Daily Agenda — August 7, 2026

Day Summary

A full day of back-to-back adventure with Kauai Backcountry Adventures — 7 ziplines across a stunning mountainside in the morning, then floating through 100-year-old irrigation canals and hand-dug tunnels in the afternoon. Both tours include lunch and a mountain swim. Cap the evening with Hanapepe Art Night — every Friday the galleries, shops, and streets of Kauai's "biggest little town" come alive with artists, musicians, and food vendors from 5–8 PM.

Meals

☀️Breakfast

🏡 Villa

Where🌯 Villa Kitchen — Breakfast Burritos

MenuScrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, hash browns · Shredded cheese & salsa in large flour tortillas · Sliced fruit & POG juice on the side

TimeBefore 7:30 AM zipline check-in — prep night before, wrap in foil & heat quickly in the morning

🌿Lunch

Included on Tour

WhereIncluded — Kauai Backcountry Adventures

MenuMake-your-own sandwich · Maui potato chips · Cookie · Bottled water

NotesServed at the bamboo grove after the zipline · Also included with the tubing tour · Evening snack back at resort: fresh fruit, hummus & crackers

🌙Dinner

Eat Out

Where🎨 Hanapepe Art Night — Food Trucks

NotesGrab dinner from the food trucks & vendors lining the street · Art Night runs 5–8 PM · No reservations needed

Activities & Schedule

8:00 AM↕
11:00 AM
🏄 Backcountry Kauai Zipline Tour
Kauai Backcountry Adventures · 3-4131 Kuhio Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766 · (855) 846-0092 · Ages 12+ · 3 hrs · 7 ziplines
7 ziplines across a stunning mountainside with waterfall views · Tour ends at a lush bamboo grove for lunch and a cool mountain swim · Helmets, lunch & cold water provided

              ✓ Booked · Eric & Courtney: #346095422 · Lori: #346094827
              Liability waivers required — 3 unsigned (Eric, Courtney, Lori)
              Check-in 7:30 AM sharp — tours leave PROMPTLY · Mandatory weigh-in at check-in (100–250 lbs)
              Wear: knee-length shorts/leggings · river shoes (confirm with guide — operator's posted rule is no water shoes on platforms) · Bring: water bottle, bug repellent, reef-safe sunscreen, hair tie · Lunch & swim included
            

12:00 PM↕
3:00 PM
🚣 Mountain Tubing Adventure
Kauai Backcountry Adventures · 3-4131 Kuhio Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766 · Ages 5+ · ~3 hrs · Gloves, helmets, headlamps & tubes provided
Float down a 100-year-old sugar plantation irrigation system — open canals and hand-dug tunnels dating to circa 1870 · Guides share Kauai history and culture throughout · Kauai's most popular adventure!

              ✓ Booked · Eric & Courtney: #346095426 · Lori: #346095782
              Liability waivers required — 3 unsigned (Eric, Courtney, Lori)
              Check-in 11:30 AM sharp — tours leave PROMPTLY · Mandatory weigh-in at check-in (300 lbs. max)
              Wear: river shoes (no flip flops) · swimsuit or clothes that can get wet · Bring: towel, reef-safe sunscreen, bug repellent · Lunch & cold water included
            

~3:00 PM

↕

~4:30 PM

Free Afternoon — Freshen Up & Head South

Drive back to the villa in Poipu to shower and change out of wet/muddy tour clothes · Then head west toward Hanapepe (~20 min from Poipu)

Poipu → Hanapepe is ~20 min · Art Night starts at 5 PM · Aim to arrive in Hanapepe by 4:45 PM

~4:30 PM↕
~4:50 PM
🌉 Hanapepe Swinging Bridge
Hanapepe Rd, Hanapepe · Historic 100-year-old wooden footbridge spanning the Hanapepe River · The bridge sways and bounces as you cross — a beloved Kauai landmark and a great photo stop before Art Night begins · Located right in the heart of town, a short walk from where you'll park

              Free
              Quick 15–20 min stop · Perfect timing before Art Night galleries open at 5 PM
            

5:00 PM

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8:00 PM

🎨 Hanapepe Art Night

Hanapepe Town · Hanapepe Rd, Hanapepe · Every Friday evening · Kauai's "biggest little town" transforms its main street into a lively outdoor art walk — all galleries open, artisan vendors, live music, and food trucks lining the street from end to end

Explore local painting, ceramics, jewelry, photography, and Hawaiian crafts · Chat with resident artists in their studios · Food trucks & vendors for snacks and dinner bites throughout the evening

Free admission Parking is limited — arrive by 4:45 PM · Park on Hanapepe Rd or surrounding side streets hanapepe.org/art-night

Notes & Reminders

🗺️ Map → 🧳 Packing List →

Both tours are at the same location — Kauai Backcountry Adventures on Kuhio Hwy in Lihue
Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and muddy — you will get both
Bring a change of clothes and shoes for after the tours
Operator: Kauai Backcountry Adventures · (855) 846-0092 · 3-4131 Kuhio Hwy, Lihue
💵 Pick up cash today — needed for Saturday's Island Helicopters tour (cash payment saves vs. card)
Hanapepe Art Night: every Friday 5–8 PM · Free · hanapepe.org/art-night · Parking is limited — arrive by 4:45 PM and park on Hanapepe Rd or side streets · No WiFi in town, bring a personal hotspot if needed for payments
Dinner: food trucks & vendors at Hanapepe Art Night · Street food throughout the event, 5–8 PM · No reservations needed
Return rental car at Lihue Airport tomorrow before the flight

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