Page 3) Things to Do in Kauai in 2025 – Tours & Activities

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Well worth the activity!

Even with the kayak and hiking involved, the time spent at the falls was wonderul.
Logan was a great guide who shared his learned knowledge of the island and past customs with us.
Highly recommend.

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Aloha Rebecca,

Logan always mixes a good time while ensuring safety and leaving you "thoughtful" of all thins Hawaii/Kaua'i.

Thanks for your kind words: will share them with Logan.

Stay paddling and active.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/09/28
Activity Date:	2022/09/22

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

worth the time and effort!

Reviewed by: Carolyn

First, our Guide "G" was fantastic! He made all the difference with his knowledge of Kauai history, and educating us all along the hike and kayaking portion of the trip. Would recommend the earliest departure time of 7:45 if you don't want a lot of crowds both on the water and at the falls. As we were leaving around 11am to hike back to the kayaks, the falls were very crowded and busy, as was trail and the river on our return. Overall, worth the little effort it takes to see this very pretty part of Kauai.

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Aloha Carolyn, Or was it Mr T, who was your guide. Regardless, with all confidence I can tell you that all our guides on all our tours, keep it fun, safe and thoughtful. I love the morning departures but the after noon is a nice way to end the evening. Anyway, appreciate the 5 stars and that we are doing a good job. Your patronage makes it possible to work and share with others this very pretty part of Kaua'i. Stay active and well. Micco/Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/09/24
Activity Date:	2022/09/21

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

Miss K is the best tour guide

Reviewed by: Laura J

Miss K knows a lot about Kaua'i and the Hawaiian culture and history, she was a fantastic guide during the whole tour.
This tour was great, all the spots we visited are fantastic.

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Aloha Laura - Mahalo for entrusting us to show you our beautiful Kauai! Yes, Ms K. is a gem! May we have the pleasure of hosting you and/or your friends and 'Ohana soon! the Poly Ad 'Ohana

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Packages:	Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2022/09/02
Activity Date:	2022/08/29

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Loved it

Reviewed by: Dalt

T was great and we loved it! Really enjoyed ourselves!

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Aloha Dalt,

That's is what it's about, ...a little exercise and enjoyment.

Thanks and stay active.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/08/31
Activity Date:	2022/08/29

Kauai Hiking Tour with Private Waterfall Swim & Jungle Adventure

Waterfall Hike/Swim

Reviewed by: Ted and Angela

What a fabulous time we had. The hike consists of a fairly steep but mild trek downhill with a highly knowledgeable and friendly guide pointing out the various types of foliage you are hiking through. You descend to two very beautiful waterfalls, the 2nd of which is around 60 feet cascading into a small swimmable pond. We saw a few prawns as well as fish there. We were given the choice of hiking back the same way we came in or to go back a shorter, more intense hike back up. We chose the more intense option and it was still very "doable" and enjoyable. I just wish I could remember our guides name, he was truly outstanding (I am just horrible with names tho, sorry).

60 foot waterfall

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Packages:	Hiking Tour & Private Waterfall Swim
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/08/27
Activity Date:	2022/08/24

Kauai Hiking Tour with Private Waterfall Swim & Jungle Adventure

Hike to private waterfall

Reviewed by: Loni R.

We were really pleased with the waterfall hike and our tour guide, Katie. She got us hooked up with good footwear ($10 each to rent, which is definitely worth it). The hike itself was short but sweet, and we learned a lot about local plants and animals. Katie found some white Hawaiian ginger and showed us how to suck nectar from the roots and demonstrated how one might make paper using the papyrus growing by the water.

The waterfalls were gorgeous and very private. We were a small group of about 8 and we saw no one else. The second waterfall, the one you swim in, was wonderful. The water was cool but refreshing and Katie guided us all (even younger kids) as we climbed up to walk behind it.

After the swim you do have a few minutes of pretty steep climbing, but the shoes and the guard ropes really help and no one had any issues (aside from being a tad winded).

I highly recommend this tour and will absolutely do it again.

Papakolea falls
The start of the trail. This sign shows you all the movies filmed nearby,
White Hawaiian ginger and Bamboo Falls

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Packages:	Hiking Tour & Private Waterfall Swim
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/08/19
Activity Date:	2022/08/13

Waimea Canyon Waipoo Waterfall Hike (Moderate)

Fabulous Canyon Hike

Reviewed by: Jeff

The Waipoo Falls Hiking tour was outstanding.. great communication from start to finish. Our guide, Garrick, was outstanding and provided us with great information and a fantastic experience.

