KAUAI
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The 10 most popular canoes & kayaks in Kauai. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Kayak the Wailua River, hike through jungle mud to Uluwehi Falls, then paddle back. All gear included, no lunch. Small groups.
“Wonderful kayak trip and hike to the waterfall was gorgeous. Very muddy and slippery so good shoes are highly recommended!”
Kayak Kauai’s Wailua River, then hike to 100-foot Secret Falls for a swim. Moderate work, strong guide, great value at $140.
“You get your workout in. Four mikes kayak and two mile hike. Great reward at the end. Brian was our guide. Excellent”
Paddle Kauai’s Wailua River and hike to Uluwehi Falls with a guide, dry-bag gear, snacks, and the kind of wet-so-fun you remember.
“Our guide Tyler was great lots of knowledge and patience as we navigated kayaking and hiking. So fun to kayak on the river and the hike to secret falls was good. It’s muddy and slippery in parts recommend runners or water shoes for the hike”
Guided kayak and Secret Falls hike on Kauai with river crossings, lunch, and plant stories in a small group.
“Active experience involving a couple hours' kayaking and then a beautiful walk to an enchanting waterfall.”
Kayak the Wailua River, hike to secluded Sacred Falls, swim and picnic. Small-group guided adventure from $155.
“Beautiful 3 mile relaxing River Kayak through Wailua River. Then a 1 mile hike through the rain forest and ended at a magnificent waterfall where we found a boulder to sit on and had lunch. Best time to go is before the rainy season as its very muddy and slick walking on planks and literally…”
Kayak the Hanalei River into Hanalei Bay, snorkel for sea turtles, then relax with a beach lunch on this Kauai morning tour.
“Excellent experience! Highly recommend! Great guides and snorkelling. Family had a blast! Check it out!”
Kayak the Hanalei River, snorkel Bay Reef Lagoon, and eat beach lunch on Kauai. Small-group tour with gear, snacks, and guides.
“The laid back vibe was perfect for us especially cause we were late! Our guide Annie was amazing and let us enjoy snorkeling and swimming as long as we wanted.”
Kayak Kauai’s Hule’ia River, hike to Hidden Falls, and finish with a motorized canoe ride back—small group, lots of hands-on fun.
“They say to bring a swimsuit, but there is no place to change there so you need to wear one when you arrive. The guide is wonderful and allows everyone including the inexperienced to work their way through learning to kayak. It is a very relaxing trip.”
Paddle the Wailua River, hike to Secret Falls, and cool off in Kauai backcountry. Private SUP rental with gear, map, and lessons.
“It’s very easy to pick up your board and get on the water. I didn’t catch the person helping me, name, but he was from New Zealand and he was extremely kind and helpful, with directions, getting the board on and off, and just overall friendly”
Afternoon Hanalei Bay kayak and snorkeling tour with a private river dock, sea turtles, guided reef spotting, and snacks included.
“This company sets the standard of professional, well organized tours. The equipment was immaculate and the guides were personable and knowledgeable, making the entire experience unforgettable.”
