for a Mai Tai ? Experience Kaua ’ i like never before on a Kauai Rum Safari ! Explore the exotic fruit orchards of the Kilohana Plantation aboard an open-air safari truck before a rainforest boardwalk delivers you to the property ' s hidden Jungle Bungalow to sample award-winning Koloa rums and enjoy a signature Mai Tai . Take in the breathtaking view of Kahuna Nui Valley then continue on to meet the animals and refresh with a farm-to-glass cocktail of exotic fruits and herbs . holidaysforcouples . travel 63