Page 11) Things to Do in Kauai in 2026 – Tours & Activities

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

Waimea Canyon and the south and west side sightseeing on/off tour with lunch!

This experience is a really good sightseeing tour. We covered about 1/2 of the island Kauai from the south, the west, and the north side from about 9a-4p.The places we stopped were great and the were plenty of bathroom breaks! I did think there would be more hiking involved because of the description. There is a nature trail at Koke’e State Park that is nice. Our guide was a native Hawaiian with great stories to tell!
The shops in Hanapepe were fun to shop at! We loved the swinging bridge there! And, the stop at the coffee farm was great with amazing coffee to be taste tested and purchased. You could also see the coffee beans being grown on the trees! It was a fun trip!

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Packages:	Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/08
Activity Date:	2021/09/06

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

Spent little time at main sights and hours waiting for food!

Reviewed by: NomadeYogini

I had the worst experience on this tour, had to wait about an hour and a half for the driver to do a food pick up and then wasted an extra hour plus just idling at a pic nic site after everyone had finished eating their lunch, while we speeded through all the main sights and barely had time to take photos of the breathtaking Waimea Canyon!!!!! Poor timing would be an understatement. It was my last day on Kauai and wish I had found another tour company to see Waimena Canyon!

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Packages:	Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2021/09/04
Activity Date:	2021/08/09

Kauai Hiking Tour with Private Waterfall Swim & Jungle Adventure

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Ben

Great time! Waterfall, the hike, the tour guide were all great.

Highly recommend water shoes. We bought them last minute and they helped tremendously.

Also, your shoes on the hike will get muddy.

Not the easiest of places to find. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time.

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Packages:	Hiking Tour & Private Waterfall Swim
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/08/28
Activity Date:	2021/08/26

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

We made it!!

Reviewed by: Ke

If you've never Kayaked with your spouse. Practice yelling at each other before the tour. Once you figure it out, you'll be glad you did it. Amazing views and swimming in the grotto of the waterfall is an amazing experience!!

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Aloha Ke, We often say about paddling with your spouse, "Families that paddle together...pray together"> Glad you figure out the paddling stroke and enjoyed this beautiful area that is the Wailua River complex. Keep yelling, paddling and enjoying each other. A hui hou, Micco

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/08/23
Activity Date:	2021/08/21

Kauai ATV Waterfall Tour at Kipu Ranch - Off-Road 3-Hour Expedition

We had such a good time!!

Reviewed by: Diana H.

My husband and I had such a good time on the ATV ride and waterfall swim! It was a great day and the people were so experienced and knowledgable! I would totally recommend doing this!

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Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/08/15

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

Perfect tour for a first visit to Kauai!

Reviewed by: Charisse Palaad

This tour was absolutely wonderful! It was my family’s first visit to Kauai and it was overwhelming seeing all the activities that are available on the island. We settled for this as a way to see a lot of the main sights and it was the PERFECT way to spend the day! We had Kana’e (sp?) as our guide and she was absolutely a joy to spend the day with. She talked stories with us, shared her culture with us and told us all the places to go for our trip! The sights were gorgeous and we recommend this to anyone who is visiting for the first time!!

The Swinging Bridge
The Waimea Canyon!
Spouting Horn!

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Packages:	Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/08/15
Activity Date:	2021/08/13

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Relaxing River Time

Reviewed by: Kelda & Jody Senyohl

Ty was an amazing guide! He was extremely knowledgeable about the flora and very fun to talk with throughout the entire trip! Thank you also Ty for the recommendations for the North Shore! We snorkeled Tunnels and had an amazing sunset too!! Thank you for a terrific day! Mahalo!

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Aloha Kelda y/o Jody,

Thanks for taking the time to confirm what we already know, i.e. that Tyler is rockin in the field!

You may not know that in the background Tyler running our Wailua River program and scheduling and hiring our other excellent guides while keeping equipment in excellent shape.

Tyler make it all possible.

