Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak and Hike
Description
Discover the hidden beauty of Uluwehi Falls (Secret Falls), Kauai’s most sought-after waterfall destination. Skip the hassle of parking, equipment rentals, and crowded state park lots—simply arrive at our convenient riverside location and let the adventure begin. Guides handle all kayak setup and gear so you can focus on the journey. Paddle up Hawaii’s legendary Wailua River through lush rainforest scenery, then trek, splash, and explore your way to a spectacular 120-foot waterfall. Adventurers should be comfortable in the water and ready for a physically rewarding outing—expect a 4-mile roundtrip paddle and a moderate 2-mile hike with stream crossings and muddy, uneven trails. This is the easiest way to unleash your inner explorer and experience Kauai’s most iconic waterfall, with all logistics handled for you.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Total distance is 4 miles by kayak and 2 miles hiking roundtrip
- For health and safety reasons, pregnant individuals are advised not to participate in this tour due to the potential risk of exposure to Leptospirosis.
- Participants that are physically not capable to paddle a kayak with proper coordination.
- Participants who are not physically fit to walk moderate to strenuous trail with an elevation increase to 465 feet in under 2 miles.
- Footwear that secures or straps to your feet are required (for safety crocs or flip flops are not allowed).
- Participants should be comfortable in the water and capable of moderate physical activity
Reviews(1,624)
Great views and experience! Very fun and worth the price. Would recommend it to anyone that enjoys kayaking and hiking.
Did the self guided trip. The company set us up and they were very friendly.
Great kayak along a beautiful river, fun hike and most amazing waterfall. Kai did an excellent job as our tour guide, he had a lot of helpful information.
This trip was a lot of fun and our tour guide Khayman made it even more enjoyable! I highly recommend!
This was a good tour and the guide Cory was really good but this was our kids least favorite activity we did in Kauai. The kayak port was OK but if your kids are helping it's a lot more work. The hike was fine (we're from Montana so hiking is nothing for us). The waterfall is cool and the water was nice.
NO SAFETY. Avoid it. They took us by van carrying a cart full of kayaks which were not fixed…. They kayaks crashed into the van breaking the glass. The guide didn’t stop to check if we were hurt and didn’t apologise. Fortunately the kayak didn’t hit us in the head because we ducked but it would have otherwise. On top of that, the entire floor was covered in glass which is extremely dangerous. The guide gave basically no explanation of the place. There was no safety briefing before boarding the kayaks and my children were left behind multiple times, without the guide checking in on them. Once we had boarded the kayaks we were given no instructions, hence why my children (minors) both struggled. Lastly, my sons shoe broke mid hike and the guide did not help whatsoever, leaving him to walk barefoot for 2 miles.
The trip is a lot of fun abut you will get muddy! Our guide, Kai, was awesome. He has 10 yrs experience and is very knowledgeable, patient, and funny. He made sure we went at a pace that was comfortable for everyone in the group and didn’t rush us. He did forewarn us prior to departing that because of the rain, we may not be able to do the hike and gave us the option to reschedule, get a full refund or try and do both. He said if we got to the hike and he didn’t feel it was safe we wouldn’t do it and would get a partial refund. He gave us time in private to discuss among the group but our decision needed to be unanimous (if we all wanted to do the hike), as we all had to stay with the group. We decided to go ahead and were fortunate to be able to do it. It did start to rain once we made it to the falls so we decided to not stay very long and head back.
Mahalo for sharing your detailed experience! We’re so glad Kai’s knowledge, patience, and humor made your adventure safe and enjoyable, even with the rain adding a muddy twist. His care in giving options and prioritizing safety truly reflects our commitment to every guest. We’re happy you were able to reach the falls and enjoy the journey despite the weather. Thank you for your recommendation — we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable day. Aloha!
Kai was an incredible guide. He took time to share local knowledge including native plants, animals and made hand woven gifts for each member of the tour group. Kai was also funny and engaging. The waterfall was spectacular but our guide made the kayaking and hiking just as much fun as the visit to Secret Falls.
Mahalo for sharing your adventure! We’re so glad Kai’s local knowledge, humor, and thoughtful touches made the journey so special. His hand‑woven gifts and stories of native plants and animals truly bring the experience to life. We’re delighted you enjoyed both the waterfall and the journey to get there. Thank you for your recommendation — we look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable day. Aloha!
This experience was very fun, but I would say its a bit difficult for older people with not great balance. The hiking was a bit more advanced than we anticipated. The rain also made the trail muddy and slippery. I will say the guide were fantastic, fun and I really enjoyed the activity even though mother nature made it a bit of an adventure.
Mahalo for sharing your experience! We’re glad you found the adventure fun and immersive, even with the rain making the trail a bit more challenging. Our guides always strive to keep things safe, enjoyable, and lighthearted, and we’re happy they made a positive impact on your journey. Thank you for your recommendation — we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable day on the river and trail. Aloha!
What an awesome experience. Kayman was awesome. He was our guide and he took great care of us. God’s creation is beautiful!
Mahalo for sharing your adventure! We’re so glad Kayman took great care of your group and made the journey memorable. God’s creation truly shines here, and we’re grateful you chose to experience it with us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another beautiful day on the river and trail. Aloha!
