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title: "Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Kauai
country: United States
price: 137
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.84
reviews: 1492
duration_minutes: 300
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 3 of 10 (Wailua River & Kayak Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/tours/kauai-adventure-kayak-hike-to-secret-falls-with-expert-guide/
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# Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide

**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 1492 reviews at €137 per person for 5h.

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

## Overview

Explore Kauai on a family-friendly guided kayaking and hiking tour of the Wailua river valley and Uluwehi falls a.k.a. Secret Falls. A professional tour guide will take you paddling through some of Kauai's most sacred waterways and hiking through some of the most beautiful lush tropical forest Kauai has to offer sharing myths, legends and some Hawaiian history all the way to Secret Falls.
We do sell out frequently and due to state regulations cannot take more people on our tour. However, please check out our sister company which will provide you with an amazing adventure to the exact same river and waterfall on a paddle board or kayak, except without a guide. You can enjoy the day at your own leisure. 

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60616-d12124159-Reviews-Kauai_SUP-Kapaa_Kauai_Hawaii.html

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Turn off KUHIO hwy into the shopping…
- Starts 07:00, 12:45: 2 departures a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €137 per person
- Duration: 5h
- Rating: 4.84/5 from 1492 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Duke's Kayak Adventures
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 07:00, 12:45
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.84 from 1492 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1431 of 1492.

- 5 stars: 1361 (91%)
- 4 stars: 70 (5%)
- 3 stars: 29 (2%)
- 2 stars: 12 (1%)
- 1 star: 20 (1%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:45PM | €137 / person | English | 12:45PM |
| 7:00 AM | €137 / person | English | Option 1: 4 - 5 hour GUIDED WAILUA RIVER KAYAK TOUR |

## What's included

- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Professional guide
- All activities
- Use of backpack style dry bag

## Not included

- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Drinking water
- Hawaii State Park fee $5 per person Plus $10 per car

## Itinerary

1. **Secret Falls (Uluwehi Falls)** (30m) - Beautiful 100 foot waterfall where you will swim, take pictures, enjoy snacks and relaxing time
2. **Wailua River State Park** (15m) - Marina location
3. **Duke's Kayak Adventures** (15m) - Check in location

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 07:00, 12:45
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

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. 

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We depart immediately after check-in so no late arrivals will be permitted
- Not recommended for participants with recent back, knee or ankle injuries
- No open wounds
- Participants must be in good physical condition and able to hike approximately two miles through rocky, muddy and slippery terrain
- Must wear shoes that are secure to your feet. No flip flops.
- Please bring plenty of water.
- Other recommended items to bring: swimsuits, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, snacks, and a towel.
- Ziploc bags should be used for cell phones or cameras that are not waterproof
- No alcohol
- Age restriction is 13-69
- Customer will pay Hawaii State fee of $5 per person and $10 per car
- Not recommended for travelers with recent knee, ankle or back injuries

## Compared with other Wailua River & Kayak Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 10** | €137 | 5h | 4.84 (1492) | shared |
| [Hanalei Bay Morning Kayak and Snorkel Tour](/usa/kauai/tours/hanalei-bay-morning-kayak-and-snorkel-tour/?format=md) | €146 | 5h | 4.93 (627) | shared |
| [Kipu Zipline Safari - Kayak, Hike & Zipline](/usa/kauai/tours/kipu-zipline-safari-kayak-hike-zipline/?format=md) | €249 | 6h 30m | 4.9 (154) | shared |
| [Wailua River Kayak & Hike Adventure to Secret Falls](/usa/kauai/tours/wailua-river-kayak-hike-adventure-to-secret-falls/?format=md) | €132 | 6h | 4.84 (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.

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