Secret Falls Tour

Kayak Adventures

Enjoy a guided 4 mile paddle (roundtrip) on the Wailua River and hike through a lush rainforest to the 120-foot Secret Falls, where you can enjoy a refreshing swim in a natural pool. This Kauai kayak tour is designed for active individuals who are ready to explore Kauai's natural beauty.

🛶 Kayak Adventures - Secret Falls Tour

Join Kayak Adventures for a 6-hour Kauai kayaking adventure waterfall tour! This exciting kayak adventure begins with a 2-mile paddle along the tropical waterways of the Wailua River. While kayaking, paddle past Kamokila Hawaiian Village where the movie Outbreak was filmed.

Next, hike a mile through a tropical rainforest to the beautiful 120 ft. Uluwehi Falls, also known as Secret Falls. Here you can take pictures and swim under the waterfall. It is a very sacred and special place to the Hawaiian people. Your friendly and knowledgeable Kauai tour guide will show you ancient Hawaiian sites and point out the various flora and fauna throughout the hike.

In addition to the vast history of the Wailua Valley, your tour guide will also show you where movie scenes were filmed. You'll get a chance to see locations from Raider’s of the Lost Ark, 6 Days 7 Nights, and Jurassic Park.

🌟 Tour Highlights

  • 4-mile roundtrip paddle on the Wailua River
  • 2.5-mile roundtip hike through tropical rainforest
  • Relax or enjoy a refreshing dip at Uluwehi Falls

🎟️ Tour Inclusions

  • Hawaiian chips, cookies, granola bars, trail mix, etc
  • Bottled water
  • All kayaking equipment necessary including personal flotation devices
  • 35L dry storage back packs
  • Small individual day coolers for each group

Special instructions

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Where & When
Tour times:
Check in at 7:45 am. Tour ends at 2:15 pm.
Check in at 8:45 am. Tour ends at 3:15 pm.

Location: Coconut Marketplace, 4-484 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, HI 96746. Meet us under the Water Tower. View Map

Important Notice – Wailua River State Park Entry Fee: The state of Hawaii is charging a $5 per person (age 4 and up) fee for entrance to Wailua Marina (which is part of Wailua River State Park). Tour participants are responsible for this fee. This fee is collected by the state at the park entrance, is not included in tour pricing, and credit card payment is required (no cash accepted).

DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH:
South on Hwy 56 through Kapa'a town. Go through 4 traffic lights. Turn left into Coconut Marketplace parking lot. Look for the huge tower. We are located in the kiosk underneath.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH:
Take Hwy 50 through Lihue. Turn left onto Hwy 56 north towards Wailua/Kapaa. Cross Wailua River bridge (double bridge), go through two traffic lights. Turn right into Coconut Marketplace and parking lot. Look for the huge tower. We are located in the kiosk underneath.
Restrictions
This Wailua River tour is a physically demanding adventure, designed for active individuals who are ready to explore Kauai's natural beauty. While no prior kayaking experience is required, participants must be able to paddle a total of 4 miles on the Wailua River and hike 2.5 miles round trip through uneven terrain.
Expecting mothers are welcome to join this tour through 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Participants must be at least 5 years old.
Special Notes
All participants are strongly encouraged to bring a light lunch as the tour lasts 6 hours. At the check-in location at Coconut Marketplace, the ABC Store Deli opens at 7 am, offering sandwiches and light lunch options, perfect for your adventure.
Operation Days
Monday through Friday
Duration
6 hours
Capacity
12 participants
Equipment
Provided: Ocean Zest double kayaks with supportive seats, lightweight aluminum paddles and children's paddles. Each kayak has life jackets and a dry bag backpack. There is one single kayak available as well.
Vendor Info

This activity is operated by Kayak Adventures

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