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Wailua River

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The serene Wailua River flows down the east side of Kauai, past lush jungles and cascading waterfalls rushing from the wettest spot on earth, Mt. Waialeale. A paradise for kayakers, with relatively calm water and plenty to see along the way, the Wailua River attracts leisure travelers and adventurers alike.
Pro Tips
  • - Bring bug spray. The Wailua River winds through heavily forested areas in one of the wettest places on earth, but a quick spray before departure will make for a much more enjoyable trip.
  • - Some tours will also let you dock your kayak and embark on a hike to secret waterfalls tucked back into the rainforest.

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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Paddle & Hike

2023/10/31 Couples Conny

We had a very good time paddling and hiking although the place was very crowdy. Our tourguide had everything under control.
And now I know what people mean when they say the tour is a muddy mess after heavy rain. But th... more

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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Try to find good seats

2023/10/21 Families with Young Children Csaba

Ordered tickets online, showed up early at the location and waited in the line to get in the boat. I was lucky to get good seats in the boat where the view is better than seating in the middle. If you take this trip you ... more

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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Smiths River boat cruise.

2023/10/21 Couples Matt

Such a great experience. It’s an adventure that anyone can do. Very relaxing and a lot to see.

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Relaxing and Informative

2023/10/20 Friends Denise

This was a great way to spend some time seeing the beauty of the island and learning some of its history. Our tour guides were very knowledgeable and entertaining. I had a great time.

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

October 2023

2023/10/19 Couples Fran

The "entertainment" on the way up the river was great. The fern grotto is absolutely beautiful; although a little disappointing that you can't go inside the cave these days, its still a worthwhile trip. Commentary on t... more

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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Fun and Leisurely

2023/10/18 Couples L Davis

The experience was nice and very low key - exactly what we were looking for. The hosts were so awesome. We enjoyed their stories and the music. And the Fern Grotto was as beautiful as described.

Wailua River | Book Kauai Tours, Activities & Things to Do with HawaiiActivities.com
The serene Wailua River flows down the east side of Kauai, past lush jungles and cascading waterfalls rushing from the wettest spot on earth, Mt. Waialeale. A paradise for kayakers, with relatively calm water and plenty to see along the way, the Wailua River attracts leisure travelers and adventurers alike.