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Wailua River Kayak Tour: Explore Nature and History
4.8
674 Ratings
Kapaʻa
For two decades, Rainbow Kayak Tours has been offering guided excursions on the Wailua River. Our seasoned guides are knowledgeable about the local wildlife and vegetation, as well as the rich history of this remarkable location.
For two decades, Rainbow Kayak Tours has been offering guided excursions on the Wailua River. Our seasoned guides are knowledgeable about the local wildlife and vegetation, as well as the rich history of this remarkable location.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Wailua River State Park - Paddle the majestic Wailua River for 2 miles each way (4 miles total round trip), original home of the first Hawaiians, who paddled 1500 miles from the Marquesas Islands to Kaua
i almost 1500 years ago. Hear the legends and learn about the flora and fauna of Kauais most sacred area. - Secret Falls (Uluwehi Falls) -…
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Wailua River State Park - Paddle the majestic Wailua River for 2 miles each way (4 miles total round trip), original home of the first Hawaiians, who paddled 1500 miles from the Marquesas Islands to Kaua
i almost 1500 years ago. Hear the legends and learn about the flora and fauna of Kauais most sacred area. - Secret Falls (Uluwehi Falls) - After hiking 1 1/2 miles through the rain forest our guides will take clients to Secret Falls also known as Uluwehi Falls. This beautiful waterfall cascades 110 feet into a refreshing swimming hole, where they can go for a dip and enjoy a terrific lunch! You will then hike 1 1/2 miles back to your kayak (3 miles of hiking round trip). TRAIL CONDITIONS CAN VARY DEPENDING ON WEATHER. THERE WILL BE 4 RIVER CROSSINGS WITH LOOSE ROCKS IN RIVER BED THAT YOU WILL NEED TO CROSS AND UNPAVED TRAIL ON YOUR TREK TO THE WATERFALL. AND KEEP IN MIND YOU WILL CROSS THEM ON THE TREK BACK AS WELL. FOOTWEAR IS COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN WATER DURING YOUR ADVENTURE.
Bring Closed Toed Shoes / Reef shoes / Teeva Style Sandals
What's Included
- Lunch included
- Tandem kayaks with equipment
- Lunch included
- Tandem kayaks with equipment
What's Not Included
- Footwear - Bring Closed Toed Shoes / Reef shoes / Teeva Style Sandals. NO FLIP FLOPS OR CROCS
- Footwear - Bring Closed Toed Shoes / Reef shoes / Teeva Style Sandals. NO FLIP FLOPS OR CROCS
Additional Information
- No Recent surgeries or bad knees/ankles/hips.
- No pregnancies at this due to safety concerns.
- No Recent surgeries or bad knees/ankles/hips.
- No pregnancies at this due to safety concerns.
Location
440 Aleka Pl
Aleka Place
440 Aleka Place, Kapaa, Hawaii, 96746. We're located behind Coconut Marketplace in the Aston Islander on the Beach Hotel parking area next to Johnny'z Wingz N Tingz. You can check in at Snorkel Depot.
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
(674 Ratings)
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Drew_d
Dec 12, 2024
Amazing time! - Such a great time! Kayaking is fun. It’s easy to do for anyone involved but adventurous enough to be fun
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Jamesdc59wm
Dec 6, 2024
Great guide and a great time - K was an amazing guide. We had a small group of early risers and we brought along our 6 and 8 year old. Even though that meant we were a bit slower…K was very patient with us and we had a great time!
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Susy_g
Nov 14, 2024
An amazing adventure!! - The waterfall was incredible!! We really enjoyed the whole day but the hike through the forest and then hanging out at the waterfall was awesome!!! Sierra was the nicest, funnest, most engaged guide you could ask for! She was amazing!!!!
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Greg
Nov 11, 2024
Great half-day adventure. - Our family of four, mom/dad and 14 yd old twins did this event. It was a great afternoon adventure with a guide who was friendly, knowledgeable and who shared lots of local information about the area as well as the island in general.
The kayaking was more tiring than what I thought it would be, but we had to fight the windy conditions. The river crossings and the hike were not difficult and a lot of fun. And it was nice to relax in the waterfall pool and eat fresh pineapple.
Have some Aleve ready afterwards because your arms/shoulders will get a good workout in the kayaks.
But this is an activity I’d encourage others to do.
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Explorer60211672125
Nov 10, 2024
Must do tour in Kauai - We loved the staff! Our guide was Thomas. Relaxing beautiful kayak up the River, we didn’t get to the waterfall because of the weather but we were reimbursed half of the cost.
Must do tour! we loved it even though we missed out on the waterfall.
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Kristin_s
Nov 8, 2024
Great experience - Tyler was a great guide! The kayak is about 2 miles up and 2 miles back. It’s a little harder coming back as the wind is against you. The hike is just over a mile in. The falls are beautiful, but yes, be prepared for lots of people. We were lucky to beat in the afternoon crowd and had it almost all to ourselves for about 5 minutes. Tyler gave lots of great explanations along the way of different plants and Hawaiian history.
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Markar1462bp
Oct 31, 2024
Great time. - Kauai is beautiful, the trip was well worth it. The Island is full of outdoor activities and the weather is great. Wish I had more time to stay.
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Jeannette_f
Oct 25, 2024
Do it! - This was a beautiful amazing experience. I think being somewhat fit is helpful for the 2.5 mile (5 miles total) kayaking part.
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Karen_g
Oct 19, 2024
Awesome - Sierra was awesome. So informative and pleasant. We loved everything from the kayaking to the hike and the lunch. Thank you for a wonderful time.
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Robertmi7300zo
Nov 11, 2024
Hike is much tougher than advertised - Went on trip with family. Kayak part of the trip was fun. Hike to the waterfall was like the Batman Death March. Was long and hazardous… had to cross multiple streams with slippery rocks. I unfortunately slipped and fell on one stream crossing and tore a ligament in my hip that took four months to heal. The potential problems in the hike portion of the trip should be warned about.
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