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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

So much fun!

Reviewed by: Melissa

This was such a cool experience & so much fun! Going through the tunnels with headlamps makes it different than any other tubing experience. We loved our guides. Maka & her sister & Kai Nalu. They were all very helpful, informative & made you feel like you were hanging out with friends. Those 3 deserve a nice raise. I would definitely do this tour again & I would suggest it to anyone who is considering it. You won’t regret it.

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/08/27
Activity Date: 2022/08/05

Kauai Hiking Tour with Private Waterfall Swim & Jungle Adventure

Waterfall Hike/Swim

Reviewed by: Ted and Angela

What a fabulous time we had. The hike consists of a fairly steep but mild trek downhill with a highly knowledgeable and friendly guide pointing out the various types of foliage you are hiking through. You descend to two very beautiful waterfalls, the 2nd of which is around 60 feet cascading into a small swimmable pond. We saw a few prawns as well as fish there. We were given the choice of hiking back the same way we came in or to go back a shorter, more intense hike back up. We chose the more intense option and it was still very "doable" and enjoyable. I just wish I could remember our guides name, he was truly outstanding (I am just horrible with names tho, sorry).

  • 60 foot waterfall

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Packages: Hiking Tour & Private Waterfall Swim
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/08/27
Activity Date: 2022/08/24

Kauai Hiking Tour with Private Waterfall Swim & Jungle Adventure

Hike to private waterfall

Reviewed by: Loni R.

We were really pleased with the waterfall hike and our tour guide, Katie. She got us hooked up with good footwear ($10 each to rent, which is definitely worth it). The hike itself was short but sweet, and we learned a lot about local plants and animals. Katie found some white Hawaiian ginger and showed us how to suck nectar from the roots and demonstrated how one might make paper using the papyrus growing by the water.

The waterfalls were gorgeous and very private. We were a small group of about 8 and we saw no one else. The second waterfall, the one you swim in, was wonderful. The water was cool but refreshing and Katie guided us all (even younger kids) as we climbed up to walk behind it.

After the swim you do have a few minutes of pretty steep climbing, but the shoes and the guard ropes really help and no one had any issues (aside from being a tad winded).

I highly recommend this tour and will absolutely do it again.

  • Papakolea falls

  • The start of the trail. This sign shows you all the movies filmed nearby,

  • White Hawaiian ginger and Bamboo Falls

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Packages: Hiking Tour & Private Waterfall Swim
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/08/19
Activity Date: 2022/08/13

Koloa 8-Line Zipline Adventure - Kauai's Most Adventurous Zip Tour

Awesome Guides and 8 Thrilling Lines!!!

Reviewed by: Yvette C

Thanks to you all - my kids and I really enjoyed the morning Ziplines. Even when it started POURING!!! The guides had ponchos for us.

  • Amazing Views!!

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Packages: Daytime Zipline
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/08/14
Activity Date: 2022/08/01

Waimea Canyon Waipoo Waterfall Hike (Moderate)

Fabulous Canyon Hike

Reviewed by: Jeff

The Waipoo Falls Hiking tour was outstanding.. great communication from start to finish. Our guide, Garrick, was outstanding and provided us with great information and a fantastic experience.

Reply from activity provider

Jeff, Outstanding....is good enough for us!! Thanks for confirming that Garrick continues to shine. He is great in the field and a pleasure to work with. Glad you were
able to experience his "outdoor show". I have to visit him one day when he goes home to Alaska for a spell. Thanks for sharing. Micco

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Packages: Koke‘e State Park - Waipo‘o Falls Hiking Tour
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/08/14
Activity Date: 2022/08/10

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Fantastic!

Reviewed by: Mike G

Our guide, Logan, was absolutely fantastic. The hike was great, and three generations of our family were able to do it, from 70 years old to 7 years old. The kayaking was calm and pleasant, and the waterfall was truly amazing. We got plenty of time at the waterfall, and it wasn’t too crowded- we got photos of just our family in the waterfall. This was a highlight of our entire Hawaii trip!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Mike, Logan with his stentorian voice...and enthusiasm shines both in the field + he is great to work with. Glad to hear that you enjoyed his particular brand of aloha and the falls.

Come back again and we can share with you some other beautiful aspects of our beautiful island.

Thanks for sharing.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/08/13
Activity Date: 2022/08/11

Koloa 8-Line Zipline Adventure - Kauai's Most Adventurous Zip Tour

Great family fun

Reviewed by: S.Moore

Guides were fantastic and the whole family had a blast, even in the rain. Would definintely come back and recommend to others.

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Packages: Daytime Zipline
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/08/01
Activity Date: 2022/07/07

Kauai Hiking Tour with Private Waterfall Swim & Jungle Adventure

Amazing!!

Reviewed by: Natalie

The hike was definitely amazing our tour guy Lou was awesome.
We actually ended up going to the wrong location and they were great enough to give us a ride to the actual spot and they even gave us a ride back

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Packages: Hiking Tour & Private Waterfall Swim
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/07/31
Activity Date: 2022/07/29

Kauai Hiking Tour with Private Waterfall Swim & Jungle Adventure

A "must do" activity

Reviewed by: Joan

My teen g'kids said that this is a "must do" activity!

