Absolutely great to work with! We had a couple rainy days and excursions got cancelled and she…read morewoudl check and give us other things to do and reschedule our events. Really just a great soul. Aloha

Stephanie was so helpful with my recent trip to Kauai with my friends. She answered and returned…read morephone calls, was able to answer all of my questions. Even if i sent a quick text she was able to get back to me with an answer. She provided us with snorkeling and a helicopter tour with flexible dates since the rain was a bit unpredictable out there. She helped us to enjoy as much as we could of Kauai for the short time we were there. Was so beautiful seeing the coast by boat then by helicopter. We got to see whales by boat and helicopter!!! It was well worth it!! Thanks Stephanie

We had the best time snorkeling with Reef Guides! My husband and I opted for a private tour. Craig…read morewas our guide, and he is so knowledgeable. He didn't make me feel bad about being terrified to snorkel at first before I got comfortable breathing underwater. He made sure to point out all the different types of fish and sea creatures throughout our time snorkeling on the north side of Kauai. He was very organized and came with all of the necessary gear for us. He even took pictures with his super cool underwater camera! We also appreciated that he didn't charge us until after the tour - that shows real integrity. We weren't sure the conditions of the water and wouldn't be charged if it was too murky to see anything. Highly recommend Reef Guides if you're looking to snorkel in Kauai!

Craig did an amazing job from the first time we connected. When we got together before the…read moresnorkeling, he did an amazing job of going over all the fish we might see. Did you know a particular fish can actually change their sex to proliferate their species! As a marine biologist he definitely knew his stuff! What a great guy too. We highly recommend hiring him for your snorkeling tour on Kauai. Mahalo.

Captain Trevor Cabel is the best. Our sailing tour was exciting and a highlight of our recent trip…read moreto Kaua'i

Loved the experience! Trevor is a true Hawaiian waterman and handles the Hawaiian style canoe he…read morebuilt like it's nothing. Smooth easy sailing, beautiful skies, majestic green mountains from the ocean view and complete enjoyment. I highly recommend!

Excellent tour! We've been to Kauai no less than 20 times, this was our first kayak adventure-- we…read morewere not disappointed! Very friendly staff who were ready and waiting when we arrived at 7:30am. Brendan (our guide) was friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and genuinely wanted to get to know us. He was conscientious to all members of our group throughout the entire trip. Highly recommend! Note: this is a trek, both by kayak and hiking. Not steep but muddy and slippery-- so worth the time and effort! The waterfall is gorgeous; take your lunch and ENJOY!!

We came during off season in mid-January. It was cloudy and sunny, and there were no bugs. We took…read morethe 9:00a to 2:00pm tour. I think we got back to the retrieve our belongings at 1:30p. Our guide Kyle was amazing! Since it was off season, he took about 8 persons, 2 tandam kayaks. One guide can take 12 persons maximum. It was great that our group was smaller. The Wailua River is really serene and calm, so both persons forward paddle, versus the back person back paddling in more rapids like Colorado or Sacramento River. We paddled 1 mile to the hiking, and 1 mile back. My arms were a little sore afterwards. The highlight is the hike to the water fall, which is about 0.2 mi in, 0.2 mi out, however it took about 30-40 min one way. Some areas are bush whacking, river crossing (bring water shoes like Teva), some very muddy so you have to slow down, some have wood planks built. When you the to the waterfall, it is gorgeous, and we packed our own lunch to enjoy for about 30-40 minutes at the falls. There were no bugs as we went in mid-January. Morning tours are more cold, so bring a light wind jacket or rain jacket. Afternoon tours are warmer, but you risk having bugs and sunburn. Our guide Kyle, has been feeding this bird along the hiking path for 8 years. He is tame and will come for photos. I'm a bird feeder and watcher, so major kudos to Kyle! The scenery of the hike and kayak trip was surreal and will blow your mind. The photos don't do it justice. You will take a van from kayak launch at Wailua River about 3 minutes back to base camp. Kayak Wailua provides you a water proof bag for your belongings, and a cooler bag for your lunch. They also have a locker for other stuff you don't want to bring along. I love this alot, and the tamed wild bird was the big plus!

What a great value! I priced around and this tour was a great price for a big boat and staff…read more There are smaller boats that you get pounded and soaked on that might be cheaper but not as comfortable. There are bigger ones for more money but this one is just right. Captain mike was awesome. He hopped in the water and snorkeled with us and even caught an octopus by hand. My kids were thrilled. The staff on board was super friendly and informative. The thing I liked best was it was very personable. We made it nearly to Keke beach. Entered a lava cave saw dolphins and sea turtles. My kids loved it and they have a much lower price for kids under 12 that really helped out on price. Good times!

