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The best-known paddle-and-hike on this page is the Wailua River to Secret Falls: you kayak up the river and then walk to a waterfall you can swim in. Around it sit a guided waterfall hike, two Fern Grotto day tours, a waterfall day tour with Waimea Canyon and two rentals.
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⏱ 5 hours · 4.8 (319)
Kayak through Kauai's sacred waterways and hike to Secret Falls. Enjoy a swim at the 100-foot waterfall. You’ll be in a small group, led by a knowledgeable and fun tour guide.
from €106 per person
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⏱ 6 hours · 4.5 (95)
Experience an incredible full-day tour of Kauai's north and east shores. Learn about the island from your driver, take a riverboat cruise to Fern Grotto, and visit the Kilau…
from €210 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.8 (79)
Experience a thrilling Hawaiian guided hiking adventure and visit two hidden waterfalls. Enjoy picturesque natural sights and an exciting opportunity to swim and climb into the…
from €83 per person
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⏱ 9.5 hours · 4.7 (73)
Explore Kauai’s historic towns, view Opaekaa Falls, and visit Kauai Coffee. Enjoy a Wailua River cruise to Fern Grotto, with a local guide and pickup from select Kauai hotels.
from €206 per person
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⏱ 7 hours · 4.6 (28)
Experience the natural beauty of Kauai on a panoramic day tour. Visit Hanapepe Town. The photo stop at Kalalau Lookout is a must.
from €169 per person
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⏱ 6 hours · 4.9 (21)
Paddle along the Wailua River and hike to Secret Falls on a guided tour. Enjoy a swim at the base of the waterfall and learn about Kauai’s history and natural beauty from your g…
from €129 per person
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⏱ 6 hours · 5.0 (7)
Paddle along Kauai’s most beautiful jungle river until you come to the trailhead of the hike to an enchanting Secret Falls – a 120-foot waterfall that descends into a picturesqu…
from €140 per person
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⏱ 6 hours · 4.6 (2)
Rent a kayak and explore the Wailua River at your own pace. Choose to go hiking and visit a waterfall. See the Fern Grotto and a natural swimming pool. Receive a map, dry bag, a…
from €43 per person
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⏱ 6.5 hours · 5.0 (2)
Discover Kauai on a private tour to hidden gems and iconic sites. Visit waterfalls, beaches, and scenic lookouts. Spot wildlife and learn about the island’s history from your gu…
from €356 per person
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⏱ 6 hours 0
Rent a paddleboard or kayak in Kauai. Enjoy Wailua River and hike to Secret Falls. No experience necessary, family friendly. All equipment provided. Just minutes away from the m…
from €61 per person
Check availability →The Wailua tours differ in length and price: the guided Kayak and Hike to Secret Falls takes about five hours and costs about €106; the Wailua River Kayak and Secret Falls Hike is about €129, and the version with lunch about €140. The Guided Hike and Waterfall Swim takes about two hours for about €82, with two hidden waterfalls.
If you do not want to paddle, the Northeast Tour (about €210, six hours) and the Waimea Town and Fern Grotto Tour (about €206, 9.5 hours) combine a river cruise with sightseeing; the Waimea tour passes Opaekaa Falls and Kauai Coffee. They are driving days with a river cruise, not waterfall walks.
Waterfalls look different after rain and the paddle and walk depend on conditions. Read the booking page for the fitness required and the cancellation terms.
Good to know: The guided Kayak and Hike to Secret Falls has the most reviews here (319, 4.8 stars) and costs about €106; its description mentions a swim at the 100-foot waterfall. The two rentals (about €42 and about €61) are not guided, one comes with a map and dry bag. The Fern Grotto tours are bus and river-boat days from about €206. On 30 October 2026 the state parks division kept hiking beyond the Wailua trailhead and access to Secret Falls (Uluwehi Falls) closed, so check the DLNR park notices before you book.
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The listing describes a guided small group led by a knowledgeable guide; it does not state a required experience level here. Read the booking page for fitness and age requirements before you book.
Yes, there are two rentals: the Wailua kayak rental with map and dry bag (about €42) and a SUP and kayak rental with an optional Secret Falls hike (about €61). Both are cheaper than the guided tours but not guided.
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