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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Great family adventure

Reviewed by: Great family adventure!

Our family of six had a great day on the paddle and hike to Secret Falls. Our guide was Harrison and he was amazing. Fun, helpful, and gave us all kinds of cool facts and stories about the flora and fauna and people of the area. He even got a bird to eat a worm out of my daughter’s hand! The falls were huge and beautiful. An absolutely great day!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Get Harrison as your guide!
Also, wear shoes that you don’t mind ruining- serious mud on the hike!

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2026/01/03
Activity Date: 2026/01/01

Waimea Canyon Guided Sightseeing, Kokee State Park Nature Walk & Coffee Tour

Stunning Views

Reviewed by: Kara

The stops at Waimea Canyon offered amazing panoramic views, and the nature walk in Kokee State Park allowed us to enjoy the scenery and learn about native plants.

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Packages: Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/12/28
Activity Date: 2025/09/03

Kipu Safari Adventure - Zipline, Hike, Kayak & Waterfall Swim with Lunch

Kayaking, hiking & ziplining.

Reviewed by: Jmeg

Great experience! Enjoyed all aspects: the guides, the kayaking, hiking, the zip line & the ponds.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 4

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Packages: Kipu Zipline Safari
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/12/15
Activity Date: 2025/11/25

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Kayak secret falls hike

Reviewed by: Wc

This kayak/hike was so fun. It took 4 hours and the experience was worth the trip

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Definitely going the morning

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/12/14
Activity Date: 2025/12/12

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Excellent!

Reviewed by: EC

Highly recommend. We had a fantastic time! A highlight for sure

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/09/30
Activity Date: 2025/09/04

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Great Day on the River!

Reviewed by: Mike

Such a fun day. Had an amazing time on the river and the hike was beautiful. Harrison was a great guide. Super knowledgeable and helpful. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/09/24
Activity Date: 2025/09/22

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Great Day!

Reviewed by: Great Day!

A very fun adventure. Beautiful kayak trip on the Wailua River. The river was very calm and both ways were fairly easy to traverse. A little bit of wind on the way back made it a tiny bit more difficult but not much. The hike was fun. The last part gets a bit technical due to large wet rocks and such and being a bit older slowed us down some especially on the way back. Our guide, Harrison, was fantastic and helped us through the short area that was really difficult. The falls are majestic and I feel so lucky to have been there. It was a great day!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

You will be very wet. Bring extra clothes.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Great Day,

Glad to hear that Harrison helped you have yet another Great Day on our Wailua River paddle and hike to the falls.

Thank you for warning folks that the road to paradise can be strewn with some wet rocks and some contrary winds, which is doable by most.

Keep reaching and searching for waterfalls and we are please do have helped you have another great day.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Gude

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Others
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/07/26
Activity Date: 2025/07/24

Guided Waterfall Rappelling Adventure in Kauai

Awesome

Reviewed by: Fun trip

Matt and Nan were excellent guides. They were personable and entertaining. 5 stars.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Ultimate Waterfall Rappel
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/07/13
Activity Date: 2025/07/10

Waimea Canyon Guided Sightseeing, Kokee State Park Nature Walk & Coffee Tour

Informative

Reviewed by: No

Better instructions needed for pickup at the Point at Poipu. Pickup is at the entrance to the property. Buses do not enter the property. Current instructions state pickup is out front. Of the main entrance to the building??

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Reply from activity provider

Aloha and mahalo nui loa for your kind words!

We're so happy to hear you had a memorable time exploring the beauty of Kaua‘i with Polynesian Adventure. We also appreciate your comments regarding the pickup experience — your feedback is valuable, and we've shared it with our team to help us improve.

We look forward to welcoming you both back for another unforgettable island adventure!

