Hanalei Holiday Packages

Holidays To Hanalei

For the traveller who pictures arriving on a tropical island and being greeted with a fragrant hibiscus lei, Hanalei is perfect—in fact, its name means "lei-making" in Hawaiian.

This peaceful farming and beach town is located near the mouth of the Hanalei River on the north shore of Kauai, Hawaii's northernmost island. With near-constant 24-degree sunny weather and countless Hanalei packages, it's always the right time of year to visit.

Things to Do in Hanalei

The bold blue Pacific Ocean surrounding the town is at the centre of every memorable Hanalei holiday. If you can do it in the water, you can do it here: surfing, kite boarding, sailing, swimming and simply playing in the warm waves. Hanalei Bay in particular is renowned for its epic breaks, and attracts surfers from around the world.

Once you tyre yourself out in the water, take a relaxing walk through Hanalei's Limahuli Garden and Preserve to breathe in the sweet floral fragrances and catch sight of the colourful birds as they flutter about the tropical paradise. After you've rested, end the day with a sunset at Hanalei Valley Lookout. This expansive view is a panorama of neatly plotted taro fields set against the lush mountain background.

Other top activities include grabbing some local crafts and food at the Hanalei Farmers Market, bellying up to an oceanfront bar to sip on fruity cocktails, or booking one of Wotif’s Hanalei car hire options to drive around Kauai and beach-hop.

Shopping, Dining & Nightlife

You can’t leave the island without buying something to remind you of your trip! Browse the traditional Hawaiian wood crafts and contemporary oil paintings in the local art galleries, or step into the high-end fashion boutiques in the Hanalei Centre. If you are lucky enough to catch one of the popular ukulele concerts on the Hanalei pier, purchase your own ukulele to carry your tunes back home and relive the high notes of Hanalei holidays.

Many hotels offer superb dining options, but don't miss the opportunity to chow down at local restaurants in the centre of town. From quirky food trucks to gourmet coffee roasters, restaurants in Hanalei offer unique experiences you can't find at a chain establishment. Top picks include seafood fresh from the ocean and dishes made with taro, a potato-like root vegetable that is of cultural significance to native Hawaiians and featured prominently at luaus. Some Hanalei holiday packages will even include a luau as part of your hotel booking.

While most residents of Hanalei reserve staying up all night for the chirping tree frogs, the holiday visitor can find friendly faces and tropical beverages at a few laid-back bars in town, which are famous for sunset views and open-air seating.

What's Next?

With Wotif, finding Hanalei deals is easy. The hard part? Coming home from your Hawaii holidays once you've acclimated to island time. Mix and match hotels and flights to find the best prices and schedule options, and then pack your swimsuit, sunblock and appetite for adventure. Hanalei is calling!