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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

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

Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: Michael Thiem

This was a great/relaxing experience. Nice cruise up and down the river, good historical information, and easy walk to the grotto. Well worth the time. If you have any problems walking then do not try this. The walk is short but why pay just for a boat ride? This was worth MY time and I would do it again.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/08/31
Activity Date: 2024/08/08

シダの洞窟 観光遊覧船 ハワイ唯一の航行可能な川を行く!<英語ガイド/半日>

シダの洞窟、素晴らしいフラダンス

Reviewed by: 風流文

カウアイ滞在最終日に参加しました。はじめから終わりまで、入船する際のウェルカムミュージック、楽しませてくれるトークから、シダの洞窟への道のり、洞窟の美しさ、洞窟前の歌とフラダンス、帰りの船の中での音楽、歌、フラダンスと盛り沢山で、とくに女性キャプテンによる寄港直前の最後のソロの波、風、花、葉の揺れ...自然の美しさを感じさせるフラダンスは圧巻でした。

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/08/16
Activity Date: 2024/08/14

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

Relaxing and delightfully humorous

Reviewed by: Montefam

This river boat tour was very relaxing and enjoyable. Our guides were talented, insightful, and had a great sense of humor. The fern grotto was a lovely stroll. The live entertainment set the mood for the rest of our trip. If you are weary about going on this river boat, don’t be, it is a sweet smooth ride. We highly recommend doing this tour while visiting Kauai.

  • Sight of the Sleeping Giant from Smith’s Riverboat tour.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/08/02
Activity Date: 2024/07/29

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

Budget friendly getaway from the beach (wheelchair/kid friendly)

Reviewed by: JD

Large boat brings you about 30 mins down river with a tour guide speaking overhead. Our tour guide was very funny and was probably my favorite part of this activity. You’ll disembark at an area with walkways/bathroom through a lush rainforest that eventually ends at an area with a large cliff/cave. APPLY BUG SPRAY! There are lots of mosquitoes in this area.
Here you’ll get a short history of the location as well as some music/hula dancing.
You’ll head back to boat and return with more traditional ukulele music/hula dancing.
Wasn’t a fan of the music myself, but enjoyed the trip overall.
If you aren’t able to do a strenuous hike, wheelchair bound, or have small children this activity is short enough to get a taste of the scenery without the hassle of a rough walking trail.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/07/18
Activity Date: 2024/07/15

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

Nice afternoon!

Reviewed by: Kara

We liked this as it filled our day paired with the luau! The staff here is very friendly and the local hawaiian songs were beautiful!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/07/18
Activity Date: 2024/05/23

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

Tiresome but Fun!

Reviewed by: Kara

Lots in one morning, but the views are unbeatable!

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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

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

Great experience

Reviewed by: Glen

The river cruise was great with the Tour guides giving us the history of the island and river along with local entertainment. the Fren Grotto was also excellent as it was Our 50th Anniversary and the Grotto topped it off.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/07/17
Activity Date: 2024/06/20

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

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.

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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

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

Low key fun

Reviewed by: L.

This was a pretty nice and easy way to spend an afternoon. It was quite warm but the breeze on the boat was lovely. We went with young kids and it was a nice time. Would recommend!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/07/17
Activity Date: 2024/07/12

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

Family friendly entertainment.

Reviewed by: Lisa V

Nice relaxing ride down the Wailua River with a short, easy walk to the Grotto. Learning about the history of the boats and the area was very special, as well as having the Hawaiian music and dancing on the boat. The pilot was witty and made a couple of cute jokes. Definitely recommend for families or as an alternative for more strenous activities, or just as a nice cool break from the hot days.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/07/15
Activity Date: 2024/07/11

シダの洞窟 観光遊覧船 ハワイ唯一の航行可能な川を行く!<英語ガイド/半日>

シダの洞窟に家族で

Reviewed by: ぷーた

家族4人(夫婦と小学生2人)で参加しました。
シダの洞窟までは船で行きます。往復の船の中では、シダの洞窟の説明や歌、ダンスなどがあり楽しめます。ただし、すべて英語なので、わからないところもありました。
1月1日にシダの洞窟に行けて、神聖な気持ちになりました。

  • シダの洞窟

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/07/01
Activity Date: 2024/01/01

