Wailua River Paddle

Overview

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.

City: Kauai

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $109.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $109.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Snacks and pineapple

Local guide

Tropical juice/sparkling flavored water. B.Y.O container and fill with cold filtered water.

Local taxes

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A maximum of 12 people per booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Tour is doable by most people in average shape. If for any reason the paddle is not accomplished by individuals,
there is no refund.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (12)

Michael_T

Dec 2022

Harrison was our guide. He was awesome. He went at our pace as we had never done this before which we really appreciated. We booked the senior tour as my husband has had health challenges that make it difficult for him to walk for any length of time so this was perfect. We lucked out that we were the only couple who booked for this day so we ended up with a private tour. We will be back to do this again now that we know what to expect.

account4fun

Aug 2022

We did the river paddle and sacred falls hike with Izzy and had an amazing experience. The kayak was a nice easy 2 mile river paddle and then the real fun began. The 3 or so mile hike is part jungle walk / part rock scramble. All was worth it to get to sacred falls and swim. Izzy shared a lot of knowledge of her island and their history and culture which made it super interesting. Overall this is a definite must do tour if you have good water shoes and are OK walking on uneven slippery surfaces.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Aloha, Izzy does it again!! Thanks for your kind words. Will share with Izzy. And thanks for reminding folks to bring good water shoes; the trail can be slippery. A hui hou, Micco

ShawnaKH

Jul 2022

We took a “Wailua River Kayak and Hike to Sacred Falls” tour today. Izzy was our guide and she was absolutely fabulous!! This five-hour tour was a perfect blend of river kayaking, jungle hiking and swimming in the pool at the base of a 125-foot waterfall. Izzy was extremely friendly, patient, and very knowledgeable about the vegetation in the jungle, as well as a lot of the sacred Hawaiian traditions and history of the area. We feel very lucky to have spent the afternoon with Izzy as she went well above and beyond her role as a guide. If you decide to book a tour with Kayak Kauai, be sure to request her as your guide.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Aloha Shawna, Thanks for the "five stars" or are they dots? Izzy provides just the right amount of fun and challenge while keeping everyone safe. She brings a real love for the resource and the groups that she guides. We are all very lucky to have on board. Keep paddling and hiking and thanks for taking the time to share. A hui hou, Micco