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Kauai Kayaking and Hiking: Wailua River and Secret Falls
4.8
1,422 Ratings
Kapaʻa
Embark on a family-friendly adventure in Kauai, kayaking and hiking through the Wailua river valley to discover the enchanting Uluwehi falls, also known as Secret Falls. Immerse yourself in the sacred waterways and lush tropical forests while learning about Hawaiian history and legends.
Embark on a family-friendly adventure in Kauai, kayaking and hiking through the Wailua river valley to discover the enchanting Uluwehi falls, also known as Secret Falls. Immerse yourself in the sacred waterways and lush tropical forests while learning about Hawaiian history and legends.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Secret Falls (Uluwehi Falls) - A stunning 100-foot waterfall perfect for swimming, photography, enjoying snacks, and unwinding.
- Wailua River State Park - Marina site.
- Duke’s Kayak Adventures - Check-in site.
- Secret Falls (Uluwehi Falls) - A stunning 100-foot waterfall perfect for swimming, photography, enjoying snacks, and unwinding.
- Wailua River State Park - Marina site.
- Duke’s Kayak Adventures - Check-in site.
What's Included
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
- Guided by a professional
- Variety of activities offered
- Use of backpack-style dry bag provided
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
- Guided by a professional
- Variety of activities offered
- Use of backpack-style dry bag provided
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Drinking water
- Parking fees
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Drinking water
- Parking fees
Additional Information
Embark on a guided adventure in Kauai that’s perfect for the whole family, involving kayaking across the riveting Wailua river valley and hiking to the Uluwehi falls, better known as Secret Falls. Our professional tour guide will accompany you as you paddle through some of Kauai’s most revered waterways and trek through its stunning tropical forest,…
Embark on a guided adventure in Kauai that’s perfect for the whole family, involving kayaking across the riveting Wailua river valley and hiking to the Uluwehi falls, better known as Secret Falls. Our professional tour guide will accompany you as you paddle through some of Kauai’s most revered waterways and trek through its stunning tropical forest, weaving myths, legends, and snippets of Hawaiian history into the journey towards the Secret Falls.
- We depart immediately after check-in so no late arrivals will be permitted
- Not recommended for participants with recent back, knee or ankle injuries
- No open wounds
- Participants must be in good physical condition and able to hike approximately two miles through rocky, muddy and slippery terrain
- Must wear shoes that are secure to your feet. No flip flops.
- Please bring plenty of water.
- Other recommended items to bring: swimsuits, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, snacks, and a towel.
- Ziploc bags should be used for cell phones or cameras that are not waterproof
- No alcohol
- Age restriction is 13-69
- Customer will pay Hawaii State fee of $5 per person and $10 per car
- Not recommended for travelers with recent knee, ankle or back injuries
Location
4-361 Kuhio Hwy ste 106
Kuhio Highway
Turn off KUHIO hwy into the shopping plaza with the green building which is across the street from the Shell gas station. Look for the STAND UP PADDLE shop and Dukes Kayak Adventures sandwich board next to it. Feel free to park nearby and your guide will meet you and take care of you from there.
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
(1422 Ratings)
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Jen_a
Apr 8, 2026
Must do! - Hawaiian Brian is an amazing guide! I would recommend this kayak/hike to all my friends and family! It’s a must do when visiting Kauai!
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Michael_r
Apr 4, 2026
Brian Rocks! - This was an awesome trip, Brian was brilliant. He made the tour fun, interesting and safe. Getting to the falls was such a fun journey.
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Ryan
Apr 1, 2026
Made it through as a beginner kayaker - Our guide Zack was great. The tandem kayaking was pretty tough for beginners especially on the way back because of the going against the wind. The hiking felt pretty short and easy only with a few spots were it's a bit slippery and rocky. Good times.
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Matt_m
Mar 30, 2026
Not to be missed. - One of the best excursions we have ever done. Absolutely amazing day. The beauty of the river and the hike was unparalleled. Our guide was so knowledgeable and engaging as she pointed out so many points of interest. The number one thing we did during our cruise.
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Rachel_b
Mar 25, 2026
A Must Do Adventure! - This was such a fun activity! Our guide Brian was fantastic. We enjoyed the kayaking and the hike. The falls were stunning & it was just the perfect Kauai activity.
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Matthieu
Mar 24, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Secret Falls with Hawaiian Brian — Adventure, Freedom, and Mud in All the Right Places - If you want a kayak tour where you’re not forced to paddle in a slow‑moving conga line, book this one with Hawaiian Brian. The man took one look at us and basically said, “You two seem fine go enjoy yourselves.” And off we went, cruising up the Wailua River like we were in our own nature documentary.
The real magic happened on the hike. That’s where Brian unleashed a steady stream of island stories, legends, and local lore the kind of stuff that makes you feel like you’re walking through a living history book, but with way more mud and way fewer rules.
The trail itself is a fun mix of jungle, roots, and “I hope these shoes survive,” and then you turn a corner and Secret Falls hits you with full cinematic glory. Absolutely worth the hike. It’s the kind of waterfall that makes you want to shout, “We found it!” even though about 200 people find it every day.
Brian kept the vibe relaxed, funny, and just adventurous enough. If you want a guide who gives you freedom on the river and stories on the trail, he’s your guy.
Highly recommend — and bring shoes you’re emotionally prepared to say goodbye to.
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Jenna_d
Mar 24, 2026
Don’t miss this! - This was awesome! Our guide, Brian, was the best! Very informative, the hike wasn’t bad, the falls were amazing.
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Msd2284
Mar 24, 2026
BOOK IT!! - Our guide Hawaiian Brian was the best! He has the most amazing spirit and was extremely knowledgeable having lived on Kauai his whole life. He kept us enter the entirety of the trip, and we felt very safe in his company. We had an incredible time kayaking and hiking to the falls and learned so much about the beautiful island. The river is very calm and flat. The hike involves muddy areas, climbing over rocks, wading across the river a couple of times- which makes it all part of the adventure. That being said I wouldn’t recommend if you have any injuries or disabilities. Things I recommend bringing: wear a bathing suit with shorts or pants overtop, bug spray, SPF, light jacket (gets chilly kayaking back toward evening), wear sturdy water shoes, water, snacks. Be prepared to get wet and muddy. This adventure was the highlight of our trip! Mahalo Hawaiian Brian!!
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T9600qrsarahk
Mar 17, 2026
COCO KAUAI - CoCo Kauai is a wonderful tour guide. She is highly reliable as well as knowledgeable. We did a van tour with 9 and it fun as well as very informative. As we visited various places it is obvious CoCo is well respected. We were expecting bad weather and she stayed in contact with us regarding plans. We HIGHLY recommend her.
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Thomas_m
Mar 14, 2026
Brian, the King of Guides! - Wow, Brian was not only a fun and informative guy to hang around, he truly cared about navigating our journey safely. In fact, there were some older folks who were crossing the river and having a difficult time. While they were not with our group, Brian stepped in to help them and suggested shortening their adventure since it would not be safe to proceed on their own. BOY WAS HE RIGHT! Both my wife and I, who are in our 60's, leaned on Brian to help us cross that river so that we could get to the beautiful falls. Brian even took pictures of us in the falls, one of which I had matted and framed. It was an experience on Kauai that we'll never forget and we truly owe it all to Brian. Mahalo!
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