12 Essential KAUAI Travel Tips | WATCH BEFORE YOU GO!
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- Kauai is without a doubt one of the MOST BEAUTIFUL ISLANDS IN HAWAII, and without the crazy crowds of Oahu, it's still relatively undiscovered. Whether you like to hike, kayak, snorkel, surf or just relax at the beach, Kauai is the island for your next vacation!
In this video guide, I'll share 12 essential travel tips for Kauai, the top island in Hawaii. This travel guide touches on history, culture, cuisine, and activities and is shot in a top-quality 4K video. Make sure you're subscribed to my channel and leave your tips or comments in the comment section!
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Just a little help pronouncing those cities. Kapa'a has 3 syllables (Kah-PA-ah) as per the apostrophe separating the two vowels. Poipu has 2 (Poy-PU). Yes every vowel is pronounced, but the O and E sounds of oi are blended together, having no apostrophe separating them. Keep on enjoying these lovey places!
Thanks Sherry! I know I butchered a few names, my apologies.
"Poipu" is really actually spelled like "Poʻipū", so it should be pronounced "Po-ee-poo" with 3 syllables, but it's commonly incorrectly pronounced as "Poi-pu".
Also Kaua'i is "ka why ee" not "Kawhy" . I know that's a little nitpicky though
People pronounce Lihue wrong most of the time, incl. people actually living there from my experience! It's "leewhoeh"
I know it's 2 years later and your comment has already been nitpicked enough, but it isn't an apostrophe. It's one of the thirteen letters of the Hawaiian alphabet, the okina.
I went to Kauai in October and it was absolutely stunning. Everything you mentioned is definitely worth a try because I had really positive experiences too!
Nice! Where did you go on the island?
@@AlexanderAyling We stayed in Princeville, and traveled to pretty much every part of the island. It was lovely
Thank you for this!! I am going to Kauai this month (my first time to any of the Hawaiian islands!) and this is very helpful as we only have 3 days there.
Also congratulations to you and Carrie on your homestead!!! 🤗🌟💕
Lived there in Haena, last driveway on the right just before the beach at the trail head of the Na Pali Track (Trail). Sure do miss it!
Paradise!
Dude! Just did a search for Kauai and see you started your own channel!
It was great meeting Kernville. We are leaving Alaska soon and heading towards Baja, hope our paths cross again.
Hey!! Yeah I’ve had this channel for a while but never really put anything on it. Committed to consistent uploads here as well as Vagabrothers now too! Safe migrations you snowbirds!
AlexTheVagabond ...we prefer location independent! Great video. We are thinking about renting a 4x4 overlander.
I was sooo mad you guys didn't have a video on this a month ago! I just got back from my honeymoon there!
Awww sorry Lacey!!! How was the honeymoon? Did you do any of the things I recommended?
AlexTheVagabond we did! The canyon was our favorite! And you are 100% correct about the hiking shoes! So much to see and so much history!
Did you have fun? I am debating going to Kauai or Maui so I wanted to know what your Kauai experience is and if the beaches are nice and are the waves rough?
We were in Kauai in November 2019. It is amazing!
Awesome! Where did you go?
First mention of Polihale state park in all the Kaua’i travelogues I’ve watched; fun place, excellent opihi on the rocks that are great for a refreshing snack and bring your own beer. On note - most rental car companies require a waiver on insurance for Polihale. The old cane Haul road is VERY rough and it’s a long walk back to the main road.
Do you know if we could catch an Uber ride there? Our rental car won't manage the trip. Thank you!
Oh my gosh 😍😍😍😍😍😍 me and my husband still planning to travel like you guys 😍 our first destination will be this 🤩 thank you
You going to love Kauai
AlexTheVagabond 😍😍 can’t wait
Born and raised on Kaua'i and still live here, in the Anahola area.
