Guided Wailua River Kayak Tour: Discover Secret Falls with Snacks and Exclusive Experience

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

There is a reason Kauai is considered the garden isle – lush jungle, scenic waterways and cascading waterfalls surrounding dramatic volcanic mountains create the perfect image of a tropical getaway. While there are many ways to explore this incredible gift of natural beauty, kayaking offers a special opportunity to experience the many facets of this…

What's Included
  • Guided kayak tour on double sit-on-top Ocean Zest Kayaks
  • Complimentary snacks and bottled water
  • Safety with PFD (life jackets)
  • Day coolers to keep your lunch fresh
  • Knowledgeable and certified guides with lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid training
  • Use of water-resistant dry bags for personal items
What's Not Included
  • 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).
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.

Customer Ratings
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Ashley_m
Jan 4, 2025
Great day adventure! - Great family fun! We enjoyed hiking through the mud and swimming under the waterfall. The river and trails were busy with a constant stream of visitors, but our guide, Nathan, did a great job navigating us through the crowds.
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Flyer617648
Jan 4, 2025
Gorgeous views - Amazing experience! The scenery was beyond gorgeous on both the river and trail. So green and lush! Levi was an amazing guide. Highly recommend!
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Benjamin
Dec 31, 2024
Beautiful way to spend a half-day! - Such a great day and beautiful scenery everywhere you looked. Glad we got it done after being rained out on a previous trip. Jonathan was great and full of talk stories about the island and Hawaiian history. The paddling was not difficult, about 45 min each way and the hike/walk was made much easier by the boardwalk installed after 2019. I could see more mud if prior day had been a rainy one, but in regular weather for Dec., no worries. The not so “secret” falls was a great endpoint for a cool dip and a snack before the return trip.
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Rick_h
Dec 30, 2024
Great way to be out in nature - Very enjoyable way to spend a day. Levi was great guide with good stories and relaxed manner. Other guests were a lot of fun as well.
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Nicole_h
Dec 27, 2024
Great experience - Meet up is about 15 minute uber ride from the cruise ship. Guide was great about making sure we had plenty of time to make it back to the ship. I would recommend wearing a bathing suit so you can cool off under the waterfall. Your feet will definitely get wet, so choose shoes accordingly. You will be hiking, so sandals are not a good option. Our guide was very informative and we appreciated his enthusiasm even on Christmas Day. My teens had no trouble with the paddling or hiking.
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Isabo9556oo
Dec 19, 2024
Fun excursion - The guide Levi was great, beautiful river and waterfall, nice exercise, moderate hike, great experience overall for my husband and me
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Kimkc6869en
Dec 17, 2024
Peaceful adventure for the whole family - Amazing adventure! We had the best time kayaking and hiking with our guide Nate. Nate was knowledgable and super funny. He made the whole experience so fun. Our family booked a trip for Thanksgiving morning, and it was one of the best Thanksgivings we have ever had. The kayaking is easy and beautiful. After kayaking, we hiked up to the waterfall with Nate giving us cool information the whole way. The waterfall was beautiful and a great place to stop for a snack. Highly recommend this trip. Nate went above and beyond with our group and made the whole experience perfect. Thanks Nate!
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Jason_t
Dec 17, 2024
Good times - Nathan was a good guide and knowledgeable. He was kind enough to take our picture in the falls. Not too grueling kayaking or the hike. Worth the time and money.
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Passenger59218029627
Dec 15, 2024
The best! - What an amazing trip! Highly recommended to anyone looking for a day excursion, even for beginners who don't have much experience kayaking. Our guide John really made the trip that much more enjoyable
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Vaschwan
Dec 13, 2024
Amazing Kayak River Adventure - A perfect day for an awesome adventure. A major highlight of our 2 week visit to Kauai. Jon was our guide, and he engaged with group members the whole day, talking about local history, geography, and plant life. He gave clear instructions at the start of the day for non-paddlers, and didn't rush anybody. We had a leisurely kayak and hike with lots of short stops along the way to point out neat things. Thanks for a great tour, Jon!
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