🛶 Rainbow Kayak – Secret Falls Tour

Your Kauai kayaking journey begins at the mouth of Hawaii's only navigable river and continues through a sacred valley once reserved for the ali'i (Hawaiian royalty). Your expert tour guide will transport you back to ancient times with stories and legends from the rich history of the Wailua Valley.

The tour continues up the river’s north fork where you’ll begin a hike through the lush rainforest. Along the trail, enjoy scenic waterways and cascading streams, perfect for a refreshing dip. Just minutes away awaits a stunning 120-foot waterfall, where you’ll relax and enjoy a delicious picnic lunch.

🌟 Tour Highlights

Guided kayak tour on the scenic Wailua River

Rainforest hike to Secret Falls

Swim in a waterfall-fed pool

🎒 Tour Inclusions

Kayak and paddles

Dry storage and dry bags for personal belongings

Backpack use for hike essentials

Personal flotation device

Picnic lunch – choice of turkey, ham, vegetarian sandwich, or lettuce wrap

Fresh pineapple, chips, cookies, and bottled water

Special instructions

Where and When:
Morning tour: 7:00 am - 12:45 pm (check in at 6:50 am)
Afternoon tour: 12:30 pm - 6:15 pm (check in at 12:20 pm)

Check in at the Islander Shops Unit 3 at 440 Aleka Pl, Kapaa, HI 96746 View Map

DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH: South on Highway 56 through Kapaa 1/2 mile past McDonalds in Foodland Center to Coconut Marketplace. Turn left just before the Marketplace at Aleka Loop. Go behind the Marketplace, following Aleka Loop to Rainbow Kayak at Islander Shops next to Islander on the Beach.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH: Take Highway 50 past Lihue to Hwy 56 North. Cross Wailua River (double bridge] one mile to Coconut Marketplace and turn right past the Marketplace on Aleka Loop. Turn behind the Marketplace following Aleka Loop to Rainbow Kayak at Islander Shops next to Islander on the Beach.

Restrictions:
Age requirement: This adventure is for ages 5-70 years. Pregnant women may not participate due to safety reasons. Participants must not have bad knees/back/ankles/shoulders/hips, no recent surgeries and no balance issues. Participants must be able to climb roots and rocks, and they must be able to bend. Expect about 4 miles of paddling (60-90 minutes) and just over 1 mile of hiking. Trail conditions can be muddy and slippery at times.

Special Notes:
Please note trail conditions can vary depending on the rainfall amounts.

Operation Days:
Monday through Friday

Duration:
5-6 hours

Equipment:
Kayak, paddles, dry bag and personal flotation device provided.

Capacity:
12 guests per tour