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Kauai
We had a great time on this tour. David and Cousin Kyle were awesome guides! We liked hearing the history while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Swimming at the waterfall was amazing!
We had a great time! Our guides were amazing and although it was treacherous at times, we felt safe. Beautiful scenery!
Would highly recommend.
My wife and I first time ride in the atvs. The history of the land
backstories, the amazing mountain views from multiple films that was done here on the island and in this adventure, the guide was well knowledgeable, friendly and professional
Keep up the great work and passion for this adventure,,lives you will change!
My husband and I took the ATV tour between rain storms last week. I think that made it extra special because of all the water we drove through. Our tour guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. They kept the tour fun and safe for all. The history behind Kipu Ranch and the many movies and TV shows filmed there was very interesting. The waterfall was very nice even though the pool below was muddy from all of the recent rain. I would highly recommend this tour. Even in our early 70's, we easily drove even the roughest terrain in the very comfortable and save Kawasaki ATVs!
Wear dark or throw away clothing. The red mud stains everything. Sunglasses are a plus.
Great time kayaking down the river. Fun and muddy hike to a beautiful waterfall. We had lunch there and a swim and then started the trip back. Harrison was our guide so knowledge and helpful. Recommend this fun adventure.
Make sure you have good shoes for hiking in the mud.
Aloha KNC,
Thanks for recommending us and for the 5 stars. On our hike to the falls we ask folks to at times to "embrace the mud" and while you are, Harrison is there to keep it fun, safe and informed.
And yes…some sort of aqua shoes or beater tennis shoes should work.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide
www.kayakkauai.com
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!
Get Harrison as your guide!
Also, wear shoes that you don’t mind ruining- serious mud on the hike!
Aloha Great Family Adventure,
We are a family business catering to families, couples and singles.
All our guides not only keep you safe but are well versed in the cultural and natural history of the areas traversed.
We are waiting for Harrison to come out with the seminal book.
Thanks for sharing and keep having those fun family adventures and allowing us to make them possible.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide
www.kayakkauai.com
Great experience! Enjoyed all aspects: the guides, the kayaking, hiking, the zip line & the ponds.
This kayak/hike was so fun. It took 4 hours and the experience was worth the trip
Definitely going the morning
Aloha WC,
Procrastination the thief of time. Took a new year to get back to you to thank you for taking the time to share and to give us 5 stars.
Come back next time and snorkel with us in Hanalei.
Anyway, apologize for getting back to you with less than alacrity.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide
www.kayakkauai.com
Highly recommend. We had a fantastic time! A highlight for sure
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.
Aloha Mike,
Sharing is caring and we do care that folks are not only enjoying being out doors but also our guides, who we hope help enjoy the experience.
You guide Harrison as you learned, packs with safety and fun a real love and knowledge of the area.
We will await your return and thanks for sharing and 5 stars.
Stay well and active…and exploring. It's a beautiful planet.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide
Our tour at Kipu Ranch in Kauai was absolutely unforgettable! From start to finish, the experience was filled with breathtaking scenery, exciting trails, and the kind of adventure you only dream about when you picture Hawaii. 🌴✨
The guides were incredible—knowledgeable, funny, and made us feel safe the whole way while still letting us enjoy the thrill of the ride. We explored lush valleys, rugged hillsides, and even movie-worthy backdrops that took our breath away. 🚙💨 Everywhere we turned was like stepping into a postcard.
What really stood out was how much we learned along the way—about Kauai’s history, the culture, and the land itself. It wasn’t just an adrenaline rush; it was a deeper connection to the island.
If you’re visiting Kauai, don’t miss this adventure. Whether you’re here for the views, the excitement, or just want to experience the island in a unique way, Kipu Ranch delivers it all. Highly recommend—it was truly the highlight of our trip! 🌺🌊🌈
Definately wear dark clothing since all that red dirt will be EVERYWHERE!!
We had such a great time, tour guides were sweet. Coady was great!!
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!
You will be very wet. Bring extra clothes.
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
Matt and Nan were excellent guides. They were personable and entertaining. 5 stars.
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.
Get the walking sticks, very helpful when crossing the river and hiking the trail.
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
The scenery was beautiful. The guide was awesome. I highly recommend this.
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
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!
Make sure you tip! :-)
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!
Wear your swim suit and water shoes!
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
Our friends missed out on this amazing day because they waited to book, so don't be them!
Wonderful experience and the lead guide was very good in explaining the area, the film 🎥 shootings, about the owner of the Ranch.
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...
The hiking trail is very slippery at times, we recommend comfortable shoes with some grip.
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
We appreciated Izzie being informative and fun. She made sure that we were well prepared for an awesome adventure!!
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
To start, we have been on other ATV trips on Kauai, but this one outdid them all!
From the equipment to the expertise of our 2 wonderful guides, it was a day to remember!!
All bases are covered in this trip,
Including a ‘booster’ seat for comfort and reaching the pedals!!
Giggles and his cousin where great tour guides. Very informative. Will highly recommend you guys to our friends.
So much fun! The views were amazing! My husband was like a kid on Christmas morning driving around in the mud. It down poured right before we left making extra big puddles to splash though. We enjoyed the puddles more than the dust. The guides were fun, engaging, knowledgeable, and made a safe and fun environment. This is very much an off road adventure. If you’re expecting a calm drive through the park, this is not for you.
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!!
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
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.
Izzy was our tour guide she was super friendly and this was one of our highlights on our trip!
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
Book early we found the Wailua river tours were booking quick!!
This was a great outing worth every penny. Definitely wear close toed shoes and bring clothes you are okay with getting red dirt Kauaui stained! An extra towel is a good suggestion as well. Water bottle and big spray if you are going to wear shorts.
