The Hidden Beauty of Hawaii's Garden Island | Best Hiking on Kauai, Hawaii in 4K

We travel to #Kauai (Early December) which is the oldest (and wettest) island in #Hawaii. Kauai is known as the Garden Island and we visit the #Kalalau Trail, the Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon State Park, Polihale State Park, and the Fern Grotto.
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00:00 Teaser
00:30 Theme Song
00:58 After Intro
02:21 LA Layover
03:29 Venice Beach
04:58 DAY 1
05:39 Kauai
06:25 Princeville & Breadfruit
07:10 Hotel Archives & Coconut Water
08:13 Lunch
09:05 Rainstorm Packing
09:36 DAY 2
10:58 Shuttle & Kalalau Trailhead
12:00 Hiking Out
14:36 Pandan, Hiking, Taro
18:22 Update on the Situation
19:55 Lunch at the Stream & Turning Back
20:52 Tourist Pineapple
21:08 Hiking Back
24:18 Back at the Bus Stop
25:02 Food & Not IPAs
25:58 Wandering & Simple Dinner
27:05 DAY 3 - Cat and Planning
27:42 Sensitive Plant Pit Stop
28:33 Heading to Ho'opi'i Falls
29:27 Coffee
30:24 The Hike Begins
32:06 Guava Fruit
33:14 Pothos
34:01 Interesting Sights
34:46 Ho'opi'i Falls
36:40 Clambering Back Up
37:56 Frolicking Goats
38:22 Mai Tais
39:06 Ono and Oh Yes
40:00 DAY 4
40:43 Saimin & Arriving at Waimea Canyon Overlook
41:50 Kōkeʻe State Park Hiking
45:44 Canyon Hiking
48:52 Waterfall Talking
49:30 Leaving the Grotto
50:34 Driving to Next Polihale Beach
52:49 Polihale Beach
55:53 Trepidatious Tarp
57:27 Starry Night
59:11 DAY 5 - Morning beach stroll
1:00:53 Breakfast & Heading Back & Second Breakfast
1:03:39 Sleeping Giant Trailhead
1:04:45 Muddy Hike
1:07:22 Reaching the Top
1:12:18 Returning to Sea Level
1:13:58 Hotel Evening & Cocktails
1:14:26 DAY 6
1:14:49 Rhythmic Island Beats
1:15:24 Rum Tasting & Complimentary Cocktails
1:16:23 Dancing and Pig Roast
1:16:42 The Luau
1:18:49 DAY 7 - Fern Grotto & Final Reflections
1:22:18 Call to Action
1:23:19 Credits, Flying Out
1:26:14 Patreon Shoutouts
1:28:32 Secret Hula
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[@eqlzr2]

AT 1:06:31, I believe that 2nd peak from the right is King Kong peak (from the movie shot on Kauai) . You can see King Kong's profile. You have a close-up of it again at 1:06:47. We spent Christmases on Kauai for many, many years. We stayed with friends who lived on the North Shore on Wainiha Powerhouse Road. The road is on the way to Ke'e Beach where you started on the Kalalau Trail. The green woven cordage you found on top the Sleeping Giant is actually a sacred maile lei. The old Hawaiian Kahuna's (priests) used to bind a married couple's hands together with a maile lei as a symbol of their union. It remains as a symbol of love and respect to this day, and is very hard to obtain because of the remoteness of where the plants are found. One year we were hiking on one of the muddy trails up to a small waterfall and pool, and we ran into actor Drew Barrymore and a friend coming back down. The road to the trail was really a muddy 4WD road, but Drew tried to drive it in one of the rental convertible passenger cars available on the island. Don't know if she made it. We passed her slipping and sliding around on our way out. Another of our friends lived on a completely private beach (Pila'a), also on the north shore. They were totally off the grid, and they had to have a 4WD truck to get there. The coral reef directly in front of their house was one of the finest, most pristine in the world and a fabulous diving and snorkeling spot. No one else had access to it. A greedy developer moved on top of a cliff overlooking one end of the beach and decided to bulldoze the top off the cliff for a housing development. Right after he bulldozed, one of those monstrous Kauai rainstorms came along and washed all the exposed mud down the cliff and onto the coral reef. Caused a huge environmental disaster and unending lawsuits because it killed off most of the live coral and associated sealife. There is a seamy underside to Kauai as well, which you didn't mention. That being said, it is relaxing by-and-large, and beautiful. Unbeatable seafood. Finally, for those still reading this comment, the secret to negotiating those muddy trails are rubber boots called jika-tabi walkers. They are Japanese in origin and have a split between the big toe and the second toe, an elastic top, and thick wool felt soles, perfect for walking in mud and gripping slippery boulders. You can buy them at any fishing/camping supply place on Kauai. We each have a pair, and they are probably 25 years old.