Such a beautiful place. Enjoy Maile
Liked straight away ! Just the video I prayed for !!! Kauai is so high on my bucket list !!! Hope I get to go 😍
Awesome to hear it Madalena! Thank you for the continued support! When are you trying to go? It’s definitely worth visiting
AlexTheVagabond no set plans , it’s somewhere where I would prefer to go with someone , usually I travel solo but there are certain places I’d prefer to share with someone special. So may take some time ! Thanks for the video 🤗
Good call!!! No need to rush :)
Hi Alex. I will watch this video tomorrow because it's bed time, but I would love for you to go back to the Motherland and visit Nigeria. Cheers!!!!
Thank you!! I made it to Tanzania this year but I’ve never been to Nigeria. Have you seen my Kilimanjaro series on Vagabrothers?
@@AlexanderAyling I started watching you guys two years ago. I've watched every video you guys made. I subscribe to you on IG and FB. I live vicariously through you guys so of course I saw that video. I know you are an outdoorsman but I would love to see you interact in a major city in Africa!!!!
Just got back from kauai,so beautiful,planning to go back in few months,wsnt to do more hikes
Thank you so informative 🙏🏼
Thank you for watching
I went to Kawaii too
This was the best trip!!! I miss it!!!
I think we need to go back!!!
you got nice legs on god
Queens bath is actually a couple hundred meters past where you were. That spot with the sign of how many people died there is just a tide pool.
Altus Aerial 🤣🤣🤣🤣 baga not going make it down the trail
Spurs fan passing through
Very eloquent! Love the video
Thank you Casey!! I appreciate the kind comment and continued support
great tips! love the "respect the locals" segment 💎
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Hey! Do you mind sharing what Alltrails hike this is? What time did you leave and get home? Thanks!
Nice video. Is it ok to bring drone to Hawaii from California?
hi! i am getting married in kauai next year (eloping) and wondering where you think the best location would be like if you were to get married there, where would u do it? i want the beach and the cliffs and the mountains. i cant wait .
Princeville / Hanalei Bay
Kauai actually has the most white sand beaches because Parrot fish and Wrasse have had more time to eat coral and poop out said sand.
MUcho guiri guiri, poca informacion.
Your pronounced kapa’a wrong
Sorry!! Doing my best, I don’t speak Hawaiian :)
AlexTheVagabond a useful tip is whenever you see a double vowel or an apostrophe, use your throat to pause. „Glottal stop“ if you know linguistics.
Spouting not sprouting
I am really surprised at all the hate this video has gotten. Nowhere else in the world have I seen people get so upset when someone who isn’t from there can’t pronounce the names like a local. Of course we can’t. We don’t live there and we don’t speak the language.
Exactly!
Is this guy with HVB? Or KVIC.
Who is not pationate about travelling
Wonder how easy it is to purchase pot? 👀😂
I wouldn’t know but I’ve hearddd it’s not all the difficult ✌🏼
ask any surfer, they all grow it
ukulele lolo good to know! We’ll be in Kauai in August 😉
ukulele lolo literally so true
Lmfao...this dude said "kAuAi iS nOrThEaSt oF oAhU"
D+ for effort. This video had absolutely 0 depth to it. I might as well have went to the Wikipedia page & read about it. Probably would have gathered more knowledge that way too. Anyway, hope this helps. Construction Criticize or something like that.
On Kauai and don't mention the famous coco palms shame on you.
Really? you came here, made a video about it and butchered the names of the towns? Kapa’a, it’s pronounced kah pa ah - lihue - Lee who eh.
Raw Aloha love all the food trucks in..... ka’pa
YAAAAAA
Seriously, you said the names of our districts wrong! The airport is not on the south either 😂😂😂😂! If you're gonna do a video on our island Atleast get your information correct!!!
If you love Kauai, Hawaii, any of the islands - STAY HOME. 🤷🏽♀️
As a Kauaian, I wanna know where the HELL the town of Kapa and Hui is 😂😂😂😂😂
Poh ipu beach?? Bro 😂😂😂😂
I KNOW
Damn haole 😂😂😂
As a kauaian I agree 😂🤙🏽
Right! I was like🙄
I just got back from Kauai - some of the best natural scenery I've ever witnessed in earth.
