
Kauaʻi
Kauai County, United States
Northernmost populated island of the Hawaiian archipelago. It lies in the subtropical south, warm year-round and busiest in the drier winter months.
Why visit: Alcatraz in the bay, the Channel Islands, and the barrier islands of the Atlantic coast.
- ›Book the ferry ahead in summer
- ›Check the last return sailing before committing
- ›Look for seals, seabirds and whales in season
- ›Take everything you need — island shops are limited and pricey
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Best time
May – September; winter crossings are rough and often cancelled
Weather
Subtropical — warm and humid year-round at 24–33°C, with a wet season and an Atlantic hurricane season running June to November that is worth planning around.
Entry fee
Ferries ~₹2,000 – 4,000 return; Alcatraz ticketed and books out weeks ahead
Hours
Ferry timetables are seasonal
Est. budget
₹3,000 – ₹8,000
Duration
Half to full day
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Waimea Canyon State Park
Kauai County
Protected area of Kauai County, Hawaii, United States. It lies in the canyon country of the Colorado Plateau, most comfortable in spring and autumn.