08:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take
Paddle the Wailua River in a tandem kayak with a foot controlled rudder, then hike to Uluwehi Falls for a swim.
Lunch, drinks and a dry bag are included; the hike is moderately strenuous and often muddy, and nonresidents of Hawaii pay entry fees. 4.75 from 81 reviews at €132 per person for 5h 30m.
In our comparison: #7 of 10 in Wailua River & Kayak Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
picnic lunch of a turkey sandwich, carrots, and a brownie (menu subject to change without notice)
Local Taxes
Small Group Experience
Cold spring water and juices
Dry bag/day pack
Deluxe two-person kayak
Hotel pickup and drop off
Gratuities
Begining 2/15/26 State of Hawaii non-resident entrance $5 per non-resident person and $10 per vehicle at Wailua Marina. Credit card payments only.
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
81 ratings Tripadvisor 47 · Viator 34
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 76 of 81
Star breakdown of all 81 ratings
5 stars
71 · 88%
4 stars
5 · 6%
3 stars
2 · 2%
2 stars
1 · 1%
1 star
2 · 2%
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
Park at Wailua Marina at 3-5971 Kuhio Highway. As of 2/15/26, the State of Hawaii will be charging $10 per car to park and $5 per non-resident for entrance, and you are responsible for those fees. Credit card only.
After parking, walk to the marina to meet your guide by the Outfitters Kauai van.
Departure
08:30 on Tue, Wed, 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
Outfitters Kauai; booking and payment are completed on Viator
About this tour, from the operator
Outfitters Kauai delivers a more personal and enriching Wailua River experience. Paddle in comfort with premium tandem kayaks featuring high-back seats and foot-controlled rudders. Our passionate guides share Hawaiian legends and cultural insights along the journey. After a scenic jungle hike, enjoy a hearty lunch and a refreshing swim at the breathtaking 100-foot Uluwehi Falls—an unforgettable highlight that sets this tour apart in all the right ways.
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
Children
Minors must be at least 5 years old and accompanied on tour by a parent or guardian.
Minimum of 4 passengers required for tour departure. Maximum of 12 passengers per tour
One guide for approximately every 8 - 12 passengers
Hike is moderately strenuous (approx. 1 mile each way, typically in muddy conditions)
Kayaking is 60-90 minutes each way (approx. 2 miles each way)
Items to bring: Swimwear, footwear with an aggressive tread pattern and that can get wet (i.e. Teva-type sandals or aqua socks), towel, sunscreen, insect repellant, waterproof camera
Good to know
Food included see what is included
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 · #7 of 10
€132
5h 30m
4.75 (81)
shared
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€146
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€137
5h
4.84 (1492)
shared
Ranked #7 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