Kauai 2009 Travel Planner - (Page 31) ¯ MAKUA “TUNNELS” BEACH. TOR JOHNSON Boat Cruising Enjoy a cruise on the Wailua River to the Fern Grotto. You’ll pass sites where archaeologists believe Polynesians from Tahiti settled as early as 300 A.D. From catamarans to Zodiac boats, all manner of watercraft ply the briny blue off Napali’s accordion ¯ coast. Seen from the sea, this 22-mile stretch appears as a sheer, massive wall guarding Kaua‘i’s northwest wilderness. Don’t forget your camera! “oh wow” (actually it’s called Na Pali and we’ll take you there) Sail. Snorkel. Raft. See dolphins and whales. Eat. Drink. Relax. Laugh. Explore. Be wowed! TUBE THE FLUMES! Ride a tube down the gently flowing water of an old plantation irrigation system. This elaborate, private waterway once irrigated Kaua‘i’s sugar crops. Now you can now float through tropical forests, mysterious tunnels, open canals and rushing flumes with spectacular valley and ocean views . Mountain tubing is an exciting family adventure for all fitness levels. 335-6833 napali.com Savings and more info online. Book direct & get a free T-shirt Capt. Andy’s has been sailing and rafting on the Na Pali since 1980. 10-08_CA_KVBTravel.indd 2 10/13/08 3:31:28 PM COURTESY OF KAUA‘I BACKCOUNTRY AdVENTURES Paddle Away Kaua‘i has the only navigable rivers in Hawai‘i. Paddle a kayak up the Hule ‘ia River, where Indiana Jones escaped ¯ headhunters in the Hollywood blockbuster, Raiders of the Lost Ark. The 241-acre Hule ‘ia National Wildlife ¯ Refuge is home to a host of stilts, coots, blue herons and Koloa ducks. The Wailua, Hanalei and Ka lihiwai ¯ ¯ Rivers are all also popular waterways for paddlers. Ocean kayaking (during summer months only) is a terrific way to see the many out-of-the-way sights along the Na pali ¯ Coast. Kayaking in the ocean is challenging, and is recommended for experienced paddlers only. Guided tours and kayak rentals are readily available. KAUA‘I Hawai‘i’s Island of Discovery™ 31 http://www.napali.com http://www.napali.com http://www.nukumoi.com
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