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Napali Coast
Na Pali Coast - Unless you’re a rugged hiker, you can only see this 15-mile, spectacular landmark by air or boat.

Certain things in life are unforgettable. The Na Pali Coast is one of them. People who witness the 15-mile landmark are stunned by its majesty. There are “oohs and ahhs,” and for many, a spiritual silence. After a rain, the coastline is home to countless waterfalls that cascade down razor-sharp pali (cliffs).
Within the folds of the 4,000-foot cliffs, ancient Hawaiians were isolated and protected from invasion; fishing and farming settlements utilized the Na Pali’s abundance of fresh waterfalls. Some of these waterfalls are standout attractions in their own right—one is the Water from the God’s Cave. Ruins can still be seen at Nualolo Kai. Each valley has its own tale to tell. Whether the home of the legendary Lost Tribe or the shooting location for “King Kong,” the Na Pali harbors fantasy.

This wonder is inaccessible by car. Try it by air or sea; or trek in by foot if you’re an experienced hiker.
“It’s neat to do the coast in boats because ancient Hawaiians traveled the Na Pali by canoe,” says Geoff Wall of Hanalei Sea Tours. “You can feel the Hawaiian presence, it puts people in touch with that.”

“From the air, you come up over the ridge, drop down and then you see the Na Pali—it looks beyond 3D,” describes a recent visitor. “All of a sudden it unfolds in front of you and it’s absolutely magnificent.”

“You get this wonderful feeling inside when you see the Na Pali,” says Debbie Swain of Catamaran Kahanu. “And every time you think of it again—that same warm, tingly feeling comes back.”

HIKE IT
Experienced hikers can pick up the Kalalau Trail at Kee Beach, but it’s not without hazards. The trail takes all day one way, permits are required.

For a peek at the Na Pali Coast hike, take the Kalalau Trail two miles to Hanakapiai Beach. Swimming there is treacherous. Do a two-mile hike in the valley to Hanakapiai Falls to swim. Bring water and wear hiking boots—the trail can get muddy.

FLIGHTSEEING
•Island Helicopters, Lihue, (808)245-8588
•Safari Helicopters, Lihue, (808)246-0136
•South Sea Tours, Lihue, (808)245-2222

OCEAN CRUISES
•Na Pali Eco-Adventures, (808)826-6804
•Blue Dolphin Charters, (808)742-6731
•Catamaran Kahanu, (808)826-4596
•HoloHolo Charters, (808)246-4656
•Kauai Sea Tours, (808)826-7254
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