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1. Guided Secret Falls Tour with Snacks and Drinks

608
By Kayak Adventures
6 hours
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$126.21
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2. Clear Kayak Tour with Pontoons - Olowalu, Maui + Add Whale Watch or Snorkeling

38
By Gabriel's Ohana
Adventure Tours
3 hours
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$129.00
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5. Half-Day Kayak and Waterfall Hike Tour in Kauai with Lunch

219
By Rainbow Kayak Tours
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5–6 hours
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$130.37
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7. Tour of North Shore & Sightseeing

3,191
By North Shore Beach Bus
Adventure Tours
6+ hours
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$139.00
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8. Whale Watch, Kayak, and Snorkel with Photos and Video (included)

13
By Zephyr Adventures Maui
3 hours
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$99.00
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9. Wailua River and Secret Falls Kayak and Hiking Tour on Kauai

295
By Duke's Kayak Adventures
5 hours
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$125.00
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12. Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour from Olowalu Beach (Southwest Maui)

214
By Ohana Ocean Adventures
Adventure Tours
3 hours
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$139.50
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14. Water Bike Tour in Maui

101
By Surf Cycling Hawaii
Adventure Tours
1–2 hours
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$119.00
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20. Glass Bottom Kayak and snorkel tour Pictures and guaranteed turtles

22
By Sea and Board Sports Hawaii
2 hours
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21. Manta Ray Snorkeling by Night in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

276
By Eka Canoe Adventures
Sailing
1 hour
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$127.10
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23. Kayak, Snorkel, and Surf with Turtles in Honolulu

40
By Adventures in Paradise Oahu
3 hours
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$200.00
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28. Lunar Legends Night Stand up Paddle/ Kayak Water Experience

42
By Lunar Legends of Polynesia
1–2 hours
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  • Cynthia D
    Santa Cruz, CA35 contributions
    Best experience ever!
    We had a wonderful time. The tour guide, John, was great and very knowledgeable, sharing a lot about Hawaiian history and culture. It was the highlight of our entire vacation. We did the 7:45 am trip which was great because we saw few people on the river or the trail. When we headed back, the number of people increased dramatically. The falls were fantastic and worth every minute of the kayaking and hiking.
    Review of: Guided Secret Falls Tour with Snacks and Drinks
    Written March 27, 2023
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  • Brandi
    Erie, CO4 contributions
    WOW!
    This tour was the favorite of the 8 tours we did during our stay in Maui. Jason’s enthusiasm and hospitality really did make us feel like ohana. His island knowledge was by far the most extensive and interesting of all the tours and he shared some cool information that only locals would know. We loved being out on the water in the kayak and the snorkeling was way better than Molokini Crater. His permitted spot is the best in Maui and NOT crowed! We saw tons of fish and swam with turtles. Jason even found interesting sea creatures for us to hold while he taught us about them. Make sure to sign up for the snorkeling after the kayak, you won’t regret it! It’s clear from the beginning that this local family business loves what they do!
    Review of: Clear Kayak Tour with Pontoons - Olowalu, Maui + Add Whale Watch or Snorkeling
    Written March 28, 2023
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  • Chanel N
    1 contribution
    The tour was fun and enjoyable. Saw a lot of dolphins and whales.
    Very good service. The trip was fun. The staffs are very friendly and funny. I will go again when I come back. On the snorkeling, only saw a few fish.
    Review of: Dolphins & You Whales Spotted with lunch Included Turtle Swim & Ocean Activities
    Written March 27, 2023
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  • Delia M
    1 contribution
    Highly recommend
    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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  • mags5252
    Morro Bay, CA148 contributions
    Great Experience
    Our time kayaking on the river was peaceful and the hike was challenging at times. The waterfall was gorgeous and made the trip worth it. Thomas did a fantastic job guiding us and was very informative during the hike. The lunch was good, especially the fresh fruit. When sturdy shoes are suggested, you should take that seriously. We had water shoes that weren’t too flimsy, which helped.
    Review of: Half-Day Kayak and Waterfall Hike Tour in Kauai with Lunch
    Written March 29, 2023
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  • Dave F
    Crown Point, IN15 contributions
    Andres is Awesome!!
    What a fun way to get out on the water. Andres our tour guide was amazing and provided valuable information beyond the tour to ensure our experience in Maui was great!!

    We saw a ton of turtles in the crystal clear water. The kayaking was great and we were able to get in some great exercise while we tracked whales.

