Category Hiking & Trekking

Kauai · HIKING & TREKKING

The 8 Best Hiking & Trekking on Kauai

8 reviewed

Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak and Hike

Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak and Hike - The Paddle on the Wailua River: What You Will Feel (and What You Should Bring)

1.Secret Falls Kayak and Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,403 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125Our pick

Kayak the Wailua River and hike to Uluwehi Falls. Gear, guides, and a small-group adventure—muddy but worth it.

“If you’re traveling solo this is not the excursion for you. There are no single person kayaks. I was a single girl and the double kayak was very hard to steer and nobody waited for me.”

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Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide

Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide - Stop at the Water: Uluwehi Falls (Secret Falls) in Real Life

Secret Falls Kayak & Hike Guided Adventure on the Wailua River

Secret Falls Kayak & Hike Guided Adventure on the Wailua River - Kamokila Village: Why the Paddle Isn’t Just Pretty Views

3.Secret Falls Kayak & Hike Guided Adventure on the Wailua River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,212 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $145

Paddle Kauai’s Wailua River, hike to Ulewehi Falls, and swim in a jungle pool on a guided secret-falls adventure.

“Adventure should be capitalized with Kayak Adventures. What an incredible tour. We were fortunate enough to have the islands most sought after guide. “Levi”, pronounced Levy. Not only did he get us all to and from the waterfall safely, he played his Ukulele and sang through hiking portion of the tour. If you are looking for the most picturesque and adventurous tour on the island, look no further. Thank you Kayak Adventures and especially Levi. The Allen’s”

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Wailua River Kayak and Sacred Falls Guided Hike with Lunch

Wailua River Kayak and Sacred Falls Guided Hike with Lunch - River Kayaking That Actually Works for Beginners

Huleia River Hidden Valley Falls Kayak & Hike

Huleia River Hidden Valley Falls Kayak & Hike - First stop: Hule’ia National Wildlife Refuge on the water

5.Huleia River Hidden Valley Falls Kayak & Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 156 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $162

Kayak the Hule'ia River to Hidden Valley Falls on Kauai. Tandem paddle, jungle hike, rope swing, and canoe return.

“The tour guides were great but the falls were a little underwhelming. Eli and Isaiah were very friendly and patient with group.”

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Kauai: Guided Hike and Waterfall Swim

Kauai: Guided Hike and Waterfall Swim - Getting to the Trailhead: The Open Yellow Gate on Hulemalu Rd.

6.Guided Hike and Waterfall Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 67 reviews · 2 hours · from $93Best value

Kauai guided hike to Bamboo Falls and Papakolea Falls with private access, jungle views, and a swim behind the waterfall.

“Exactly what I was looking for! Our guide Mitchell was great! And swimming in the waterfall was glorious! One of the best things we did on the island!”

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Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Picnic by Outfitters Kauai

Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Picnic by Outfitters Kauai - Paddle Time on the Wailua: Deluxe Kayaks and Real Jungle Stories

7.Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Picnic by Outfitters Kauai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Kayak up the Wailua River, hike to Secret Falls, then enjoy a hidden-valley picnic with spring water, swimming, and jungle history.

“This was an unbelievable experience, and worth every cent. The Kayaking was a first time event for the three of us, and the climb to this breathtaking waterfall was not to be missed. This had to be our favorite event of our time in Kauai. Thank you to our wonderful guide Tristan, who took such good care of us, We will be back”

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Private Waterfalls Hike and Swim in Lihue

Private Waterfalls Hike and Swim in Lihue - Stop by stop: Hule’ia foothills and Bamboo Falls photos

8.Private Waterfalls Hike and Swim in Lihue

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $93

Small-group private waterfall hike near Lihue on Kauai. See Bamboo and swim at Papakolea Falls. Short hike, real payoff, 18 max.

“The hike was manageable (distance and terrain) even in water shoes, but maybe actual hiking shoes would’ve been better. The fist waterfall was shallow enough to get a picture in even if you didn’t want to take a full dip. The 2nd waterfall you had to commit to being fully immersed/swimming. Our tour guide was great, he offered to take pictures for all the different families and made sure everyone stayed together along the way.”

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