Daily Agenda — August 8, 2026

Day Summary

A spectacular send-off to Kaua'i — start with Island Helicopters' Jurassic Falls Landing Adventure, the only company on Kauai that lands at Manawaiopuna Falls (the iconic waterfall from Jurassic Park). Fly over Napali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and Mt. Waialeale crater before landing at a 400-foot waterfall deep in a remote jungle valley. Optionally, follow the helicopter with a ground-level scenic drive up Waimea Canyon — four lookouts including the jaw-dropping Kalalau Valley overlook at 4,000 feet. Cap the evening with a farewell dinner at the Beach House Restaurant, then pack up for Maui tomorrow.

Meals

☀️Breakfast

🏡 Villa

Where🏠 Villa Kitchen — Villa Breakfast

MenuEggs & sausage · Toast · Sliced pineapple or mango · POG juice & Fairlife milk

TimeBefore 9:00 AM — helicopter check-in is 9:45 AM · Eat before leaving, nothing at the helipad

🌿Lunch

🏡 Villa

Where🏖️ Villa Sandwiches / Beach Picnic

MenuSandwiches with lunch meat & condiments · Maui chips & beef jerky · Fresh fruit

NotesAfter ~12:00 PM helicopter return · Last beach lunch on Kauai!

🌙Dinner

Eat Out

Where🌊 Beach House Restaurant

Location5022 Lawai Rd, Koloa · South Shore · ~5 min from resort

NotesBeachfront fine dining · Sunset views · Steak & fresh fish · Pacific Rim cuisine · $55+ · GF options · Reservations required 1 month in advance — book now!

TonightLast dinner on Kauai 🌺 — make it a memorable one

Activities & Schedule

9:45 AM↕
12:15 PM
🚁 Jurassic Falls Landing Adventure — Island Helicopters
Island Helicopters · 3788 Ahukini Road, Lihue · (808) 245-8588 · FAA Certified Part 135 Air Carrier
75–80 min total including landing · Fly over Napali Coast, Waimea Canyon, Olokele Canyon, Hanalei Bay & Mt. Waialeale crater · Land at Manawaiopuna (Jurassic) Falls — 400-ft waterfall in a remote jungle valley · Walk to base of falls, learn about native plants & geology

              Booking #2250703 · Free cancel by Aug 6 at 10:30 AM
              Credit/Debit: $1,294.80 · Cash: $1,245.00
              Wear dark clothing for best photos · No tablets or extended-lens cameras during flight
            

12:15 PM

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~1:00 PM

🚗 Drive to Waimea Canyon (optional scenic drive)

Head west from Lihue → Waimea Town (~45 min) · Turn onto Hwy 550 (Waimea Canyon Drive) — sign is easy to miss, watch for it as you enter town · Go straight up through the residential area and the road climbs into the mountain

Entry: $10/vehicle + $5/person Head straight up — the sooner you reach Kalalau Lookout, the better your chances of clear views

~1:15 PM

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~1:30 PM

💧 Red Dirt Waterfall (optional — mile 23)

Quick roadside pull-off on Hwy 550 · A beautiful rust-red waterfall stained by Kauai's iron-rich soil · Worth a 5-minute stop and a photo

Free

~1:45 PM

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~2:15 PM

🏔️ Waimea Canyon Lookout (mile 10)

The main overlook — 3,600-ft deep canyon of red and orange rock stretching 10 miles wide · One of the most dramatic natural views in Hawaii · Stairs required to reach the lookout point

No hiking required — stairs to the overlook only

~2:15 PM

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~2:30 PM

🌄 Pu'u Hinahina Lookout (mile 13)

A second spectacular canyon overlook with a different vantage point · On a clear day you can see all the way to Ni'ihau (the Forbidden Island) across the water

Free

~2:45 PM↕
~3:15 PM
🌿 Kalalau Lookout — Kōkeʻe State Park (mile 18)
The crown jewel — 4,000 ft above the Na Pali Coast with a sweeping view into the remote Kalalau Valley and the Pacific beyond · One of the best views on the entire island when skies are clear

              Clouds over reliably by early afternoon — fingers crossed!
              You'll have seen this from the air this morning — now see it from the rim
            

~3:35 PM↕
~3:50 PM
🍧 Sunskai Shave Ice  ⭐ Must Try
Waimea Town · Right on the route down from Koke'e — a natural stop on the way back to Poipu · Fluffy artisanal ice, house-made syrups, and fresh mochi · ~15 min stop

              On the way — no detour needed · Stop before the final push to Poipu
            

~3:50 PM

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~4:30 PM

🚗 Drive Back to Poipu

Return via Waimea Town → Poipu · ~40 min · Back at resort by 4:30 PM with time to freshen up before the 6:30 PM dinner

~4:00 PM

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~5:30 PM

Open Afternoon — Last Hours on Kaua'i

Snorkel at Poipu Beach one last time · Grab shave ice at JoJo's Shave Ice in Old Koloa Town · Stroll Old Koloa Town for local shops · Return to resort and pack for Maui

Pack everything tonight — check-out 10:00 AM, flight 9:59 AM tomorrow

~6:00 PM↕
Evening
🌅 Farewell Dinner — Beach House Restaurant
5022 Lawai Rd, Koloa · ~5 min from resort · Beachfront fine dining with sunset views · Steak & fresh Hawaiian fish · Pacific Rim cuisine · GF options available · $55+/person

              ✅ Confirmed via OpenTable · 6:30 PM
              Last dinner on Kaua'i 🌺
            

Notes & Reminders

🗺️ Map → 🧳 Packing List →

💵 Bring cash for the helicopter tour — cash payment saves on the total price vs. credit/debit
Arrive at Island Helicopters by 9:45 AM — 3788 Ahukini Road, Lihue · (808) 245-8588 · Booking #2250703
Wear dark-colored clothing — minimizes reflections in photos during the flight
Leave large cameras, tablets, and extended-lens cameras in the car during flight (allowed at the falls landing)
Pack for Maui tonight. Flight tomorrow is Alaska 1040 departing LIH at 9:59 AM · Check-out is 10:00 AM · Return rental car at Lihue Airport
Next stop: The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, Ka'anapali Beach, Maui

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