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Jeff, Outstanding....is good enough for us!! Thanks for confirming that Garrick continues to shine. He is great in the field and a pleasure to work with. Glad you were
able to experience his "outdoor show". I have to visit him one day when he goes home to Alaska for a spell. Thanks for sharing. Micco

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Packages:	Koke‘e State Park - Waipo‘o Falls Hiking Tour
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/08/14
Activity Date:	2022/08/10

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Fantastic!

Reviewed by: Mike G

Our guide, Logan, was absolutely fantastic. The hike was great, and three generations of our family were able to do it, from 70 years old to 7 years old. The kayaking was calm and pleasant, and the waterfall was truly amazing. We got plenty of time at the waterfall, and it wasn’t too crowded- we got photos of just our family in the waterfall. This was a highlight of our entire Hawaii trip!

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Aloha Mike, Logan with his stentorian voice...and enthusiasm shines both in the field + he is great to work with. Glad to hear that you enjoyed his particular brand of aloha and the falls.

Come back again and we can share with you some other beautiful aspects of our beautiful island.

Thanks for sharing.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/08/13
Activity Date:	2022/08/11

Kauai Hiking Tour with Private Waterfall Swim & Jungle Adventure

Amazing!!

Reviewed by: Natalie

The hike was definitely amazing our tour guy Lou was awesome.
We actually ended up going to the wrong location and they were great enough to give us a ride to the actual spot and they even gave us a ride back

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Packages:	Hiking Tour & Private Waterfall Swim
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/07/31
Activity Date:	2022/07/29

Kauai Hiking Tour with Private Waterfall Swim & Jungle Adventure

A "must do" activity

Reviewed by: Joan

My teen g'kids said that this is a "must do" activity!

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Packages:	Hiking Tour & Private Waterfall Swim
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/07/27
Activity Date:	2022/07/25

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

My experience to the Sacred Water Falls

Reviewed by: Silvana Behrens

I enjoyed the location, but it is impossible to appreciate it during the hike or walk … it was very fast and unable to take pictures…. The description was the hike was by the “flat river bed”, but is was not .. it was walking on top of boulders, branches, wet ground, steep up and down….and Too many groups at the same time (crowded) or overlapping .. our group had 15 minutes at the waterfalls, not enough time to eat or get into the waterfalls…which also was very crowded with other groups….
Our tour guide was excellent…!!

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Aloha Silvana, Allot has changed since we first marketed this tour 38 years ago as the "Secret Falls"; as you experienced, it it the best known secret. That said, even with the crowd at times, it is still a nice way to spend the day. Thanks for warning potential patrons that the road to the falls, is unpaved and uneven at times and can be challenging for some. Glad you enjoyed our guide and I guess excellent is good enough. Thanks again for you review. A hui hou, Micco/Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/07/23
Activity Date:	2022/06/30

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

Good tour, but not enough time at the major sites.

Reviewed by: MJL

The tour was good. The tour guide was excellent! Less time shopping and more time at the sites to hike would make this an excellent tour. We did enjoy it and would recommend it, especially if you don't have transportation.

Chicken on cliff

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Packages:	Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/07/13
Activity Date:	2022/07/11

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Amazing Kauai Experience!

Reviewed by: Fred B

Our family of four had a fantastic time kayaking and hiking with Tyler. He was personable and extremely knowledgeable of all things Kauai. We would definitely recommend this experience to anyone seeking a little adventure and (more) beauty in their trip to Kauai. Mahalo!

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Aloha Fred,

Thanks for 5 stars and letting us know, what we really already knew, i.e. that Tyler "rocks".

Tyler gives 100 % + does an excellent job managing our Wailua River programs from rentals to tours. We are very fortunate that he tolerates us.

Stay well and keep enjoying the many facets of beauty that this planet provides.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/07/08
Activity Date:	2022/07/06

Guided Waterfall Rappelling Adventure in Kauai

Perfect island adventure!

Reviewed by: Rachelle B

The guides were awesome and extremely personable. They were sure that all the participants were comfortable with the process. They cheered us on and made sure we have a great time. The waterfalls are on private land that you would never otherwise get to experience. While the idea of rappelling may sound crazy, with the help of the guides, anyone can enjoy this adventure. Definitely a highlight to our trip! When we are back on the island, we’ll do it again!

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Packages:	Ultimate Waterfall Rappel
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/06/26
Activity Date:	2022/06/24

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Great Time!

Reviewed by: Mike Nelson

We had a great time with the kayak to the sacred falls. Our tour guide T was phenomenal. He was very personable ( even learned all 12 of our names during the trip) and taught us many things along the trail. We are novice kayakers and felt that the trip was well suited to our abilities. The hike was very easy as well. Would highly recommend and would like to say a huge thank you to T for making the experience over the top.