Thanks for taking the time...and keep hiking, paddling and snorkeling.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/08/11
Activity Date:	2021/08/09

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

Excellent tour!

Reviewed by: John - NJ

The tour was at an easy pace and covered the West side of the island concluding with spectacular views and vantage points of Waimea Canyon. Our driver Rosario was thorough with explanations, local trivia, and very personable to everyone. The pickup and drop offs from the hotels were punctual. The lunch was also good as were the local stops in Hanapepe and Waimea. Each stop including those of Waimea Canyon allowed for plenty of time to use the facilities, investigate the area, and take plenty of photos. The tour bus had plenty of space, and was air conditioned and comfortable. I would recommend this tour for any visitors to the Garden Isle!

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Packages:	Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/08/06
Activity Date:	2021/08/04

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

We couldn't have asked for a better tour guide!

Reviewed by: JC, SW Florida

Our tour guide was one of the best parts of the entire trip. She was so informative and had such a deep love and respect for her island and also for the tourists that are visiting here and falling in love with it as well. She provided us with so much useful information and history to help us appreciate this beautiful place and took us to the best stops along the way to see the amazing canyons!

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Packages:	Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/07/31
Activity Date:	2021/07/29

Guided Waterfall Rappelling Adventure in Kauai

Outstanding time!!!

Reviewed by: Emily

We had an amazing day!! Enjoyed seeing incredible views of Kauai and learning about the island from our guide Simon. He was friendly, knowledgeable and took care to design the tour around our interests. We saw Waimea canyon and did a short hike with incredible views, it was perfect - and not something we could have done or necessarily known about on our own. Coffee farm and fruit stand stops added by request, the relaxed pace was great. Overall fantastic experience!

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Packages:	Ultimate Waterfall Rappel
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/07/30
Activity Date:	2021/07/28

Kauai ATV Waterfall Tour at Kipu Ranch - Off-Road 3-Hour Expedition

Family fun

Reviewed by: Linda

Exciting tropical ride, expect to be covered with mud and dirt!

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Packages:	Waterfalls Triple Trail Expedition: Group Package [4-seater ATV]
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/07/25
Activity Date:	2021/06/30

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

A must do!

Reviewed by: J C

The experience was excellent. Dan is very knowledgeable and super nice! He was excellent with time and engaged our group the entire trip. He drove carefully. The food was delicious. Glad we did it! Beautiful views.

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Packages:	Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/07/23
Activity Date:	2021/07/21

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

Great experience

Reviewed by: Sarah

This was a great tour to get to know the history of Kauai and see beautiful views. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and fun.

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Packages:	Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/07/16
Activity Date:	2021/07/14

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Kayaking Only

Reviewed by: Gina M.

We went on a 2 hour kayaking trip. Unfortunately, the hike/sacred falls was cancelled due to inclement weather. It was a bummer, but we know it was for our safety. However, it did hurt a little when we were seeing others continuing to go past the fork in the river. We did get a partial refund. After concluding our kayaking trip, our tour guide Tyler did point us to the Nounou trail to hike which was great. So we were able to fill more of our day on this hike with spectacular views!

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Aloha Gina,

Safety is no accident!

When in doubt we don't go out or up the North Fork that constricts and is more prone to flooding as consequence.

Having pioneered the tour we have safely been guiding folks to the falls for the last 37 years while other companies have lost clients in flood like conditions.

We love repeat business and believe "safety is no accident".

Glad to hear that Tyler was able to take curve and make it a plus.

Stay well and safe. Thanks for sharing.

A hui hou,

Micco

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/07/07
Activity Date:	2021/07/05

Kauai Hiking Tour with Private Waterfall Swim & Jungle Adventure

Beautiful hike and waterfall

Reviewed by: Cmm

It was a great adventure! We enjoyed it the hike and seeing the two waterfalls! Definitely must due when you come to Kauai.

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Packages:	Hiking Tour & Private Waterfall Swim
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/07/07
Activity Date:	2021/07/05

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

This excursion is a MUST!

