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Waterfall Adventure: Explore Hidden Lihue Gems
4.9
121 Ratings
Puhi
Explore hidden waterfalls in Lihue with a guided hike. Swim and capture stunning photos at Bamboo and Papakolea Falls. Book your adventure today.
Explore hidden waterfalls in Lihue with a guided hike. Swim and capture stunning photos at Bamboo and Papakolea Falls. Book your adventure today.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Huleia National Wildlife Refuge - Enjoy a 1.5 to 2-hour guided tour on private land next to the Huleia National Wildlife Refuge. This tour provides stunning views of the Hule’ia watershed and the Ha’upu Mountain range, along with access to two hidden waterfalls. A short quarter-mile hike (one way) leads to these secluded waterfalls in the Lihue…
- Huleia National Wildlife Refuge - Enjoy a 1.5 to 2-hour guided tour on private land next to the Huleia National Wildlife Refuge. This tour provides stunning views of the Hule’ia watershed and the Ha’upu Mountain range, along with access to two hidden waterfalls. A short quarter-mile hike (one way) leads to these secluded waterfalls in the Lihue area. The 30-foot Bamboo Falls is perfect for photos, while the 60-foot Papakolea Falls offers an exhilarating chance to swim and explore behind the cascading waters!
What's Included
- Guide
- Hiking sticks
- Water refills
- Guide
- Hiking sticks
- Water refills
What's Not Included
- Water shoes.
- Water shoes.
Additional Information
This guided tour, lasting 1.5 to 2 hours, is set on a private estate with stunning views of the Hule’ia watershed and Ha’upu Mountain range, featuring two exclusive hidden waterfalls. A short quarter-mile hike (one way) provides a wonderful chance to explore two secluded waterfalls in the Lihue region. The 30-foot Bamboo Falls is perfect for…
This guided tour, lasting 1.5 to 2 hours, is set on a private estate with stunning views of the Hule’ia watershed and Ha’upu Mountain range, featuring two exclusive hidden waterfalls. A short quarter-mile hike (one way) provides a wonderful chance to explore two secluded waterfalls in the Lihue region. The 30-foot Bamboo Falls is perfect for photography, while the 60-foot Papakolea Falls presents an exhilarating opportunity to swim and venture behind a cascading waterfall!
- Participants must be able to walk up and down at least eight flights of stairs and be able to handle slippery, muddy, and uneven terrain.
- Minimum of 8 years old
- Participants must be able to walk up and down at least eight flights of stairs and be able to handle slippery, muddy, and uneven terrain.
- Not recommended for those over 250 lb.
- Minimum age 8 years old.
Location
XJ37+RV Puhi
The private property is exactly where our tour takes place. It is located on Hulemalu Rd. between Puhi Rd. and Halehaka Rd.
Type these coordinates on your GPS:
21°57'16.3"N 159°23'06.8"W '
Look for the gate with a big orange rock next to it. Drive into the gate
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
4.9
(121 Ratings)
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Tisha
Aug 30, 2026
Wonderful hike and waterfalls - The waterfalls were so fun. The hike was short and informative. Kate was great.
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G5593mkmatthewl
Aug 30, 2026
Sketchy entrance - The only thing that really could have been improved was the directions to the meeting location. You turn down a dirt road that’s about a 1/4 mile and makes u feel like you’re in the wrong location. If the plants were cut back and the sign looked more official it would have been more reassuring. Out side of this the guide was fantastic and the experience was amazing!!
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Lorenzo_a
Aug 29, 2026
Our guide Kate was very... - Our guide Kate was very friendly and full of knowledge of the island. The hike is not to strenuous. The waterfalls and the scenery are amazing
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Dugganandco
Aug 27, 2026
Fabulous experience - If visiting Kauai you must do this. Our guide was Rashid, he was excellent. We had difficulty with the instructions of the meeting place from Trip Advisor, the co-ordinates took us to the wrong place. We rang Rashid who was fabulous, talked us through how to get to him and waited for us - we were 15 minutes late.
You definitely need water shoes which can be hired when you get there for $10 per person. It’s a short but steep walk 0.25 mile to the first waterfall but there is rope to hold on to and trees so it’s easy to do. You must absolutely use loads of insect repellant - because we were late we rushed and left the spray on the car - I got over 20 bites . Rashid was brilliant, told us facts about the plants and area and the showed us how to swim in the pools safely. There are no other groups there so only a handful of people so got lots of great photos. Can’t thank Rashid enough brilliant trip.
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Anapd324ux
Aug 24, 2026
Very cool experience - We had so much fun. Kate was so friendly and very helpful. She always made sure everyone was well informed and safe. The experience was great. We recommend this tour.
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Tour21229319973
Aug 23, 2026
Great fun ! For the whole family - Da Life waterfall hike was great! We had lots of fun and our tour guide, Kate, was wonderful and shared her Kauai Island with us.
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Jacquelinesn9170vu
Aug 19, 2026
Beautiful experience, will do this again for sure! - I am actually scared of heights, but the guides made me feel so safe and secure, and it was way easier to navigate than I thought it would be. I was able to really enjoy the experience knowing I was in capable hands. So beautiful! Would absolutely do this again.
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Adabel_r
Aug 15, 2026
Lovely hike. - Beautiful falls and fairly easy hike. Refreshingly cool water was invigorating and my happy place. Our tour guide was so nice and insightful. Perfect for a family outing.
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Carolprince
Aug 6, 2026
Great Watwrfalls - Was a great trip...beautiful water falls and great guide. Bring bug spray and shoes you don't mind getting dirty or rent their water shoes. Great swim in the falls.
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Michael_q
Aug 11, 2026
This excursion was very... - This excursion was very cool. Our guide was awesome. The trails were great and the waterfalls were amazing
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