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Kauaʻi Tween Explorers Family Adventure Package
7 Nights / 6 Days | South Shore Thrills & North Shore Wonders for Ages 9–12
Where independence and island adventure begin: This balanced Kauaʻi itinerary is crafted for tweens and their families—high‑energy excursions by day, poolside laughs by night. Centered in sunny Poʻipū, it blends canyon vistas, back‑country tubing, tropical ziplines, and self‑drive discovery. Every activity is guided, safe, and teen‑approved, so parents can relax while kids soak up Kauaʻi’s natural playground.
What's Included
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Round‑trip airfare from major U.S. cities
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7 nights in a Poʻipū hotel or condo (2‑room suite accommodations)
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Daily family breakfast
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Private Waimea Canyon & South‑Shore Coastlines Tour
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Back‑country Tubing Adventure (Wailua)
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Poʻipū Zipline Adventure (age‑appropriate course)
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Self‑drive North Shore tour with curated stops
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Optional add‑ons: surf lessons, horseback riding, waterfall hikes
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VIP local travel‑advisor hotline before & during trip
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All taxes, resort, and booking fees included
*Airfare pricing varies by departure city. Use our Trip Planner Tool for estimates.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 – Welcome to Kauaʻi
Arrive at Līhuʻe Airport and breeze down to sunny Poʻipū. After a lei greeting, explore the resort pool or stroll golden sand as gentle tradewinds set the vacation tone. Tonight’s casual dinner—loaded Puka Dogs or a tropical feast at Keoki’s Paradise—gets everyone tasting island flavor.
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Private airport transfer to Poʻipū hotel/condo
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Suite check‑in + resort orientation swim
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Beach walk for sunset shell‑hunting
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Dinner at Puka Dog or Keoki’s Paradise (waterfalls & live music)
Day 2 – Waimea Canyon & South‑Shore Coastlines
Dubbed the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” Waimea’s scarlet ridges drop 3,000 ft to emerald gorges. Your private guide shares legends of demigod Maui, then rolls coastal roads to Polihale’s vast dunes and Hanapēpē’s swinging bridge.
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Breakfast at resort
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Private Waimea Canyon & Coastlines Tour (all day)
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Scenic overlooks + short rim walk
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Hanapēpē Town art‑walk & food‑truck lunch
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Dip toes at Salt Pond or Polihale Beach
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Dinner at Brennecke’s Beach Broiler (ocean‑view burgers & fish)
Day 3 – Back‑Country Tubing Adventure
Don helmets and headlamps, then float historic sugar‑cane canals carved in the 1870s—laughing through dark lava tunnels and sunlit jungle glades. Afternoon is for hotel pools and shave‑ice brain‑freeze.
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Breakfast at resort
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Guided tubing adventure (Wailua irrigation ditches)
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Gear, guides, & picnic provided
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Afternoon swim + games at resort
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Dinner at Lava Lava Beach Club (feet‑in‑sand tables)
Day 4 – Poʻipū Zipline Thrills
Strap in for a canopy quest—eight zips growing longer and faster, finishing with an exhilarating tandem line over coffee trees. Mom & Dad capture action shots from tree‑platforms while guides share native‑plant lore.
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Breakfast at resort
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Poʻipū Zipline Adventure (half‑day)
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Lunch at Living Foods or Pili Kai
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Free afternoon beach snorkel or pool volleyball
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Dinner at Hualani’s (open‑air farm‑to‑table)
Day 5 – North‑Shore Self‑Drive Quest
Grab the rental and soundtrack. Cruise one of Hawaiʻi’s most scenic drives, spotting nesting seabirds at Kīlauea Lighthouse and wading Hanalei’s gentle bay. Browse surf boutiques, sample taro‑burgers, and, if permits allow, venture to Hā‘ena’s reef‑fringed coves.
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Breakfast at resort
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Rental car pick‑up + GPS route
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Stops: Kīlauea Point Refuge, Hanalei Pier, Limahuli Garden
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Optional Hā‘ena State Park permit hike
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Dinner from Hanalei food trucks (Chicken in a Barrel BBQ)
Day 6 – Choose Your Adventure
Morning is family choice: beginner surf lesson in Kiahuna’s mellow waves, horseback ride beneath emerald cliffs, or revisit yesterday’s favorite beach. Evening picnic on Poʻipū Beach Park lawn—think poke bowls, sunset, and card games.
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Breakfast at resort
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Optional surf / horseback / waterfall hike
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Shopping & shave‑ice break in Kōloa Town
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Beach‑park picnic or dinner at Red Salt (fine‑casual)
Day 7 – A Hui Hou, Kauaʻi
Final sunrise, palm silhouettes, and a quick plunge in the pool before bags roll out. Private transfer speeds you to Līhuʻe as you plan the next island chapter.
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Breakfast by the beach
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Resort checkout + gift‑shop souvenir stop
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Private transfer to Līhuʻe Airport
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Depart with sand‑filled shoes & epic stories
Age‑just‑right thrills, parent‑peace‑of‑mind safety, and local pacing blend to create unforgettable tween memories—and downtime to recharge.
Important Notes and Customization Options
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“Bare Bones” package available (airfare, lodging, transfers, curated itinerary)
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Add‑ons: surf lessons, horseback rides, waterfall hikes
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Dinner costs priced separately
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Optional Add-Ons
Nā Pali Coast Raft & Snorkel Adventure
Waimea Canyon Downhill Bike Ride
Kauaʻi Surf
Photography Session
Evening Stargaze
at Kōkeʻe
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