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When on Kauai, call (808) 245-3564 for a easy update from the National Weather Forecast at Lihue Airport |
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Please refrain from calling Lilikoi for camping permits as I can not assist you in this area. |
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Salt Pond Park Hanamaulu Beach Park Lydgate Beach Park Haena Beach Park |
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Keep
in mind that permits for camping can be applied for before your trip to
Kauai and only up to a year in advance. They are also limited to
a certain number per month. You may not be able to get one if they
are sold out of them. Also to hike beyond the 2.5 miles into Hanakapi'ai
Falls, you will be required to have a hiking permit.
* Remember: "The lack of planning on your part , does not constitute an emergency on our part." ~ Author Unknown The following are helpful
links that will give you a head start:
Hawaii State Parks
-Informational
Link
KAUA'I DISTRICT for DLNR
~ Division of State Parks
County Parks on Kauai
Camping Permits Available - 4 new Locations!
County of Kauai
Camp Grounds:
This County Recreation Agency Provides:
Camping Permits are issued for the following beach parks: Haena Park
Contact The County of Kauai, Parks Permit Section
Hawaii State Parks
CAMPING PERMIT INFORMATION is available here: Informational
Link
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| My expertise is really with booking activities but here is some
help:
There are many businesses that rent gear and/or sell them: A lot of shops carry various backpacking and /or camping equipment but I have not gotten the okay to publish their numbers on my site ... but here are the names of various other businesses you can easily do a phone search for on your own: Waipouli Variety in Kapaa
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| Again, Our expertise
is primarily with guided activities. We appreciate any visitor interested
in our precious Garden Island! I have devoted 2 separate pages to
Camping & Hiking to keep you informed and safe while you are visiting
with us.
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| Unfortunately, other than renting a car, your options for public transport are next to nothing. The Kauai Bus also is very restrictive for bags other than carry on type like the airlines. They do not accept backpacks that are oversized. |
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Here is a free phone directory of Taxi Cabs on Kauai (subject to change without my knowledge). Please call on your own for a quote: Ace Kauai Taxi Service 4019
Hoolepe St Hanamaulu, HI (808) 639-4310
* Here's the scoop on taxi fares not including tip. Rates are county regulated at $3.50 a mile these days (subject to change without notice as it is difficult for me to keep up with these updates - this update dated 03/21/08) . Make sure that your taxi turns on the meter so you can see your costs. Lihue to Poipu is running about $49-50 each way. |
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A Story & Seasonal Tips ... FYI Deeply sorry for all the news above that may disappoint you & hinder your dreams. This page was developed to protect, advise, inform, & keep our visitors safe. A Safer Guided Alternative You might look into a safer guided & educational activity for your entire family with Chuck Blay of the new Kauai Nature Tours. Books & Maps of Interest
This original guidebook and best-selling since 1980, now has more than 175,000 copies in print. Readers enjoy detailed beach descriptions geared to what people of all ages can do, restaurant reviews with price information as well as recommended menu choices, and consumer oriented information about adventuring on Kauai. Travel & Leisure calls it 'the bible' for Kauai! A portion of the sales price is donated to charities that benefit Kauai's children. The book is unique in its free CD of beautiful Hawaiian music by Keali'i Reichel (worth the price of the book alone) and its commitment to helping children's charities on Kauai. "Thorough, up to date. A
mature, trusted sidekick for the visitor who wants to get to know the island
well."
“Our constant companion!
This book opened our eyes to delights we would otherwise have missed.”
“A distinctive, thorough,
and helpful guide to Kauai!”
"Kathy Trails" by Kathy
Morey ~ ISBN 0-89997-117-2
"Kauai Ultimate Guidebook"
Edition III by Andrew Doughty & Harriett Friedman.
Note: While the "Kauai Ultimate Guide Book" is of value to visitors, please note, currently there are many other excellent publications available for researching your visite to Kauai. From an activity agent's perspective, I was disappointed to read their opinion in the 4th Edition on activity brokers and booths in general. Commissions for our services vary greatly and it is not always the case that calling the individual vendors will save you money. On behalf of all those agents out on the streets, at the desks, in the booths, and concierges ... please understand the real truth is that those individual agents only benefit from a very small fraction of commissions from the companies that they work for and often survive solely on commissions with no hourly wage. Selling activities is a fiercely competitive industry, and you should proceed with caution :-). I created my personal web site to help visitors to familiarize themselves with our Garden Island prior to their arrival. My expertise is providing you with all the knowledge you need to create a complete itinerary for all your activities while visiting Kauai and secure them before you arrive. I provide a personalized service and no extra fees are attached. There is a lot of time and thought spent on both sides to create the vacation of your dreams that fits into your budget. Mahalo for your kind consideration in allowing me to assist you with any of your activity bookings. |
Many popular activities are sold out days, weeks,
or very often months in advance year around. Mahalo Nui Loa ... There are
NO added fees & No Deposits required for booking assistance. If
you wish to phone (808 821-1000) me directly, the current time in Hawaii
is displayed below, along with the current Kauai temperature.
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| Cancellation Policies for most vendors & TryKauai.com: 24 - 48 hours (up to 5 bookings - may vary per vendor), 72 hours (6 or more bookings, and 7 days (10 or more bookings) prior to check-in time. The policy is in place to protect you in the event that a reservation needs to be canceled or altered. Please note that you must alert the vendors within these cancel windows in advance should you need to cancel or alter your dates, otherwise you may be charged 100% if you no show. Your payment will be made at the time of check-in to any activity, unless you are gifting a friend or wish to make payment in advance. Privacy Notice |
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