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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.
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
Not recommended for travelers with recent knee, ankle or back injuries
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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
Option 1: 4 - 5 hour GUIDED WAILUA RIVER KAYAK TOUR
12:45PM
1,348 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Debra M,
Oct 22, 2025
- Viator
Great experience. I’m 71 the kayak was great the hike was a little intense for me. Very slippery crossing a river and muddy path but once you get to the falls it’s worth the journey.
Steven F,
Oct 19, 2025
- Viator
The experience was amazing but our guide Mikayla made it the best… it rained heavily the whole night before so we weren’t able to hike to the Falls… she made the trip fun and was very knowledgeable and friendly!
Tabatha J,
Oct 18, 2025
- Viator
The kayak/ hike tour was fantastic! Michaela was super friendly, patient and incredibly informative. She made the whole experience enjoyable. Our group included two grandparents, two parents, a 12-year-old, and a 6-year-old — and everyone had a wonderful time. Highly recommend!
atown1995,
Oct 16, 2025
- Viator
Kayaking tandem can be more difficult than kayaking alone. Otherwise it is a beautiful journey of about 2 miles. The hike, which is about 1.5 miles to a waterfall is through mud and many shallow streams. For us in October the waterfall was almost nonexistant. Still it was fun. Zach was a great, caring and entertaining guide. The hike was of course another 1.5 miles back and another, more difficult 2 mile paddle back to the beginning.
Jclarkso,
Oct 11, 2025
- Viator
Amazing experience with a very reasonable difficulty level. Our guide Mikaela was outstanding. Her personality, knowledge, attentiveness and ability to connect with everyone in the group made her one of the best parts of this experience. Being in our 50’s, and having done many, many tours over the years with our kids, you appreciate a guide like Mikaela when you get one. Whatever the company pays her, it’s not enough. Both the kayak and hike were awesome and the falls were fantastic. If you’re undecided about booking this tour…let me decide for you……just book it.
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