[@AdventureArchives]

Right you are about the mountain! That's cool, thank you for sharing :) That's also good to know about the maile leis. It definitely felt significant finding one at the top of Sleeping Giant. Also, wow, that's cool you met Drew Barrymore! The friend with the coral reefs near their home sounds interesting. That's such a shame about the developer... I've heard similar things often happen on the west coast - people will build expensive houses up on cliffs that get washed away easily. Also, the jika-tabi look awesome, that would be really interesting to hike in. I'm surprised I never noticed them at the stores. Thank you so much for your comment - that was really interesting!

[@madmatmp]

Incredible notification. Amazing. Location scouts hopefully received awards for that inclusion. And thanks for sharing that. 🐸🐵🦧

[@lindaannm1]

Just fyi there are no private beaches on Kauai, unfortunately some people try to make their beach access inaccessible (I’m not saying ur friends did so) but if someone can get to it, technically can use it. I live on Kauai. Thanks!

[@eqlzr2]

@@lindaannm1 Thanks for the info. I believe the keyword, as always, is "technically". Depends on how much stink-eye or worse one is prepared to deal with. lol

[@derrickaquino8774]

@@AdventureArchives The green cordage is actually a Ti leaf lei. Different plant and look than the maile. Thought you might appreciate knowing. Great video and mahalo for sharing!

[@melissapoole3978]

Growing up in Hawaii, I always felt like God was hugging me, but living on the mainland for over 30 years now, your words at the end are so true... people can live Aloha spirit anywhere, they need only try.

[@AdventureArchives]

Thanks so much for your comment, Melissa! Glad someone who grew up there agrees :)

[@thesnortgringe5276]

It's nice to go trekking in the wild with a botanist like Andrew .You learn alot

[@kathybray2838]

I am enjoying watching these young people go to the places we were too old to navigate by the time of our first trip to Kauai! I am happy to see these areas up close! Thank you!😊

[@carolynmaryscott]

We live here on Kauai - after loosing our home in California wildfire in 2020 ... you have captured perfectly the beauty, MAGIC and pure light of this magic isle.

[@mithified]

40:26 Robby: This is kinda sweet (referring to bao) Thomas: Like you. That look of gay panic at the camera hahaha

[@jennyweaver2354]

IS orange man from the countryside?

[@holyg33z]

Thomas was fire in this video, this is one of their best videos ever!

[@JarrettOriginal]

...I'd ship Robbie and Thomas... Yeah, they cute.

[@nevadahiker6661]

@@holyg33z Thomas made me laugh at least 4 times in the video!

[@noelia6803]

lol! can't stop laughing ...

[@drohnenfabrik]

Canopy shyness. Freaking awesome! This is my new favorite natural phenomenon.

[@abstrusetigress]

Nerd 😏

[@designdoctor247]

We agree!!!

[@brandonkchao]

I've been to Hawaii so many times and i can say, I always find myself going to Kauai more then the other islands. I don't know why but i always fall in love with that island more and more each time.