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Aloha Mike,

Thanks for your nice review.

That's impressive that Mr T had all your names down! We are very pleased to have Mr T, after he left us for a moment to the Big Island. We know him to always to give 100%.

Thanks for taking the time to share and giving folks an idea of what is tour is like.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/05/18
Activity Date:	2022/05/16

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Outstanding adventure

Reviewed by: Tara Haefner

Mike was a fantastic guide! He made it fun and was very knowledgeable about the area!!

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Aloha Tara,

Keeping it fun, safe and leaving with some knowledge to help you understand the natural history is the aim in all our snorkel, waterfalls and Na Pali paddling tours.

Mike exemplifies this philosophy.

Thanks for sharing. Stay well and keep learning.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/28
Activity Date:	2022/04/26

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

Fun on the Ranch

Reviewed by: Tristan

Keegan and Saber (incredibly unsure on both of those spellings) were amazing guides. They were super laid back, funny, knowledgeable, and thorough. These guys were fun to follow around for the day, breaking up sections to explain plant life, facts about Kauai or parts of the Kipu Ranch, and of course some harmless practical jokes on us tourists. Everything was very safe and friendly and they made sure to give clear instructions in regards to matters of safety and equipment. It made for a rather seamless and enjoyable experience for all. I cannot recommend this company/excursion enough!

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Packages:	Kipu Zipline Safari
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/26
Activity Date:	2022/04/23

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Must do excursion

Reviewed by: Brad

Great trip. A must do for outdoors people. Leisurely paddle , rain showers and hiking through mud. Uneven terrain. Wading across rivers and getting a refreshing swim in the waterfall pool. So much fun!!! Bring rain gear, wear good shoes……. we wore keen sandals, and wear a swimsuit for the waterfall swim.

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Aloha Brad, We market this tour for the active family. We also tell folks to "embrace the mud" at times. Thanks for your review and letting others know
what gear to bring. Until then...thanks for making it possible. Stay active and safe.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/07
Activity Date:	2022/04/05

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

Nice Adventure

Reviewed by: Rosanna

This was a fun day. We saw a lot of nice sights. I wish we could have had more time at each location, though. We ended up going back to a couple sights on our own the next day. Jonna was friendly and answered our questions. The lunch wasn't very good by the time we got to eat it. (We picked it up to eat later) Maybe it depended on what you ordered. All in all a nice day and some fun sights.

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Packages:	Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/04/01
Activity Date:	2022/03/14

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Wonderful activity, fantastic guide, great time!

Reviewed by: J Slayton

Went on this kayak, hiking and swimming adventure with my sister. It did not disappoint at all.
Justice our guide was fantastic! He was knowledgeable, super friendly and made sure everyone was having fun and doing good. His dog precious girl Koi was such a treat to have as our companion, we just loved her.
The Kayaking was refreshing and captivating with beautiful surrounds for a hike. It was not a difficult or long hike so can be done by most and allowed us to just have a great time. I would highly recommend this activity and tour company Kayak Kauai / NaPali Outfitters, Inc.

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Aloha J,

Rumors are that Justice's dog is who is really guiding his tours.

Seriously, thanks for taking the time to share your experience and kind words. You make it possible for us to do what we do and to share the beauty of Kaua'i.

Stay paddling and active.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/03/24
Activity Date:	2022/03/15

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

A MUST IN KAUAI

Reviewed by: Kara

Waimea Canyon is breathtakingly beautiful. You will not want to miss it while visiting Kauai and this tour was a great guide through the canyon!

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Packages:	Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2022/03/18
Activity Date:	2022/03/18

Hidden Valleys of Kauai Waterfall Swim, Kayak & Hike Adventure

Highly Recommend!

Reviewed by: Emily

Highly Recommend Hidden Valley Falls Kayak Adventure!

My husband and I went with our 4 and 6 year old kiddos - what a great adventure. The kayak portion was beautiful and the hike was easy for the kids to do and our guide had lots of great info to share as we walked along. The highlight was the rope swing into the water! Having a boat take you back and not having to paddle upstream was a highlight as well - made this a very doable trip with kids. This was one of my favorite activities we did in Kaua'i!

