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Outfitters Kauai – Hidden Valley Falls Kayak Adventure

Travel deep into the Hule'ia National Wildlife Refuge by kayak, continue on foot through a fern-covered valley to Hidden Falls and finish the journey with a motorized canoe ride back.

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About Outfitters Kauai - Hidden Valley Falls Kayak Adventure

Outfitters Kauai – Hidden Valley Falls Kayak Adventure

Paddle into the quieter side of Kauai on a half-day adventure that combines kayaking, hiking and a refreshing swim. The trip begins with an easy two-mile down-river paddle on the Hule'ia River through the Hule'ia National Wildlife Refuge, a protected wetland surrounded by lush scenery and home to native Hawaiian waterbirds.

After leaving the kayaks, follow your guide on a shaded 1.5-mile round-trip hike into a fern-filled valley beneath the Haupu Mountain Range. The trail leads to Hidden Falls, where a series of cascades drops into a clear swimming pool surrounded by tropical greenery.

After time to swim, take photos and hear stories about the area, the return is made by motorized canoe along the river, giving you a relaxed finish to the adventure.

Tour Highlights

  • Two-mile down-river kayak trip on the Hule'ia River
  • Paddle through the protected Hule'ia National Wildlife Refuge
  • 1.5-mile round-trip hike through a shaded tropical valley
  • Swim at Hidden Falls beneath a series of cascades
  • Views of the Haupu Mountain Range
  • See scenery used in films including Jurassic Park, The Lost World and Raiders of the Lost Ark
  • Relaxing return ride by motorized canoe

Tour Inclusions

  • Cold bottled water
Before you go

Special Instructions

Meeting details, important notes and helpful information for your experience.

Where & When

Tour time:
Check in at 8:30 am. Tour returns at around 12:15 pm.
Location: Outfitters Kauai, 2494 Wa'apa Rd, Lihue, HI 96766. View Map

Restrictions

Minimum age: 5 years
Participants must be able to walk 1.5 miles on a good forest trail and paddle a tandem kayak together with a partner for 60-90 minutes.
Maximum kayak weight limit is 275 lbs (124 kg) per person.

Operation Days

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday

Duration

4 hours

Equipment

Outfitters Kauai uses tandem, open-cockpit, or sit-on-top style self-bailing kayaks with foot pedal controlled rudders to facilitate safety and ease of operation. You'll be given a lightweight fiberglass paddle with a tether, life vest and dry bag to keep your camera dry on your excursion.

Vendor

This activity is operated by Outfitters Kauai.

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