[@diakoky907]

Definitely THE best video I've seen about Hawaii

[@eenotana3563]

Hawaii is one of my favorite places on Earth. It opens my heart every time I visit. Thank you for sharing and opening a portal for us. 💚

[@netkrash]

Excellent episode! Although I’m a patreon, I was just able to watch it today, decided to do it on the living room at glorious 4K and soon enough my 89 year old grandma, Ema, joined me until the end!! she can’t understand english but she was worried about your shoes in the mud and was super impressed with the sunset and the stars, you have a new fan as I’m going to ask her to join me on all future episodes, thank you and greetings from Chile!!

[@AdventureArchives]

Thank you so much for your kind words! That sounds like such a nice day, and tell your grandma thanks for watching too :) Cheers! -Andrew

[@lizlee4830]

Stunning views ..enjoyed this 😊look forward to more

[@bknwuzheer1]

You guys turning that bumpy car ride into a spaceship taking evasive action is the content I subscribe for.

[@quinn1222]

This was much much needed after last week! I'm a horticulture student so i absolutely adore all of the plant information, those bits are some of my favorite parts (well besides all the rest). Also, it's totally worth watching all the way to the end!!

[@Shivaziv]

Another awesome video guys. This place is just incredible, what a stunning place... you can feel the uniqueness and the history of that place just from watching the video, so incredible. Great job guys, my favorite channel on KZbin! Mahalo.

[@karenfall8685]

You guys are the most talented group of KZbin channels. I’ve said it before. The videography, photography, narration, banter on each trip & experience, you’re humor, philosophy, perfecto editing & the music. Oh the music is spectacular. You definitely have you’re own unique original sound & each instrumental piece is a custom sound for each video you create. Have you thought about putting together a sound track combining you’re music of each video? You should. I love you guys. You’re so down to earth & a pure joy to follow you’re recorded trips & hikes. What a wonderful life you guys are living. It’s obvious that you work very hard in between you’re adventures. Blessings to each of you 💖

[@Josh-yn4dq]

Hi

[@aznpimp999]

Every New episode is like opening a Christmas gift. lol

[@sophiepietersen1814]

I really really enjoyed watching this epic journey, thanks for taking us along! Aloha! 💚

[@sandrabeck8788]

I had no idea there was scenery like this in Hawaii! I love how you are intrigued by the flora and fauna! That is the detail I find interesting. Thanks so much, you. Are very admirable young people

[@marthabradas8873]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful beautiful high quality filmed video!!! I have visited Kauai and absolutely fell in love. Finding your KZbin has been so valuable to me, thank you so much!🥰🥰🥰

[@3875MIKEL]

Awesome. Professional quality like always.

[@joshtheintern]

What an adventure! Those conditions though were crazy for hiking can't believe you hiked through it, really like this style of sharing an adventure almost like a tv show

[@AdventureArchives]

Thank you so much! Yeah, it was pretty wild. Kind of fun though to hike through it, haha. Thanks for watching!

[@veetour]

Awesome adventure. Thanks for sharing!

[@designdoctor247]

Loved every second of your video! Thank you for sharing your amazing adventures 😊

[@jamiebetker4137]

Amazing video. Love Kauai so much. A gem of a place.

[@thomastatro257]

Idk how you guys aren't over a. Million subs. Love your stuff.

[@jacquelinewilliams418]

Oh this was a good video of Kauai. Loved your adventure and your knowledge of botany. So different then the other videos I have watched about Kauai.

[@brendy3240]

Another beautiful video ❤thanks 😊

[@litarobbins4084]

I love Hawaii! And Kauai is my 1 favorite island. We spent our honeymoon here in 2003. I had the privilege to see all the islands when I stayed in Hawaii for almost a year. 🙂

[@kinghenry056]

Been living here on Kauai since 2017 and enjoyed watching this video. You definitely captured the beauty of this island.

[@evhi7709]

The stroopwafel made a huge smile on my dutch face

[@Rawshella]

You guys are my kind of people! Love your gentle natures. Really did enjoy your music.

[@lidattruong1105]

Love Hawaii, I've watched this video of yours multiple times. Gives me great memories of my travels there

[@dantheman1624]

Watching this at home during Covid....did those trails a few years ago and it’s bringing back memories....