I’d have to agree with you!! It’s unbelievably gorgeous!
Its similar to my home state, Kerala in India. Travel to Kerala, you will feel the same experience of Kauai and would be cheaper …..
こにちわ！ I'm Kulia and I live in Kalihiwai (Kuh Lee hee vai) Valley, I go to the sucky school Kapa'a (Kah Pa ah) High. If any of y'all decide go float over here or just come over here, please, do pick up the Trash you see or have and flop it in a can 👍🏽😋😆🤭💜💫
Kaua'i in Hawaiian meaning when you say it say kah why ee sorry you said the name a bunch just trying to help you out.
If you’re going to make a travel guide/tips make sure you do your research on how to pronounce the towns and everything! Also please Malama the aina and take what you bring!
That's what I was gonna say!
YA
Calm down its not that serious
Using a local guide up the river supports the island economy and we have stories and folklore you won’t hear about otherwise. Please consider using a local guide next time for a terrific day full of native info.
The hike you went to in Wailea canyon where you reached a waterfall and swam. You said it was 8 miles. What was the name of that hike so I can find it on all trails. Also did you pay for the premium on all trails or use the free version?
Just respect the island,it’s people, and culture. Beautiful Island
Totally agree!
Never saw much culture there
@@davesbainrps6909 how could you? You only hanged out with your fellow white people
Seanobi 69 no i am around more culture s than you
@@davesbainrps6909 ok sunscreen spirit
I am from Kauai it’s so beautiful xd lol
Lucky!! It’s such a beautiful island. Enjoy :)
YA ILIVE THERE
Any cool places you would suggest?
Princeville resort Kauai, aka, St. Regis is full of mold and mildew. North Shore is dangerous at night especially Hanalei. Best food is served at the only gas station in Princeville. Stay away from Tweeker beach at Nawiliwili. Find McPhee's honey.....incredible. Must make reservations at Beach House Restaurant. Getting a good table is a must. DO NOT GO THRU OPEN TABLE call restaurant and request Seth or Josh. They are top servers with the good sections, so your "chances" of getting an awesome table are enhanced. Food is ........wake up at 2am and open that doggy bag up in fridge good. In the South I would highly recommend an Airbnb. One of the best is Airbnb.com/rooms/1287720, can't beat the low price of this beauty, 1 bedroom condo with pool and kitchen. Sleeps 4.
Thanks for the informative info! I'll be traveling to Kauai the end of January and have lots of questions on the weather, where to find good food for cheap, cheap things to do, or safe hiking trails for a gal like me who will be hiking alone and is a beginner. Looking forward to seeing the beautiful island!
Always laugh when people stand under huge waterfalls. Rocks up top pulled by the current, and rocks fall down. Kind a like camping underneath coconut palms in a windstorm.
What was the waterfall you hiked to at 7:49? Starting point? Thanks
If your doing a travel video you should know how to pronounce the area's . Kappa and Poipu are both miss pronounced.
Also Hanalie surf is only good in the winter season, the summer time it's completely flat. There's also a museum on rice street.
Please do Saint Lucia! Love love your videos!
Kapa?? Ouii (facepalm). Well put together video but just like all your typical tourists, one visit than they are suddenly a tour guide. ALOT of this video info is wayyy off.
I was born and raised here. I'm glad people enjoy it I know it's beautiful but please respect our culture. And leave all that pilau kine ways on the mainland.
I’m all about visitors ALWAYS being respectful and observant of local culture, regardless of where in the world. Mahalo 🤙🏼
We are going there in January (10-20). I hope the weather will be good :)
robbie Wills perreira I live here to
Painted 3 of the wyndams hotels on Kauai, was there for about 2 years!! Its great!!! ( queens bathe)
AlexTheVagabond if that were true you’d know how to pronounce the towns. Obviously never bothered to ask any locals
"Kauai sits to the North East of Oahu"??? Try looking at a map bud. North West
I think you just helped me decide between Kauai and the big island. Thanks!
Awesome!!! Enjoy yourself!
Hey bro love the vid man great ideas you shared! Quick Q tho, what’s the beach y’all went too at 1:17?
