Kauai

The Secret Waterfall Private tour with photos

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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

This private tour gets you closer to some of the most stunning waterfalls on Kauai than would be possible alone or in a big group. The exact location depends upon your party's preferences and abilities but the tour can be as challenging as you wish. Your guide is a professional photographer and videographer so you will have someone with you to capture memories to cherish.

Go off the beaten path with this guided nature tour on Kauai
Private tour, exclusively for your party: A personalized experience
Tour can be customized to your group's interests and abilities
Get great images from your professional photographer guide

What's Included

Bottled water

gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Keālia Beach, Kapaʻa, HI 96746, USA
Please meet us near the white lifeguard stand.. Please confirm your reservation 24 hrs prior to departure! Additional location available to start at depending on your location, please confirm your location a day in advance.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Kealia

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not recommended for travelers with recent surgeries
Not recommended for children under the age of 12
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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.

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Featured review

Dave_D

Jen was such an amazing guide for our private tour. My wife and I learned so much about Hawaiian agriculture while navigating the gorgeous, lush scenery. it's hard to put into words the level of beauty and fun we had on this private tour but I will say we spent 7 days in Hawaii, over two islands, and this tour was easily the best experience we had in the whole week. Jen also is a photographer and shot professional pics for us during the tour!

Reviews

4.5

62 reviews

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Come for the waterfall hike, stay for the chickens. 😄

Janice_R, Apr 2024

We flew over from Maui specifically for this tour and it exceeded our expectations! Jen was so friendly and knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and had lots of laughs. Be sure to wear old shoes or hiking boots because it’s slippery and muddy, but worth every step. “Kauai - come for the secret waterfall hike through the jungle, stay for the chickens.”

A memorable experience in paradize

Alexander_S, Nov 2023

Wonderful tour guide and great way to enjoy the beauty of Hawaiian waterfalls and the jungles in a more intimate setting.

Incredible private tour I'd recommend to anyone

Dave_D, Aug 2023

Must do when in Kauai!

Ryan_C, Mar 2023

This was so worth the money spent! This is a must do for anyone trying to get a good look at some of the best spots in Kauai. Our guide Eli was amazing, he showed us some amazing waterfalls and the beautiful landscape of Kauai. He was knowledgeable and answered any questions we had. On top of that, we got some amazing photos and videos after which captured the great things we did. Can’t recommend this enough, thanks again Eli!!

Better than expected

Steve_M, Feb 2023

Loved exploring the land like a local would… Amazing experience, and loved that we were the only ones on the tour.

Great experience!

Jannelle_A, Dec 2022

My sister and I enjoyed this experience. Our tour guide, Chris, tailored the tour based on our interests. He was knowledgeable about Hawaii / Kauai culture and shared great insights. This tour is perfect for all types of vacationers. Not your typical cookie cutter tour, so we recommend booking! Mahalo!

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Aloha Janelle, We are so happy to hear that you and your sister had a wonderful time. We recommend this activity to anyone that wants to learn about Hawaiian history and have beautiful memories to share for a lifetime! Mahalo for the amazing review!

Fun tour but Photography service was disappointing

Kelly_M, Nov 2022

The actual tour was awesome. One of the best days of our trip. However, one way we justified the cost was the promise of photos of the day. We selected 4 photos for our guide to edit with photoshop so we could use them. He never did the editing work and now is not responding to texts or e-mails. I tried to communicate to the tour operator as well and received no response. Very sad we can't use the photos in our Christmas card or recommend the tour to others.

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Aloha Kelly, We are happy to hear that you had an amazing time on this activity. We apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused. We have not received an email or text. Sometimes this can be caused due to internet issues, new contacts, etc. We recommend to always call us directly or reach out to our team through viator. Since we have such a large customer base could you please call us or send over your email with the photos you had in mind when you have the chance? We look forward to hearing from you. Mahalo!

Chris was an amazing tour...

Michael_E, Oct 2022

Chris was an amazing tour guide. Safely challenged us physically and made the hike extremely fun. The secret waterfalls were perfect. Definitely would go again.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

So happy you guys had a wonderful time with Chris. Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Mahalo Nui Loa!

Exceptional Experience!

Juliana_L, Oct 2022

This tour was epic! Elijah was an amazing tour guide and made our vacation by bringing us to gorgeous hidden gems on the island of Kauai and by capturing the day with amazing, high quality pictures. We were able to savor the entire day as we didn’t need to worry about taking photos or video at all! This is an absolute MUST DO and well worth the cost! It was exceptional in so far as he assessed our physicality and read us well. He was personable and made this trip completely tailored to who we are and was able to capture the essence of our relationship. He was engaging and we will absolutely do this again with him at different spots when we return! Don’t hesitate; just book this!

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Aloha Juliana, Thank you for taking the time to write this amazing review. We are pleased to hear that you had an amazing time with our photographer. Being able to have an experience that is tailored to your needs makes your time more enjoyable and fun. We hope to see you again soon!

Amazing waterfalls!

