Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide
Overview
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5 hours
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Explore Kauai on a family-friendly guided kayaking and hiking tour of the Wailua river valley and Uluwehi falls a.k.a. Secret Falls. A professional tour guide will take you paddling through some of Kauai's most sacred waterways and hiking through some of the most beautiful lush tropical forest Kauai has to offer sharing myths, legends and some Hawaiian history all the way to Secret Falls.
We do sell out frequently and due to state regulations cannot take more people on our tour. However, please check out our sister company which will provide you with an amazing adventure to the exact same river and waterfall on a paddle board or kayak, except without a guide. You can enjoy the day at your own leisure.
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Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We depart immediately after check-in so no late arrivals will be permitted
Not recommended for participants with recent back, knee or ankle injuries
No open wounds
Participants must be in good physical condition and able to hike approximately two miles through rocky, muddy and slippery terrain
Must wear shoes that are secure to your feet. No flip flops.
Please bring plenty of water.
Other recommended items to bring: swimsuits, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, snacks, and a towel.
Ziploc bags should be used for cell phones or cameras that are not waterproof
No alcohol
Age restriction is 13-69
Customer will pay Hawaii State fee of $5 per person and $10 per car
Not recommended for travelers with recent knee, ankle or back injuries
What To Expect
Secret Falls (Uluwehi Falls)
Beautiful 100 foot waterfall where you will swim, take pictures, enjoy snacks and relaxing time
Wailua River State Park
Marina location
Options
12:45PM
12:45PM
7:00 AM
Option 1: 4 - 5 hour GUIDED WAILUA RIVER KAYAK TOUR
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional guide
All activities
Use of backpack style dry bag
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Drinking water
Hawaii State Park fee $5 per person Plus $10 per car
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,466 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very thankful we had a guide on this tour!
Kristin S,Jul 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing experience with our 10 & 12 yr old girls. Mikayla patiently and safely guided us to the waterfall. The water was rushing and the trek was very muddy, but we all loved this! A great adventure on Kauai!
Zachary Nall was an...
Jennifer V,Jul 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Zachary Nall was an excellent guide and teacher. He demonstrated a great understanding of local nature and history, and promoted good environmental stewardship. He even called a bird over with his own whistle and hand fed it! Incredible. His continued development of dad jokes and boundless energy for the paddle was infectious. I highly recommend this tour. Of course the waterfall was beautiful and you are able to swim in the pool and go behind it. I’d recommend doing this tour in the morning as it gets crowded as the day goes on (we did the 7am).
Fun adventure!
Alexandra C,Jul 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was so much fun! We started with kayaking through a peaceful river surrounded by beautiful nature and then we went on our hike that was fairly easy - a lot of the path was boardwalk with a couple of points where we walked through a bit of mud and some water (your shoes will absolutely get wet) The hike took us through an incredible jungle area where we saw huge trees growing out of cliffs at seemingly impossible angles. Then we swam at a waterfall and had so much fun, the water was so fresh and being underneath the waterfall was exhilarating and amazing for pictures! Our guide, Annie, was so fun and sweet and amazing with directions - we all had a great time on this tour and I’ll remember it warmly!
Relaxing & fun experience
551lindseys,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our experience and the falls did not disappoint!! We personally found this to be a relaxing kayak and walk experience which made for a perfect day. We would recommend doing the 12:00 start option so you can paddle home when it’s dusk! Be prepared for mud- but your guide will help you through it all. Kayak Zac was the best
Secret Falls
Shanna H,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time kayaking and hiking to the secret falls. It was 2 miles of kayaking to the hiking trail and an easy 1.5 mile hike to the Secret Falls. We had plenty of time to swim, take photos and have lunch. A dry bag was provided to keep our phones, keys, wallet and towels safe and dry. The guide was easy going and informative about the wildlife and foliage around us. This was our 15 yr old son’s favorite adventure tour. We enjoyed the trip and would do it again!
Good fun!!!!
DEREK F,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a lot of fun. Hike and kayaking were relatively easy. The guide was cool and weather was perfect. I would recommend doing the first tour of the day.
Tired but worth it!
whita1ca,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guided kayak/hike to secret falls was fabulous. Annie was a wonderful guide and I highly recommend asking for her. Their advice on it being a semi-strenuous hike was spot on! Some walkway but lots of rocks to traverse and water to ford. It was totally worth it!!
Great Kayak and Hike Adventure!
Dorsela A,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great adventure kayak and hike through the jungle to the secret waterfall. You definitely need to be in somewhat good shape or have hiked and kayaked before. It was definitely worth it, we had a blast. Water shoes with tread or water proof shoes are a must. Zach was a great guide!
This was a fantastic...
Lacy W,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fantastic adventure! I wish Zach would have taught me how to kayak twenty years ago! The hike to the waterfall was beautiful. I would highly recommend this trip to an adventurous family.
Great combo adventure!
Randy H,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our travel guide Mikayla was outstanding and very knowledgeable about the area. The kayaking was simple and beautiful. The hike was very unique as well and the waterfall was gorgeous. Definitely gives you a little bit of a workout but well worth it!
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