Kauai Adventure: Wailua River Kayak & Hike

Embark on an unforgettable kayak and hike experience on the Wailua River. Discover remote waterfalls, swim in crystal-clear pools, and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 3-5971 Kuhio Hwy - This five-hour guided tour is a wonderful waterfall adventure for the family, *(ages 6 to 60) combining idyllic paddling on the Wailua River and a hike to a remote bridal-veil waterfall.
    The Wailua River became the center of activity for early Hawaiians and is known as one of Hawaii’s two most sacred places.
    At night, it is said…
What's Included
  • State certified and trained guides in water safety
  • Water resistant bags
  • Double sit on top kayaks
  • Walking sticks
  • Lunch
  • Cold filtered water at store location (bring your own bottle)
  • Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Embark on a peaceful kayaking and hiking experience along the serene Wailua River on Kauai. As you glide down the river, absorb the verdant scenery of the jungle that lines the shore. Under the guidance of your leader, you’ll hike to a secluded waterfall, an area of stunning beauty and tranquility. Take an invigorating dip in the pool beneath the…

Location
3-5971 Kuhio Hwy
Kuhio Highway
*Wailua River Marina - Kayak Kauai Store (MEET AT THE BUILDING - NOT LAUNCH AREA) Please check-in 15 minutes early NO TRANSPORATION
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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I6024vgkenf
Oct 28, 2025
Kayak and hike and kayak again - Great experience. Hike to the waterfall was the highlight. Annie was a good guide. Great that they supplied plenty of drinks and food.
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Sarah_s
Oct 23, 2025
Jay was an awesome guide!... - Jay was an awesome guide! We even got an ecology lesson about the plants. We weren’t rushed, got to enjoy the day and have a bakery lunch together at the waterfall.
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Kathy_a
Oct 23, 2025
Fun Kauai Adventure - Very fun day with kayaking, hiking and swim and lunch at the waterfall. Jay did a great job navigating different skill levels and clearly loves his job and Kauai.
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Jamie_p
Oct 21, 2025
Our tour guide Annie... - Our tour guide Annie legit made this experience!! Her commentary and stoke was throughout the whole trip was hilarious! The kayaking was very enjoyable and the picture spots were on point. The hike to the waterfall was an adventure and so worth it! Highly recommend doing this experience.
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H857uwhelenh
Oct 18, 2025
Great trip! - Our guide Lindsey did a great job leading our afternoon kayak and hiking tour to Sacred Falls. She was attentive, welcoming, upbeat, knowledgeable, and resourceful at leading our group through the changing weather situations. The rainfall earlier in the day had resulted in canceled morning tours because of river and trail conditions, but Lindsey kept an eye on the conditions and kept us safe throughout the afternoon tour, and we were rewarded with a memorable, fun and beautiful trip. Thanks, Lindsey!
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Dan_s
Oct 15, 2025
Great day! - Paddle is great, hike is good. Definitely wear good watershoes for the hike. Lunch is good. Harrison is a great guide!
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Darcy_d
Oct 21, 2025
We enjoyed our experience... - We enjoyed our experience on the Wailua River. Our guide, Annie, was a rock star. Be prepared to get muddy and wet!
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Bazinga2002
Oct 15, 2025
Great tour - poor guide - The tour was worth it even though the falls were only a trickle due to lack of rain. Our guide was not good. She got so far ahead of us she couldn’t hear us when we called out for her (we were confused on the path to take). Once we got in our kayaks on the return trip she was 1/4 mile ahead of us (we were lagging behind the group a bit - we’re 68 yo) and wouldn’t have had any idea if we had an issue.
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Ski_s
Oct 18, 2025
Moderate Jungle experience - Had a great guide, Lindsey was knowledgeable and friendly.. we arrived just after a pretty good rainstorm so the river was high.. dismounted from kayaks in waist deep water and tied off to a log.. the water was pretty murky so footing was a bit rough.. the trail is pretty good until about the last quarter mile.. lots of ankle deep mud and some pretty rocky areas.. we did this hike in the spring and it was a whole different experience… this trip after the rain is not for the faint of heart.. while I enjoyed it my wife was not so fond of it. If you go be sure to wear a solid pair of hiking shoes.
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Shawna_g
Oct 15, 2025
Go through an actual reputable buisness - Would leave zero stars if possible. I received a call and hour and a half before the scheduled kayaking event time from the business informing me that I was scheduled for an earlier time slot (that supposedly started the same time they were calling me) when viator scheduled me for a later one. Even though I had the confirmation from the event I scheduled 2 months in advance and received multiple confirmations from viator showing my correct time, the business representative said viator scheduled it wrong and the event was full. The business said that it was viator's fault and that they have have issues before with viator, but never bothered to contact me prior to the event to confirm. Missed the trip, terrible way to do business.
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From $149
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).