Highlight of our Kaua'i vacation! I'm so glad we decided to slurge on this! It is definately worth…read moreit!!!!! A trip to Kauai isn't truly a Kauai trip without seeing the Na Pali Coast. And it was so much more than just a trip to Na Pali Coast! I'm not a water person, so this is saying a lot! Our tour was on the Na Pali Kai III, which was a catamaran that could take a max of 32 people. It included snorkeling and deli lunch. Lots of drinks were available at all times. There is also a restroom on board! Meet up was a Kikiaole Small Boat Harbor on the westside, where a number of other tours meet at the same picnic tables. A Liko tours worker will call your name and will come to you and you sign in. We had a party of 5 adults and 1 child (5 year old). There were a few kiddos on board, 1 being an infant. I'm glad the captain let those families go first to get first dibs in the back and shaded area. Though the front is exciting, if your prone to sea sickness, the front is no bueno. Our captain and crew were very knowledgeable and friendly, educating us on history, water life and all things Na Pali. The first hour and a half was cruising the west sighting dolphins! There were soooo many of them swimming in pods, taking air and spinning, it was fabulous! Of course, i wasn't camera ready for them. The next couple of hours was cruising the magestic Na Pali Coast. Unfortunately, this is when the waters started to get rough, we could not go into the open ceiling cave. The captain did go close to some waterfalls making some awesome photo ops. At that time, I started to feel queasy and moved to the very back of the boat (Sick Bay as they called it). A crew member poured a bottle of cold water on my feet and gave me herbal oil to dab behind my ear. He encouraged me to go into the water when it was time for snorkeling, and I did feel better. The area we stopped at for snorkeling was prime. So many fish and honu!!! And the fish were friendly, thank God. My 5 year old was able to put on a floatie to wrap around her waist. There is also a few boogie boards available to float on. I wished I had brought, at the very least, goggles for my 5 year old, as they did not have any kiddie size snorkel gear. Lunch was served during that time also. By then, I was done. I did not get too sick, but I fell asleep during the ride home. All in all, it was AMAZING!!! I encourage to save up, if you have to, for this activity. It truly shows you beauty of Kauai and it's magestic Na Pali Coast. And to add snorkeling and lunch?! Epic!

The trip was AMAZING!!! Nick, our captain, was awesome!!! We headed up the coast, which can only…read morebe fully appreciated being out on the water. On our trip up the coast, we were escorted by spinner dolphins, within feet of the side of our zodiac for quite a while. They were very knowledgeable about the history and names of formations, areas, beliefs/customs, etc. When we got to the place to snorkel, he asked if we wanted to continue up the coast more and snorkel on the way back. All 11 of us said MORE! The snorkeling was great, and we were the only boat out there for most of the time in the water. One of the highlights of our week (which included kayaking, hiking the Canyon, diving, swimming, boogie boarding, more snorkeling...) HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!

The crew is amazing. Captain Justin and hand crew Kieno (I think). We're so attentive and…read morehelpful. Lots of information took their time with us really made the experience. Super fun. Very friendly and entertaining. I really recommend this company and if you can get these two guys that'll be awesome.

We saw a home we were interested in renting on HomeAway.com and contacted the listed owner to see…read moreif it was available. They emailed us back outside of the website to let us know that it wasn't as listed, but that they have a similar property nearby that *was* available. They sent plenty of pictures and even the address so we could Google Map it, and Acacia was always incredibly responsive and helpful over email. What was a little off-putting was the fact that they required a credit card number up front to hold the reservation. Once again, this was all done over email - not through a certified website like HomeAway or AirBnB. We had to pay in full, in advance, using a cashier's check or money order. Plus the emails in Comic Sans.. well, we were booking housing quite at the last minute and didn't have any other options. I did see this Yelp page and contacted the one other reviewer - she had booked with this company but always via a website. It was just a little scary to be sending information like credit card numbers and a full payment without having a website as insurance. Well, it turned out to work out really well! They sent full directions and a description of WiFi & other information once the money order arrived. Our apartment was great (a 1BR/1BA; a kitchen w/ a fridge, toaster oven, microwave, & hotplate; dining area; plus an outdoor seating area). It was spacious, just a 10 minute drive west of Haneli, for just $80 a night. Great location (minus the fact that it was winter and quite rainy - our fault for planning a trip at the wrong time of year). I left my electric toothbrush charger in the apartment and emailed - they messaged back quickly, as always, to say that the owner did find it. They want to charge a $25 handling fee, PLUS shipping for a tiny little charger! I feel like that's an unreasonably high fee. I was quite disappointed. So I guess moral of the story is.. good for housing rental, but don't leave anything behind because they'll overcharge the heck out of you.

