Hanalei Bay on the north shore of Kauai

Kauai Tours From Hanalei And Princeville

Hanalei and Princeville sit at the top of Kauai and work as genuine launch points rather than just places to sleep. Tours setting out from this part of the island cover food and farm visits, helicopter flights, kayaking, island sightseeing, fishing, garden walks and snorkeling, with meeting points at Princeville Airport (HPV), Kayak Hanalei and Hanalei Market. None of these trips include hotel pickup, so you make your own way to the stated meeting point. Every listing shows the dates it runs and the exact spot where the group gathers, which makes planning straightforward once you have picked the activity that suits you.

Kauai Tours Leaving From Hanalei And Princeville

The tours below all meet in or near Hanalei and Princeville, ranked by reviews from the most reviewed down. Each entry carries its own dates and meeting point details on the live booking page, so check both before you commit.

Most-reviewed trip

Princeville Gardens, Chocolate Tasting

3 hours (approx.) · Run by Princeville Botanical Gardens

4.8 884 verified reviews

Princeville Botanical Gardens Tour and Chocolate Tasting Ticket runs through Princeville Botanical Gardens. Rated 4.8 across 884 reviews. Runs 3 hours (approx.). From $126.

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Hanalei Bay Kayak and Snorkel

Hanalei Bay Kayak and Snorkel

4.9 626 verified reviews

5 hours (approx.) · Kayak Hanalei

from $160.49per person

Hanalei Bay Morning Kayak and Snorkel Tour runs through Kayak Hanalei. Rated 4.9 across 626 reviews. Runs 5 hours (approx.). From $160.49.

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Hanalei Walking Food Tour

Hanalei Walking Food Tour

4.8 299 verified reviews

1 to 2 hours (approx.) · Ono Kauai Food Tours

from $135.50per person

Walking Food Tour Exploring Hanalei runs through Ono Kauai Food Tours. Rated 4.8 across 299 reviews. Runs 1 to 2 hours (approx.). From $135.5.

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Beginner Spearfishing Lesson

Beginner Spearfishing Lesson

4.9 94 verified reviews

3 hours (approx.) · Pomai Ka'i

from $135per person

Hawaiian Reef Spearfishing Lesson for Beginners on Kauai runs through Pomai Ka'i. Rated 4.9 across 94 reviews. Runs 3 hours (approx.). From $135.

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Hanalei Scavenger Hunt

Hanalei Scavenger Hunt

4.8 41 verified reviews

2 hours (approx.) · Creative Soul Scavenger Hunts

from $39per person

Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of Hanalei Kauai runs through Creative Soul Scavenger Hunts. Rated 4.8 across 41 reviews. Runs 2 hours (approx.). From $39.

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Shore Snorkel at North Anini

Shore Snorkel at North Anini

4.8 36 verified reviews

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · Z Tourz

from $119.80per person

Kauai's Ultimate Guided Shore Snorkel (NO BOAT): North Anini runs through Z Tourz. Rated 4.8 across 36 reviews. Runs 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.). From $119.8.

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Princeville Departure Helicopter

Princeville Departure Helicopter

4.9 34 verified reviews

45 minutes (approx.) · Blue Hawaiian Helicopters- Princeville

from $579per person

Discover Kauai Helicopter Tour from Princeville runs through Blue Hawaiian Helicopters- Princeville. Rated 4.9 across 34 reviews. Runs 45 minutes (approx.). From $579.

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Kauai Tours From Hanalei And Princeville Compared Side By Side

TourDurationFromRatingFormatPickup Or Meeting PointMeal Or SnacksFree Cancellation
Princeville Gardens, Chocolate Tasting 3 hours (approx.) $126 per person 4.8 (884) Not stated Not stated Included Yes
Hanalei Bay Kayak and Snorkel 5 hours (approx.) $160.49 per person 4.9 (626) Kayak Kayak Hanalei Included Yes
Hanalei Walking Food Tour 1 to 2 hours (approx.) $135.50 per person 4.8 (299) Not stated Not stated Included Yes
Beginner Spearfishing Lesson 3 hours (approx.) $135 per person 4.9 (94) Not stated Not stated Not stated Yes
Hanalei Scavenger Hunt 2 hours (approx.) $39 per person 4.8 (41) Not stated Hanalei Market Not stated Yes
Shore Snorkel at North Anini 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) $119.80 per person 4.8 (36) Boat Not stated Snacks Yes
Princeville Departure Helicopter 45 minutes (approx.) $579 per person 4.9 (34) Helicopter Princeville Airport (HPV) Not stated Yes
Pick Your Own Tropical Fruit 2 hours (approx.) $119 per person 4.9 (32) Not stated Not stated Included Yes

Types Of Kauai Tours From Hanalei And Princeville

Kauai Garden Tours

The Kauai Garden Tours group on this page holds one listing from Hanalei and Princeville: Princeville Gardens, Chocolate Tasting, run by Princeville Botanical Gardens. It runs about 3 hours and is priced from $126 per person. The listing includes snacks or a meal, and free cancellation is shown. Full details of what the visit covers are set out on the listing page.