Reviewed by: Amy

This tubing trip was a great way to have fun and experience the beauty of Kauai! The tour guides were all amazing and taught us a lot about the area. They also recommended other things to do on Kauai and places to eat.

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/07/05
Activity Date:	2021/07/03

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Worth the work!

Reviewed by: Kim H

Ty was very patient and informative. We had a great time. The falls are definitely not a secret, got very crowded, I suggest taking the earliest tour possible. I would absolutely do this again!

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Aloha Kim,

When we pioneered this tour to the Falls we called it the Secret Falls.

Victim of our own success...it quickly became the best known secret. Now we call it the Sacred Falls and inspite its popularity, as you observed and learned, it is still a terrific way to spend the day.

Thanks for sharing and for 5 star review and photo

Stay paddling and hiking.

A hui hou,

Micco

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/24
Activity Date:	2021/06/21

Kauai Hiking Tour with Private Waterfall Swim & Jungle Adventure

Enjoyable tour

Reviewed by: Gina

Great tour. Worst part is this 50 character requirement to write a review.

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Packages:	Hiking Tour & Private Waterfall Swim
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/18
Activity Date:	2021/06/14

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Spectacular tube run!! Had a blast with my New wife!!!

Reviewed by: Dr. B

Did this ~15 years ago and was as good as I remember!! Had so much fun!!!

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/17
Activity Date:	2021/06/12

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Lisa

So much fun! Our guides were awesome, especially BJ! Definitely a highlight of our time in Kauai.

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/14
Activity Date:	2021/06/03

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

MUST experience!

Reviewed by: Natalie

We were so close to missing this tour and am beyond glad we made it. The water was so refreshing, and the mix of calm and exciting flow was perfect. I can’t say enough how much I appreciated out guide Damion. He was patient, welcoming, helpful, offered local tips, and kept the entire adventure fun from start to finish. The lunch was great as well, and in a beautiful spot. Pictures taken throughout and available for purchase. All around a wonderful tour. Highly recommend!

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/13
Activity Date:	2021/06/11

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Maui Residents on Kauai Tubing Adventure

Reviewed by: Maui Mondays

What a spectacular experience. Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable. From the folks who checked us in to the drivers to the guides... We live on Maui and this was the highlight of our Kauai trip Big Mahaloz to you. Thank you

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/08
Activity Date:	2021/06/01

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Great trip

Reviewed by: Lee T

A good variety of activities with kayaking, hiking and the waterfall/swimming.

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Aloha Lee,

Thanks for the 5 hokus/stars.

Feel our Wailua River Paddle and Hike is a nice combination of upper and lower body.

By the time your arms might be getting tired from paddling you are hitting the trail and working the legs to get to the falls.

Stay active and 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:	Families
Posted on:	2021/06/08
Activity Date:	2021/05/12

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Fantastic way to spend a half day in Kauai

Reviewed by: Halls

Dustin was amazing. He was very patient and helpful in teaching everyone how to kayak. The hike was challenging through streams, rocks and mud but Dustin made sure everyone was safe and knew what to do. It is definitely a tour I would do again. The waterfall was beautiful. We learned a lot about Kauai history and the plants and trees we saw along the way.

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Aloha Halls,

Thanks for letting us know that Dustin continues to "rock". Isn't it great to traverse a beautiful area like the Wailua River and appreciate its cultural and natural history.

We all fortunate to have Dustin share his knowledge, patience and brand of Aloha,

Thanks again for your kinds words.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/05/15
Activity Date:	2021/05/13

Wailua River Kayak Rental with Optional Self-Guided Secret Falls Hike

Great Time!

Reviewed by: Ariel

So much fun even if you aren’t a physical person. Was super safe and the tour guide was awesome!! Would definitely do it again.

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Aloha Ariel,

Thanks for cheery review. We are there for folks like yourselves who went on our tour and those who want to rent and strike out on your own.

What is nice, when you are about to get tired of paddling...we land and hike to the Falls.

Thanks for sharing and giving us a nice review.

