Na Pali Coast Guides
We have been paddling this coast for over twenty years. These are the answers we give on the phone, written down — permits, seasons, difficulty, and how to choose between the trips. No fluff, and nothing we cannot source.
Kē'ē Beach and Hā'ena State Park: The Complete Access Guide
How to get into Hā'ena State Park and Kē'ē Beach: what a reservation costs, how the shuttle works, the rules for Hawaii residents and their guests, permits for Hanakāpī'ai and Kalalau, and what to do when it is sold out.
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Kayaking the Na Pali Coast: A Complete Guide
How to kayak Kauai's Na Pali Coast: the 17-mile Haena to Polihale route, the summer-only season, what it costs, the DLNR landing rules, and whether you are fit enough.
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Na Pali Coast Camping Permits: How to Actually Get One
Kalalau and Miloli'i camping permits explained: the 90-day release window, current DLNR fees, night limits, where to book, and what to do when permits are gone.
Read the guide →Ha'ena or Polihale? Choosing Your Na Pali Day Trip
Two guided Na Pali kayak day trips, side by side: the 17-mile Ha'ena crossing and the 10-mile Polihale out-and-back. Which one you should book, and why.
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How Hard Is the Na Pali Kayak Trip? (And How to Train)
An honest account of the 17-mile Na Pali paddle: what six hours on open ocean does to you, who should not book it, and a four-week plan to arrive ready.
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The Best Time to Kayak the Na Pali Coast, Month by Month
The Na Pali Coast is paddleable in summer only. A month-by-month guide to conditions, the state's May 15 to September 7 window, and when to book to get the date you want.
Read the guide →Getting to Kalalau Beach: By Kayak or on Foot
Two ways into Kalalau: an 11-mile cliff trail with your life on your back, or a three-hour paddle carrying whatever you like. Permits, difficulty and what each one costs you.
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