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Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak and Hike

4.8 · 1,669 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Kauai Operated by Alii Kayaks, LLC Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Paddle the Wailua River from a riverside meeting point, then hike through rainforest to Uluwehi Falls (Secret Falls).

Kayaks, backrests, paddles and flotation devices are included; a high level of fitness is required. 4.78 from 1,669 reviews at €123 per person for 4h 30m.

In our comparison: #6 of 10 in Wailua River & Kayak Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €123 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Guided group kayak tour on the Wailua River
  • Knowledgeable local guide
  • Use of kayak, backrests, personal flotation devices and paddles
  • Guided rainforest hike to Secret Falls
  • Meals, snacks or beverages are NOT provided on this tour.
  • Roundtrip Transportation
  • Proper footwear (guests must bring closed-toe shoes/sandals suitable for hiking and water)

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.

Reviews

4.8
1,669 ratings
Viator 915 · Tripadvisor 754

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,577 of 1,669

Star breakdown of all 1,669 ratings

5 stars
1,453 · 87%
4 stars
124 · 7%
3 stars
52 · 3%
2 stars
17 · 1%
1 star
23 · 1%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
**PLEASE CHECKIN 30 MINUTES PRIOR**
Departure
09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri; 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
Alii Kayaks, LLC; booking and payment are completed on Viator

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 a high level of physical fitness
  • Total distance is 4 miles by kayak and 2 miles hiking roundtrip
  • For health and safety reasons, pregnant individuals are advised not to participate in this tour due to the potential risk of exposure to Leptospirosis.
  • Participants that are physically not capable to paddle a kayak with proper coordination.
  • Participants should be comfortable in the water and capable of moderate physical activity

Children

  • Participants who are not physically fit to walk moderate to strenuous trail with an elevation increase to 465 feet in under 2 miles.

Good to know

  • Food not included Meals, snacks or beverages are NOT…
  • Age rule Participants who are not physically fit to walk…

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 · #6 of 10€1234h 30m4.78 (1669)shared
Hanalei Bay Morning Kayak and Snorkel Tour€1465h4.93 (627)shared
Kipu Zipline Safari - Kayak, Hike & Zipline€2496h 30m4.9 (154)shared
Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide€1375h4.84 (1492)shared

Ranked #6 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 €123 per adult