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages:	Tandem Double Kayak Rental - Self-Guided Tour of Wailua River & Secret Falls
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/05/13
Activity Date:	2021/05/11

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Fun!!!

Reviewed by: Tobi

Definitely one of the highlights of our trip!!! Highly recommend!!!

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Packages:	3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/05/02
Activity Date:	2021/04/11

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Kauai Kayak - the best

Reviewed by: Mary SantaFe

I did a mid week kayak trip with Kauai Kayak. Instructor was excellent, gear provided was in good shape, and the lunch was fresh and delicious. The walk portion described as “along the river bank” was challenging as we walked over large river rock and then through streams, boulders, and mud to reach the falls. The company provides an excellent trip and I would easily recommend them to anyone interested in a fun and challenging half day.

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Aloha Mary, Thanks for taking the time and sharing with others your impressions of our Wailua River Sacred Falls paddle & hike. We try to do a good job and have managed to retain staff through this pandemic. Thanks for making it possible and helping share the salutary and beautiful Kaua'i outdoors. Stay well...and outdoors. A hui hou, Micco

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2021/03/05
Activity Date:	2021/03/03

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

A knowledge guide with a great sense of humor made it such a great experience!

Reviewed by: Libby V

The waterfall is beautiful, the river is stunning in its peaceful beauty. The guide was so knowledgeable, engaging and funny; the food was so tasty! (I need to get the name of the place they got it from;-). Great experience overall, strongly recommend!

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Aloha Libby, Thanks for taking the time to let us all know we are doing a good job. Makes it all worth it. Shoot us all when/if we ever loose our sense humor. Moral of the story is you can have fun and also be safe. Our caterer is Passions Bakery: https://www.passionbakeries.com/?v=7516fd43adaa

Stay well...and keep laughing and soon we wil be up and about.

A hui hou.

Micco

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2020/12/26
Activity Date:	2020/12/01

Outfitters Kauai Zipline Trek Adventures at Kipu Ranch

Fun , not at all scary , great guides!

Reviewed by: Julia

We do the zip and dip and it was not at all scary, the last line was amazing!! The dip part great, lots of high jumps ( optional) into a volcano tube full of water! Do it!!

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Packages:	Zip & Splash - Adrenaline Course (4 Lines)
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2020/12/12
Activity Date:	2020/11/18

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Great knowledgable guided tour... amazing hike!

Reviewed by: Julia

We signed up for the kayaking but the hike and the waterfall was the best part of it!!
Our guide Jay was so knowledgeable about the nature, trees, plants and history of Kauai! we learnt so much and even had a taste of Kuala along the way
highly recommend this adventure, the 5 hours passed so fast!
Do it!! all get and skill levels!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Julia, So nice to be outdoors and sharing the beauty of Kaua'i with visitors and locals alike once again. Good to know that Jay has dusted his wares and sharing his knowledge of all things Kaua'i. We are very fortunate to have him out in the field. Thanks again for your kind words and keep enjoying the salutary outdoors. Stay well. Micco/Head Guide

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Packages:	Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2020/11/18
Activity Date:	2020/11/16

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Waimea Canyon and the south and west side sightseeing on/off tour with lunch!

Spent little time at main sights and hours waiting for food!

Great experience!

We made it!!

We had such a good time!!

Perfect tour for a first visit to Kauai!

Relaxing River Time

Excellent tour!

We couldn't have asked for a better tour guide!

Outstanding time!!!

Family fun

A must do!

Great experience

Kayaking Only

Beautiful hike and waterfall

This excursion is a MUST!

Worth the work!

Enjoyable tour

Spectacular tube run!! Had a blast with my New wife!!!

Amazing experience!

MUST experience!

Maui Residents on Kauai Tubing Adventure

Great trip

Fantastic way to spend a half day in Kauai

Great Time!

Fun!!!

Kauai Kayak - the best

A knowledge guide with a great sense of humor made it such a great experience!

Fun , not at all scary , great guides!

Great knowledgable guided tour... amazing hike!

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