With warm aloha,
The Polynesian Adventure ʻOhana'

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Packages: Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Rainy
Posted on: 2025/05/25
Activity Date: 2025/05/23

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Awesome

Reviewed by: Sumsiontk

This excursion is a must do. The views were incredible. It does take time to get there, 2 mile row in after which you hike for about 1.25 miles to the falls. The guide told us some great facts about the area. They teach you how to paddle if you have never done that before. You do have to cross the river and depending on the rainfall, it can be deep. This is mildly strenuous, you will be walking on uneven ground with rocks and cross a river, good water/hiking shoes a must. You will need to help carry the kayaks to the water and back, not very long and there are usually 4 people to a kayak to carry. Part of the trail does have wood planks to walk on, but the first part of the trail does not. It was beautiful and the falls were full when we got to the top, not always the case, depends on the amount of rainfall they have had. Highly recommend.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Get the walking sticks, very helpful when crossing the river and hiking the trail.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Sumsiontk,

What a nice and informative review that gives folks a real idea of what is involved in the paddle and hike to the Sacred/Secret Falls.

Your review made we want to revisit, yet once again.

The guid is there to maximize your time, keep it safe and fun and leaving you with some "some pearls of wisdom".

Thanks for recommending us and hope to see you back.

A hui hou,

Micco

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/24
Activity Date: 2025/04/30

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

A great trip

Reviewed by: XX

The scenery was beautiful. The guide was awesome. I highly recommend this.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Sunny,

Our guides are just icing on the cake that compliments some terrific scenery and generally some great clientele.

Thanks for the 5 stars and hope to see you back.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Friends
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/05/11
Activity Date: 2025/05/09

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Great Day - Izzy is #1.

Reviewed by: M5

Fun day with the family . Loved the kayak and hike. Waterfall was beautiful but crowded with tourists (like us).

Izzy was an amazing guide and really made the trip that much more fun!

Tips and suggestions

Make sure you tip! :-)

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/03/30
Activity Date: 2025/03/28

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Core memories made!

Reviewed by: Tingeys

This kayaking and hiking adventure was so awesome! I was worried the kayaking and hike might be difficult but it was perfect! I’ve never been kayaking before and this was a great intro for me! The hike was absolutely beautiful as well and mostly on a board walk which is nice so you’re not having to climb through or slip in the mud. The waterfall was a tad dried up but still so
beautiful and fun to swim to. Our guide Jeff was awesome as well. Very kind and friendly and knowledgeable about Kauai. I would HIGHLY recommend the is excursion and would love to do it again!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

Wear your swim suit and water shoes!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Tingey,

Your guide Jeffrey will be happy to know that you enjoyed the paddle and hike to the falls.

For most the learning curve for paddling a kayak is fast, but then there are some….

Anyway, come back and hopefully the waterfall will be primed and gushing (we have had a dry winter so far)

Thanks for taking the time to share.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/03/05
Activity Date: 2025/02/24

カウアイ島1日ツアー ワイメアキャニオン観光&コケエ州立公園ハイキング&コーヒー農園 <英語ドライバーガイド>

I had a great time on Kauai for the first time. 初めてのカウアイ島 楽しかったです

Reviewed by: どんうぉん

Waimea Canyon was clearly visible from the viewpoint.

The tour bus was comfortable, and the guide made the talk enjoyable by using videos and sound effects.

However, if I had to point out one area for improvement, it would be the communication regarding the pickup time on the morning of the tour. It was 30 minutes later than the scheduled time, which made me worried. I also tried to contact them on the landline, but I couldn't get through.

ワイメア渓谷は展望台から全体がよく見えました。

観光用のバスは快適でガイドさんもビデオや効果音を使ったりして トークも楽しかったです。

ただ一つ改善点があるとすれば当日朝のお迎えの時間連絡です。連絡時間よりも30分遅くなったため 心配していました。
こちらも固定電話に連絡しましたが通じなかったです。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 4

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

Tips and suggestions

It might be a good idea to have a light jacket since the air conditioning is working inside the vehicle.

Tips and suggestions

車内はエアコンが効いている事もあり羽織ものがあった方がよいかもです。

  • ワイメア渓谷

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Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/02/05
Activity Date: 2025/02/03

Wailua River Kayak, Rainforest Hike & Waterfall Swim Adventure with Lunch

Book ahead

Reviewed by: Kara

Our friends missed out on this amazing day because they waited to book, so don't be them!

