KAUAI
Ranked by traveller popularity
The 10 most popular guided in Kauai. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
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.
“We had a great time. Levi was our tour guide and did a great job helping us navigate the whole entire process with ease. He even sang us songs with his ukelele! Super fun, so bring your family especially the kiddos!”
A small-group, guided shore snorkel from Poipu to Kauai’s southshore reefs, with gear, snacks, and a real wildlife lesson.
“The event was beautiful and fish were plentiful. The staff was very knowledgable and helpful with safety.”
Guided kayak and Secret Falls hike on Kauai with river crossings, lunch, and plant stories in a small group.
“Muddy trail is very slippery, so use the walking poles if they offer! Our guide was very informative and I left feeling my knowledge of Hawaii ( botany, geology, and history) had been greatly enhanced. Beautiful views and it felt good to be active on our last day. Well worth it and would definitely do…”
Kayak the Wailua River, hike to secluded Sacred Falls, swim and picnic. Small-group guided adventure from $155.
“Would leave zero stars if possible. I received a call and hour and a half before the scheduled kayaking event time from the business informing me that I was scheduled for an earlier time slot (that supposedly started the same time they were calling me) when viator scheduled me for a later one. Even though…”
Self-guided GPS audio drive across Kauai’s best coasts and viewpoints, with offline-friendly narration and route flexibility for up to eight.
“I couldn't get the damn thing to work! I would not use this company again... what the heck... it needed another browser”
Guided walk through Allerton Garden on Kauai with film-famous Moreton Bay fig roots, tropical plants, and history at NTBG.
“The variety of plants and flowers were amazing. The tour of Allerton only allows you to see the gardens not the actual home or beachfront property. Remember to bring bug spray, but they do sell towels at the gift shop if you forget. The Guide had a folder with historical information about the family and…”
Self-guided open-air FUV on Kauai with flexible half-day stops at Kapa’a, Po’ipū, Lawa’i and waterfalls, plus Bluetooth and USB.
“We loved this FUV experience! My mother has limited mobility and this gave her the opportunity to see the island, beaches, waterfalls, rivers, mountains, and roosters. She had a wonderful time and never had to get out of the FUV. The tour organizers was great! He gave us excellent instructions, excellent directions, and even paid…”
Private 7-hour Kauai tour of Waimea Canyon and South Shore, with door-to-door pickup, included admissions, and Noah’s stories.
“Noah was simply amazing in all ways. He was an expert of this beautiful island. His car was very comfortable. His choices to show us, look outs, meals, coffee plantation, beaches, etc, all while he filled our time with beautiful stories and wonderful music, including his playing the ukelele as we walked the path to…”
Zipline Kauai Kipu Ranch: four thrilling lines on a 3,000-acre working cattle ranch, includes gear, water, and Hanalima cookies.
“Our tour guides, Sabre and Sarah, did a fantastic job. The operation was very well organized. Safety equipment and procedures were very clearly reviewed. We were able to go have a great time and learn some great history of the Kipu Ranch along the way.”
