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Patricia Strasser
Waimea Canyon and Koke'e State Park exploration, helicopter ride, N? Pali Coast cruising, garden visit at Limahuli Garden and Preserve, movie tour, and Kauai's North Shore exploration are some of the enjoyable things that you can do to have a fun vacation in Kaua'i. Kaua'i is the oldest isle of the main Hawaiian Islands. It is a perfect garden island flourishing with a rich natural flora and fauna resources. The island is known for its long shores of pure white sand beaches. It will surely be a perfect get away location for everyone who simply wants to have a fun vacation. May it be a romantic honeymoon or a Hawaiian family vacation, you will always enjoy doing these activities around the island of Kaua'i. Waimea Canyon and Koke'e State Park exploration Enjoy the sites of the Waimea Canyon. It is considered as the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" by Mark Twain. A ten miles stretch, two miles width, and 3,600 feet depth will surely give you a breath-taking view of a panoramic and colorful earth crust formation. Bordering the canyon is the Koke'e State Park. It have an area of 4,000 acres vicinity perfect for hiking. Exploring both park and canyon will surely be an interesting way to spend your day in the island. Helicopter ride Witness the most beautiful natural topography in Hawaii by taking a helicopter ride around the island of Kaua'i. Waterfalls, cliffs, and the Wai'ale' ale mountain can be appreciated better on the top view of a helicopter ride. Jack Harter Helicopters is one of the helicopter tours that you can book for an unforgettable helicopter ride. Helicopter tours are designed on a time basis bookings. The 90 minute tour of the Jack Harter Helicopters is recommended especially if you want to take serious photos on these beautiful places. Always reserve your tour schedule early for quick rescheduling during bad weather. N' Pali Coast cruising N' Pali Coast is one of the most amazing sites in Kaua'i. It is a state park having a long volcanic cliff of 22 miles. Getting closer to explore the cliff can be done through helicopter rides or boat cruise. Cruising this magnificent volcanic cliff is simply interesting. Garden visit at Limahuli Garden and Preserve Do a healthy garden walk by visiting a 3/4- mile loop trail in Limahuli Garden and Preserve. You will surely be fascinated by the rich tropical ecology of the 1,000 acres garden preserve. This garden has been chosen by the American Horticultural Society as the best natural botanical garden in the United States of America in 1997. Movie tour If you are a big fan of the popular and award winning movie hits such as the Jurassic Park, Gilligan's Island, and South Pacific, then you will surely enjoy a movie tour. Kaua'i is the location of over 30 award winning and popular motion pictures in Hollywood. There are many tour packages that offer bus tour, 4×4 tour, and helicopter tour to visit the places of where the popular movies are taken. This is a great opportunity for fans and a great thing to do for the whole family. Kauai's North Shore exploration Explore the Coconut Coast of the Northern shores of Kaua'I in Kapa'a. You can do almost anything on this side of the island. Kilauea National Wildlife Refuge and Lighthouse, Princeville resorts, "King Kong's Profile", Hanalei Town and Lookout, and Ke'e Beach are just some of the places that you can pass and check out along the northern shores. Hiking on the northern area of the Kalalau Trail is also another activity that you can do during your north shores exploration. You can also go river cruising, visit the beach, and enjoy a fresh pineapple juice to make your Hawaiian visit in Kaua'I Island a perfect get-away.
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