Cari_G, Oct 2022

This was our first time to The island, and I’m so glad we booked this experience. It was one of the best parts of our trip. Our guide, Elijah took us to some great spots, and also knew all about the history of the island, plants, places to eat! Some parts of the hike were slightly challenging, due to heavy rainfall the entire day before. Highly recommend Keens. We got some beautiful photos, and saw some waterfalls we probably would never have seen on our own. Bring water and maybe a protein bar. Super fun day!

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Aloha Cari, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this amazing review. We find that our customers are happiest when they get to learn all of what Hawaii has to offer. We are glad to hear that you corresponded with your photographer a few days before about footwear since shoes are extremely important in muddy conditions. Hope to see you back in Hawaii soon.

Beautiful hikes!

Catherine_S, Jun 2022

Eli was so knowledgeable about the past and current history of Kauai and we really enjoyed his company as we hiked to several amazing waterfalls. He showed us a secret trail and though really tough it was so worth it and an experience we will never forget! Kind and patient as we managed the trails, our kids are young but Eli was able to allow for all fitness levels.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Catherine! Was so nice meeting you and the family. Loved chatting with drake and Bri! So much fun having you guys with us. Loved every minute of it! Hope to see you when you come back. Thank you for the amazing review.

Swimming in the Waterfall!

David_L, May 2022

Unbelievable waterfall!! A little tense for the wife coming down the side of the hill to get there but we’ll worth it! Got to see many spots on the island! Eli was phenomenal!

Response from Host, Jun 2022

I am so glad you guys got to come experience this adventure! So happy you had a wonderful time with Eli! He’s the best.

Great Adventure!

Ralph_L, May 2022

The most memorable experience was swinging across the water by the waterfall. We loved our guide Jen. She was very informative during our hike and introduced us to some of the plants and trees in Kauai that we had never seen before. She also made sure we were having fun!

Response from Host, May 2022

Thank you Ralph for taking the time to write this review. We appreciate the feedback our customers give so other clients know what’s in store for them. We hope to see you for the next adventure!

Amazing hikes with amazing people

Jesse_L, Apr 2022

Our tour guides were amazing! Jen & Val were very knowledgeable of the plans and areas and very accommodating! We did 2 separate hikes to amazing waterfalls and got some great videos and pictures of memories that'll last a life time. No joke it was mind blowing! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Response from Host, May 2022

Thanks Jesse for taking your time to write an amazing review. Jen and Val are so fun. We are so happy you had a great time.

Elijah out photographer...

Beatriz_L, Apr 2022

Elijah out photographer was amazing! We loved our experience with him The places he took us were beautiful and the waterfalls were stunning.

Response from Host, May 2022

Loved every minute with you guys!!Thank you so much for the amazing meal afterwards. Hope to see you when you come back to Hawaii so we can plan more adventures!

Jenn, our guide was so...

Lisa_M, Jan 2022

Jenn, our guide was so friendly and knowledgeable. She catered to our requests and the photo shoots were amazing and fun. Easy to meet up with her and truly a wonderful experience. I highly recommend her and this excursion.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

We are so happy you had a wonderful time with Jen. Our goal is to show our customers the greatest Hawaiian experience! Thank you for the amazing review :)

Our anniversary adventure

Scott_S, Nov 2021

Our guide Chris made our experience very memorable with his creativity and knowledge of the island itself. He made our tour fun and interesting, he took us to the most awesome places for photographs and had fun with our poses. to our surprise he even carried a drone to get the best shots. Nice bonus. The beauty of all of the waterfalls are not only amazing but absolutely breathtaking. The trail going down to the 30 foot waterfall was challenging but yet thrilling. What a great way to spend our anniversary.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

WOW! Thank you so much for there wonderful and detailed review. We appreciate all the feedback. It is a great way for our customers to know what they are getting out of these experiences and we are so happy you had an amazing time on your anniversary here on Kauai. Please come back soon!

Be ready to hike!!

Julie, Mar 2020

We had a great adventure but did not expect the slippery clay muddy trail with roots and rough terrain. It’s a full on hike. My husband and I are in our 50’s and my parents are in there 70’s. We made it to the first waterfall after a few slips and falls using walking sticks and help from our guide. We passed on the second hike since it was harder. We had a good time but didn’t expect the challenge from the description. The phots we got were great!!

Response from Host, Mar 2020

I am sorry that you guys had some issues. We did talk before the trip and I did express my concern because of your ages and weather conditions? It was clear to me that you still Wanted to go? But I am glad that everyone was ok and you got good pictures!

Fantastic Kauai tour!

Lisa_S, Mar 2020

Our tour guide was Elijah and the whole thing was amazing! Coming to Kauai is a gift to our daughter turning 21. She is In much better shape than my husband and I...they made it challenging for her while making sure we could keep up!! Chris even brought me poles mid hike!! Elijah took us to beautiful places with amazing views, taking photos along the way! He explained customs and history of the places we went! This tour is a must if coming to Kauai!

Response from Host, May 2022

Thank you so much Lisa for writing this review. Elijah is certainly a great guide that knows his way around the island very well. So happy you enjoyed it, we definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the island :)

Great views!

BFroh, Oct 2019

Great views with good information about the wildlife and foliage. We were lucky enough to have hibiscus flowers lining the trail as we hiked to The falls. Water was a little cold but extremely refreshing after our hike down the trail.

Response from Host, Dec 2019

Happy you had a good time