Secret Falls Tour

Rainbow Kayak

Paddle the scenic Wailua River on a guided Kauai kayaking adventure through a lush, historic valley once reserved for Hawaiian royalty. Enjoy about 4 miles of kayaking while your guide shares stories of the Wailua Valley. The Secret Falls hike and waterfall swim part of this tour are currently unavailable.

🛶 Rainbow Kayak – Secret Falls Tour

Temporary Tour Update: Beginning October 1, 2026, the Uluwehi Falls (Secret Falls) trail will be temporarily closed due to hurricane-related damage. In the meantime, guests can still enjoy a beautiful guided paddle along the scenic Wailua River and through its lush tropical surroundings. This tour will operate as a kayak paddle experience only, without the rainforest hike or visit to Secret Falls. A special reduced tour rate is currently being offered during this temporary tour format.

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.

🌟 Tour Highlights

  • Guided kayak tour on the scenic Wailua River (about 4 miles roundtrip)
  • Rainforest hike to Secret Falls (about 2 miles roundtrip) - this part of the tour is currently unavailable
  • Swim in a waterfall-fed pool - this part of the tour is currently unavailable

🎒 Tour Inclusions

  • Kayak and paddles
  • Dry storage and dry bags for personal belongings
  • Backpack use for hike essentials
  • Personal flotation device
  • Fruit, chips and bottled water

Special instructions

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

Check in at the Islander Shops Unit 3 at 440 Aleka Pl, Kapaa, HI 96746 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 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 2 miles 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
4 hours
Capacity
12 guests per tour
Equipment
Kayak, paddles, dry bag and personal flotation device provided.
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