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

Awesome ride & breathtaking waterfall!

Reviewed by: Missy W

My husband and I had an awesome time with our guides Joshua and Lumbo. They took us on a fun, wild-ride ATV adventure and told us some cool history about the Kipu Ranch, including details about Hollywood movies filmed there. One stop along the route included an opportunity to swing from a rope swing from the same tree (same tree, new rope) Harrison Ford used as Indiana Jones in the movie Raiders of the Lost Ark!

Another stop included a delicious lunch of sandwiches, fruit, chips, cookies, and water. I was impressed with the tablecloths and individually wrapped moist towels (actual towels) handed out to clean off all the dirt on our hands and face from our ride. It was also really interesting to chat with the guides about their lives on the island and pick their brains about Kipu Ranch trivia. Joshua just had his third child last week, and Lumbo has 6 kids!

Our final stop was at a picturesque waterfall where we were all able to swim to the waterfall!

Tips: Wear closed toed shoes you don’t mind swimming in because you must wear shoes in the water. Wear a swimsuit under your clothes if you want to swim at the waterfall or swing on the rope swing into the water. Bring a towel unless you don’t mind air drying. Also, your clothes will definitely get dirty! Keep a change of clothes in the car unless you don’t mind the dirt in your car. In case you’re wondering, the water is definitely cold.

A nice bonus is that the company gives you complementary bandannas to wear over your nose and mouth to keep the dirt out. The bandanna serves as a cool souvenir afterwards! Also, one of our guides, Joshua, was especially gifted at taking cell phone pictures. If you luck out with him as your guide, let him take your pictures!

  • Waterfall you get to swim in!

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Packages: Waterfalls Triple Trail Expedition: Group Package [4-seater ATV]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/05/31
Activity Date: 2019/05/28

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

An awesome relaxing time...

Reviewed by: rongoetz

It was a very relaxing time....the guides we had were very knowledgeable with the history of the water canel and fun to float with...the after float lunch with had hit the spot...

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/05/28
Activity Date: 2019/05/25

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Amazing Time

Reviewed by: Krystal

Our tour guides did an amazing job. Great sense of humor and made our adventure so much fun. Great with our youngest 2 and did a great job dealing with our 2 teen girls. Thank you

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2019/05/22
Activity Date: 2019/05/19

Kipu Ranch ATV Tour – Scenic Ride Through Jurassic Park Film Locations

Early bird special was the way to go!

Reviewed by: Mr. Bates

Loved this place! The sights were great, the guides were super fun. Would just have loved to really rip up the trails in those bad a$$ ATVs a bit more! They need a straight-away where you can really kick up some mud and it would be perfect! Highly recommend!

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Packages: Early Bird Special Deal! (7:00 AM Tour) - ATV for 2 to 4 people
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/05/15
Activity Date: 2019/05/12

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Awesome experience!

Reviewed by: Betty

This adventure was all that we read on-line....and more!! We came into Lihue on a cruise and chose to do the tubing adventure. Our guides, BJ and Poncho, made this experience even better....comical, informative, safe and most of all, fun!! Service while checking in was fast and friendly. During the ride up to the start of the tubing on the irrigation ditch, BJ provided insite into the history of the sugar plantation and creation of the ditch, pointed out areas of interest. We stopped for photo opp and then into the water on our tubes. This was a great experience, fun traveling through the tunnels and never felt unsafe. Our group loved this!!

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/05/07
Activity Date: 2019/04/29

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Had a great time

Reviewed by: Nicole

Even with the rain it was a blast... wear proper shoes they will get muddy!!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Nicole,

Without rain you could not have rainbows.

Thanks for warning people about shoes.

Until our trails meet again.

Thanks for taking the time.

Micco

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/05/02
Activity Date: 2019/04/29

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Sacred Falls Kayak and Hike

Reviewed by: Tena

We very much enjoyed the kayak and hike to Sacred Falls! Our guide Dustin was outstanding! He shared his knowledge of the area and kept us entertained with his jokes throughout the tour. The hike is muddy so wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet and dirty.
We would definitely do this activity again!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Tena,

Dustin is on a roll. One out of every 3 honorable mentions this month, has Dustin's name affixed.

That said all our guides I can humbly say, "Do an outstanding job!".

Thanks for warning others about the property shoes to wear.

Stay paddling and hiking.

Thanks again for sharing.

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/04/19
Activity Date: 2019/04/16

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Fun experience!

Reviewed by: Tourists from Oregon

We enjoyed the adventure a lot! Tour members were excellent (personable, enthusiastic, informative and accommodating toward everyone of all ages having a fun time). Floating the tunnels is exciting and hearing history of canals is interesting glimpse of past island sugar cane industry elements.Nice lunch to re-energize afterwards.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/04/12
Activity Date: 2019/04/08

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Loved it!

