Hidden Falls Kayak and Swimming
You start this adventure on a 2 mile kayak tour of the Hule'ia jungle stream, and then you hike in a rain forest to a natural swimming pool complete with (natural) waterfall! A motorized canoe takes you back.
Price: Adults expect to pay around $140 through the cruise lines for this 4 hour adventure.
Booking Advice: This adventure is rated as moderately physically taxing. You can likely beat this price, by looking at what 3rd party online vendors have to offer, although these tours don't include transportation. Check out http://www.allkauaihawaiitours.com/body.asp?tour=LIH-W0005&page=TourDetails
Hollywood in Hawaii Tours
With a meal included, all you have to do on this tour is enjoy... especially if you're a movie buff, or just happen to remember and adore Gilligan's Island and Fantasy Island. Including those TV shows, this tour takes you to sets and backgrounds used in the filming of RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, DONOVAN'S REEF, JURASSIC PARK, SIX DAYS SEVEN NIGHTS, and BLUE HAWAII.
Price: Adults expect to pay from $150 through $165 for this 6 hour tour.
Booking Advice: This tour is rated as easy, and the vendor of this tour works directly with most cruise lines.
Kaua'i Canopy Zipline
After instruction, take 7 ziplines down the mountain, and pass jungle forests and streams along the way. This particular tour includes lunch and swimming.
Price: Adults expect to pay around $180 for this 3.5 adventure that includes lunch.
Booking Advice: The cruise line price no doubt includes lunch and transportation, but you may want to keep in mind that similar zipline tours offered through Kanaua'i Canopy Tours go for about $70 less per person. You may want to check out http://www.kauaiziplinetours.com/princevilleranch-zipexpress.htm
Wailua River Cruise,and the Fern Grotto
A riverboat takes you on the only navigable river in the state of Hawaii, the Wailua River. You'll pass the ancient (and sacred) capital, Kauai, en route to the Fern Grotto, which is located at the base of Maunu Kapu and which also functions as a natural amphitheater. Singers will perform the “Hawaiian Wedding Song,” made popular by Andy Williams and also by Elvis Presley in BLUE HAWAII. A coach tour will then drive you by the Opaeka Falls, among other scenic delights, on the return trip. Pricier trips are even more romantic and include food!
Price: Adults expect to pay around $80 for a 3 hour tour, and $170 for a 5.5 Romantic Extravaganza that includes a meal.
Booking Advice: These tours are rated as moderate in terms of physical exercise. While cruise line tours include transportation, and this appear to be competitive, you may want to out 3rd party vendors online, such as http://www.allkauaihawaiitours.com/island-tours/wailua-river-tours/sbc-3962
Beach Snorkeling
From Lawaii Beach, you'll swim the 50 yards to a reef with your guide on this snorkeling adventure. You might see sea turltles and an octopus or two!
Price: Adults expect to pay around $100 for 4 hours of reef snorkeling.
Booking Advice: Kauai is a fantastic place for snorkeling, and while this featured cruise line excursion does include transportation, it may save some money and offer you more choices to look at what 3rd party online vendors are offering, such as http://www.allkauaihawaiitours.com/cruises-water-tours/day-cruises-snorkel-tours/sbc-3958