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

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

シダの洞窟 観光遊覧船 ハワイ唯一の航行可能な川を行く!<英語ガイド/半日>

シダの洞窟めぐり

Reviewed by: 忍者白影

往復のクルージング中は船長の案内やハワイアンミュージック、ダンスで盛り上がりました。到着後は神聖な景色に心が安らぎます。案内は全て英語ですが、なんとなく分かるので楽しめましたよ。カウアイ島着いてから天気の良さそうな日にネットで申し込みました。コストパフォーマンスが良いツアーです。お奨めです。

  • 乗船前からワクワク

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/06/15
Activity Date: 2024/05/24

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

Afternoon of culture and fun

Reviewed by: Leanne

Really enjoyed the time and the fern grotto was amazing. Thanks to the Smith Family and the team.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/06/14
Activity Date: 2024/06/11

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

Wonderful day

Reviewed by: Kara

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

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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

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

Just plain low key fun

Reviewed by: Wellknownbuffalo

Great family run business. Old fashioned fun. Cultural tourism in a good way. Nice friendly people. Would recommend.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/06/09
Activity Date: 2024/06/06

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

Our guide, Justice was awesome!

Reviewed by: Horn Family

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

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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

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

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!

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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

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

Sacred Falls Tour 5/27

Reviewed by: CN

I loved this tour and would recommend it to anyone coming to Kauai for their 1st or 10th time! This tour is the perfect level of activity with the 2 mile kayak breezing by and the 1.5 mile hike not feeling very strenuous. Izzy was so kind and accommodating towards everyone in our group regardless of our fitness level. She made the tour feel more personalized, which was so special. The waterfall is absolutely beautiful, and words don't do justice to how refreshing the water feels. Izzy also provided our group some recommendations for Farmer's Markets and restaurants on the island, which I will keep in mind for myself and others' future trips!

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Aloha CN,

Izzy does it again and won you over.

Izzy remains the "Queen of the Wailua" with her tours that are fun and fact filled, while keeping you safe.

Thanks for the 5 stars and hope to see you back at the Sacred/Secret Falls.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/05/29
Activity Date: 2024/05/27

シダの洞窟 観光遊覧船 ハワイ唯一の航行可能な川を行く!<英語ガイド/半日>

ボートでハワイアンミュージックも楽しめるツアーでした

Reviewed by: Rita

チェックインについて
地図の案内とずれているので注意です。ワイルアリバーボート乗り場のチケット売り場のところで名前を伝えれば受付できます。ちなみに、ホテルで借りた自転車でいき、停めることができました。

ツアーについて
ボートでは観光案内(歴史説明)もあったり、ハワイアンミュージックでみんなで立ち上がって踊ったり、陽気な雰囲気で過ごせました。1人参加でも楽しめます。シダの洞窟の中に入れた当時を知らないので、それに比較するとシダボリュームが貧弱のようですが、それでも良いツアーでした。

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ご利用いただきありがとうございます。
この度はツアーページの地図情報のピンの位置に誤りがあり、ご迷惑をおかけして申し訳ございません。
今後同様のご迷惑をおかけしないためにも、ツアーページの地図情報を更新させていただきました。
貴重なお時間を割いてのご指摘・ご意見、誠にありがとうございます。
何卒よろしくお願いします。

VELTRA

  • シダの洞窟

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/05/11
Activity Date: 2024/05/03

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

Great experience like been in paradise

Reviewed by: Haydee Harris-Valdez

It was a great tour, our guide was so informative and fun, I would recomend this tour 100%

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Aloha Haydee,

Thanks for taking the time to review and for recommending us.

After 40 years we still do not rest on our laurels.

We do have a great crew from the time you give us a call to when we get you out in the "great quiet".

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: 2024/05/05
Activity Date: 2024/04/30

Kauai Shore Excursion: Waimea Canyon, Wailua River Cruise & Fern Grotto Tour

Breathe Taking Waimea Canyon

Reviewed by: CMJ

Do yourself a favour by not missing this awesome natural spectacle that is Waimea Canyon if you’re visiting Kaua’i.
The vastness, colours and wildlife are extraordinary.
Wailea River Cruise was average. Staff on the barge were friendly and polite, like all Hawaiian people we have met. But their attempt at humour was off, but more importantly not even close to being funny. The main female host tried sharing information/history along the river, but kept making mistakes and forgetting what she was saying!
Fern Grotto, was disappointing, not only because you can no longer enter the cave due to safety, but I’ve seen better natural amphitheatres.
Still worth seeing as it’s part of the package.
Our tour guide Leonme from Roberts Hawaii Tours was awesome. Very funny, very informative.