Reviewed by: Laura & Emma

My 5 year old and I did this adventure and had sooooo much fun!!! The tour guides were so nice especially to my daughter. They let her go up front and one made her a fishing pole out of a leaf during lunch. I would definitely do this again with my family. If you’re bringing a camera or GoPro make sure it has a tie on it to your wrist or clothing and a water proof case. We had the best time together!!! Highly recommend.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2019/04/09
Activity Date: 2019/04/06

Kipu Ranch ATV Tour – Scenic Ride Through Jurassic Park Film Locations

Hawaiian Roller Coaster

Reviewed by: Bonnie M.

I had a grand time! The weather was perfect (partly cloudy) and it had rained the day before, so the trail wasn't dusty.

They did a good job teaching us how to drive the ATVs and making sure we were comfortable with the machines.

The guides had great personalities and they wanted to make sure we were having a good time.

Highly recommended. I took the 3-hour tour, which includes the view of Kipu Kai.

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Packages: Early Bird Special Deal! (7:00 AM Tour) - ATV for 2 to 4 people
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2019/04/05
Activity Date: 2019/03/29

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Sooo Fun!!!

Reviewed by: Family Reunion

Would definitely do again!! I would recommend to anyone!! Good for all ages... we had ages 6-68 years old in our group...all had fun!! This is a must do while in Kauai! The guides tell you the history of the plantation and give you great recommendations for the rest of island!!

  • So fun!!

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/04/02
Activity Date: 2019/03/29

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Fun time

Reviewed by: Ron Z

This was an amazing time. I would recommend to everyone. Very easy ride down a lazy river. A lot of the ride was through tunnels and with the provided head lamp it was great. Is a good time rain or shine.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/03/31
Activity Date: 2019/03/26

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Great time

Reviewed by: Ron Z

This was a great time. This was our first time in kayak and we did awesome as our guide said. The hike to the falls was muddy but well worth it. I would recommend it for anyone looking for a little adventure.

Reply from activity provider

Thanks Ron for a nice review. Summer "dryness" has arrived and the trail is a wee bit less muddy. Thanks for warning folks about the mud.
Stay paddling and hiking.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/03/31
Activity Date: 2019/03/27

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Relaxing

Reviewed by: Catherine

Beautiful scenery! Guides were funny and knowledgeable. It was a relaxing float that was perfect for the tone of our trip. I would definitely do it again!

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/03/15
Activity Date: 2019/03/10

Kipu Ranch ATV Tour – Scenic Ride Through Jurassic Park Film Locations

Outstanding Adventure in a beautiful area

Reviewed by: Wayne&Brenda Thomas

We were so impressed with the staff, facilities, equipment and respect for the land at Kipu Ranch Adventures. Our guide Josh and his "tailgunner" Chase did and outstanding job. Josh, though not a native Hawaiian has been on the Island for 18 years and is quite a historian on this region. It was such a pleasure watching his enthusiasm for preserving the history and ambiance of this beautiful land.

The Rice Family who owns this property is blessed to have Kipu Ranch Adventures here to protect this land and inspire each of us to promote the protection of this historical property. Thank you to Kipu Ranch and the Rice Family, we had a wonderful visit and will be back soon.

  • Wayne and Brenda Thomas

  • Our gang

  • Beautiful streams

  • Chase, our "tailgunner"! Great guy

  • River used in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" movie

  • Unspoiled beauty

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Packages: Standard ATV (2 to 4 passengers)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/03/05
Activity Date: 2019/03/01

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Best Part if our trip!

Reviewed by: Pilar Abalos

We got to kayak down the Wailua River. Jay our guide was amazing. He told us about historical information about the beautiful island of Kauai and it’s history. Our hike to the waterfall was deep in the interior and he pointed out plants and trees and gave us history and background about them. He was patient and very friendly. Our swim in the falls was something on my bucket list and was definitely what I was expecting and more! Thank you to Jay and everyone at Kayak Kauai!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Pilar,

Glad to hear that not only that Jay did a great job guiding but that he help lighten "your bucket".

Keep filling up that bucket and thanks for letting others know what a good job Jay is doing; we are very
fortunate to have him on board.

A hui hou,

Micco

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/02/27
Activity Date: 2019/02/23

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Flume Float Fun

Reviewed by: Leslie

The eight year old who still lives in this 60-year-old heart of mine adored the whole adventure. Not because it was simple, but because we got to have an experience floating down an irrigation flume through tunnels and exotic beauty. It felt a little bit like we were getting away with something. Also, our guides - Cody and Justin - were funny and friendly and kept us perfectly safe the whole time. My advice is to go in the morning so you get in on the picnic at the end of the adventure. A beautiful setting in which to rest and refresh.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/02/24
Activity Date: 2019/02/21

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

It was really fun!

