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Secret Falls Adventure: Paddle and Hike Tour
4.8
1,111 Ratings
Kapaʻa
Experience the popular Secret Falls kayak hike in Kauai, a hassle-free adventure to the most sought-after waterfall destination. Enjoy a guided paddle and hike with exclusive equipment setup and expert guides.
Experience the popular Secret Falls kayak hike in Kauai, a hassle-free adventure to the most sought-after waterfall destination. Enjoy a guided paddle and hike with exclusive equipment setup and expert guides.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ali’i Kayaks - **This is not an easy kayak/hike adventure, but the destination is worth the effort. Your guided Kayak Adventure starts with a moderate 2 mile paddle upstream through the scenic valley of the Wailua River. After securing your kayaks on the shores of the North Fork, your moderate to strenuous 1.5 mile hike begins (proper foot wear…
- Ali’i Kayaks - **This is not an easy kayak/hike adventure, but the destination is worth the effort. Your guided Kayak Adventure starts with a moderate 2 mile paddle upstream through the scenic valley of the Wailua River. After securing your kayaks on the shores of the North Fork, your moderate to strenuous 1.5 mile hike begins (proper foot wear are required). Wade through multiple streams, a lush rainforest and traverse over muddy trails all the while learning about local flora and fauna from one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides. Your hiking trek concludes with the beautiful 120′ Uluwehi Falls, a.k.a. Secret Falls. A definite rock solid adventure!
What's Included
- Kayak equipment provided
- Includes backrests for comfort
- Personal flotation devices for safety
- Paddles included
- Kayak equipment provided
- Includes backrests for comfort
- Personal flotation devices for safety
- Paddles included
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
Despite its misleading name ‘Secret Falls’, Uluwehi Falls is a top-rated waterfall spot on Kauai. The combination of kayaking and hiking might demand some physical efforts, but the rest is seamless. We ensure a carefree journey on the river, eliminating the need for mounting a hefty rental kayak on your car or seeking parking at the State Park. Just…
Despite its misleading name ‘Secret Falls’, Uluwehi Falls is a top-rated waterfall spot on Kauai. The combination of kayaking and hiking might demand some physical efforts, but the rest is seamless. We ensure a carefree journey on the river, eliminating the need for mounting a hefty rental kayak on your car or seeking parking at the State Park. Just arrive at our private location and the fun begins! Our guides will handle your equipment setup, accompanying you throughout. Adventure enthusiasts should feel at ease in water and be prepared to paddle 4-miles round trip and hike a moderate 2-mile trail to the waterfall.
- Not recommended for participants that are physically not capable to paddle a kayak with proper coordination.
- Not recommended for participants who are not physically fit to walk moderate to strenuous trail with an elevation increase to 465 feet in under 2 miles.
- Footwear that secures or straps to your feet are required (for safety crocs or flip flops are not allowed).
Location
3-5971 Kuhio Hwy
Kuhio Highway
**PLEASE CHECKIN 30 MINUTES PRIOR IN THE PARKING LOT OF SMITH'S TROPICAL PARADISE**
**Do not enter the gardens**, your guide will meet you in the parking lot near the large Smith's Tropical Paradise Arch. For more information call/text
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(1111 Ratings)
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Jennifer_o
May 28, 2025
Enjoyable kayak/hike tour - A great experience! Our guides were awesome! They were both funny and informative. The kayaking portion was easy if you've paddled before and hike was short and easy. There are a few water crossings but they were not difficult. Swimming under the waterfall was such a fun experience.
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Grace2385
May 28, 2025
Water Adventure in the Rainforest of Kauai - What a wonderful adventure to kayak up a Hawaiian river and hike to a hidden waterfall in the rainforest! Our excellent guide, Mana, explained the history of the area, including the flora and fauna.
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474kkt
May 26, 2025
A must do excursion!!! - A strenuous excursion, but well worth it. Amazing adventure and amazing adventure!!!
10/10 would do again but only with this company!!
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Isaacan9139zt
May 24, 2025
Secret Falls, Mana is the guide you want! - Mana was fantastic! Second time we have done this trip and was a great experience with a knowledgeable and friendly guide.
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Sarah_c
May 23, 2025
magical waterfall retreat - The trip was perfect. The kayaking was beautiful and the hike was a lot of fun! Our guide Mana was absolutely brilliant. He told us a lot of very cool stories about the island and made it a very interesting hike. The mud was a lot of fun to hike through.
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Vegasjesse2020
May 23, 2025
Must-do Jungle adventure in Kauai - Really amazing trip, paddling up the Wailua river into the jungle, hiking barefoot through mango groves to a waterfall and going swimming with birds chirping all around. Sam our guide was great, very laid back with cool knowledge and a chill local vibe
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Cynthia_w
May 21, 2025
Best Kayak tour around! - Everything was very organized and started right on time. After a brief intro, we were off and paddling on our way. It was a little crazy finding a parking place before the start of the hike with the kayaks, but we managed OK. The hike was awesome and our guide, (I think his name was Mona) gave us great details about the area and vegetation. The waterfall was awesome. Make sure you have on good water shoes as the rocks here are very sharp. After a short break, it was time to let the next groups come and enjoy this beautiful place. On our way back there were 2 kayaks in our group with small children who could not keep up, so it was a little confusing about where to stop. Our guide coordinated things to get them out of trouble, and we all made it safe and sound back to the waiting van. Just a reminder for folks that there is no place to keep things from getting wet. But you could bring a small backpack and bungee it to the kayak and it will get wet.
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Elderbuddy
May 21, 2025
Amazing Waterfall and Adventure - Kman was an awesome guide. He was more like a coach. This is not an easy hike and kayak if you don't do these activities often, but the Kman will coach you through it. He was funny, engaging, encouraging,. respectful and appreciative. I highly recommend this tour but ask for Khayman to be your guide. Note there is a river that you need to cross which has a strong current and you will be standing on rocks that are slippery, uneven and impossible to see. So if you have weak ankles or knees, be very careful. I wore water shoes and honestly though I made it, because I have weak ankles I wish I wore high top hiking sneakers.
It is a true bonding experience helping one another across the river, as a 61 year old I was on the receiving end of that help more than the giving. I thank the Lord for getting my wife Jackie and I through the adventure and I am certain he placed us in Khayman's group for a reason as he led our group fearlessly and with a great sense of humor.
Take the plunge as the waterfall is amazing, be prepared and go with the Lord and ask for Khayman to be your guide.
Blessings
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F1967fpmartyc
May 15, 2025
Awesome kayaking trip! - Our guide Khayman was wonderful! He was very personable and informative. Scenery was awesome, especially the waterfall.
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Minsue23
May 24, 2025
Bring your phone/camera if pics are important to you!! - The tour and experience was fantastic and beautiful BUT, don't listen when they tell you not to bring phone/camera. Bring your camera!! They took a bunch of pics of us, and promised to send them after the tour. 2 voicemails, and 3 texts later...we did not receive. I received a text with pics- not ours! When I told them that, they still didn't send. Pics are very important to us...we hire someone to make a memory book of every vacation. So needless to say...very disappointed we don't have the pics.
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