Dukes Kayak Adventures is Amazing! To say the least, I would highly recommend taking this tour. It is money well spent! To Bryan our guide, many shout outs for the heart and soul this man puts into his work.
We had 8 people in our party, 16- 60+ and we all were treated with respect. The kayaking experience was great, we were given the leisure of a meeting point in both directions to give a free experience on the river. We were educated on the river, kayak safety, Hawaiian culture, song, and jokes with some history and facts as we paddled the river. We started at a boat launch and went to a sandy bar doing the reverse on return. The paddling on the river was relaxing and views were mesmerizing.
Hiking on the trip was an eye opening experience of Hawaii. It was a 3 mile hike with many different terrains. We started walking through a tall grassy area, then crossed the river holding tightly to a rope since the current was strong. We adventured the lush landscape, jungle, and wooded areas. We were pointed to edible plants, recent floods, enjoyed bird feeding, and what creatures lingered around. It was a blast to experience this part of Kauai. Bryan would even break into song or entertain with a story.
As I hoped, the falls did not disappoint. What an amazing place to be, and a beautiful world we live in. We were able to go behind the falls and experience swimming in the pool. Behind the falls there is so much force that if you take a leaf and let it go, it will travel upwards in front of your eyes. We had enough time to swim and enjoy our lunch with all being ready for the journey back.
Like I said in the beginning, Duke's Kayak Adventures is amazing! Besides the time with my family, Dukes kayak is one of the most memorable things I've experienced in Hawaii, thanks to a great guide in a perfect environment.
This trip is highly recommended!
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