Kayaks, paddles, dry bags and a turkey sandwich with fruit and water are included; a high level of fitness is required. 4.83 from 848 reviews at €150 per person for 5h–6h.
In our comparison: #5 of 10 in Wailua River & Kayak Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €150 per adult.
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.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 819 of 848
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Paddle the majestic Wailua River for 2 miles each way (4 miles total round trip), original home of the first Hawaiians, who paddled 1500 miles from the Marquesas Islands to Kaua`i almost 1500 years ago. Hear the legends and learn about the flora and fauna of Kauai`s most sacred area.
Pass by, no stopAfter hiking 1 1/2 miles through the rain forest our guides will take clients to Secret Falls also known as Uluwehi Falls. This beautiful waterfall cascades 110 feet into a refreshing swimming hole, where they can go for a dip and enjoy a terrific lunch! You will then hike 1 1/2 miles back to your kayak (3 miles of hiking round trip). TRAIL CONDITIONS CAN VARY DEPENDING ON WEATHER. THERE WILL BE 4 RIVER CROSSINGS WITH LOOSE ROCKS IN RIVER BED THAT YOU WILL NEED TO CROSS AND UNPAVED TRAIL ON YOUR TREK TO THE WATERFALL. AND KEEP IN MIND YOU WILL CROSS THEM ON THE TREK BACK AS WELL. THERE IS AN AREA WHERE YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CLIMB A 25FT EMBANKMENT OF ROOTS & ROCKS (WHICH ARE WET AND SLIPPERY) FOOTWEAR IS COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN WATER DURING YOUR ADVENTURE. Bring Tennis Shoes or Hiking Sandals/Boots(NO FLIP FLOPS OR CROCS) Tours go out rain or shine, unless there is a weather advisory. In the event the tour is cancelled, you may reschedule depending on availability or fully refunded.
1h · Admission includedRainbow Kayak Tours has been providing guided tours of the Wailua River for 20 years. Our experienced guides are well versed in the flora and fauna of the area, as well as the history of this incredible place.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #5 of 10 | €150 | 5h–6h | 4.83 (848) | shared |
| Hanalei Bay Morning Kayak and Snorkel Tour | €146 | 5h | 4.93 (627) | shared |
| Kipu Zipline Safari - Kayak, Hike & Zipline | €249 | 6h 30m | 4.9 (154) | shared |
| Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide | €137 | 5h | 4.84 (1492) | shared |
Ranked #5 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