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Wailua River Kayak Tour: Scenic Kauai Adventure
4.8
1,233 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, mostly boardwalk—winding…
- 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, mostly boardwalk—winding through tropical greenery and over gentle streams—until you reach the captivating falls, where the vibrant surroundings and cascading water offer a truly unforgettable experience.
- Wailua River State Park - Kauai is known as the Garden Isle for a reason—lush jungles, scenic waterways, and cascading waterfalls set against dramatic volcanic mountains create the ideal tropical backdrop. While there are many ways to explore this natural wonder, kayaking offers a unique way 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 paddled these waters over 1,500 years ago.
After your paddle, step off your kayak for a moderate hike through a lush rainforest along the secret falls trail, until you reach a breathtaking 120-foot cascade tumbling down a mountain cliff. Finally, paddle back to your starting point, concluding your tour with treasured photos and memories of an unforgettable adventure.
What's Included
- Double sit on top Ocean Kayaks
- Small Coolers
- PFD (Life jackets)
- Bottled water
- Parking fees
- Snacks
- Guide(s) State Certified with lifeguard, CPR and First Aid safety
- Water Resistant Dry Bags
- Double sit on top Ocean Kayaks
- Small Coolers
- PFD (Life jackets)
- Bottled water
- Parking fees
- Snacks
- 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
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick Up or Drop Off
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
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
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John_t
Jan 16, 2026
Secret Falls Kayak/Hike - excellent trip for active, capable enthusiasts. ~6 hours total start to finish.
Fantastic guide (Levi), very good equipment and transportation to start point (only about a mile from meeting spot.
Excellent introduction, description of activity, safety focus.
Levi was fantastic, playing uke and telling stories/historical perspective during the entire trip.
Wear shoes with good traction for mud/slippery conditions during hike, DEFINITELY take a dip in the waterfall pool, enjoy your fellow travelers and their backgrounds. Learn as much as you can about the local culture and history.
Best day's activity during our 1-week stay (fantastic weather helped as well!)!
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Sbennett624
Jan 16, 2026
Great tour - Great Tour, Tyler was very friendly and chill. It was quite hands off once we arrived, but he kept us together for safety and information.
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R2660rftaylorc
Jan 13, 2026
Make sure to reserve Levi - Levi is humble, grounded, and genuine good person. His energy made my day and brought the hike to life with his music, humor and compassion for nature. I had a great time and wish more tours were this fun.
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Uyenl2017
Jan 13, 2026
Highlight of our Trip - This was one of the highlights of our trip. It was much more relaxing compared to some of the other more adventurous tours we did. Very easy/beginner friendly. Kayaking was not hard at all and the hike is also very easy. Of all the tours we’ve ever done anywhere Levi was our favorite tour guide ever. What a great guy!!
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Anindita_b
Jan 2, 2026
A once in a lifetime hike! Glad we lived to tell! - What the website doesn’t mention is that the hiking trails will be slushy and muddy with the rains (in January). We went slipping and sliding (and falling) along the way. Thankfully it was soft mud and no bugs, leeches or other dangerous fauna!
Jonathan Cobb was an amazing guide.
The river for Kayaking is 2 miles each way and can be tiring with the winds. So be prepared!
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David_y
Jan 1, 2026
Kayaking - It was a beautiful hike along with the kayak up the river. Breathtaking. Our guide Nathaniel was amazing. Very professional and knowledgeable individual. Make sure everybody was saying as we adventured.
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Markla7939wb
Dec 31, 2025
Kayak and hike to the waterfall W/ Levi! - Levi was the absolute best! Kaua’i history and even serenaded us on the trail to the waterfall w/ wonderful ukulele music! Thanks for a fantastic day with our family Levi!!! Mahalo!!!
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Peraltajoselynhotmai
Dec 30, 2025
Awesome experience!!! - We had a great time. Levi was our tour guide and did a great job helping us navigate the whole entire process with ease. He even sang us songs with his ukelele! Super fun, so bring your family especially the kiddos!
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C5733pkmikes
Dec 21, 2025
Great time and great guide - Our guide Jonathan did a great job getting everyone and everything organized. All the kayaks were doubles so we were all paired with our spouses. We had a nice small group of six which was ideal for us. Our guide was very knowledgeable and took his time to make sure everyone was comfortable and made the trek safely. It was definitely a muddy hike with crossing a small river so wear shoes you don’t care about getting muddy. I would recommend bringing a change of shoes when it’s over and a bag to put in the muddy ones. We would recommend this trip and wouldn’t hesitate to do it again.
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Penny_f
Dec 18, 2025
Fun - Be ready for a fun day & bring shoes that are good for walking thru water and mud trail. Great activity
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