Top Kauai Kayaking

Explore the natural beauty of Kauai with a combo hiking and kayaking adventure on the Wailua River. Enjoy a leisurely paddle down this sacred river surrounded by lush tropical scenery, and then disembark for a guided nature hike to a waterfall. Refuel with a picnic lunch, and then take a dip in the refreshing waters of the pool at the base of the falls. No kayaking experience is necessary — just bring your sense of adventure! Choose from a morning or afternoon departure to suit your schedule.

Explore the tropical waters of the Hanalei River and Hanalei Bay on this guided kayak and snorkeling tour. Paddle through the lush tropical surroundings as you make your way down the Hanalei River out into the open Hanalei Bay, where you can glimpse the famous cliffs of Makana Peak (also known as Bali Hai). Snorkel through the marvelous underwater world of the Bay Reef Lagoon, home to sea turtles and brightly colored tropical fish.

Embark into the heart of the Kauai jungle on a kayaking and hiking adventure. You'll paddle along the Wailua River, then continue another mile on foot to a spectacular 100-foot-tall waterfall. A picnic lunch awaits you, as well as ample time to cool off in a local swimming hole and savor the surrounding valley's lush rainforest scenery, such as tropical plants and streams. Your guide will offer plenty of details about the Wailua Valley, including its unique botanical offerings and the ancient cultures who thrived here, throughout the day.

Discover the secret treasures of Kauai on this private half-day kayaking and adventure tour. Find hidden waterfalls, delve into fern grottos, visit cliff jumping spots, opt to swim in a private lagoon, and snorkel and hike up the Napali Coast Trail. Your trained-naturalist guide is a wildlife photographer and will capture the big moments on camera on route: you'll receive five edited professional photos of your tour as mementoes.

Kayak, hike and canoe through the heart of Kauai’s lush jungles on a 4.5-hour adventure to Hidden Valley Falls. Paddle past trailing vines and enjoy sweeping views of the Haupu Mountains as you explore the Hule’ia River by kayak, then follow a shady .75-mile (1.2-km) forest trail to a backcountry waterfall. Cool off in a swimming hole beneath the falls, listen to the jungle chorus of tropical birds, then board a motorized, twin-hulled Hawaiian canoe to retrace your path down the tranquil Hule’ia.

From Po'ipu, winter paddle and snorkel, the same canoe paths of old taken by early Polynesians and whaling captains.

Snorkeling equipment and a buffet lunch are provided during this guided sea kayak adventure. Explore sea caves and secluded beaches while paddling along the southwest portion of Kauai’s Na Pali Coast. Pull ashore at Milolii for beach combing, swimming, and a buffet lunch. Upon return to Polihale, a refreshing shower and van awaits for easy transport back to the marina. It’s an all-inclusive day trip to enhance any vacation.

Spend a day kayaking off of the Na Pali Coast in Kauai with this guided excursion, best suited to experienced kayakers. You'll paddle 17 miles (roughly 28 kilometers) during your journey, taking in some of Hawaii's most impressive scenery along the way. After your trip, you'll be awarded a commemorative diploma to remember your adventure by.

A Safe and Tranquil Taste of the Wailua River This three-hour guided tour is a wonderful paddling adventure for the whole family, idyllic paddling on the Wailua River Great panoramic scenery with the landscape and natural history genuinely and safely explained by your water borne guide. The Wailua River became the center of activity for early Hawaiians and is known as one of Hawaii’s two most sacred places. At night, it is said that one can still hear ancient drums thunder in concert with the nearby surf. This tour is perfect for those who want a “taste” of this wonderful river.

Rainbow 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.

Embark on a Garden Isle adventure with a half-day kayak trip on Kauai’s legendary Wailua River. Paddle through lush tropical landscape with a guide, passing a traditional Hawaiian village and learning about the river’s ancient, sacred history along the way. Feel like an island explorer as you hike to a sparkling waterfall, and keep your energy up with a riverside picnic lunch.