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Lihue · Hawaii · United States
Hidden Valley Falls Kayak Adventure
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From $158.07 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Enjoy a lovely paddle on the Hule’ia River, a beautiful calm-water jungle stream. After cruising downwind for 2 miles, we’ll tie our kayaks to a tree and take a ¾ mile hike up the valley to an enchanting area of waterfalls and swimming holes. Take a swing on our rope into a deep-water mountain pool, and then for the return trip, rather than paddling your kayak into headwinds, kick back and cruise downriver on our motorized Hawaiian canoe. This trip is a great way to have some fun and see some pretty places, without spending your whole day at it.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Enjoy a two mile downwind paddle tour on the gentle Hule‘ia River
- Hike lush jungle trails through a fern covered valley to the secluded pools and waterfalls
- A relaxing ride back on a motorized canoe through this treasured area
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Lihue
Kayaking at Kauai.
Continued
Lihue
Hiking.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Not Included
Guide gratuity Lunch
What to Bring
Swimsuit Windbreaker or light rain coat Footwear with aggressive tread for muddy conditions (for example: sport-type sandals with heel straps or aqua socks with tread) Sunscreen Towel Hat Bug spray Waterproof camera
Restrictions
You must be able to walk one and a half miles on a good forest trail, and paddle a tandem kayak together with a partner for 60-90 minutes. Weight limits: 275lbs for a solo kayak, and 500lbs combined weight for a tandem kayak.
Meeting & Pickup
Guests check in at the Kayak Shack 2494 Wa’apa Rd, Lihue.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 5 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2026-06-22
5.00 / 5
My clients loved this tour and highly recommend it to others.
2026-05-23
5.00 / 5
Everything was excellent except for hiking on a muddy trail. Which could be potentially dangerous. Issac and Nick were superb .
2026-04-06
5.00 / 5
This was an enjoyable activity for me and my 15 year old daughter. The guide was very knowledgeable and patient. Even though the waterfalls were flowing and a little too dangerous to swim in, the hike was short enough and still worth it to see the falls. A significant attraction of this activity is not having to kayak back. Instead you enjoy a nice little boat ride with a captain.
2025-10-27
5.00 / 5
Our family of 6 had a great time on this Kayak adventure! Our guide was so helpful, informative and attentive. The pace and the difficulty was perfect for our group too. We have kids ranging 6-15 and everyone enjoyed it. I would highly recommend this experience!
2024-06-30
5.00 / 5
Ben & Bailey were great! It was a good time even with rainy skies. They kept smiling & encouraging us onward on our expedition.
2024-06-30
5.00 / 5
Ben & Bailey were great! It was a good time even with rainy skies. They kept smiling & encouraging us onward on our expedition.
2023-12-10
5.00 / 5
I've had two clients on this trip now, one family with small-ish children and a couple. Had great reviews from both that it was an amazing tour and perfect for those who don't want a super rigorous experience while still getting an adventure.
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