  • Waimea Canyon

  • Opaekaa Falls

  • Fern Grotto

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Packages: Waimea Canyon, Opaekaa Falls, Wailua River Cruise & Fern Grotto (Thu)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/05/05
Activity Date: 2024/05/02

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

Good start to day

Reviewed by: Kara

Paired this with the luau and a great way to start the evening at Smiths!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/04/25
Activity Date: 2024/02/08

シダの洞窟 観光遊覧船 ハワイ唯一の航行可能な川を行く!<英語ガイド/半日>

リバークルーズまあまあ!

Reviewed by: ぶらいあん

夫婦で参加しました。
リバークルーズの方は、フラダンスあり、ハワイアン音楽ありで楽しかったです。
肝心のシダの洞窟は、余り迫力がなく魅力に乏しかったです。
また今後も貴社のツアーに参加したいと思います。

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Packages: Test Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/04/18
Activity Date: 2024/04/16

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

River Cruise - Fantastic

Reviewed by: Mo

This cruise was great with our 18 month old. The boats are wide and spacious and have great visibility on any seat. We enjoyed the commentary and singing while we rode -- and barely noticed the rain.

The short walk to the fern grotto was lovely and lush. Not to mention the grotto itself. We learned more about the traditions of the place and watch a Hula performance of a love song. The guides did not rush us through the walk and were very warm and friendly.

Recommend -- especially if you have young children and need something fun to do with them. My son loved the boat ride!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/04/15
Activity Date: 2024/03/20

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

River cruise to fern grotto

Reviewed by: Harvey

Good performance given sever flooding one day before cruise.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/04/14
Activity Date: 2024/04/12

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

Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Becky / John

We had the best day!!! From the beautiful weather, the calm kayak conditions, the lush hiking environment, the spectacular falls and our amazing guide Justice, we could not have had a better experience. Justice was incredibly friendly, super knowledgeable, funny (dad jokes lol), patient and an overall great guide who thoroughly enjoys what he does.
As novice kayakers, we had no issues but the river was very calm with very little wind.
As intermediate hikers we found the trail fairly easy to navigate as long as we were mindful on the rocks and roots. On the hike, you WILL get muddy and you WILL get wet crossing 4 streams and 1 river but it’s all worth it once you reach the breathtaking falls.
The lunch supplied by the tour was pretty good too as we picnicked at the falls.
Hiking shoes/sandals or running shoes are best. For anyone with mobility issues, they may find parts of the hike difficult.
We would highly recommend this tour as it was the highlight of our time on Kauai!!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Becky/John,

Kudos….for a wonderful review that give folks a good idea of what to expect and what to bring.

We are fond of saying, "embrace the mud" and be ready for a fun, safe and informative outing with great guides such as Justice.

Thanks for taking the time to share.

Stay well and active and hope to see you back or on our other tours.

A hui hou,

Micco

PS Thanks for sharing this same review on Trip Advisor.

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/04/11
Activity Date: 2024/04/10

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

Rising river cancelled half the trip but not half the cost.

Reviewed by: Reid Johnson

The guide was excellent, the river and surroundings were breathtaking. Unfortunately, high winds and a rising river stopped our paddles without ever seeing the falls. Weather is unpredictable, but since we paddled twice as hard against the winds, it was exhausting. Thought there might be a discount of some kind since our 4 hr. tour only lasted 2 1/2. Better luck next time, I guess. Would do it again with better conditions.

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Aloha Reid,

Man proposes and the the gods dispose!

All our guides are excellent and do a great job in not only sharing the cultural and natural history of the area, but most important keeping you safe in questionable weather.

We do offer a discount when weather conspires and abbreviates a tour. Veltra should be extending a discount; if not, you know how to reach us.

Stay well and look forward to your return.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/04/07
Activity Date: 2024/04/05

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

Great experience/ money value

Reviewed by: KW

Had awesome guides, great group we were paired with. Highly recommend for those that like adventure. Do not recommend for elderly or young children

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Aloha KW,

For the active senior and don't take children under 6.

Are guides are truly awesome as you discovered and do a great job imparting the natural and cultural history of the area, while keep you safe and sound.

Thanks for the 5 stars and looking forward to seeing you on our other tours, or this one, …yet again.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/04/06
Activity Date: 2024/03/12
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