Wailua River Paddle: A Family-Friendly Exploration on Hawaii's Sacred River

Embark on a family-friendly paddle adventure on Hawaii’s sacred Wailua River. Discover the tranquil beauty and rich history of this sacred place with a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 3-5971 Kuhio Hwy - During our off season when the the sunsets earlier we offer this mellower 4.5 mile guided paddling tour. Availability will vary during the holiday seasons.
    Enjoy a tranquil “taste” of the Wailua River.
    This is a perfect alternative for those who prefer to bypass the challenge of the hiking portion, have younger children or…
What's Included
  • Snacks and pineapple
  • Local guide expertise
  • Tropical juice and sparkling flavored water
  • Bring Your Own container for water refills
  • All local taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

A Peaceful and Safe Sojourn on the Wailua River
This guided three-hour tour offers a delightful paddle journey suitable for the entire family, serene rowing down the Wailua River. With a backdrop of spectacular panoramic views, your aquatic guide will authentically and safely unfold the landscape’s and natural history.
In ancient times, Wailua River…

Location
3-5971 Kuhio Hwy
Kuhio Highway
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Shirley_r
Jan 19, 2024
Fantastic Kayaking adventure. - We loved our time together on the beautiful Wailua River with perfect weather conditions. We hit the jackpot with Izzy as our guide. She was so helpful and fun with great stories. Thank you.
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Jennifer_s
Jan 7, 2024
Easy and Relaxing - We opted for the paddle-only kayaking because we had my 87-year-old mother with us. Our guide, Justice, did a great job getting us down and back the calm river. It was a gentle and relaxing ride and everyone enjoyed it. We were given snacks and a drink for the trip and fresh pineapple when we got back. It was a warm day, but we could splash ourselves with cool river water.
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Douglas_g
Dec 18, 2023
Great experience with a great tour guide in a beautiful setting. - We really enjoyed our Kayaking adventures with Izzy. She did a great job, took great care of us and made this a memorable experience. The scenery is beautiful and a great addition to our Kauai vacation. We definitely recommend this activity and, if you are really lucky, you can spend your time with Izzy, as we did.
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990reneef
Dec 12, 2023
Learning while kayaking - It was a beautiful, relaxing, informative trip. We were amazed at Tyler's knowledge of the plant life on the river and his overall knowledge of Kauai's history and culture. He is an excellent guide, very sociable and did everything to make sure our group had a wonderful experience .
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Erin_g
Dec 5, 2023
Relaxing river paddle - The river paddle was just what we were looking for and Sarah, our guide, was very knowledgeable and informative about the area
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Stephanieplum
Dec 5, 2023
A Wonderful Afternoon Paddle - We got lost negotiating the way to Kayak Kauai, and one of the staff called us to help us negotiate temporary road closures, so we wouldn't miss the trip. It was a warm and gracious start to the afternoon. Our guide, Sarah, filled the trip with historical information and stories. She was another warm and adventurous presence, and made the afternoon pure delight. I would book another trip with them in a heartbeat.
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257annabelled
Dec 4, 2023
Awesome day with Kayak Kauai on the Wailua river - One of the best activities I had in the island: 4.5 Mike's paddling on the river plus 2.5 miles hike to get toba beautiful waterfall where you can swim. Sara, our guide was amazing! Super nice and sweet and knows everything about the island. Definitely highly recommend Kayak Kauai for you next adventure in Kauai.
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Steven_a
Nov 21, 2023
Great paddle on the river - Great experience as advertised. Sarah, the kayak guide, was great! Had a fun paddle on the river and opening a coconut.
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Navigator28590261798
Jan 7, 2024
Mostly Harmless - While the scenery was beautiful, the guide dis nothing to describe what we were seeing. It was a very disconnected experience.
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Misty_w
Dec 12, 2023
No breaks. - Unfortunately the trip details were very unclear on their website. This tour has zero stops and you are confined to the kayak for up to three hours. We were not told this until the morning of so we were out several hundred dollars. Much better to just rent your own kayak so you can do your own thing.
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