Looks amazing
Keep up the awesome work
It’s called Hideaway Beach I think. Very cool!
I highly recommend you look for me on Kauai, Aunty Uber. I give the best rides!
Next time Aunty!
Ride me Aunty
Thanks for sharing the video. It makes me wanna jump on the airplane and just go. I'm wondering what's the name of the canyons you were hiked?
Tip 1.
Don’t come we are overcrowded and you people make it more overcrowded
I am watching this vids in quarantine to relive my memories even though we did not video it.
I’m glad my video can help bring back some nice memories for yah
Beautiful video.
Even your recap videos are amazing adventures.
Been to Oahu Hawaii and had a blast.
💛🌅🌴🏝️🏄☀️🏖️
Carrie is Rad 😉
♥️🇨🇦
Thank you Alisa!!! What do you prefer, vlogs or travel guide videos?
@@AlexanderAyling
Both vlogs and travel guides are great. Hard to choose as they both bring different experiences.
I appreciate when you and Marco explore new places I have never been. Uzbekistan, Machu Picchu, India, Scottish Highlands.... I could go on.
The videos spark curiosity about the places and Google Earth is a fantastic way to further explore these areas.
I also love your videos because of your passions for cuisine. So much amazing food from around the world 🌍🌎🌏
The travel guides are great recaps of previous adventures. I realize how much I learn from the series during the travel guides or recaps.
Always look for to the next adventure and thanks for taking us along for the journey.
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Thank you Alisa!!!
Aloha from Kapaa, Kauai!
Glad u guys had a blast!
😁🤙🏾✨🌺
Mahalo!! We had a great time!
Is 10 days too much for visiting for the first time? Should I not fly to Honolulu
Hey Jaffrey. 10 days sounds like a lot of time to relax, which is great! Depending on where you fly from you can fly direct to Kauai. You can get great cheap flights on this website. bit.ly/CHEAPFLIGHTSNOW - It's an affiliate link and I earn a small commission but it's at no extra cost to you. Cheers!
What Airbnb did you stay in specifically??
Awesome! What was the name of the hike you did in Weimea?
Check the Hiking Vlog on my channel the title of the hike is in the beginning of the video. I don’t remember it off the top of my head. Cheers Kristen!
Thanks for the video, Alex! We are heading to Hawaii, and I want to spend 2-3 days in Kauai. This info was very helpful for my planning.
We're cruising on NCL soon. One day we are renting a car and headed for the canyon. The next day we will hang around Lihue on foot. Any recommendations on what do in town or within a short hired ride?
Great video! What trails did you hit in Waimea canyon? Specifically the one with the waterfall
Hey Rachel. Thanks. I don’t remember the name but it’s in this vlog - sign at the beginning and I share the name verbally.
Enjoy!
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Top quality video on Kauai 👌🎥👌. Appreciate the effort and hard work that you had to do to gather all the useful travel tips that you shared in this video.
That is where chickens belong in a tree with there babies. 🐔 🐥
We are going to Kauai on January 10th 2020. It will be our 3rd time. You are right, North and South are very different there. We will be staying 5 days in Princeville and 5 days near Poipu beach. I hope the weather will be good.
Hope you have a great trip Vera!
In Princeville, go to the gas station for take out lunch. Great pizzas, burgers and sandwiches at an even better price.
In the south, go Big Save market deli section. Good food for cheap. Breakfast time get scrambled eggs and fried rice plate, go to kukuiula boat harbor. Get plenty picnic tables, etc, with waves crashing in front of you. What a view!
Lol I live there, don’t go to Waimea River though, great view but the water is very dirty and can cause infection very quickly if you have an open cut
waimea not wailua river?
Kauai is the number one place in the world I’ve wanted to go for my whole life but it’s hard to find online where to stay and stuff, this was super informative thank you!
Thank you Jesse! I'm stoked the video helped you out! Enjoy your trip!
Ask us locals about the secret spots
Airbnb.com/rooms/1287720. This is were my friends stay. Clean and reasonably priced
Aunty Uber thanks!