Kauai Kayak Tours

One listing in the Kauai Kayak Tours group appears among the tours from Hanalei and Princeville, and it is Hanalei Bay Kayak and Snorkel, the single kayak entry of this type on the page. Kayak Hanalei runs the tour, the duration is 5 hours (approx.), the price is from $160.49 per person, and the free cancellation term is shown on the listing. Drinks such as water, soda or juice, snacks or a meal, and snorkel gear are all named as included items on this single Hanalei Bay kayak and snorkel listing.

Kauai Food And Farm Tours

Two listings make up the Kauai Food And Farm Tours group here. One is the Hanalei Walking Food Tour by Ono Kauai Food Tours, running 1 to 2 hours (approx.) and priced from $135.50 per person. The other, Pick Your Own Tropical Fruit by Adam, runs about 2 hours from $119 per person. Both include snacks or a meal and show free cancellation, and the listing pages hold anything further.

Kauai Fishing Charters

The Kauai Fishing Charters group contains one listing from Hanalei and Princeville: the Beginner Spearfishing Lesson, run by Pomai Ka'i. It lasts about 3 hours and is priced from $135 per person. The listing includes snorkel gear, a safety briefing or instruction, and a guide. Free cancellation is shown, and the listing page sets out the rest.

Kauai Island Sightseeing Tours

A single listing sits in the Kauai Island Sightseeing Tours group from this part of the island: the Hanalei Scavenger Hunt, run by Creative Soul Scavenger Hunts. It runs about 2 hours and costs from $39 per person. Free cancellation is shown on the listing. The listing page carries the further details.

Price Bands For Kauai Tours From Hanalei And Princeville

BandFromPricedTourDuration
Lowest $39 per person Hanalei Scavenger Hunt 2 hours (approx.)
Middle Listing $126 per person Princeville Gardens, Chocolate Tasting 3 hours (approx.)
Highest $579 per person Princeville Departure Helicopter 45 minutes (approx.)

All eight listings here are priced per person. The lowest is the Hanalei Scavenger Hunt by Creative Soul Scavenger Hunts, 2 hours (approx.), from $39 per person, free cancellation shown. In the middle is Princeville Gardens, Chocolate Tasting by Princeville Botanical Gardens, 3 hours (approx.), from $126 per person, with snacks or a meal included. The highest is the Princeville Departure Helicopter by Blue Hawaiian Helicopters- Princeville, 45 minutes (approx.), from $579 per person, including fees and taxes, headsets and a guide.

Best Time Of Year For Kauai Tours From Hanalei And Princeville

Lihue, on the drier southeast side of the island, records average highs ranging from 78.1 F in February to 85.3 F in September, based on NOAA NCEI normals for 1991 to 2020. July is the driest month there at 1.75 in of rain, and March the wettest at 5.61 in. The north shore around Hanalei and Princeville is much wetter than Lihue.

Each season on this page shows the same count: 8 listings run in winter, 8 in spring, 8 in summer and 8 in fall, out of a total of 8 tours. The north shore sea note in the site data lists January, February, March, April, October, November and December as Swell, and May, June, July, August and September as Calm. The marks are site data only, and current north shore conditions should be checked before any tour date is set.

Practical Details For Kauai Tours From Hanalei And Princeville

Listings on this page name three meeting points: Kayak Hanalei, Hanalei Market and Princeville Airport (HPV). Hotel pickup appears on 0 of 8 listings. Drinks such as water, soda or juice are included on 2 of 8, snacks or a meal on 5 of 8, snorkel gear on 3 of 8, and a guide on 2 of 8. Free cancellation is shown on 8 of 8 listings. Read each listing before booking.

Where These Tours Meet

What Several Listings Include

Cancellation

Every listing here shows free cancellation: 8 with a 24 hours window. Read the cancellation line on each listing before booking.

What Leaves From Hanalei And Princeville

From this northern corner of Kauai you can join kayak trips, helicopter flights, snorkeling excursions, garden visits, food and farm experiences, island sightseeing runs and fishing trips. The named meeting points are Princeville Airport (HPV) for air tours, Kayak Hanalei for paddling, and Hanalei Market for several others, with no hotel pickup offered on any of them. For anything on or near the water, check conditions, and read the listing for the exact meeting point and running dates before you set off.

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Questions About Tours From Hanalei And Princeville

What kinds of activities can you book with a Hanalei or Princeville start point?

Hanalei and Princeville host a mixed range of activities: food and farm visits, helicopter flights, kayaking, island sightseeing, fishing, garden tours and snorkeling. Meeting points sit at Princeville Airport (HPV), Kayak Hanalei and Hanalei Market, and each listing states which one applies along with the dates the tour runs.

Do tours from Hanalei and Princeville pick up at hotels?

No, none of the tours leaving from Hanalei and Princeville include hotel pickup. You meet the group at the stated point, which will be Princeville Airport (HPV), Kayak Hanalei or Hanalei Market depending on the activity, and the listing gives the exact address and dates.

How do I check dates and book a tour from Hanalei or Princeville?

Open the listing for the tour you like and the running dates appear alongside the exact meeting point, whether that is Princeville Airport (HPV), Kayak Hanalei or Hanalei Market. The live booking page shows what is available on your dates and lets you reserve from there.

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