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Guided Wailua River Kayak Tour: Discover Secret Falls with Snacks and Exclusive Experience
4.8
1,150 Ratings
Kapaʻa
Witness the spectacular Wailua River on this 5-6 hour, led kayak trip on Kauai. We are the single tour organization on the Wailua river that abstains from managing afternoon tours. Consequently, we can genuinely take pleasure in the day leisurely without the pressure of hastening back to facilitate another expedition!
Witness the spectacular Wailua River on this 5-6 hour, led kayak trip on Kauai. We are the single tour organization on the Wailua river that abstains from managing afternoon tours. Consequently, we can genuinely take pleasure in the day leisurely without the pressure of hastening back to facilitate another expedition!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Coconut Marketplace - Begin your day perfectly at our check-in kiosk, situated at Coconut Marketplace just below the iconic water tower.
- Secret Falls Trail - Set off on a guided hike through the lush trails of Wailua State Park to uncover the magical Uluwehi Falls. The journey takes you along a picturesque path, primarily boardwalk—meandering…
- Coconut Marketplace - Begin your day perfectly at our check-in kiosk, situated at Coconut Marketplace just below the iconic water tower.
- Secret Falls Trail - Set off on a guided hike through the lush trails of Wailua State Park to uncover the magical Uluwehi Falls. The journey takes you along a picturesque path, primarily boardwalk—meandering through tropical greenery and over gentle streams—until you reach the mesmerizing falls, where the verdant surroundings and cascading water offer a truly unforgettable experience.
- Wailua River State Park - Kauai is known as the Garden Isle for a reason—its lush jungles, scenic waterways, and cascading waterfalls set against dramatic volcanic mountains create the ideal tropical setting. While there are many ways to explore this natural wonder, kayaking offers a unique opportunity to experience the diverse aspects of this island paradise.
Your kayak adventure on the Wailua begins with a two-mile paddle up Kauai’s only navigable river. A friendly, local guide will assist you in finding the best routes as you pass through Kamokila Village and head toward the north fork of the river, sharing tales of the early Hawaiians who first navigated these waters over 1,500 years ago.
After paddling, you’ll disembark for a moderate hike through a lush rainforest along the secret falls trail, leading you to a breathtaking 120-foot cascade tumbling down a mountain cliff. Finally, you’ll paddle back to your starting point, concluding your tour with treasured photos and memories of an extraordinary adventure.
What's Included
- Double sit on top Ocean Zest Kayaks
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- PFD (Life jackets)
- Day Coolers- Bring a sandwich or light lunch and our coolers will keep it fresh throughout your tour!
- Guide(s) State Certified with lifeguard, CPR and First Aid safety
- Water Resistant Dry Bags
- Double sit on top Ocean Zest Kayaks
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- PFD (Life jackets)
- Day Coolers- Bring a sandwich or light lunch and our coolers will keep it fresh throughout your tour!
- Guide(s) State Certified with lifeguard, CPR and First Aid safety
- Water Resistant Dry Bags
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick Up or Drop Off
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick Up or Drop Off
- Lunch
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 5 years old
- Trail conditions vary from super dry to very muddy depending on recent rain
- Hiking sandals like Tevas or Keens, water shoes or sneakers (your feet will get wet & muddy).
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 5 years old
- Trail conditions vary from super dry to very muddy depending on recent rain
- Hiking sandals like Tevas or Keens, water shoes or sneakers (your feet will get wet & muddy).
Location
4-484 Kuhio Hwy
Kuhio Highway
We are located inside the Coconut Marketplace.
"Meet us under the Water Tower" at our new kiosk.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(1150 Ratings)
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Jrgehlsen
May 28, 2025
Tour is Amazing. - Viator update your site!! - This trip will not disappoint! Our guide was Levi, he was AMAZING, and made the tour even more memorable! He was a wealth of knowledge on the Hawaiian history and culture. He brought his ukulele and sang us songs the whole time we hiked to the falls.
Every moment was a new beautiful view - weather it was on the river or on the trail. We will totally do this tour again when we visit Kauai again.
