Kauai
The Garden Isle
Hawaii's lushest island — canyons, cliffs, waterfalls, and emerald valleys.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why Kauai.
Marvel at Waimea Canyon, the 'Grand Canyon of the Pacific'.
The soaring Na Pali Coast cliffs.
Waterfalls, rivers, and jungle everywhere.
Quiet beaches and a laid-back pace.
The greenest, most beautiful Hawaiian island.
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Kauai is Hawaii's Garden Isle — the oldest and lushest, with the dramatic gash of Waimea Canyon, the cathedral cliffs of Na Pali, waterfalls down every slope, and a slow, uncrowded pace. Nature lovers never want to leave.
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Sécurité
Safety Overview
Kauai
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Emergency Contacts — Save These Now
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
If It’s Safe Travel… Travel Well.
Before You Travel
Five minutes of preparation means your whole group has emergency numbers, hospitals and your GPS location available offline — no WiFi needed when it matters most.
Traveling to Kauai with a pet?
🇺🇸 United States has specific entry rules — microchip, rabies, permits and more. See exactly what your pet needs before you book.
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