Wailua River Kayak Tour in Kauai, HI

There is a reason Kauai is considered the garden isle. While there are many ways to explore this incredible give of natural beauty, kayaking offers a special opportunity to experience the many facets of this island paradise in one fun adventure.

Paddle the majestic Wailua River, the original home of the first Hawaiians, who paddled 1500 miles from the Marquesas Islands to Kaua`i almost 1500 years ago. Hear the legends and learn about the flora and fauna of Kauai`s most sacred area. After paddling past numerous Heiaus along the cliff lines of the Wailua, you will reach Kamokila village, a replica of an ancient Hawaiian village and traditionally a sacred fishing and farming area. Soon you will come to the North Fork where you will paddle leisurely through the Garden Isle's most beautiful jungle river until you come to the trailhead for Secret Falls. Enjoy a moderate hike through Kauai rainforest to an enchanting waterfall, which descends 120' into a natural pool surrounded by rocks and vegetation. Inclement weather rarely stops this fantastic journey!

Tour times: 7:00 am & 12:30 pm. The 4.5 hour trip includes snacks, lunch and bottled water.

Your expert Kauai guide can also answer many other questions about our beautiful island.

Rainbow Kayak is devoted to making your time with us the most interesting and fun of all the activities available on our beautiful island. Of course, we have a head start – we have the Wailua River. It's a good idea to book your trip with us in advance of arrival. We only take 12 people in the morning and 12 in the afternoon - 6 days per week.

Lunch Options
• Roast Beef: Horseradish mayo on whole wheat, cucumber, tomato and sprouts
• Turkey Rose: Rosemary mayo on whole wheat, tomato sprouts
• Ham & Cheese: Cheddar on whole wheat, tomato sprouts
• Veggie: Hummus on multi-grain, cucumber, black olives, tomato, sprouts
• Roast Beef on Lettuce wrap: Horseradish mayo on a lettuce wrap, cucumber, tomato and sprouts
• Turkey Rose on Lettuce wrap: Rosemary mayo on a lettuce wrap, tomato sprouts
• Ham & Cheese on Lettuce wrap: Cheddar on a lettuce wrap, tomato sprouts
• Veggie on Lettuce Wrap: Hummus on a lettuce wrap, cucumber, black olives, tomato, sprouts
Plus, fresh pineapple, chips, cookie & bottled water.

What to Bring:

• Light comfortable clothing.


• Wear a swimsuit under your clothing.


• Bring a towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and rain gear.


• All visitors should carry an extra bottle of water while on the island.


• You may wish to bring an extra set of clothes to leave in our van.


• Bring the camera and your sense of adventure! (Each kayak has a watertight compartment.)

Physical Requirements:

• Participants should be comfortable in the water and be in good physical condition. Expect about 5 miles of paddling


• No bad knees or bad backs.


• Must be able to kayak 60-90 minutes.

Pregnancy:

• To protect both of you, we cannot accept bookings for women who will be 20 weeks pregnant or more on the date of the tour.

Weather:
Tours go out rain or shine.