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Rainbow Kayak Day Tours

440 Aleka Place, Kapaa, Kauai, HI
1-866-826-2505
Ranked #3 of 21 tours in Kapaa
5.0 of 5 stars 44 Reviews
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Type: Boat Tours
Owner description: Rainbow Kayak is an all inclusive quality, guided tour company. Safety is our #1 priority along with exceptional customer service and an unforgettable...... more » Owner description: Rainbow Kayak is an all inclusive quality, guided tour company. Safety is our #1 priority along with exceptional customer service and an unforgettable experience with your guide. Thomas, Aaron & Chris have been guiding since 2004 and Bobby & Davey since 2008. We have an amazing team which also includes our customer service department. When contacting us via phone or email, you will either speak with Adam, Kelly or Gayle. They will make you feel welcome when you visit our shop and check-in for your kayak tour. We are also partners with Kayak Adventures and Ancient River Kayak.Description of our property: Our shop is located in the Islander Shops behind Coconut Marketplace in Kapaa. We are located next to Aston Islander on the Beach Resort, The Snorkel Depot and Tree's Lounge. The Snorkel Depot is adjacent to our shop. We have everything you need for the beach: snorkel gear, beach chairs, boogie boards and much more! « less
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AzCats5280
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012 NEW

We went with Rainbow Kayak up the Wailua River two days ago and had a blast! We got to see Kauai from a whole new perspective. We hiked back into tropical rainforest and saw a giant waterfall! We also swung from rope swings hanging high up in the trees. Our guide Bobby did a great job entertaining us and was... More

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Connie S
Olympia, Washington
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012

We had an amazing time during our kayak tour with Rainbow Kayak. Aaron was our guide and he was very knowledgeable about the culture and the island of Kauai. We kayaked as far as we could on the river and then hiked to a waterfall where we swam and had lunch. It was amazing. We took different routes hiking to... More

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Marceil C
Denver, Colorado
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012

The trip consists of kayaking up the Wailua River about 2 miles and then hiking through the forest a mile to the base of Secret Falls. The company provides lunch, which you must order at least 24 hours in advance, so don't try to book at the last minute. Even though the weather was great for our trip, the trail... More

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55Macs
Vancouver, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

While visiting Kauia we took an excursion with Rainbow Kayak Tours. It involved a 2 mile kayak journey up the Wailua River and a mile hike through lush jungle, arriving at 125 foot waterfall where you can swim. An amazing trek. Our guide, Chris, was superb and included fascinating information on the island culture, history, flora and fauna throughout the... More

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Bob5211
San Antonio, Texas
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2012

This was a marvelous 1/2 day kayaking experience. We took a water camera because we did not want to chance our digital camera getting wet. But the other couple that went with us had no problems with water exposure and their digital. Chris the guide was knowledgable about the area, history and fauna. He taught kayak navigation well and was... More

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Bazingaa
San Francisco, California
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012
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This tour was the highlight of our trip to Kauai. I will highly recommend tandem kayaking especially for couples, it is "test". My husband and I had an amazing time during this tour, there was never a dull moment – mesmerizing view s along the Wailua river, hike into the rain forest and the secret falls!! Our guide Bobby was... More

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RainbowKayakTours, Guide at Rainbow Kayak Day Tours, responded to this review
January 21, 2012

Aloha Bazingaa, Kayaking is a true test of a couples communication skill. Fortunately, our guides all love the sport. We always make an effort to fine tune our guests technique. This insures a great experience and the future of our business. Bobby is a serious asset to our team. Rainbow Team More

Travel_Lassie_2012
San Jose, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012

This was definitely one of the highlights of our vacation. Kayak expedition, hiking, wading across a river (up to your waist), rope swing, lunch by the falls, more hiking. Our guide Rick was so well informed and entertaining - lots of fascinating stories about Kauai history, flora and fauna, while we savored local produce by the trail. He even made... More

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RainbowKayakTours, Guide at Rainbow Kayak Day Tours, responded to this review
January 21, 2012

Aloha Travel Lassie, Great tips on the footwear. Going barefoot is only suggested to the people who use these areas daily. No one has ever regret having good footwear. Keens, Tevas, Five fingers, and old runners are all great options (they will get wet). A lightweight rain jacket is suggested only during our winter months. Majority of our trip is... More

Onesunshinegirl14
Olympia, Washington
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012

I took a solo kayaking trip because the friend I was visiting was extremely busy (and I really wanted to kayak the Wailua.) Our tour guide Aaron was very friendly, easy going, and looked out for our safety at all times. Throughout the tour he was very informative about the area and the native culture (I learned a lot!) He... More

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RainbowKayakTours, Guide at Rainbow Kayak Day Tours, responded to this review
January 21, 2012

Aloha Onesunshinegirl, So stoked you decided to make the trip regardless of your friends schedule. That was a great day due to an awesome group. I try to make everyone feel like ohana(family). Our leadership practices are based on years of experience in the industry. Team mentality always creates a strong camaraderie between our guests. Countless long term relationships have... More

sneakyright
NY
Senior Contributor
26 reviews
28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012
1
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The kayak tour and hike to the falls was a great part of our trip but we certainly weren't as prepared as we would have liked. It is not necessarily a difficult tour but you should have the proper gear to be safe as the trail can get very muddy and slippery. I don't think this tour is for everyone... More

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RainbowKayakTours, Guide at Rainbow Kayak Day Tours, responded to this review
January 21, 2012

Aloha Sneakyright, We always do our best to filter are groups properly. This can be challenging in a number of ways. Are tours have many factors involved. The local conditions and ability levels of guest are diverse. We don't market our tour internally as a trip for anyone. Being as though we have a large collective ohana(family) of booking agents,... More

lisa b
Denver, Colorado
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

The kayak/hike adventure up to Uluwehi Falls was both beautiful and low impact. Even if you have never kayaked before it did not ruin your experience and our guide was very helpful with tips and coaching on how to maneuver your kayak. The hike in was not strenuous, however it was very slick and muddy due to rain so I... More

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RainbowKayakTours, Guide at Rainbow Kayak Day Tours, responded to this review
January 21, 2012

Aloha Lisa B, Glad your family enjoyed the tour. Its one the top three trips you can do on Kaua'i. Getting in the air and viewing Na Pali by water are the two others. These three tours are recommended because they give you well rounded idea of the islands diverse landscapes. There are a thousand of other amazing adventures, for... More

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