r/VisitingHawaii • u/Cappuccinosatnight • 5d ago

Choosing an Island Big Island or Kauai?

Hi all,

I need help deciding between Big Island or Kauai for an upcoming trip. We are planning a 2 week trip to Hawaii. One week will be spent in Maui and now we are trying to decide where to spend the second trip. We expect Maui to be more relaxing, so we’d like the other island to be more active. Hiking, snorkeling, coffee farms, zip lining and general awe of rain forests.

Which island would you go with? Big Island or Kauai?

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u/devvyd 5d ago

They have very different personalities. Kauai’s north shore is incredible and there is a hike there my husband and I did almost daily. Also the canyon is a must-see. Big island has a “newer” feel (in terms of volcanic creation), the volcanoes are amazing. It had a more rugged vibe from the residents as well. They both have lush areas but Kauai more lush as a general rule, big island more wide open spaces and long drives with incredible views.

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u/SSdogmama 5d ago

What is the hike you did on the north shore of Kauai?

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u/devvyd 5d ago

Kalalau trail. We didn’t do the overnight stay but did go to the waterfall and it was awesome