Reviewed by: Forsythe

It was really fun!!! The tour guides were awesome as well! It was just a bit shorter than I thought originally but still very worth it!!

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/02/12
Activity Date: 2019/02/08

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

great ATV tour

Reviewed by: Brenda Johnson

We saw some beautiful scenery! Breathtaking views for sure! We had a great time for sure!

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Packages: Ride with a Guide (ATV)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/02/03
Activity Date: 2019/01/26

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Beyond Awesome!

Reviewed by: Brenda Johnson

This is a must do tour when in Kauai! Cinzia and Rich were the best tour guides also. We laughed, qe saw wonderful scenery, enjoyed the caves and had a blast in the tubes!

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/02/03
Activity Date: 2019/01/24

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Great Adventure

Reviewed by: John

Tubing is the greatest experience on Kaua'i! Would recommend it to anyone.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2019/01/26
Activity Date: 2019/01/21

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

A must do!

Reviewed by: Hawaiian

The guides were very knowledgeable and kept things fun! The views were beautiful and the history behind the tunnels is interesting! Wasn't sure about the tunnels at first since I am claustrophobic but they were spacious and I didn't have any issues. Would definately do again! Recommend for all families and couples.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/01/13
Activity Date: 2019/01/10

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Excellent Choice!

Reviewed by: Trish F

Wonderful experience! Our guide Dustin was amazing and shared interesting history of Hawaii. Well worth it! We'd do it again!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Trish,

Dustin is a legend in his own mind...but then maybe, given your review, he is a legend. Thanks for sharing and confirming what we all knew at Kayak Kaua'i, i.e. that Dusting rocks.

Until our wakes or trail meet.

Micco

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/01/11
Activity Date: 2019/01/08

Kipu Ranch ATV Tour – Scenic Ride Through Jurassic Park Film Locations

Fun ride with a lot of history.

Reviewed by: Kevin Cannon

On this tour my newlywed wife learned how to drive an ATV, a lot about Kaua’i history, and we got to see where Indiana Jones did his famous rope swing. She is now researching new ATV adventures for us to explore. Giggles and Owen were wonderful tour guides and very gracious. We highly recommend this tour.

  • Go Hawks!

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Packages: Early Bird Special Deal! (7:00 AM Tour) - ATV for 2 to 4 people
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/12/05
Activity Date: 2018/12/02

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Tubing!

Reviewed by: T. Hasko

This was the best experience! Britt and Macy were outstanding tour guides. We had so much fun doing this activity tons of laughing and overall we highly recommend doing this!

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/11/10
Activity Date: 2018/11/09

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Sacred Falls

Reviewed by: Karen

We took the Sacred Falls kayak, hike and waterfall swim with Doc as our guide. He was awesome, providing great information about many of the plants we saw. He was better than our guide at one of the botanical gardens we visited. He also provided information on Hawaiian culture and history. The kayaking was at a very comfortable pace. My advice to future visitors would be to wear shoes you wouldn't mind throwing away. The mud was VERY deep but not too difficult to hike through. The waterfall was beautiful and a fun place to at least wash off your feet!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Karen,

Thanks for sharing your impressions and insights to our Wailua Sacred Falls.

Glad to hear that Doc is doing a good job. Very lucky to have a Doctor in our employ who brings a real love and knowledge of the environment we are celebrating>

Stay paddling and hiking.

Thanks again.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/11/06
Activity Date: 2018/10/31

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Great weather, great guide, beautiful view

Reviewed by: Mylène

The kayak ride down the river was beautiful and relaxing. The waterfall was beautiful, and worth the hike! However the trail is very muddy and we weren't expecting that, and therefore ruined our good pair of running shoes. It is worth it, but do bring a good pair of shoes (you'll need them!) but that you don't mind getting wet and dirtying forever.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Mylene,

Thanks for nice review.

Yes...we usually recommend some "beater tennis shoes" or sports sandals for hike to the waterfall.

Thanks for sharing and keep on paddling and hiking.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/11/05
Activity Date: 2018/11/02

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

So much fun!

Reviewed by: Christi

We would definitely do this trip again. Wear water shoes with toe coverage! Great guides and easy going! Fun! Fun! Fun!

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/11/04
Activity Date: 2018/11/01

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Favorite Kauai activity.

Reviewed by: Michigan travelers

Loved our tour guides, they made the trip very fun. We laughed tons! Got to see some really pretty island views during the activities also, with photo opportunities. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for something different to do on their vacation.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/10/28
Activity Date: 2018/10/18

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Always a blast

Reviewed by: Tom

Always give shout outs to the guides, Marcus and Johnny.
Saw this on Facebook. That was so cool.
Just a float down the creek but have often do you get to go through tunnel? Lots of fun.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/10/26
Activity Date: 2018/10/18
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