07:45, 09:00, 11:30, 12:45 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take
Paddle the Wailua River and hike through rainforest to Sacred Falls for a swim beneath the waterfall.
Double kayaks, walking sticks and a sandwich lunch are included; the trail can be muddy and involves water crossings. 4.76 from 825 reviews at €141 per person for 5h.
In our comparison: #8 of 10 in Wailua River & Kayak Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
4 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.
Option
What the operator says
From, per adult
7:45 AMThe page price
€141
9:00AM
€141
11:30 am
€141
1:00 PM
€141
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
Water resistant bags
Guide(s) State certified and trained in water safety
Guided River Kayak and Hike
Double sit on top kayaks
Call/Email prior with your selection: Deli sandwich (turkey, ham, salami, veggie or PBJ) otherwise default to a turkey
Walking sticks
Bring your own bottle or container - cold filtered water is provided at the store location
Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) i.e. life preservers
Hawaiian assorted chips, fresh baked cookie and cut pineapple
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Reviews
4.8
825 ratings Viator 423 · Tripadvisor 402
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 775 of 825
Star breakdown of all 825 ratings
5 stars
720 · 87%
4 stars
55 · 7%
3 stars
23 · 3%
2 stars
9 · 1%
1 star
18 · 2%
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
*Wailua River Marina - Kayak Kauai Store (MEET AT THE BUILDING - NOT LAUNCH AREA)
Please check-in 15 minutes early
NO TRANSPORATION
Departure
07:45, 09:00, 11:30, 12:45 on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri; scheduled through December 2026 (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
DBA: Kayak Kauai; booking and payment are completed on Viator
About this tour, from the operator
Experience Kauai’s unforgettable Wailua River Kayak & Sacred Falls Hike—a 5-hour family-friendly adventure that combines serene river paddling, a rainforest hike, swimming beneath a 120-foot waterfall, and a fresh picnic lunch. This outing is ideal for active travelers looking to explore some of Hawaii’s most sacred landscapes in a fun and immersive way.
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The guide has the right to refuse service to any guests who appear to have any physical/health limitations or issues that could prevent the guest from completing the paddle or hike to the falls safely. We have a strict 24-hour non-refundable cancellation policy (48 hours required for groups of 6 or more).
Accessibility
Footwear for a trail that can be muddy, uneven surfaces and trekking through water (aqua shoes, teevas, or tennis shoes)no flip flops or crocs
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
WHAT TO BRING: Sun Protection, Light Shirt, Bathing Suit, Towel and a Change of clothes
Place your lunch choice: (turkey, salami, ham, PBj or veggie). Vegan and/or gluten free requests can be accommodated. Please be sure to notate if you require a vegan or gluten free meal.
Not recommended for travelers with knee, ankle, hip, shoulder or wrist problems/injuries. There is no refund for having to refuse anyone with these obvious limitations or not being able to complete any portion of the tour.
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
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Price
Duration
Rating
Group
This tour · #8 of 10
€141
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4.76 (825)
shared
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€146
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Kipu Zipline Safari - Kayak, Hike & Zipline
€249
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shared
Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide
€137
5h
4.84 (1492)
shared
Ranked #8 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