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
Not recommended for travelers with recent knee, ankle or back injuries
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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
Options
12:45PM
12:45PM
7:00 AM
Option 1: 4 - 5 hour GUIDED WAILUA RIVER KAYAK TOUR
Reviews
1,379 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
So fun!
Page W,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a perfect activity. Bring mud friendly shoes and a camera. Absolutely beautiful. Zach our guisexwas the best
Trail can be muddy and...
Melissa C,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Trail can be muddy and slippery so plan to wear shoes that can get muddy and a pair to change into after. Great experience and beautiful hike! Our guide Zach was amazing!
Zach was fantastic! Lots...
Edward R,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Zach was fantastic! Lots of shared stories about local plants and wildlife. And even a few jokes! He’s a great guy and we had a really fun adventure.
Great For Physically Fit
Melinda M,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent experience. Beautiful scenery and great physical exercise. This is not for anyone that can’t maneuver slippery surfaces on a hike. My only suggestion would be to make the trip an hour longer so that there was more time to take in all the beautiful scenery. Excellent and knowledgeable guide.
Chill and enjoy
Michelle R,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Deep breath and relax. Hawaiian Brian will get you to the falls, explain lots on the way, and do so in such a chill way that the type A's in the group will be going a bit crazy. But... his chill attitude made it so we weren't in the middle of the crowd and we got to experience the waterfall almost empty of people.
Amazing Adventure
jeanmH5512KS,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a nice paddle down the Wailua River. The guide made sure that everyone stayed together. She also took picture for you and of you that she shared at the end for no cost. The hike is not difficult. You do have to watch where you step and you step over lots of branches. It is slippery so when they offer you a walking stick at the beginning take them up on it. Views are amazing!
Stunning views!!
Erika J,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Zach aka the bird whisper was a wonderful guide. This was a great activity!!! We love kayaking and hiking and this did both! The views were stunning and the waterfall at the end of the hike, Just wow!!! Highly recommend!! 4 total miles of kayaking, about 1.5 miles of hiking.
Wonderful day kayaking...
SANDRA E,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful day kayaking and hiking. Zack was terrific, had everyone’s safety in mind, and gave a lot of good pointers/help along the way - very good communicator. I would advise you be in pretty good shape for this adventure. Crossing the streams and navigating the slippery mud and rocks can be challenging - however sticks were provided and that helped so much. High recommend!
Paddle and hike worth taking... for adventure.
James T,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A good long paddle,a good long hike across rivers and streams, some quite exciting, a great stop at the foot and behind Secret Falls, then repeat in reverse order. Michaela out guide was excellent!
Brian was awesome. Good...
Chrystal C,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Brian was awesome. Good workout and got to learn more about kauai. Wear water shoes. Glad we did it.
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