[@nancyford4536]

Hope you all go back to Hawaii. Thanks for the wonderful video.

[@autumn007]

Omg. Exciting to watch this! I miss Hawaii!

[@carloszenteno]

Just the food made this trip worth it !!! Looks fantastic !

[@EricVentures]

Loved the vid like always guys! Looked like an awesome adventure.

[@waikikilatino1]

Aloha guys/gal.....I just saw your beautiful video as I had my breakfast. I too have been to Kauai but have not gone hiking there so this was just amazing to watch! Absolutely beautiful! I love the final phrase where you say that Paradise should be anywhere you would want it to be. I enjoyed the respect you had for it all, for the Hawaiian culture, the land, it's people and everything in between, especially coming from young folks like your selves. Stay well and Aloha from Waikiki Beach, O'ahu, Hawai'i USA

[@raystravel8325]

Great video. I love all the little fun facts. Some really awesome views there. I can't wait to see your next adventure.

[@bigwinie]

I thoroughly enjoyed the whole video. What a trip! Well done filming while climbing the slippery trails.

[@maxineowens1459]

WOW ❤️I can only wish...thanks for sharing I enjoyed it 🙂

[@kibwydazzlercabrera4549]

Ang ganda naman po dyan..

[@dabaronious]

Thanks Adventure Archives, very cool!

[@cindyq8543]

Your reflection at the end of the video is beautiful and perfect. If it is one thing you take from the garden island, let it be the aloha spirit you can reflect towards others in your daily life in your actions, thoughts and words. This special island has been a life changer for me too.

[@chadup7758]

great video guys. thanks for showing respect and love to our island.

[@lauriedavidson108]

Thank you for sharing this video with us. It was relaxing, informative, fun and simply beautiful and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@xvsj5833]

Love your Vlog adventures Thank you for sharing ⭐️

[@HankVlietstra]

WOW I think this is my all-time favourite AdventureArchives vid!

[@claramullen]

Absolutely amazing guys thank you. It looks like spam is a regular staple in Hawaii.

[@michaelwoodward8912]

Great work, guys! Fantastic.

[@wendym1111]

Beautiful! Awesome Job Y'All! 💕

[@lisagroves9571]

Amazing job you guys!! My favorite place on earth!

[@MrHuntingsAdventures]

Awesome tour! Kauai is one of my favorite places!

[@wiltwitt]

I feel like I found hiking buddies. thanks for the wonderful videos

[@davidullom]

I am a recent subscriber. I find the music and narative to be spot on! Combined with the humor and optimistic outlook each of you seem to have in our crazy world. Your videos are a perfect way to calm this busy world. Never doubt that what you do impacts people in a much deeper way than simple entertainment. Thanks so much!!

[@AdventureArchives]

Thank you so much for your comment! That means a lot to us, and it's always very humbling and inspiring to hear people feel affected by our videos. Thanks for subscribing, and thank you for watching :)

[@ifonlyseethrumyeyes8957]

Sweet! Love Kauai so much thx guys and girl

[@dag6]

Great video. Production is always top notch. Thanks for sharing!

[@musicisbrilliant]

Freaking love this so much you guys. So inspiring. Thank you. The whole crew and everything! Its got to be my favorite yet.

[@mxnfx]

Powerful..message..at..the..end!....Aloha

[@euterpe55]

Absolutely engaging! Wonderful storytelling and editing. Loved this!

[@designdoctor247]

Best comment!!! We agree 👍

[@cillapeiser3479]

Stunning video really enjoyed Paradise thank you

[@TheKrisintheweb]

I have been stuck at home when we normally take summer vacation so I started watching your channel. My first video was Kawai and I loved it. I felt like I was on vacation too! I have started telling all of my friends how wonderful this chanel is! I also appreciate how kind you all are to each other and everyone else, thank you for the much needed vacations and kindness!

[@farizgaskin]

such an amazing journey of heavenly hawaii. magnificent video. i'd love to see more

[@ganesh199208]

Thank you for sharing vid. Please share more like this one.