@@denuf23 please tell me🙏
Thank you, you give us inspiration to travel the world. Hope we can travel again after the pandemic. See you on our Chanel
Thanks
Bro, you can swim at queens bath, just go left buddy
It was pretty stormy when I went
@@AlexanderAyling lame
Please show the correct Queen's Bath.....
Hola Alex...I’m really enjoying your videos. I’m a fan! Beautifully shot, great narrations w/ a lot of great useful information and history.
Thank you Mark, I'm glad you're enjoying my video style. Much more on the way so stay tuned. All the best, Alex.
In the island has a nice coffee orchard
Whoo hoo! We're going for 2 weeks in December for Christmas and staying in Poipu and cannot WAIT.
Epic!!! You’re going to have such a good time. What are you most excited about?
myreadingisodd that’s funny I’m going for the first week of January
AlexTheVagabond helicopter tour, tubing, catamaran and ATVS!!
Amazing!! Where will you be staying and what ( if anything) from this video do you want to do?
No hikes?
This was super helpful thanks! Visiting Hawaii and wanting to see lots of wildlife and vegetation. Sounds like Kauai is it!
Enjoy!
This was extremely helpful and entertaining to watch. Just what I was looking for, thank you!
I'm sorry, did you say SPROUTING horn? Dude... its Spouting Horn. And... I'll refrain from pointing out everything else wrong here.
This is a horrible guide to Kauai lol
You're literally making Kauai more "touristy" by making videos likes these.
did I just hear him say "kapa"
Lani Alo HAHAHA YES
Lani Alo I saw this on my recommended I was like oh hell no
STOP IT
Unless you are living under a rock, what Alex reported on is widely known.
Tips? How about pronouncing it right? My Hawaiian grandma, and most people who live there pronounce it Ku-WHY-ee.
Wife and I headed there Sept 9th
I would pass on Sheraton, bad food and incredibly rude valets. If you really want to stay at a resort in the south, Koloa Landing is good and Plantation Gardens, easy on the budget. Best Airbnb in poipu at a great rate that can't be beat, Airbnb.com/rooms/1287720. You can thank me later. Must go to Pacos tacos, fish tacos are the bomb. Go Uncles shave ice, ask for shave snow with sweet cream.
I saw Kauai years ago. I would love to reach you for more pointers about returning to stay during may, june,july, and August. I appreciate the important tips you shared also. Aloha ! Divina from Arizona.
So cool! Can't wait til Corona's over to visit!
Great, informative vid. Excellent camera quality, production values, etc. For constructive criticism, I liked that you tried to pronounce the names properly. It is not easy. With video/audio editing, one could practice an infinite number of times and use the one take that sounds best. Easy fix. Also, you said that Kauai is NORTH-EAST of Oahu. Did you mean OAHU is northeast of Kauai?
Lastly, your fiancé is a gorgeous person! Definitely adds to the already beautiful scenery. She's so shy, though!
I live in Kauai🙈
💯🤙🏼
Lucky do you know how to surf
Mirage yes I do
Poke’ is not a native dish....
Hi Alex, amazing video. Thanks for sharing! Can you share some more information about drone regulations in this island? I plan to bring my drone during my trip there this January. Thanks and keep it up!
You’re good to go just don’t fly in the National or state parks
very helpful tips, been to kauai 5x. my favorite island. heading back next week actually. i might do the secret falls hike without a tour this time. btw its pronounced kapa-a. a local corrected me too. kapaa has a great bike trail along the coast. the coastal hike in poipu is breath taking too if you haven't gone.
*Kapa’a not Kapa
We just went here a couple of months back! It was so beautiful. Our vlog is in our channel if you wanna see 🥰❤🥰❤ #Kauai
Listen and heed Alex about footwear. I hiked those trails in '17 and paradise would have been hellish without footwear up high. Same for volcanic trails on Big Island. Beautiful video.
Amazing we love Kauai 💙💚💜💜💛❤ what's the name of the place you went to hiking?
Very informative