Kauai Kayaking and Hiking: Wailua River and Secret Falls

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 location.
  • Duke’s Kayak Adventures - Check-in location.
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
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Drinking water
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,…

Location
4-361 Kuhio Hwy
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.

Customer Ratings
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Linda_g
Jan 2, 2025
Worth the effort! - Fantastic experience! The paddle and the hike were just strenuous enough for a good workout. It you like being out and experiencing nature I highly recommend this adventure. Zack, our guide, was the best guide too.
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Michelle_s
Jan 2, 2025
Great time! - This was a great kayak trip and hike to the falls. The trail is a bit muddy and slick. Wear shoes with traction and that you don’t mind getting wet/muddy. Our guide Zach was awesome!
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Katie_e
Dec 31, 2024
Great time! - Brian was an awesome guide and he gave great history and answered a number of questions. We could’ve done it on our own, but it would not have been years as fun and certainly not as knowledgeable. It made for a much richer experience to have a guide, and he was a great one!
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Robin_b
Dec 28, 2024
Outstanding experience!! - Oh my goodness! We had an amazing time w Annie! She did such a great job and is doing what she is meant to be doing… connecting and guiding other peeps!
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Lester_t
Dec 19, 2024
Guide was friendly and... - Guide was friendly and knowledgeable. The overall experience was a great mix of kayaking, hiking, and waterfall swim.
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Jon_n
Dec 17, 2024
spectacular jungle river,... - spectacular jungle river, about one hour of paddling in each direction, jungle walk gets pretty muddy with the common rain, great secluded water fall for which a swim is necessary, interesting guide with lots of details and local natural history information
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Jaz_s
Dec 17, 2024
Hawaiian Brian is the man! - Bryan is awesome. Kept us safe, informed and entertained! Smooth adventure, great photographer and really nice and knowledgeable as well.
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Joseph_l
Dec 15, 2024
Great way to mix things up! - This is a great value for the money. You get to kayak, hike, and swim at a waterfall, all in one tour! Our guide, Zack, was very fun, informative, and kind. I would do this again in a heartbeat.
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Barbara_p
Dec 13, 2024
Great trip w/Zach - Great trip with great guide. I was solo w/a couple, another solo, & party of 3 in our group. Zach was very safety conscious & helpful. The couple had a hard time w/the kayaking portion & Zach made sure they got there and back safely without compromising the trip for the rest of the group. I did the 7:00 a.m. trip which was great because we got to the falls before almost anyone else. It got busy and more crowded after We were there for a bit. Tips I wasn't aware of previously: dry bags that also function as backpacks will be provided. Bring a towel if you want to swim at the falls. Bring water and snacks. Hiking sandals or tennis shoes are a good idea as long as you don't mind them getting soaking wet. Sunscreen, especially for the way back is a good idea. Zack brought hiking sticks which were really helpful, especially for balance in the streams. Zack is also very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna in the area. Great trip!
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Tamara_m
Dec 24, 2024
Listen carefully to the... - Listen carefully to the instructions to get to proper location to takeoff from your starting point, no cell service so make sure to get instructor’s phone number.
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