[@lelandpeck4585]

what an incredible video. Magnificent!

[@Rompehonda12a]

Great video. Thank you for all your videos.

[@stevecatedral9099]

Good stuff, definitely some good stuffs. Keep em coming, love to see more kind of this vids!

[@joshuarogers8466]

Side note: Avoid messing with touch sensitive plants, the action of closing and opening requires a lot of energy for them.

[@SweetiePieTweety]

Taking me back to Paradise. Surreal

[@williambeck6364]

Many surprises on this trip. Great job, guys. Watched this twice already!

[@AdventureArchives]

Thanks so much for watching!! Glad you enjoyed it the second time round, too :)

[@keoniable]

Keep hawaii hawaiian 👌🤙🏽

[@outlaw565]

United States should return the island’s back to the Hawaiian people. The right thing to do is return the rule back to the native Hawaiian people.

[@edwardfritsch3403]

Get lots of 🌧 kauai ,great videos enjoy your youth

[@chefboy-ar-d6312]

Love seeing the boys here ! Aloha! Perfect timing b4 covid! Bless up archives!

[@crm857]

Great video. Loved it and Kauai

[@sydneydaramy5453]

I love the rain the smell must have been amazing

[@tiaguerra7002]

Wow!!!!aws views

[@imamedina472]

Nice vlog, thank you guys

[@petrachen1537]

Great video! informative and fun. You know a lot about plants. Love it!

[@clumsy.spirit]

I loved this, great great content!

[@skelitalmisfit12]

Absolutely magnificent video guys! I cannot get enough of your videos! Each one is so relaxing and calming while still maintaining a natural excitement about the outdoors.

[@AceTycho]

I always enjoyed going on virtual adventures with you guys! Continuing here! Great job you all!

[@AdventureArchives]

Thanks Ace!! Good to hear from you

[@trudymead4586]

My husband and I love watching you guy's. You make it fun as well as informative. Great job and the music is perfect.

[@marylong4321]

Mahalo nui loa!!! Excellent video...one of the best of each you do of my islands I was born & raised there. You captured much of it, enough that you took me to my roots - The aina, mana, wonderful kamaainas, treasured memories, and the fantastic island foods...no ma oe!!! I'm sitting here feeling everything the 5-senses and inner being ...super stimulated, naturally high. May the Almighty God bless all involved & prosper your endeavors!

[@danielride1]

I love how insightful you guys are… You guys are pros at what you do!

[@eliseemmel]

I just found you guys and I’ve been having so much fun! Thank you❤😊

[@glompworthyash]

One of the best episodes so far! You guys just get better and better

[@davidullom]

Just what I needed! This was like a big Xanax! The stress relief of watching this was a physical thing!! Thumbs up and a big thank you for your efforts, editing, music and attitudes of serenity that you produce here. Thank you more than you know.

[@tineejohnston9737]

These is definitely one of my favorite not because I so love my hawaiian islands but also your cinematography are the best. ❤️❤️❤️

[@rimasmeleshyus6545]

Great video beautiful,many thanks

[@unstoppablefootage9818]

Love the video. Keep it up. Keep Hawaii cool

[@markspoor4663]

Awesome job with the production of this piece. Will be there over Christmas. Really helpful prep.

[@icho8922]

👍👍,I'll wait for the next video 👌😁👍, Success and God always protect you dude ..... 🤲😇🤗

[@lupykaihau6705]

Beautiful breadfruit yummy

[@peaches4043]

This video is so beautiful, it makes me want to visit Hawaii. Thank you🤗

[@Timanator]

Really amazing editing on this!

[@lcarisll989]

Mahalo for sharing!

[@namedJustBob]

So many literal laugh out loud moments! awesome video as always guys!

[@grobbyman]

absolutely amazing video, the amount of polish put into the editing makes these a treat to watch.

[@DavidWChen]

It is great video for viewers. hopefully will gonna see other news. Thanks foe sharing!!!