About Kayak Adventures - Secret Falls Tour
Spend the day combining river paddling, rainforest hiking and time at one of Kauai’s best-known waterfalls. The adventure begins on the Wailua River, where you’ll paddle about two miles through a quiet tropical setting before leaving the kayaks behind and continuing on foot.
The trail leads through dense rainforest toward Uluwehi Falls, also known as Secret Falls. Along the way, your guide points out native plants, ancient Hawaiian sites and filming locations connected to movies such as Raiders of the Lost Ark, 6 Days 7 Nights and Jurassic Park.
At the falls, you’ll have time to relax, take photos or cool off in the pool before retracing the trail and paddling back along the river. The full experience lasts about six hours and gives you a nice mix of activity, scenery and local history.
Tour Highlights
- Four-mile round-trip paddle on the Wailua River
- Two-and-a-half-mile round-trip hike through tropical rainforest
- Visit 120-foot Uluwehi (Secret) Falls
- Free time to swim or relax at the waterfall
- Learn about native plants, Hawaiian sites and movie locations along the way
Tour Inclusions
- Hawaiian chips, cookies, granola bars and trail mix
- Bottled water
- All kayaking gear and personal flotation devices
- 35-liter dry-storage backpacks
- Small day coolers for each group
Special Instructions
Meeting details, important notes and helpful information for your experience.
Where & When
Tour times:
Check in at 7:45 am. Tour ends at 2:15 pm.
Check in at 8:45 am. Tour ends at 3:15 pm.
Location: Coconut Marketplace, 4-484 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, HI 96746. Meet us under the Water Tower. View Map
Important Notice – Wailua River State Park Entry Fee: The state of Hawaii is charging a $5 per person (age 4 and up) fee for entrance to Wailua Marina (which is part of Wailua River State Park). Tour participants are responsible for this fee. This fee is collected by the state at the park entrance, is not included in tour pricing, and credit card payment is required (no cash accepted).
DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH:
South on Hwy 56 through Kapa'a town. Go through 4 traffic lights. Turn left into Coconut Marketplace parking lot. Look for the huge tower. We are located in the kiosk underneath.
DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH:
Take Hwy 50 through Lihue. Turn left onto Hwy 56 north towards Wailua/Kapaa. Cross Wailua River bridge (double bridge), go through two traffic lights. Turn right into Coconut Marketplace and parking lot. Look for the huge tower. We are located in the kiosk underneath.
Restrictions
This Wailua River tour is a physically demanding adventure, designed for active individuals who are ready to explore Kauai's natural beauty. While no prior kayaking experience is required, participants must be able to paddle a total of 4 miles on the Wailua River and hike 2.5 miles round trip through uneven terrain.
Expecting mothers are welcome to join this tour through 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Participants must be at least 5 years old.
Requirements
Participants must be able to paddle 4 miles roundtrip and hike 2.5 miles through uneven rainforest terrain. Bring a light lunch, water-friendly shoes, swimwear, towel and a change of clothes.
Special Notes
All participants are strongly encouraged to bring a light lunch as the tour lasts 6 hours. At the check-in location at Coconut Marketplace, the ABC Store Deli opens at 7 am, offering sandwiches and light lunch options, perfect for your adventure.
Operation Days
Monday through Friday
Duration
6 hours
Capacity
12 participants
Equipment
Provided: Ocean Zest double kayaks with supportive seats, lightweight aluminum paddles and children's paddles. Each kayak has life jackets and a dry bag backpack. One single kayak is available.
Vendor
This activity is operated by Kayak Adventures.
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