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Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide

4.8 · 1,492 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Kauai Operated by Duke's Kayak Adventures Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
5h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
07:00, 12:45 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Kayak through the Wailua river valley, then hike rocky, muddy and slippery trails to Secret Falls.

A guide and backpack style dry bag are included; state park entry and parking fees are paid separately. 4.84 from 1,492 reviews at €137 per person for 5h.

In our comparison: #3 of 10 in Wailua River & Kayak Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
12:45PMThe page price12:45PM€137
7:00 AMOption 1: 4 - 5 hour GUIDED WAILUA RIVER KAYAK TOUR€137

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.

Included and not included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Professional guide
  • All activities
  • Use of backpack style dry bag
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Drinking water
  • Hawaii State Park fee $5 per person Plus $10 per car

Reviews

4.8
1,492 ratings
Viator 1,064 · Tripadvisor 428

96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,431 of 1,492

Star breakdown of all 1,492 ratings

5 stars
1,361 · 91%
4 stars
70 · 5%
3 stars
29 · 2%
2 stars
12 · 1%
1 star
20 · 1%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Turn off KUHIO hwy into the shopping plaza with the green building which is across the street from the Shell gas station. Look for the STAND UP PADDLE shop and Dukes Kayak Adventures sandwich board next to it. Feel free to park nearby and your guide will meet you and take care of you from there.
Departure
07:00, 12:45, daily except Sun; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Duke's Kayak Adventures; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Participants must be in good physical condition and able to hike approximately two miles through rocky, muddy and slippery terrain

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Wailua River & Kayak Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #3 of 10€1375h4.84 (1492)shared
Hanalei Bay Morning Kayak and Snorkel Tour€1465h4.93 (627)shared
Kipu Zipline Safari - Kayak, Hike & Zipline€2496h 30m4.9 (154)shared
Wailua River Kayak & Hike Adventure to Secret Falls€1326h4.84 (1295)shared

Ranked #3 of 10 in Wailua River & Kayak Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €123 to €254, median €144; typical length 5h. 0 of 10 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 10 Wailua River & Kayak Tours

From €137 per adult · 12:45PM