Honest to goodness, I was hesitant to book this house with the low number of recent reviews. I'm…read moreglad we took the chance! This house is fantastic, Acacia was so wonderful to work with and prompt with all our e-mails. We stayed here for 7 days and it was nothing short of relaxing and quiet. We fully enjoyed the wrap around deck, outdoor shower and being just steps to the beach. Most days its your own private beach! Our stay was a mix of hiking at Queens Bath, Waimea Canyon, Hanokopi Falls on the Kalalau trail and lots of swimming and snorkeling. Coming "home" to this beautiful house each day couldn't be better or more peaceful!! We recommend putting Sushi Girl on speed dial, a nice little gem close by to grab a quick bite if you want to eat in and have amazing food. So many wonderful things about this house, I highly recommend it for a peaceful remote get away. Mahalo

Na Pali Kayak led me on a 17-mile paddle from Hāʻena to Polihale that remains one of the coolest,…read moremost beautiful, and most exhilarating days of my life. I have been extraordinarily fortunate to see some remarkable places, and I can confidently put this experience near the very top. We met at the shop in Hanalei, loaded into a van, and drove toward the Hāʻena launch point just short of the main hiking entrance. Roughly 6 to 8 hours later, 7 guests and 2 guides had covered an extraordinary stretch of coast together and become a real crew along the way. Annie H. was one of our two guides and was absolutely awesome: warm, experienced, and naturally gifted at bringing a group together. She became the master of ceremonies, sharing stories about the area while keeping everyone in rhythm and making the day fun. Our other guide was a yoga teacher with quiet Laird Hamilton meets Navy SEAL energy, an expert swimmer who followed the group and projected total command of the water. The guests were an Israeli family of 4 headed next to Colorado for the 100-mile Leadville mountain bike race, two women from Switzerland, and me, traveling solo from New York City in my early 30s. Before I signed up, both the website and a call with the company made the requirements clear. They were candid about the physical demands, possible ocean intensity, and equipment needed to enjoy the experience safely, so everyone arrived prepared. This is expert ocean, even on a perfect day, and the power of the Pacific is obvious anywhere you look along this part of Kauaʻi. We were a fit and focused group, and our late July or early August day brought calm seas and full sunshine, though it was easy to envision this route getting gnarly if conditions turned or someone arrived unprepared. The defining image is teal water beneath enormous stone mountains covered in dense green vegetation, with literally zero development along the protected park coastline. If there is ever a place that teaches you to honor and respect the power of Mother Nature, this is one of them. Its power, scale, and purity are humbling, and the sacred charge of the land and nature is palpable. From a kayak, the coast feels immediate and immense; you are close enough to register every fold in the cliffs while moving entirely under your own power. Along the way, we paddled into a dramatic sea cave and continued beside towering cliffs that seemed to rise straight out of the Pacific. We stopped at Miloliʻi for sandwiches and a rest on an astonishing beach. I even caught a tiny nap in a little shelter before climbing back into the kayak for the final miles. The guides shared history and insight throughout the day while setting exactly the right pace and leading the group with knowledge and calm. Reaching Polihale delivered a real sense of accomplishment and another spectacular setting, complete with park bathrooms and a place to shower after a full day of salt and sun. On a clock face map of Kauaʻi, Polihale sits near 9 and Hanalei near 12. Since no road crosses the protected Na Pali Coast, our van had to travel counterclockwise around the island, a return of just under 70 miles that took about 2 hours. Everyone was tired, exhilarated, and genuinely bonded, and that long ride became part of the pleasure as we watched Kauaʻi pass outside the windows. Years later, I returned in March during a week of almost constant rain and took a helicopter over the Nā Pali Coast. Even after that gorgeous flight, the kayak journey remained far more dramatic and immersive because we had spent an entire day moving through the landscape at ocean level. My only regret is that I was low on funds and could not leave a larger tip; these were cool local people whose knowledge, positive energy, and love for the island shaped the entire day. This was a heady, organic, once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone fit, prepared, and lucky enough to catch good conditions.

Great trip and guides very well organized…read morebeautiful coastline very doable for anyone in good shape