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Packages: Wailua Waterfall Kayak
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/01/14
Activity Date: 2024/11/26

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Awesome Experience/Thank you Jeffrey

Reviewed by: Barbie n Ken

This was one of the best (if not THE best) Hawaii adventure we've been on yet. Paddling and steering the kayak was definitely difficult for us older newbies, but we were able to figure it out and not capsize.
Our guide Jeffrey was very experienced and showed great patience with the group; we felt like he was one of the reasons we enjoyed the experience so much.
Thanks again for the memories...

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

The hiking trail is very slippery at times, we recommend comfortable shoes with some grip.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Barbie n Ken,

Wow! "The best" Hawaii adventure? Will if truth be told we really…really try to put on a good show we are never as good as our guides who are hand picked and give 100%+

Jeff is the consummate guide and has raised the bar and is a real pro.

Lastly, thanks for advising folks that the trail to paradise can be slippery.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Rainy
Posted on: 2025/01/01
Activity Date: 2024/12/30

Waimea Canyon Guided Sightseeing, Kokee State Park Nature Walk & Coffee Tour

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Melissa

The tour was a great way to see the southern part of the island and learn a lot of history about the island. Our guide, Rosario, was great. He was knowledgeable, friendly and answered all our questions. I would definitely recommend this tour.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/12/29
Activity Date: 2024/12/21

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Ozzie was great!

Reviewed by: Utahan’s

We appreciated Izzie being informative and fun. She made sure that we were well prepared for an awesome adventure!!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Utahan,

Like others who have had the good fortune to be in the company of Izzie, your guide Izzy has a growing fan club.

If Izzy knew it, she could fast become an influencer.

Seriously, Izzy has raised the bar for all guides plying the Wailua River on their way to enjoying the Sacred/Secret Falls.

Thanks for taking the time and Mele Kalikimaka e Hau'oli Makahiki Hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/12/12
Activity Date: 2024/12/10

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Must do!

Reviewed by: Jen

Jeff was an incredible tour guide! He was educational and also was great about making sure the group was doing okay! We had so much fun and would do again/recommend to friends!!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Jen,

Your kind review almost fell through the crack (if truth be told was trekking in Peru). Back to work.

Will share your kind review with Jeffrey. Your guide Jefferey is calm, collected and informative without loosing that sense of fun and safety.

We are getting the kayaks and personnel ready for your visit.

Thanks for recommending us.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/10
Activity Date: 2024/10/08

Kauai Hiking Tour with Private Waterfall Swim & Jungle Adventure

A Private hiking tour to the waterfalls

Reviewed by: Aamir Imam

Mitch was awesome and very knowledgeable about the local ecology and pant species. We had a private tour and there was nobody else other than our party of four and our guide. Our whole family enjoyed the tour and the dip in the waterfall pool a lot.

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Packages: Hiking Tour & Private Waterfall Swim
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/09/07
Activity Date: 2024/08/17

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

MUST GO!!!

Reviewed by: jhorner69@icloud.com

Izzy was our tour guide she was super friendly and this was one of our highlights on our trip!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha J,

Izzy does it again!

Izzy remains one of the top guides plying the Wailua River on her way to
the falls.

We need Izzy to write a handbook.

Will share your kind words with the champ.

Stay well and active.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/09/07
Activity Date: 2024/09/04

Wailua River Kayak, Rainforest Hike & Waterfall Swim Adventure with Lunch

Pretty!

Reviewed by: Kara

Book early we found the Wailua river tours were booking quick!!

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Packages: Wailua Waterfall Kayak
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/09/01
Activity Date: 2024/07/12

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Tiresome but Fun!

Reviewed by: Kara

Lots in one morning, but the views are unbeatable!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Kara,

Hope your paddle and hike to the falls was worth the effort.

Once you have recovered …hope to sea you back on the water or trail.

