Secret Falls Kayak & Hike Guided Adventure on the Wailua River
Overview
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6 hours
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Experience the incredible Wailua River on this 5-6 hour, guided kayak tour on Kauai. We are the only tour company on the Wailua river that does not conduct afternoon tours. This means we can truly take our time and enjoy the day without rushing back to host another tour!
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 5 years old
Trail conditions vary from super dry to very muddy depending on recent rain
Hiking sandals like Tevas or Keens, water shoes or sneakers (your feet will get wet & muddy).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Coconut Marketplace
Start your day right at our kiosk for check-in, located at Coconut Marketplace right beneath the iconic water tower.
Secret Falls Trail
Embark on a guided hike through the verdant trails of Wailua State Park to discover the enchanting Uluwehi Falls. The journey takes you along a scenic path, mostly boardwalk —winding through tropical foliage and over gentle streams—until you arrive at the captivating falls, where the lush surroundings and cascading water create a truly memorable experience.
What‘s Included
Small Coolers
Double sit on top Ocean Kayaks
PFD (Life jackets)
bottled water or byo-bottle and fill up at our water fountain!
State park parking is included — guests do not pay parking fees.
Water , granola bars, chips , cookies and trail mix
Guide(s) State Certified with lifeguard, CPR and First Aid safety
Water Resistant Dry Bags
Gratuities
Hotel Pick Up or Drop Off
Bring a sandwich or light lunch
State Park entry fee paid at Marina. Credit/Debit Cards only. This fee is not handled or collected by Kayak Adventures
Options
Guided River Tour- 8:45 am
8:45am Check in: Guided 6 hour Wailua River Kayak and Hike to Uluwehi (Secret) Falls.
Guided River Tour - 7:45 am
6 Hour guided tour of Wailua River and hike to Uluwehi (Secret) Waterfall
Reviews
1,217 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Easy hike, but be ready...
Rebecca D,,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy hike, but be ready for mud and a fast stream crossing. Kayaking back was more challenging, but very doable. Levi was a great guide; very helpful, entertaining, and obviously cared a lot about his island home.
Fabulous day!
Laurie B,,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fun day kayaking, hiking, and being at the waterfall! It was all so beautiful! Ty was so informative and passionate about the island. We learned some great tips from him. We highly recommend this tour - one of the best that we’ve done so far!
So worth it!!!!
laradX2192FD,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00"H" was the best guide. So much fun information and the waterfall was cold but so worth the hike. Lunch was great!
Exceeded expectations, no surprises.
Raymond T,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful scenery! Combination kayak and hike trip let us see the true beauty of Kauai. Our guide was excellent! No surprises. Would highly recommend it.
Amazing tour and best tour guide, Levi!
Voyager771045,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend this adventure! Levi was the best tour guide with a deep knowledge of the area and shared many little tidbits of information. The waterfall was amazing but the trip to get there was also beautiful! Be sure to ask for Levi…he will serenade you with his ukulele to add a very special touch!
Great Experience
Trevor A,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Levi was a great guide. Worth every penny. Kayak was peaceful. It was very rainy so some of the path was treacherous. Recommend getting really good grippy water shoes.
Kayak adventure lied to us that park was closed due- and it wasn’t.
Christine H,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00We were signed up for the 7:45am kayak. The whole group was waiting. There was no answer from the tour operator. Finally at 8:30am some from kayak adventures showed up (Daniel). He did not even apologize just said our tour was cancelled because the state park was closed due to the rain. I called another kayak company 5 minutes away and they said no the park was not closed as he just sent a tour out. We ended up renting a kayak from him, he gave us a map and we did the secret falls tour on our own and saved $200. We did get our money back from Kayak Adventures, but we got up early and wasted our morning sitting and waiting.
Great experience!
Emma S,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00awesome! 2 miles kyaking and 1 1/2 miles hike both ways. gorgeous views and so worth it! very muddy and you have to wade across part of the river so recommend wearing a bathing suit under athletic clothes and a pair of water shoes.
This was such a fun...
Tara A,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such a fun experience with my husband. The kayak and hike were beautiful. Very muddy and easier to just take off the shoes. The waterfall was beautiful and enjoyed swimming in it.
Stroll through the jungle with the Ukulele singer!
TedS416,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience! Levi was an amazing guide, and can sing! :) Highly recommend and an we had an absolutely fantastic time, tired at the end, but fantastic!
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