    Great family fun!!
    Review of: Makena Turtle Town Eco Adventure in Maui
    Written March 27, 2023
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  • Jessica S
    1 contribution
    Great day touring Oahu
    Ray was a great, funny, informative tour guide. He was helpful and interesting. We had a great day and saw things we would not have otherwise seen on our own.
    Review of: Tour of North Shore & Sightseeing
    Written March 29, 2023
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  • Limaris A
    8 contributions
    Lots of Fun & Very Accommodating
    Alex was awesome! Very knowledgeable on Maui’s history and gave the group lots of local food recommendations. My mom had a hard time with the snorkel mask and Alex was very patient with her and accommodating. She felt included and had a memorable experience alongside the rest of us! Alex was keen on the whale patterns and made sure that our group could still get some close encounters. Alex took lots of group/partner photos and made them easily accessible to the group at the end. Thank you for an amazing experience!
    Review of: Whale Watch, Kayak, and Snorkel with Photos and Video (included)
    Written March 26, 2023
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  • FestBT
    119 contributions
    Beautiful adventure
    The waterfall is spectacular. We enjoyed the adventure of getting there. Prior to kayaking our guide Brian explained clearly what we needed to know to kayak safely. The hike is not that long---maybe a mile, but it was muddy in places and did involve short, shallow river crossings. Brian is a "bird whisperer." He attracted birds with his bird calls, and the birds trusted him, so ate from his outstretched hand.
    Review of: Wailua River and Secret Falls Kayak and Hiking Tour on Kauai
    Written March 25, 2023
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  • Voldypoo
    5 contributions
    Beautiful view of the island!
    Tupre was a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable! Everyone at the store in general was super nice and gave us simple instructions on how to sea kayak. We ended up being the only ones in our group and got a private tour. The tour was great, we saw several sea turtles while kayaking and had beautiful views of the island. We also had the chance to snorkel and also saw a monk seal on the beach as well. Highly recommend!
    Review of: Kayaking Tour of Kailua Bay with Lunch, Oahu
    Written March 16, 2023
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  • Leslie N
    1 contribution
    10/10 recommend, and having a guide is great!
    My 65 year old mother and I both had a blast on this adventure!

    The 2 mile paddle was tiring but not difficult and you can go at your own speed. The views are beautiful!

    Once we docked our boats, our guide Harrison noticed that the water levels of the river crossing were a lot higher than measured that morning. He walked us through the realities of crossing the river at the level it was at and was adamant about putting our safety first. Everyone in our group felt comfortable moving forward and Harrison agreed if we were comfortable, it was possible! Without his guidance, we would not have crossed!

    So glad we went through! It was an amazing hike, a real adventure, and the falls were breathtaking. Noone in our party swam under the falls because they were too strong that day, but it was a true sight to behold. Harrison was a great guide, very informative and friendly. 10/10 would highly recommend!!
    Review of: Wailua River Kayak and Sacred Fall Hike Adventure
    Written April 1, 2023
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  • Kelly M
    1 contribution
    Turtles! Reef Sharks! Beautiful fish!
    This tour was absolutely AMAZING! Andrew and Curtis (the owner of the company) we’re accommodating, professional, and VERY Hawaii-friendly. They were GREAT tour guides! We saw a large amount of beautiful fish and I was amazed at the variety! We also saw numerous small and (very!) large turtles and even some white-tipped reef sharks. And the intricate coral structures beneath the surface of the crystal clear water were incredible. Also, the see-through kayaks were helpful in seeing the beauty of the sea as we paddled. What a cool addition to the tour! This was definitely a 5 star experience!!! This adventure was the highlight of my week in Maui. ☀️🌺🌴
    Review of: Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour from Olowalu Beach (Southwest Maui)
    Written March 26, 2023
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  • Annette B
    1 contribution
    Awesome morning!!
    This was a wonderful tour with amazing guides, Kolo and Gabriel. The kayaking was easy and very enjoyable. We loved the snorkeling. We saw all kinds of fish, an eel and some sea turtles. This company provided a great lunch and even dry bags for all our belongings. Would definitely recommend!!
    Review of: Hanalei Bay AM Kayak & Snorkel Tour
    Written March 29, 2023
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  • 364cecilyr
    2 contributions
    Family Fun
    These guys were great! My family of 7 had a fun time. Our ages range from 12-44. It was easy and relaxing. They showed us some sea life too! The water was beautiful and felt so nice on our feet. It was a perfect Sunday morning.

    For sure bring sunblock and a hat and allow enough time to park. This roadway was busy with beach goers. We parked on the road and walked down just a little way and our guides were right off the road to greet us.

    They gave us restaurant recommendations for after our activity along with a few other tips for our stay in Maui. I'd recommend this activity for teens and adults.
    Review of: Water Bike Tour in Maui
    Written March 28, 2023
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  • kei h
    Alhambra, CA4 contributions
    Kayaking on the Big Island
    This a great way to have multiple ocean/water experiences! Learning to operate a kayak, cliff jumping, whale watching and snorkeling/reef watching. Dustin was very supportive and took great care of all of us in his group. It is a bit on the strenuous side and you will get a workout. But it was well worth it to us for sure.
    Review of: 4-hours Ocean Kayak Tours from Hawaii
    Written March 28, 2023
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