Na Pali Coast scenery

Fly & Drive guide

Fly into LIH, drive to Na Pali Coast

1 h 55 min drive45 milesReservations: high demand

Reise auf einen Blick

Ankunftsflughafen
LIH
Fahrt vom Flughafen
1 Std. 55 Min. · Schätzung
Empfohlene Dauer
3–4 Tage
Reservierungsbedarf
Hoch · Einlasshinweise prüfen
Fahrzeughinweise
A standard vehicle is fine for paved roads, but check rental contracts for restrictions on Kokee dirt roads; RVs are not recommended for the narrow, winding Highway 560.

Ihre Route

LIH

Lihue Airport

Na Pali Coast

About 1 h 55 min · 45 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.

Your arrival plan

Before you land

Reservations

Haena State Park Reservations and Kalalau Permits

Access to the Na Pali Coast via Haena State Park requires advanced reservations for parking or the North Shore Shuttle, typically opening 30 days out. These are distinct from Kalalau Trail wilderness camping permits, which are mandatory for hiking beyond Hanakapiai Valley. Changing systems require checking the official Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources portal.

Official reservation info

Best time to fly in

May – September

Ihre Route

  1. Tag 1 · North Shore Coastal Hiking

    Kee Beach → Hanakapiai Beach

  2. Tag 2 · Na Pali from the Ocean

    Na Pali Cliffs → Nualolo Kai

  3. Tag 3 · Canyon Overlooks and High Ridges

    Kalalau Lookout → Puu O Kila Lookout

Viator

Tours & experiences near Na Pali Coast

Geführte Aktivitäten rund um Na Pali Coast. Prüfen Sie Treffpunkt, Termine und Verfügbarkeit auf Viator vor der Buchung.

Tourangebote separat öffnen

Ausgewählte Reiseausrüstung

Fünf Tipps für Na Pali Coast

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Quick answers

What is the closest airport to Na Pali Coast?

Lihue Airport (LIH) is the nearest commercial airport we route from.

How long is the drive from LIH to Na Pali Coast?

Roughly 1 h 55 min (about 45 miles) by car, without stops. Times are estimates.

Do I need a reservation to visit Na Pali Coast?

Access to the Na Pali Coast via Haena State Park requires advanced reservations for parking or the North Shore Shuttle, typically opening 30 days out. These are distinct from Kalalau Trail wilderness camping permits, which are mandatory for hiking beyond Hanakapiai Valley. Changing systems require checking the official Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources portal.

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