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Packages:	Hidden Valley Falls Kayak Adventure
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/02/21
Activity Date:	2022/02/19

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Excellent tour

Reviewed by: Connie

Excellent tour! Our guide Lizzie was super informative and helpful. We paddled our hearts out
and then loved the hike through the lush landscape. Lizzie pointed out all the native plants and birds. The waterfall was spectacular and worth the work.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Connie, Thanks for letting us know that Lizzy continues to excel. Lizzy brings a real love and professionalism to our tours and has raised the bar a wee bit. Thanks again and keep paying attention to our friends the, birds, bees and plants. A hui hou, Micco /Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/06
Activity Date:	2022/02/04

Hidden Valleys of Kauai Waterfall Swim, Kayak & Hike Adventure

Fun kayak trip

Reviewed by: Jane

The trip was amazing the quise was so knowledgeable and made the trip fun and easy

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Packages:	Hidden Valley Falls Kayak Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/15
Activity Date:	2022/01/13

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Amazing trip!

Reviewed by: Cooper

Our guide was informative and friendly. The waterfalls were beautiful and my partner and I had a great time. There were sandwiches, chips and soda that was provided so bring water. They supply dry bags which is a must have. Our host cut up a pineapple at the end and gave us tips on some local areas and food spots to check out.

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Aloha Cooper,

I guess we can't do better than amazing. Thanks for a very nice reviews. I believe we are the only company that offers lunches on the river.

Stay paddling, active and Happy Holidays.

Thanks for sharing.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/11/27
Activity Date:	2021/11/02

Guided Waterfall Rappelling Adventure in Kauai

I wan to do it again!

Reviewed by: Victor

We love the friendly attitude of Matt and Nam (might be butchering his name ) but they were awesome! Made everything look and feel so easy and safe from the moment we arrived. Can’t wait to tell my friends this is a must do activity when visiting Kahuai

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Packages:	Ultimate Waterfall Rappel
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/11/27
Activity Date:	2021/11/25

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Secret Falls tour was great!

Reviewed by: Andrew

We loved our tour to the secret falls. The kayak was sturdy and we never felt like there was a risk of flipping. G was a great guide and the sandwich lunch was filling and tasty. We would recommend it to anyone.

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Aloha Andre,

"G" must be our guide Garrick. Garrick brings a true love of the outdoors of Kaua'i, Alaska, etc. We are very fortunate, all of us, sharing his particular brand of Aloha and grasp of the cultural and natural history of the Wailua River complex.

Thanks for the 5 stars.

Happy Holidays,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/11/24
Activity Date:	2021/11/22

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

Fun way to end our trip!

Reviewed by: Kelli Stein

We came as a group of 10 to celebrate a teen birthday on our last day! The guides were very relaxed and fun. They keep you intrigued while passing thru each leg of the journey. The swim holes are epic! Like highlight of the tour for me! The zips were easy, fun and different! I've been on many styles of ziplines, never like some of these! Fun treat! The river was beautiful and the lush hike was very dense and felt super adventurous! Thanks to Keegan and "Grumpy" (not really) for making it a fun day in nature!

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Packages:	Kipu Zipline Safari
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/11/13
Activity Date:	2021/10/23

Hidden Valleys of Kauai Waterfall Swim, Kayak & Hike Adventure

Knowledgeable Staff!

Reviewed by: Susan

Beautiful kayaking, staff was really knowledgeable about vegetation and history! Rope swing was an added fun bonus!

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Packages:	Hidden Valley Falls Kayak Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/10/17
Activity Date:	2021/10/14

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Kauai Kayak was a great adventure!

Reviewed by: Dave

We had an awesome time. The adventure was a little strenuous at times but we got through it and the end rewards was well worth the effort! Our guide Devan was great and encouraged everyone along the way and was very knowledgeable of the area. The waterfall was amazing but the water cold! We really enjoyed the experience. We’ll worth it!

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Aloha Dave,
Glad that our guide enriched the experience and that you made it to the falls.
Reviews like yours helps match the tour to the right people and let them know what is in store.
Thanks for taking the time to share.
Keep chasing rainbows and waterfalls.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/10/13
Activity Date:	2021/10/11

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All Reviews for Hiking Tours & Nature Walks in Kauai

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Well worth the activity!

worth the time and effort!

Miss K is the best tour guide

Loved it

Waterfall Hike/Swim

Hike to private waterfall

Fabulous Canyon Hike

Fantastic!

Amazing!!

A "must do" activity

My experience to the Sacred Water Falls

Good tour, but not enough time at the major sites.

Amazing Kauai Experience!

Perfect island adventure!

Great Time!

Outstanding adventure

Fun on the Ranch

Must do excursion

Nice Adventure

Wonderful activity, fantastic guide, great time!

A MUST IN KAUAI

Highly Recommend!

Excellent tour

Fun kayak trip

Amazing trip!

I wan to do it again!

Secret Falls tour was great!

Fun way to end our trip!

Knowledgeable Staff!

Kauai Kayak was a great adventure!

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