Kauai

Hidden Valley Falls Kayak and Kauai Hike Adventure

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Hidden Valley Falls Kayak and Kauai Hike Adventure
  • 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Kayak, hike and canoe through the heart of Kauai’s lush jungles on an adventure to Hidden Valley Falls. Paddle past trailing vines and enjoy sweeping views of the Haupu Mountains as you explore the Hule’ia River by kayak, then follow a shady .75-mile (1.2-km) forest trail to a backcountry waterfall. Cool off in a swimming hole beneath the falls, listen to the jungle chorus of tropical birds, then board a motorized, twin-hulled Hawaiian canoe to retrace your path down the tranquil Hule’ia.
  • Kayak and hike adventure on the Hule'ia River
  • Kayak through Hule'ia National Wildlife Refuge
  • Picnic lunch
  • Snacks and beverages

What's Included

  • Deluxe two-person kayak
  • Cold bottled water
  • Local taxes
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Go Fish Kauai, 2494 Niumalu Rd, Lihue, HI 96766, USA

    Outfitters Kauai Kayak Shack at Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor

Start time

09:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Meet up with your guide and group at a pre-arranged departure point for your half-day kayaking and trekking adventure. 

Get outfitted with safety equipment and a kayak, then push off to explore the Hule'ia National Wildlife Refuge, dedicated to the preservation of Hawaiian waterbirds. Float past the the Alekoko (Menehune) Fishpond, a living archaeological site that shows the aquaculture methods of the ancient peoples. Get views of the Haupu Mountain Range, a 2000-foot (600-meter) shield volcano looming over the river. 

Stash your kayaks and set out on foot for a 1.5-mile (2.4-km) nature walk through the pristine rainforest. At your destination, called Hidden Falls, explore the series of pool-drop waterfalls and the swimming hole. Hear the legends of supernatural beings who inhabit this area and the movies that have been filmed in this scenic location. Enjoy some snacks and cold drinks while enjoying the scenery before heading back down to the river for a fun trip back in a double-hulled powered canoe.

Please note: Participants should be comfortable with a 60- to 90-minute kayaking journey and a 1.5-mile (2.4-km) hike.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Minimum of 4 passengers required for tour departure.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Approximately one guide for every 8 - 12 passengers
  • Items to bring: Swimwear, footwear with an aggressive tread pattern and that can get wet (i.e. Teva-type sandals or aqua socks), towel, sunscreen, insect repellant, waterproof camera
  • Minors must be accompanied on tour by a parent or guardian.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Gerald_C
Patty our guide was great with teaching us how to paddle and steer. Hiking with Patty providing knowledge of plants and animals.

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Patty our guide was great...
Gerald_C, Apr 2024
Patty our guide was great with teaching us how to paddle and steer. Hiking with Patty providing knowledge of plants and animals.
Fantastic trip!
Tracey_E, Nov 2023
We had a wonderful time and Riker made us feel safe the whole time, he was knowledgeable and patient with all age groups.
Peaceful Paddle
Cindy_N, Jul 2023
Our tour guides were very knowledgeable and fun. This is not the big waterfall however, but there was no crowd and and the kayak was peaceful and the hike easy (yet muddy as it had just rained).
The three of us enjoyed...
Kirsten_B, Apr 2023
The three of us enjoyed the kayak trip and the hiking. Our guides Ryker and Tiny were excellent. We highly recommend this trip
Great relaxing kayak and hike
Val_O, Aug 2022
Great, relaxing trip. It’s not as crowded as The Wailua river kayak to not too Secret :) waterfall. We barely saw people on the trail
Fun tour. Loved the...
Kimberly_B, Feb 2022
Fun tour. Loved the kayaking, very peaceful and enjoyable. The hike through the jungle was easy and fun! Lots of little fun facts given through out the tour.
We had a great time on this tour! I...
Terry_A, Jun 2016
We had a great time on this tour! I really need to tell you how great Ari, Kelly and Julio are! They really make the trip fun. Bring bug spray and hiking shoes. Love the kayaking. Thank you Ari for your help, I would have had a hard time with out you Terry Grandma
Trevor our guide was great we had a...
Susan D, Jul 2011
Trevor our guide was great we had a fun day with a few laughs, I thought I would find it a bit strenuous but it was very relaxing and enjoyable
We had a great time hiking and...
Alyce R, Mar 2011
We had a great time hiking and kayaking. Very relaxing and at our own pace. Two thumbs up!!
This is an extremely casual trip. i...
David C, Mar 2011
This is an extremely casual trip. i expected the waterfall at the end of the hike to really be something special but it was not really a waterfall at all it was a stream rolling over a few higher rocks, certainly not what one thinks of when you think of a waterfall or see them in the pictures of others on Kauai. Lunch was a C-. The guide was a pretty cool, fun kid and very knowledgeable. But overall the trip was just "OK" and definitely over-priced
Excellent tour as described met all our...
phelpel, May 2017
Excellent tour as described met all our expectations.
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