FYI- Expect to get Wet and Muddy! It's Hawaii on the river and in the forest! I'm seeing so many reviews of people complaining about mud and rain on any hiking or ocean tour. This is a Small ISLAND that is mostly FOREST!! You are missing out on the beauty and richness of this place if that's all you're focusing on!
HOWEVER - VIATOR- you need to update your site. They do NOT provide lunch- and was told by our tour guide that they have been asking your website to update that fact, and you have failed. So 3 stars for Viator booking site.
They will give you 2 bottles of water, 2 snacks, and a little cooler for the lunch YOU BRING.
Other than that- AMAZING. DO IT!
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Liz_m
May 27, 2025
Great falls and Hike experience - Was sooo nice ! Our Guide Nathan was the best !
Loved everything about it … there are river crossings which I was unaware of , so bring water hiking shoes .. Nice Kayak ride !
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Colinmck714
May 25, 2025
A truly Hawaiian adventure on the Wailua River - We had an excellent (and vigorous) experience with Levi on the Wailua River kayak and (not so) Secret Falls hike. Levi made it feel like a real Hawaiian adventure with his stories and ukelele serenades. Great fun!
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Thurts2021
May 15, 2025
This trip has everything! - Nate was an awesome guide! He added so much to the experience with his knowledge of the river and surrounding habitat. He was friendly and fun and sincerely loves this island. Thank you for an experience I will revisit often in my memories.
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Michael_m
May 13, 2025
Great and Fun Adventure - Awesome time and adventure. Levi was an awesome guide that made the adventure fun and pleasurable. Highly recommend this adventure with Kauai Adventures.
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Jacqueline_s
May 8, 2025
Nathan was a wonderful... - Nathan was a wonderful guide. The kayaking and hike was moderate and does require some baseline fitness level. Would not do if any knee or hip or shoulder injury. Have to kayak 4 miles and the hike is rocky muddy and have to cross a river but the water fall is gorgeous and worth it
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529saberh
May 8, 2025
Amazing waterfall at the end!! - Loved this tour and hike!! The secret really is the water falls at the very need! Absolutely stunning and a surprise!! Bring your own lunch on this tour to eat at the falls if you want. Nathan was our guide and was great! He had a lot of knowledge of the area plants and birds. The kayak is straight and a little long but totally doable with 2 people. There was mud on the trail but alls doable! Worth it at the end!!
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Montoyamania
May 1, 2025
A highlight of our trip - Spectacular Trip! The kayaking part was fun with great views. Absolutely loved the adventurous hike through river crossings, trails, and boardwalks. The waterfall itself is magnificent and its pool was so soothing to dip into after a hike. Our guide Nathan was super knowledgeable, giving us the lay of the land every step of the way. 10/10 Would do again. Make sure to bring shoes you're okay getting with getting completely submerged!
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629frankiel
May 26, 2025
Great views, Felt Aches and Pains and Enjoyments - The views were great, the aches and pains felt the next day from paddling the kayak and hiking, and some enjoyments during the hike and seeing the waterfall! The hike was more treacherous due to slippery and very muddy conditions. The guide was knowledgeable and professional and funny some time. There wasn't much time to soak in the views during the hike as we had to watch our steps constantly! However, the whole tour went smoothly.
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W8405srangelag
May 9, 2025
A True Adventure, Lots of Mud - First, our guide was really great! He was personable and told us a lot of interesting facts about the area. This is an adventure worth having if you know what you’re getting into.
What is not advertised is that the hike is not pleasant. You have to cross a swiftly moving knee-deep river, slog through ankle deep mud, and crawl over rocks. You’ll be lucky if you don’t twist your knee or sprain your ankle. Like most tourist areas, the trail is overused. Secret falls is lovely, but not so secret. You’ll have to put up people mugging it up for Instagram likes here.
The kayaking portion was fun, if you don’t have a headwind. It can be physically challenging if your upper body is not strong. You need to be prepared for unexpected showers (typical in Hawaii.) The guides are good about watching for flash flooding.
I loved seeing this part of the island, but having wet, muddy feet for 6 hours was a bit too much for me. My husband loved the adventure, so if you’re prepared for some discomfort it might be great for you.
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