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.
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
1,463 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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!
Secret Falls Spectacular
Mark W,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00One of my favorite guided experiences ever. Zach was a great guide leading us through a spectacular kayak down the river, a lush hike, and a beautiful waterfall climax. Can't recommend Zach's tour more highly.
Our guide, Zach, was...
Brenda D,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Zach, was awesome! Very knowledgeable and kept us safe. Highly recommend this experience. The hike through the rainforest was my favorite. Although best for able bodied. There are times that you have to manage your way over slippery rocks. Protective shoes for your feet are important.
Fun trip but crowded
Russell C,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Overall I recommend this excursion but there are a few things to consider before booking. The falls are beautiful but they are most certainly not secret. The falls are in a relatively small area and during peak season (like when we went in June) there were at least 100 people all crowded there. I admit it took some of the enjoyment away with so many people all crowding around trying to get pictures. Additionally, wear bug spray. The mosquitos are out in force during the hike. Having said that, our guide, Zack, was awesome and made the experience very fun. He’s highly knowledgeable and entertaining. The best part for me was actually the kayaking portion. The river got a bit congested with kayakers at the start but then you can space out so that felt more open and peaceful for me. In case it’s not clear, they are tandem kayaks. The hike is not strenuous but does get extremely muddy in a few spots, but the scenery is breathtaking. If you’re an adventuresome person who is confident in doing things on your own, I might suggest you doing your own hike to other waterfalls that may be less crowded, otherwise I do recommend the trip overall, just be prepared for bugs, mud and crowds.
Our guide Makayla was...
Jason H,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Makayla was awesome. Kayaking was nice in the morning as the day went it got busy. Hike was easy but definitely muddy with several river crossings. The waterfall was epic and felt very rejuvenating. Would definitely do it again.
Very disappointed
Rose H,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00We were not able to take the excursion because the tour guide said we would not make it and had to go back
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