Overview
Enjoy the Na Pali Coast Raft Expedition, snorkeling, hiking, and a catered lunch. Your Raft Tour begins as you navigate the azure waters, feeling the refreshing ocean breeze against your skin. The Na Pali Coast is renowned for its dramatic sea cliffs, towering up to 4,000 feet above sea level, adorned with lush greenery and cascading waterfalls. As you traverse the coastline, you’ll witness this natural wonder’s raw and unspoiled beauty, a landscape shaped by centuries of volcanic activity and erosion.
Throughout your expedition, experienced guides will regale you with fascinating stories and insights into the Na Pali Coast’s history, culture, and ecology. Learn about the ancient Hawaiian legends woven into these cliffs’ fabric and gain a deeper appreciation for the natural wonders surrounding you. The barrier reef and thriving reef ecosystem supported thousands of ancient Hawaiians.
The beach landing is based on weather and ocean conditions. During October through April, the surf can be higher, and beach landing is conditional based on current ocean activity.
All summer rafting tours depart from Kekaha, closer to the Napali Coast.
Tour Time:
- Duration approx. 5 1/2 -6 hours
Check-in:
- Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor
- Get Directions
What To Bring:
- Sunscreen
- Swimsuit
- Camera
Includes:
- Expert snorkeling instruction
- Soft silicone masks, “dry” snorkels, fins, and even corrective lenses!
- Oven Roasted Turkey Sandwich with Thick Cut Turkey Breast on Homemade Focaccia* with Havarti, Red Onion, Green Apple, Mixed Greens and Bacon, Jam
Three Cheese Tortellini Pasta tossed in Pesto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes (Veg)Fresh Fruit Coconut White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies (Veg) - Vegetarian/Vegan Option(24 hours advance notice required)Veggie Sandwich on Homemade Focaccia and Side available (Veg, VGN, DF) *Gluten Free Bread available with 24hr notice
Restrictions: Winter tours and landing at Nualolo are available only when conditions allow. If the weather is bad we won’t go. No Pregnant Women or bad backs or necks. No Children under 6 Cancellation Policy: 48-hr (before activity date) cancellation policy on ALL activities, except where otherwise noted.
Cristal C. –
The zodiac raft adventure up the Na’Pali coast is a MUST on Kaui. Captain Allison and 1st mate, Keanu, are the best guides! From the booking to the arrival and tour, everything was straight forward and well executed. Please do not go their offices for the departure location, follow the directions in your confirmation email. I was a bit annoyed that this large group on the raft had half of their party hold us up because they didn’t follow the directions. Fortunately, the crew was accommodating to their party and gave them a time cap to arrive before our departure.
The raft isn’t a kickback, enjoy at your leisure experience. Rather you are using your core and grip strength to hold on to the raft ropes for dear life. There are 3 “relief seats” at the back of the raft for those that are physically unable to safely hold on anymore. My observation of the people who used it were the older and out of shape individuals. Aa for the motion sickness aspect, I took 2 Target brand motion sickness pills and wore the pressure point bands and I was surprised I didn’t get nauseous at all, which made the experience that much better.
As for the tour itself, it was epic that we saw 4 pods of dolphins throughout the morning. The crew said that is rare because some days there are no sightings at all. The tour of the coast was epic there were waterfalls, sea caves and all of the majestic coastal features. Ultimately, if you are physically capable of doing this experience it needs to be on your must-do in Kauai!