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Wailua River Kauai

Secret Falls Kauai Tours

A Secret Falls tour is the optimal way to kayak the Wailua River and hike to Secret Falls, especially if it’s your first visit or you aren’t an experienced kayaker.

Tours are led by expert guides, and you will receive a paddling lesson at the start of the tour. Your guide will offer insightful commentary to enhance your paddle and rainforest hike experience.

All needed equipment is included so you don’t have to worry about renting a kayak or transporting it to the launch location.

You will also follow your guide to the exact location along the river where you need to pull up and park your kayak, without worrying about finding it.

On a typical Secret Falls guided excursion, you will paddle the lush waterway of the Wailua River and then hike through the rainforest to Uluwehi Falls, where you can cool off with a dip before hiking back to the trailhead and paddling back to your start point.

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Psst…Secret Falls tours do not operate on the weekends, so if you are fleshing out your Kauai itinerary, be sure to reserve a weekday morning or afternoon for this kayak + hike excursion.

If you wish to go in the morning, we suggest picking the earliest morning departure, because the trail, and the falls, get crowded during the day.

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This popular 5-hour tour is led by an experienced guide, who offers information on local wildlife as well as Hawaiian stories and legends.

Equipment and use of a backpack-style dry bag are included. Bring drinking water and sun and bug protection, and wear hiking sandals with straps and good grip!

The tour is limited to 12 travelers, with age restriction of 13-69 years of age.

Departure times of 7 a.m. or 12.45 p.m. are offered.

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This guided Secret Falls tour includes snacks and drinks! The 5-star rated tour lasts about 6 hours.

You’ll paddle in double sit-on-top kayaks and life-jackets and water-resistant dry bags are included. Bring a sandwich to eat by the falls!

The small-group tour is limited to 12 participants, and children below 5 are not allowed.

Departure times of 7.45 a.m. and 8.45 a.m. are offered.

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This highly-rated half-day Secret Falls tour lasts about 5 hours. Necessary equipment is included but you should bring your own food, snacks, and beverages.

The small-group tour is limited to 12 participants.

Departure times of 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and noon are offered. Earlier time slots tend to fill up in season, so book your spots early!

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This Secret Falls guided tour includes lunch so it’s a great option for visitors that are on a cruise and can’t pack food. It lasts 5 to 6 hours.

You’ll paddle in tandem kayaks with back rests. The tour is limited to 24 travelers.

Departure times of 7 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. are offered.

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