KAUAI
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The 10 most popular stand up paddle & kayak tours 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.
“Active day. Kayaking a beautiful river and excellent hike in the rainforest to a spectacular waterfall.”
Kayak Kauai’s Wailua River, then hike to 100-foot Secret Falls for a swim. Moderate work, strong guide, great value at $140.
“Zach 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.”
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.
“Levi was a great tour guide. Attentive and very helpful. The tour was very much worth the price. Would do again.”
Guided kayak and Secret Falls hike on Kauai with river crossings, lunch, and plant stories in a small group.
“Ty was an excellent guide. He was super personable, informative and funny. Just know ahead of time its about a 2 mile kayak to the trail which is super muddy and rocky at points and you have wade across 2 little streams/rivers and then hike about 1.5 miles to the falls and hang there for…”
Kayak the Wailua River, hike to secluded Sacred Falls, swim and picnic. Small-group guided adventure from $155.
“Awesome tour that was made even better by our excellent guide Harrison. Our entire family had a great time!”
Kayak the Hanalei River into Hanalei Bay, snorkel for sea turtles, then relax with a beach lunch on this Kauai morning tour.
“Our guide was great and knowledgeable about the area. Kayaking was fun to get out to the bay and the snorkeling was great. Saw so many different specifies of fish , including a sea turtle , manta ray , and an eel . The check in area had a local coffee shop , some shopping…”
Kayak the Hanalei River, snorkel Bay Reef Lagoon, and eat beach lunch on Kauai. Small-group tour with gear, snacks, and guides.
“What an amazing experience. Jay was one of the best guides I have ever met. He has a wealth of knowledge about Hawaii and was able to answer pretty much any and all questions. He made the entire tour so good! Thanks a lot for making our trip to Kauai that much better!”
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.
“The tour guides were great but the falls were a little underwhelming. Eli and Isaiah were very friendly and patient with group.”
Paddle the Wailua River, hike to Secret Falls, and cool off in Kauai backcountry. Private SUP rental with gear, map, and lessons.
“This was a great adventure! We started by picking up our SUPs at the shop's location which is a very short drive to the boat launch where your journey begins. The guy secured the boards on top of our car rental and gave us clear instructions on where to put it, which side of the…”
Afternoon Hanalei Bay kayak and snorkeling tour with a private river dock, sea turtles, guided reef spotting, and snacks included.
“Gabe was an awesome guide! Very knowledgeable and made the experience even better than we expected. Beautiful scenery and great snorkeling as well.”
