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title: Wailua River Kayak and Sacred Falls Guided Hike with Lunch
lang: en
type: tour
city: Kauai
country: United States
price: 141
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.76
reviews: 825
duration_minutes: 300
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 8 of 10 (Wailua River & Kayak Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/tours/wailua-river-kayak-and-sacred-falls-guided-hike-with-lunch/
---

# Wailua River Kayak and Sacred Falls Guided Hike with Lunch

**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 (table below).

## Overview

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.

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €141 per person
- Duration: 5h
- Rating: 4.76/5 from 825 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: DBA: Kayak Kauai
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 07:45, 09:00, 11:30, 12:45
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.76 from 825 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 775 of 825.

- 5 stars: 720 (87%)
- 4 stars: 55 (7%)
- 3 stars: 23 (3%)
- 2 stars: 9 (1%)
- 1 star: 18 (2%)

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:45 AM | €141 / person | English | - |
| 9:00AM | €141 / person | English | - |
| 11:30 am | €141 / person | English | - |
| 1:00 PM | €141 / person | English | - |

## What's 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

## Not included

- Hotel pick-up and drop off

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Departures: 07:45, 09:00, 11:30, 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

*Wailua River Marina - Kayak Kauai Store (MEET AT THE BUILDING - NOT LAUNCH AREA)
Please check-in 15 minutes early 
NO TRANSPORATION 

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- WHAT TO BRING: Sun Protection, Light Shirt, Bathing Suit, Towel and a Change of clothes
- 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
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.

## Compared with other Wailua River & Kayak Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #8 of 10** | €141 | 5h | 4.76 (825) | 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 |
| [Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide](/usa/kauai/tours/kauai-adventure-kayak-hike-to-secret-falls-with-expert-guide/?format=md) | €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.

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