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Home/Destinations/Kauai/River Kayak & Falls

River Kayak & Waterfall Tours

Into the green heart: kayak and boat tours paddle the Wailua River to the lush Fern Grotto and hidden waterfalls, with rainforest hikes to secret swimming holes. Kauai’s jungle interior up close.

181 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats
Kauai
Kauai Airplane Tour: Na Pali Coast, Waterfalls & Window Seats
4.8(2,106)·1h 5min
from$159/ person
via Viator
Kauai: NaPali Boat Tour on the Amelia K
Kauai
Kauai: NaPali Boat Tour on the Amelia K
4.9(2,059)·5 hours
from$227/ person
via Viator
Kauai Private Doors Off Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Waterfalls
Kauai
Kauai Private Doors Off Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Waterfalls
5.0(1,797)·1h 15min
from$425/ person
via Viator
Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak and Hike
Kauai
Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak and Hike
4.8(1,660)·4h 30min
from$135/ person
via Viator
Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide
Kauai
Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide
4.8(1,488)·5 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Kauai Deluxe Waterfall Safari: Helicopter Tour
Kauai
Kauai Deluxe Waterfall Safari: Helicopter Tour
4.8(963)·55 min
from$336/ person
via Viator
Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure
Kauai
Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure
4.8(846)·5–6 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Wailua River Kayak and Sacred Falls Guided Hike with Lunch
Kauai
Wailua River Kayak and Sacred Falls Guided Hike with Lunch
4.8(823)·5 hours
from$155/ person
via Viator
Kauai: Waimea Town, Wailua River Cruise & Fern Grotto Tour
Kauai
Kauai: Waimea Town, Wailua River Cruise & Fern Grotto Tour
4.6(582)·10 hours
from$279/ person
via Viator
Small Group Waterfall Rappel in Lihue, Kauai
Kauai
Small Group Waterfall Rappel in Lihue, Kauai
5.0(211)·4 hours
from$259/ person
via Viator
AdrenaLine Zipline Tour with WaterZip & Hawaii's LONGEST Zipline
Kauai
AdrenaLine Zipline Tour with WaterZip & Hawaii's LONGEST Zipline
4.9(203)·3 hours
from$183/ person
via Viator
Kauai's Legends, Waterfalls & Geysers-Small Group Tour
Kauai
Kauai's Legends, Waterfalls & Geysers-Small Group Tour
4.9(201)·6 hours
from$210/ person
via Viator
OPEN NOW: Huleia River Hidden Valley Falls Kayak & Hike
Kauai
OPEN NOW: Huleia River Hidden Valley Falls Kayak & Hike
4.7(164)·3h 30min
from$162/ person
via Viator
Wailua Nui Luau at Kauai Hilton Garden Inn
Kauai
Wailua Nui Luau at Kauai Hilton Garden Inn
4.5(147)·3 hours
from$175/ person
via Viator
Kauai Waimea Canyon & Na Pali Lookouts Self-Guided Audio Tour
Kauai
Kauai Waimea Canyon & Na Pali Lookouts Self-Guided Audio Tour
4.4(146)·4–6 hours
from$23/ person
via Viator
Private Jungle Waterfall Adventure, Wit Da Native Hawaiian Dundee
Kauai
Private Jungle Waterfall Adventure, Wit Da Native Hawaiian Dundee
5.0(143)·4–6 hours
from$775/ person
via Viator
Kauai Waimea Canyon & South Shore Excursion. Small Group
Kauai
Kauai Waimea Canyon & South Shore Excursion. Small Group
4.9(138)·6h 30min
from$235/ person
via Viator
Stand Up Paddle Rental- Wailua River to Secret Falls
Kauai
Stand Up Paddle Rental- Wailua River to Secret Falls
4.7(125)·1 day
from$64/ person
via Viator
Private Waterfalls Hike and Swim in Lihue
Kauai
Private Waterfalls Hike and Swim in Lihue
4.9(121)·1h 30min–2h
from$93/ person
via Viator
Kauai: Luxury Na Pali Snorkel Experience aboard Lady Kailani
Kauai
Kauai: Luxury Na Pali Snorkel Experience aboard Lady Kailani
4.8(115)·5 hours
from$261/ person
via Viator
Kauai: Na Pali Raft with Exclusive Beach Landing
Kauai
Kauai: Na Pali Raft with Exclusive Beach Landing
5.0(105)·6h 30min
from$277/ person
via Viator
Hawaiian Reef Spearfishing Lesson for Beginners | Kauai
Kauai
Hawaiian Reef Spearfishing Lesson for Beginners | Kauai
4.9(95)·3 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Kauai Eastside Waterfalls & Local Grinds-Small Group Tour
Kauai
Kauai Eastside Waterfalls & Local Grinds-Small Group Tour
4.9(92)·5h 30min
from$195/ person
via Viator
Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Picnic: Expert-Guided
Kauai
Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Picnic: Expert-Guided
4.8(80)·5h 30min
from$145/ person
via Viator
Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai: Waimea Town & Fern Grotto w/ Airfare
Oahu
Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai: Waimea Town & Fern Grotto w/ Airfare
4.2(77)·14 hours
from$720/ person
via Viator
Kauai Cruise Ship Excursion: Wailua River & Fern Grotto
Kauai
Kauai Cruise Ship Excursion: Wailua River & Fern Grotto
4.1(59)·3h 30min
from$109/ person
via Viator
Kauai Shore Excursion - Waimea Canyon Adventure Tour - Nawiliwili
Kauai
Kauai Shore Excursion - Waimea Canyon Adventure Tour - Nawiliwili
4.9(48)·7 hours
from$189/ person
via Viator
Kauai Wailua Valley & Waterfalls Audio Driving Tour
Kauai
Kauai Wailua Valley & Waterfalls Audio Driving Tour
4.3(26)·2 days
from$20/ person
via Viator
Kauai Full Day Tour with Cruise ships or Kauai Airport Pickup
Kauai
Kauai Full Day Tour with Cruise ships or Kauai Airport Pickup
4.5(23)·7 hours
from$240/ person
via Viator
Private Kauai Eastside Waterfalls & Local Grinds
Kauai
Private Kauai Eastside Waterfalls & Local Grinds
5.0(16)·5h 30min
from$250/ person
via Viator
Kayak Rental on Wailua River
Kauai
Kayak Rental on Wailua River
4.3(3)·1 day
from$59/ person
via Viator
Kauai Wailua River Kayak Rental
Kauai
Kauai Wailua River Kayak Rental
6 hours
from$115/ person
via Viator

River Kayak & Falls in Kauai — FAQ

Can you kayak on Kauai?
Yes — the Wailua River is perfect for kayaking.
What is the Fern Grotto?
A lush fern-draped cave reached by river up the Wailua.
Are there waterfall hikes?
Yes — many river tours include rainforest waterfall hikes.

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