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Waterfall Adventure: Explore Hidden Lihue Gems
4.9
49 Ratings
Puhi
Explore hidden waterfalls in Lihue with a guided hike. Swim and capture stunning photos at Bamboo and Papakolea Falls. Book your adventure today.
Explore hidden waterfalls in Lihue with a guided hike. Swim and capture stunning photos at Bamboo and Papakolea Falls. Book your adventure today.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Huleia National Wildlife Refuge - Enjoy a 1.5 to 2-hour guided tour on private land next to the Huleia National Wildlife Refuge. This tour provides stunning views of the Hule’ia watershed and the Ha’upu Mountain range, along with access to two hidden waterfalls. A short quarter-mile hike (one way) leads to these secluded waterfalls in the Lihue…
- Huleia National Wildlife Refuge - Enjoy a 1.5 to 2-hour guided tour on private land next to the Huleia National Wildlife Refuge. This tour provides stunning views of the Hule’ia watershed and the Ha’upu Mountain range, along with access to two hidden waterfalls. A short quarter-mile hike (one way) leads to these secluded waterfalls in the Lihue area. The 30-foot Bamboo Falls is perfect for photos, while the 60-foot Papakolea Falls offers an exhilarating chance to swim and explore behind the cascading waters!
What's Included
- Guide
- Hiking sticks
- Water refills
- Guide
- Hiking sticks
- Water refills
What's Not Included
- Water shoes.
- Water shoes.
Additional Information
This guided tour, lasting 1.5 to 2 hours, is set on a private estate with stunning views of the Hule’ia watershed and Ha’upu Mountain range, featuring two exclusive hidden waterfalls. A short quarter-mile hike (one way) provides a wonderful chance to explore two secluded waterfalls in the Lihue region. The 30-foot Bamboo Falls is perfect for…
This guided tour, lasting 1.5 to 2 hours, is set on a private estate with stunning views of the Hule’ia watershed and Ha’upu Mountain range, featuring two exclusive hidden waterfalls. A short quarter-mile hike (one way) provides a wonderful chance to explore two secluded waterfalls in the Lihue region. The 30-foot Bamboo Falls is perfect for photography, while the 60-foot Papakolea Falls presents an exhilarating opportunity to swim and venture behind a cascading waterfall!
- Participants must be able to walk up and down at least eight flights of stairs and be able to handle slippery, muddy, and uneven terrain.
- Minimum of 8 years old
- Participants must be able to walk up and down at least eight flights of stairs and be able to handle slippery, muddy, and uneven terrain.
- Not recommended for those over 250 lb.
- Minimum age 8 years old.
Location
XJ37+RV Puhi
The private property is exactly where our tour takes place. It is located on Hulemalu Rd. between Puhi Rd. and Halehaka Rd.
Type these coordinates on your GPS:
21°57'16.3"N 159°23'06.8"W '
Look for the gate with a big orange rock next to it. Drive into the gate
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
4.9
(49 Ratings)
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71kandaced
Apr 8, 2026
Amazing experience! - Amazing experience! We got to swim in 2 different waterfalls and the hike was perfect for our kids. Would definitely do this again!!
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818madeleinec
Apr 2, 2026
Awesome experience - beautiful spot, awesome storyteller guides - I booked this tour last minute for my wife and I, and was so happy I did! We had an awesome time - hiking through beautiful jungle, hearing about the plants, trees, and wildlife (our guides, Shiz and Rashan, were incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and kind), and getting to see and swim under waterfalls! The trail down was a little muddy, but they provide water shoes if you don’t have them, and there are ropes along the trail on all the steep/muddy parts, so you can hold on in case you slip a bit. It was good exercise, but nothing too strenuous (my wife and I haven’t hiked in months and did find, and there were a few young kids on our tour also who did just fine). Our guides were also always happy to jump in and answer questions about the area, Kauai and Hawaii and general, and ended up telling stories and history of the area even after our tour was done - which we all happily stuck around to hear, because it was fascinating stuff! Can’t recommend enough - if you’re on Kauai, absolutely check this spot out. Thank you Shiz and Rashan!
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Barbara_l
Mar 31, 2026
Fun hiking adventure - This was a great experience. The tour guide
was engaging and knowledgeable. It wasn’t
too strenuous. Make sure you don’t forget bug repellent and water. The waterfalls are beautiful and worth the hike.
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Patricia_k
Mar 28, 2026
Waterfall hike/swim - This hike/waterfall swim was a highlight of our vacation. Rashad was very knowledgable about the area. Highly recommend this tour.
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Mcneil_l
Mar 27, 2026
Hike & Swim are Perfect for Active Families! - Did the hike & swim w 2 adults and 2 kids. Amazing experience! Beautiful waterfalls of 30 & 60 feet. You do not need to be an expert hiker or swimmer but having good balance is important. Activity is highly recommend for families!
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Passport615378
Mar 20, 2026
Beautiful Kauai Hike and Waterfall Swim - This is such a hidden gem in Hawaii. Our family loved the short hike that includes TWO waterfalls! Of course we had to jump in and swim at the 60-footer! Our guide Kate was fantastic! She had so much knowledge of the island nature! My favorite activity we did in Kauai!
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Nancyvm5085cg
Mar 14, 2026
Highly recommend this tour! - We had a wonderful time on this outing. The hike down and back up was a bit challenging but Chad was great in pacing us and waited for even the slowest in the group. The waterfalls were beautiful and really fun to swim in! Chad told us about the plant life on the hike and was very knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed this trip! Would highly recommend.
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Catherinejy2026
Mar 10, 2026
Fun family hike - Fun little hike to some beautiful waterfalls. Love the information about local flora and fauna on the hike.
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Heather
Mar 8, 2026
Hike a little. Swim in a waterfall. A definite must do activity on the island - I climbed up the waterfall. It was absolutely stunning
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N6332zcrebeccan
Feb 26, 2026
Beautiful waterfall experience! - Definitely a highlight of our trip, and we highly recommend it! The three of us gals are mid-60s and vary in athletic abilities and we had a great experience, even though the waterfall pools were too brackish for swimming. The trek might be a bit challenging for someone who’s not used to hiking up and down muddy trails, but it’s doable because of the guidance and pace offered by the guide. Our guide, Nan, was awesome! With enthusiasm he provided us history of the area, and information about the plants, birds, culture, etc. We recommend wearing supportive footwear that can get wet, and bring your own water bottle and bug repellent!
Allow yourself plenty of time to get to the site; we were stymied by a road detour when trying to find ‘the orange rock’ at the location, and our devices wouldn’t accept coordinates. Between the detour, plugging the crossroads into our driving app, and asking a local resident for directions, it took us an extra 10-15 minutes!
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