The crown jewel
Na Pali Coast Tours
The Na Pali Coast is Kauai's most famous stretch of shoreline — 17 miles of fluted, 4,000-foot sea cliffs, hidden sea caves, and waterfalls that spill straight into the Pacific. No road reaches it, so the only ways to experience it are by boat, by raft, by helicopter, or on foot via the Kalalau Trail.
- Of sea cliffs
- 17 mi
- Cliff height
- 4,000 ft
- Only access
- Sea or air
- Best for caves
- Summer
The crown jewel
Na Pali Coast on Kauai
The Na Pali Coast is Kauai's most famous stretch of shoreline — 17 miles of fluted, 4,000-foot sea cliffs, hidden sea caves, and waterfalls that spill straight into the Pacific. No road reaches it, so the only ways to experience it are by boat, by raft, by helicopter, or on foot via the Kalalau Trail.
Summer brings the calmest seas and the best access to sea caves and snorkeling at spots like Nualolo Kai; winter tours often run as sightseeing cruises when swells pick up. Catamarans offer shade, restrooms, and a smooth ride, while rigid-hull rafts (zodiacs) get you closer to the cliffs and into caves. Every trip below is a real, bookable Viator tour — compare live prices, departure points, and reviews before you book.
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Live, bookable Na Pali boat, raft, and snorkel tours from our partner Viator. Pricing and reviews come straight from the operators.
Live, bookable Na Pali boat, raft, and snorkel tours from our partner Viator. Pricing and reviews come straight from the operators. Browse the highlights below, then book directly on Viator when live listings load.
Only by sea or air
17 miles of cliffs with no road — boat, raft, and helicopter are the only ways in.
Catamaran vs. raft
Catamarans are smooth and shaded; rafts get closer to the cliff base and into sea caves.
Summer snorkeling
Calm summer seas open up reef snorkeling at remote spots like Nualolo Kai.
Tours are provided by Viator. Prices and reviews are set by the operators — we never fabricate them.
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Why book a na pali coast tour
Only by sea or air
17 miles of cliffs with no road — boat, raft, and helicopter are the only ways in.
Catamaran vs. raft
Catamarans are smooth and shaded; rafts get closer to the cliff base and into sea caves.
Summer snorkeling
Calm summer seas open up reef snorkeling at remote spots like Nualolo Kai.
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The crown jewel
Na Pali Coast — Questions, Answered
By boat or raft in summer for sea caves and snorkeling; by helicopter year-round for scale and speed; or on foot via the Kalalau Trail from Ke'e Beach for experienced hikers. Many visitors do a boat tour and a helicopter flight to see it both ways.
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