Kauai: Wailua River Kayak & Hiking Tour to Secret Falls - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

Mervin Francisco- Passarella

We did the Wailua kayaking and waterfall hike, and Jeffrey was an excellent tour guide. The kayaking portion was about 2 miles, and my husband and I enjoyed every moment—especially my husband, who loves nature. This was a wonderful birthday experience for me, as I’m a big fan of hiking and outdoor activities.

Lisa Kay

It was a great experience! It's easy enough, but was also frustrating if you are kayaking with someone who never kayaked before (teenagers). LOL. With that being said, the river was calm and easy to kayak. The hike was also easy enough, but slippery in spots. There are a few parts where you do need climb rocks. The falls were absolutely stunning. Levi was the most awesomest guide. He is native and shared historical information about some of the sights along the way. He was personable and spent time talking to everyone on the tour. This adventure is something everyone has to do at least once.

The confirmation email does note to pack a lunch which we did, but it really wasn't needed. Snacks and water were provided. I do recommend bringing your own refillable water bottle as it's humid in the jungle and you do sweat while both kayaking and hiking.

Chris Bekermeier Sr

My wife and I joined Kayak Adventures for the Secret Falls Tour on 10/24/24. Levi was an excellent guide – possibly the best we have ever had on an excursion. He was very engaged with good instructions and concerned everyone was safe and had a good time. He explained the history and culture very well and included some of his story as well which is also incredible.
The location is easy to find. The drive and unloading / loading easy. The kayaking length was perfect and very enjoyable on the river. The hike length also perfect and time at the falls just enough to marvel at God’s creation, rest, eat lunch, and be ready for the trip back. A very affordable trip for all we experienced – would highly recommend both Kayak Adventures and Levi!

Flombo Flombe

Fun and interesting day trip! Our guide Levi was enthusiastic, informative, and kept the group on track. The hike to the falls was mostly flat and easy walking with a couple of rocky areas to navigate. The falls were beautiful and the pool made for a refreshing swim. Highly recommended!

Summer

Levi was the most amazing tour guide. On top of the natural fun of kayaking and hiking to a beautiful waterfall, Levi was also kind enough to gift us with knowledge about his culture as well as letting us hear his lovely singing voice. Thank you for an unforgettable day.

Lori Davidson

What a fantastic trip!!
Our guide was John, and he was truly amazing! He was great about giving us instructions before we started and explained things thoroughly. Once we were on the trip he would help by giving tips on how to have the most successful time! He is very knowledgeable about the history of the area. I learned so much on this trip. He was great about making sure everyone was doing ok, and helping anyone in need. The hike was incredible!! I highly recommend this company. You won't be disappointed!
Mahalo

Becca Fox

This was the highlight of our trip! Levi was the best tour guide and shared great facts/history about the area we were in. The kayak portion was a bit tough on the way back due to the wind but overall we had a great experience!

Anita Boutsis

This was such an awesome excursion and our tour guide Levy made it even better by intertwining his Hawaiian heritage into the experience. He was knowledgeable and funny and the river was so calm and beautiful to kayak on and the hike was awesome. You definitely want to wear water sandals with some tread because you are walking in thick mud. Some of the tourists in our group wore flip flops or athletic shoes which was comical to watch. It gets hot on the hike so you will want to wear loose breathing clothing. You will be climbing up rocks, or embankments that are slippery on the hike. If you’re not in decent shape then you will want to sit this one out. I’m usually the slowest person on hikes with my family but I was at the front of the line with both kayaking and hiking. We had to stop and wait for a lot of the others so that slowed the tour down quite a bit which was frustrating. Other than that, we really enjoyed the entire experience! Thank you Levy!