Thanks for taking the time and the 5 stars.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/07/18
Activity Date: 2024/05/01

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Great experience!

Reviewed by: NA

I am satisfied with the guides' knowledge and humor. On the way back, the kayak was moving too fast and we returned earlier than planned. It would have been better if the guide had encouraged the participants to paddle more slowly and enjoy the river cruise at a leisurely pace.
Even an 8 year old girl was able to keep up well enough.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Na,

Sounds like you had a stellar group.

We generally paddle as fast as the slowest person/couple and that usually allows those who are more fleet, to go at a slower pace and take in the scenery.

Thanks for the 5 stars and enjoy that 8 year old; they grow up much too fast.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/07/17
Activity Date: 2024/07/09

Kauai Hiking Tour with Private Waterfall Swim & Jungle Adventure

Great time at the waterfalls!

Reviewed by: Debbie B

Great activity for those who want to get the opportunity to swim in a waterfall. The hike to the waterfalls was relatively short although somewhat slippery at times. We had hiking shoes which I would definitely recommend. Folker our guide did a great job of explaining the culture and plants around us as we hiked, as well as giving us tidbits to keep us safe along the way. It was an incredible few hours and one we will surely remember.

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Packages: Hiking Tour & Private Waterfall Swim
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/07/08
Activity Date: 2024/07/03

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Great time!

Reviewed by: Megan

My husband and I, along with our 19 & 15 year old daughters, thoroughly enjoyed the Sacred Falls adventure. Kayaking up the river was peaceful and beautiful as the river is very calm. The hike was fun with some scrambling over rocks and roots and wading through streams. We enjoyed eating lunch by the waterfall before trekking back. Our guide, Izzy, was fantastic - super easy to be around, very encouraging, and she grave great beach/dining suggestions at the end. We loved it!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Megan,

Izzy does it again!,,,Continously!

Glad you enjoyed Izzy's show and the paddle and hike to the falls.

A plus when you are under Izzy's "tutelage" she will fill your agenda with alternative activities to avail yourselves of while you stay on our little island.

Thanks for nice review.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/06/16
Activity Date: 2024/06/13

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Wonderful day

Reviewed by: Kara

to escape into the woods of kauai was so much fun!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Kara,

As Anonymous once said, "Today I am a little taller for having walked amongst the trees".

Glad you enjoyed the escape and hope you enjoyed the forest bathing.

Thanks for the 5 stars and sharing.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/06/13
Activity Date: 2024/02/26

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Our guide, Justice was awesome!

Reviewed by: Horn Family

Our guide, Justice was awesome! A wealth of knowledge and so enjoyable.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Horn Family,

Justice is slowly getting quite a following with singles, couples and especially families.

Justice on his tour is fun, informative and safety conscious with patience as a spice.

Thanks for taking the time to share your Wailua River paddle and hike to the Sacred/Secret fall.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/06/09
Activity Date: 2024/06/07

Kauai Hiking Tour with Private Waterfall Swim & Jungle Adventure

A sweaty hike culminates in a refreshing waterfall swim!

Reviewed by: Will

I enjoyed this excursion. The hike was fairly strenuous, but I managed. Be sure to hold onto the ropes along the trail as it can be muddy and slippery. The big highlight of this activity is when you reach the 60-foot waterfall. I swam out to it and sat beneath it. Awesome! The guide was pleasant and was quite knowledgeable regarding all the flora and fauna. I would recommend this excursion!

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Packages: Hiking Tour & Private Waterfall Swim
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/06/03
Activity Date: 2024/05/22

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Awesome time!

Reviewed by: Jackie

We had a fantastic time and our guide Izzie was awesome. The hike and the falls was so beautiful. We had a great time, this is a must do excursion!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Jackie,

Izzy wrote the guide book or should have. Your guide is the leader of the pack and she is a delight/fun to work with.

Thanks for taking the time to share and for the 5 stars and will share your kind words with the celebrity.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/05/31
Activity Date: 2024/05/29
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