#3 of 28 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Kapaa

Kayaking & Canoeing

Secret Falls Kayak Hike in Kauai

5 hours

Contrary to the name "Secret Falls" Uluwehi Falls has become the most popular waterfall destinations on Kauai. The paddle…

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Delia M

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Highly recommend

Mar 2023 • Couples

My fiancée and I had an AMAZING time in this kayaking, hiking tour !! The staff was amazingly friendly, funny and knowledgeable. It was our first time kayaking and Kai patiently taught us how to kayak until we finally got the hang of it. Being able to swim and stand underneath the waterfall was the cherry on top!

Review of: Secret Falls Kayak Hike in Kauai

Written March 22, 2023

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Carol F

Vancouver, Canada17 contributions

Such a fun day!

Our family with two teen sons throughly enjoyed our kayaking adventure with Alii kayaks. Our guide, Mana was friendly and nice. During the kayaking portion of the trip, he focused on assisting anyone who needed paddling help and instruction, but while hiking he provided us with interesting info about the flora and fauna as well as history of the area. We loved that he brought along his ukulele to play while we hiked. On a warm day, the river crossings felt refreshing and fun. Your feet definitely get muddy and water levels at deepest crossing were just above adult knee height. We loved swimming at the impressive waterfall and were able to go right under the falls. A really enjoyable trip!

Review of: Secret Falls Kayak Hike in Kauai

Written March 22, 2023

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Brian B

1 contribution

Waterfall

Mar 2023 • Couples

Very nice tour. Nole our guide was great. Make sure you are somewhat in shape to go. Waterfall was worth the journey

Review of: Secret Falls Kayak Hike in Kauai

Written March 18, 2023

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Petra

Canyon Lake, TX4 contributions

Nice waterfall and scenery along the river

I chose ahi’i kayak for the convenience of close proximity to our condo. No need to ride a shuttle.

Other companies provide dry bags and walking sticks. Ahi‘i does not.

Guide was very casual providing instructions. In the parking lot when we first gathered the garden crew was leaf blowing and he could not be heard. He continued even though people told him they could not hear.

If you have not kayaked before and need instructions, watch a video before joining the tour.

The kayaks are ocean going and about 80 lbs. If you and your partner are not able to lift and walk with 40 lbs in your hand…..tough luck. Nobody will help you. Same on the way back! My husband and I were fine but I would have expected the guide to offer help to the less able bodied.

The walk is muddy in parts and you cross a stream waist high. There are some discarded walking sticks at the start of the hike. Take one.

Review of: Secret Falls Kayak Hike in Kauai

Written March 18, 2023

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KeoneGarma

Thank you very much for your valuable review. 1. Since the pandemic we have adopted all of the policies and procedures to operate at the highest level of safety. Not allowing the reuse of drybags for secondary use is one of those items. We do however, have new 30L waterproof bags for a $30 purchase. Great value as this can be used for all your Kauai adventures. Using a back pack works great too. 2. Most participants are able to complete this moderate to strenuous activity with some instruction. In this season we are seeing an influx of first time paddlers/hikers. We are seriously considering offering a beginner instructional paddle tour. Stayed tuned. What I like about this review is it brings awareness that this is NOT your typical “walk in the park tour. It’s 6 miles of physical activity and yes you need to be able to lift an 80lb kayak, paddle against strong winds and walk thru steams and muddy conditions. The destination is so worth it. If it was easy everyone would do this tour, it is not. Mahalo to the person writing this review.

Written March 21, 2023

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Aryelle J

4 contributions

Worth it!

Mar 2023 • Couples

Really cool kayaking and hiking adventure to Secret Falls. Our guide was incredibly friendly and we not only enjoyed the sights, but also learned interesting facts about the island’s culture, history, and plant life. Fairly easy hike for numerous ages to enjoy a site that isn’t easily accessible otherwise.

Review of: Secret Falls Kayak Hike in Kauai

Written March 17, 2023

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Sarah S

3 contributions

Great day in Kauai sun

Mar 2023

This was a beautiful and fun tour while in Kauai. Our guide was funny, knowledgeable, and chill. The kayak trip was sunny and a good work out. The hike was gorgeous and not too strenuous. We got lucky and had a dry day. The waterfall is so nice, make sure you dip in the pool!

Review of: Secret Falls Kayak Hike in Kauai

Written March 15, 2023

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sarahutch2023

3 contributions

Great adventure!

Mar 2023 • Family

This was a great guided tour. Not a ton of guidance on the kayaks, we mostly just took our own pace and met up at the landing spot. Then we did a guided hike across and along a river to a beautiful waterfall and swimming hole. The weather we had was very pleasant for the kayaking and hike (mild and overcast) but made for chilly swimming. My kids dared to go in for a bit, but my husband and I opted to sit on the rocks and take in the beauty. The adventure can be a bit long, I think we were out for nearly 5 hours. Our guide followed our pace, so it never felt rushed. I would recommend bringing a dry bag with some towels, especially if you go swimming. Regardless of whether you go swimming, you do need to cross a nearly waist deep river. But my family had a great time. Would highly recommend!!

Review of: Secret Falls Kayak Hike in Kauai

Written March 14, 2023

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daniella e

2 contributions

Worth it!

Mar 2023

Lono was the best guide! Not only was he patient with the few in my group who had never kayaked before, he also made the group feel safe. We went in March 2023, so the rain almost stopped us from crossing the river to the secret falls, but Lono assured us it was safe. He helped those were nervous crossing the river (it was knee deep) and never left anyone behind.

All in all, this was the best adventure we could've done. Pack snacks, wear good shoes and expect a wonderful time. 10/10 recommend.

Review of: Secret Falls Kayak Hike in Kauai

Written March 12, 2023

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Tina M

3 contributions

Great Experience!

Mar 2023 • Family

We loved our kayak / hiking tour as a family of 6. Our guide was terrific, knowledgeable, and played ukulele for us throughout our hike! Highly recommend this excursion!

Review of: Secret Falls Kayak Hike in Kauai

Written March 9, 2023

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JNorene P

Arvada, CO2 contributions

I would do this again! So much fun!

Mar 2023 • Solo

Sam and Adam were very knowledgeable re flora of Hawaii. Sam was very helpful in helping me through the hard parts of extra mud.
Just beautiful, especially the falls.

Written March 8, 2023

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