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Wailua River and Secret Falls Kayak and Hiking Tour on Kauai
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Wailua River and Secret Falls Kayak and Hiking Tour on Kauai
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Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn more
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
- 24 hours prior100% refund
- Within 24 hoursNo refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations
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Safety measures
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
Vaccine? Quarantine? Masking?
Vaccine? Quarantine? Masking? We know, there’s a lot to keep track of. Be sure to check local guidelines so you’re aware of all travel requirements before you go.
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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(888) 651-9785
5 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Explore the natural beauty of Kauai on a 5-hour tour that combines a lovely kayaking trip with an moderately easy hike to Uluwehi Falls, also known as Secret Falls. Your experienced guide provides a paddling lesson and guided kayak tour in the Wailua River Valley, following gorgeous waterways through the lush Kauai landscape. Then hop out of your kayaks and take a 45-minute hike to Secret Falls where you can cool off in the clear waters before returning to the Wailua marina the way you came.
- 5-hour kayaking and hiking tour in the Wailua River Valley, on Kauai
- Learn about local wildlife, and Hawaiian history and legends from the guide
- Park the kayaks for a hike to Secret Falls
- Includes all needed equipment and instruction
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What's Included
Professional guide
All activities
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Use of backpack style dry bag
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Drinking water
Departure & Return
4-361 Kuhio Hwy , 4-361 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaʻa, HI 96746, USA
This activity will end right where it started.Turn off KUHIO hwy into the shopping plaza with the green building which is across the street from the Shell gas station. Look for the STAND UP PADDLE shop and Dukes Kayak Adventures sandwich board next to it. Feel free to park nearby and your guide will meet you and take care of you from there.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- We depart immediately after check-in so no late arrivals will be permitted
- Not recommended for participants with recent back, knee or ankle injuries
- No open wounds
- Participants must be in good physical condition and able to hike approximately two miles through rocky, muddy and slippery terrain
- Must wear shoes that are secure to your feet. No flip flops.
- Please bring plenty of water.
- Other recommended items to bring: swimsuits, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, snacks, and a towel.
- Ziploc bags should be used for cell phones or cameras that are not waterproof
- No alcohol
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with recent knee, ankle or back injuries
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- OPERATED BY Duke's Kayak Adventures
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Wailua River and Secret Falls Kayak and Hiking Tour on Kauai?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Wailua River and Secret Falls Kayak and Hiking Tour on Kauai?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Wailua River and Secret Falls Kayak and Hiking Tour on Kauai?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Wailua River and Secret Falls Kayak and Hiking Tour on Kauai?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
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Traveler Tips
- "Wear shoes with good traction for the trail because it was muddy and you could easily slip without them." See review
- "Have to consistently paddle and walk can be muddy and slippy, so not suitable for anyone with leg/back problems." See review
- "be well prepared with shoes that can get dirty in a mud that may be a feet deep and get ready to be washed by flows of clear water before you go back to kayak." See review
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Fantastic
Nancy_M
, May 2022
Fun tour, easy hike,...
Neil_S
, May 2022
Awesome adventure
Carl_R
, May 2022
Didn’t get to enjoy this...
Diana_C
, May 2022
Didn’t get to enjoy this adventure due to it being canceled the morning of the event. Was very disappointed.
Response from Host , May 2022
Diana, we are very sorry you were unable to come on our tour and enjoy the river with us.
We operate rain or shine as Wailua river is a rainforest but unfortunately we must cancel the tours by state law during flash flood watches or when the trip is unsafe with unforcasted flooding. As life long residents of Wailua, we pride ourselves on expertly reading the highly unpredictable weather and assessing the safety of the area very well.
We know how much people loath having their trips canceled due to weather and believe me- we don’t want to cancel trips either. However, we consider safety to be our top priority.
Please reach out to us on a future trip to Kauai; we will really love the opportunity to show you the tour we take pride in providing.
Aloha
The waterfall is worth the work!!
Anthony_L
, May 2022
Loved this tour! Kayak two miles on a beautiful river and then hike 2 miles through jungle to a stunning waterfall. Both are very do-able, with a few water crossings and some rocky areas on the hike, but mostly flat terrain. Our guide, Brian, was fantastic - he provided history about the river, the waterfall, the plants and birds, and was diligent about keeping the group safe. Highly recommend!
Excellent adventure. Brian, our guide was fantastic!
Mark_R
, May 2022
Great day - kayaking, crossing rivers and streams in the water, hiking through jungle like grasses and forest and over rocky patches. The waterfall is spectacular and we’ll worth the effort to get there and back.
Brian, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic! He made the the journey so much fun!
Lenchanko mini vacay
Kennydene_L
, May 2022
Our guide, Hawian Brian...
Greg_T
, May 2022
Worth the hard work.
Cindy_G
, May 2022
Definitely book this...
tczc4ngwtp
, May 2022
A unique and beautiful experience
Noelle_T
, Apr 2022
Great way to head up to the falls!
Ray_Q
, Apr 2022
Great experience!
Thomas_H
, Apr 2022
Great adventure. Our...
Christian_P
, Apr 2022
Great kayaking and hiking.....terrible guide.
Ann_H
, Apr 2022
The kayaking and hiking were great, but the guide (Mike) was perhaps the worst guide we've ever had. First of all, he was late for the tour, and when he finally did arrive, he didn't offer an apology to the group or even an acknowledgement that he was late. He did make an announcement that he would be the "group photographer" for our trip. More on that later.
Once we'd paddled to the trail and started hiking, Mike would randomly point things out to the first couple of people behind him, but the balance of the group (12 in total) couldn't hear a thing. He did stop twice and wait for the entire group to assemble before talking, but for the most part, only the two people behind him heard anything.
Once we arrived at the waterfall, Mike hiked up the hill to have lunch with other guides. Although he'd promised to reunite with our group once he was finished eating, he never did. Instead, he sat at a distance and chatted with friends. When we asked later what photos he'd gotten of us at the waterfall, he responded, "I didn't take any photos. No one asked me to."
When it was time to leave the waterfall area, he told our group of four to just "go ahead". We hiked on our own all the way back to the kayaks. (Thankfully a guide from another company helped us when we took a wrong turn on the trail.) Mike showed up at the kayaks, but after we got on the river to return to the marina, we never saw him again. A guide from a different company helped us get our kayak out of the water.
Throughout our trip, we saw other groups who had booked with different companies. Those guides were engaged and making a real effort to enhance the experience for their groups. I sure wish we'd chosen a different company.
Loved waterfall. Steve...
dawn_L
, Apr 2022
It was a beautiful hike...
ThomasJ_M
, Apr 2022
Great day in nature
RStoll
, Apr 2022
Wonderful trip and our guide Brian was great. The hike has some challenging bits if you’re not too steady and you will get wet to your knees so bring the right shoes for walking and getting fully submerged. There is no food or water provided so make sure to bring something. Unfortunately Brian had to change his normal schedule because someone in our group had dinner reservations so we got there with the mobs of other tours and it was crowded at the falls. Great day out!
Tour guide of the Year
Elaine_C
, Apr 2022
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