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Packages: Hiking Tour & Private Waterfall Swim
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/27
Activity Date: 2022/07/25

Koloa 8-Line Zipline Adventure - Kauai's Most Adventurous Zip Tour

Amazing and the two guides were friendly and very knowledgeable!! They took the time to explain everything! I recommend them!!

Reviewed by: C and l

Amazing!! The company was really great! It was a good time

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Packages: Daytime Zipline
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/07/27
Activity Date: 2022/07/25

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

My experience to the Sacred Water Falls

Reviewed by: Silvana Behrens

I enjoyed the location, but it is impossible to appreciate it during the hike or walk … it was very fast and unable to take pictures…. The description was the hike was by the “flat river bed”, but is was not .. it was walking on top of boulders, branches, wet ground, steep up and down….and Too many groups at the same time (crowded) or overlapping .. our group had 15 minutes at the waterfalls, not enough time to eat or get into the waterfalls…which also was very crowded with other groups….
Our tour guide was excellent…!!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Silvana, Allot has changed since we first marketed this tour 38 years ago as the "Secret Falls"; as you experienced, it it the best known secret. That said, even with the crowd at times, it is still a nice way to spend the day. Thanks for warning potential patrons that the road to the falls, is unpaved and uneven at times and can be challenging for some. Glad you enjoyed our guide and I guess excellent is good enough. Thanks again for you review. A hui hou, Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/23
Activity Date: 2022/06/30

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Best Experience

Reviewed by: Kara

Our travel agent told us we must do this and thank goodness she did. It is a fun filled experience that will be memorable!

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/19
Activity Date: 2022/07/17

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

Good tour, but not enough time at the major sites.

Reviewed by: MJL

The tour was good. The tour guide was excellent! Less time shopping and more time at the sites to hike would make this an excellent tour. We did enjoy it and would recommend it, especially if you don't have transportation.

  • Chicken on cliff

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Packages: Kauai Waimea Canyon & Kokee Trail Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/13
Activity Date: 2022/07/11

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Amazing Kauai Experience!

Reviewed by: Fred B

Our family of four had a fantastic time kayaking and hiking with Tyler. He was personable and extremely knowledgeable of all things Kauai. We would definitely recommend this experience to anyone seeking a little adventure and (more) beauty in their trip to Kauai. Mahalo!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Fred,

Thanks for 5 stars and letting us know, what we really already knew, i.e. that Tyler "rocks".

Tyler gives 100 % + does an excellent job managing our Wailua River programs from rentals to tours. We are very fortunate that he tolerates us.

Stay well and keep enjoying the many facets of beauty that this planet provides.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/08
Activity Date: 2022/07/06

Guided Waterfall Rappelling Adventure in Kauai

Perfect island adventure!

Reviewed by: Rachelle B

The guides were awesome and extremely personable. They were sure that all the participants were comfortable with the process. They cheered us on and made sure we have a great time. The waterfalls are on private land that you would never otherwise get to experience. While the idea of rappelling may sound crazy, with the help of the guides, anyone can enjoy this adventure. Definitely a highlight to our trip! When we are back on the island, we’ll do it again!

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Packages: Ultimate Waterfall Rappel
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/26
Activity Date: 2022/06/24

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

An awesome family adventure!

Reviewed by: Saundra S.

My family had an awesome time on this tour with our guides Ryan and Cousin Giggles! They made sure all drivers felt comfortable behind the wheel of their ATV and made safety a priority. The trails were fun with a great waterfall stop at the end. Only a few people actually got in the water. My husband did and said the rocks were very slick and water very cold but he would jump in again. It rained that morning but the trails were still very dusty in places and there were also large mud puddles. Take clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting bright red dirt on. My teens stated this was one of their favorite activities.

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Packages: Waterfalls Triple Trail Expedition: Group Package [4-seater ATV]
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/25
Activity Date: 2022/06/23

Kauai Backcountry Treetop Canopy Zipline & Swimming Adventure with Lunch

Awesome Experience!

Reviewed by: Laura Diaz

This zip line tour was awesome! Our guides Cody and Myles were so cool!!! They were funny, knowledgeable and so informative. They made our experience unforgettable. We will definitely come back and request them as our guides. Thanks guys for an awesome experience!

  • Thanks Cody for a great experience!

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Packages: Zipline & Waterfall Swim Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/14
Activity Date: 2022/06/10

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

This was a BLAST!!

Reviewed by: Tim

We had some much fun doing this adventure. We would go on this again! The guide's information about the tour and surrounding area were funny and informative. A must do if your in Kauai!

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/13
Activity Date: 2022/05/19

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

A blast!

Reviewed by: Kara

I am so happy I got this activity, its a quick sell out but my favorite experience so far!

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/10
Activity Date: 2022/06/09

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

Rush of Adreneline

Reviewed by: Kara

Loved this, great experience for myself and my daughter!

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Packages: Waterfalls Triple Trail Expedition: Group Package [4-seater ATV]
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/10
Activity Date: 2022/06/08

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

Worth every penny!

Reviewed by: Munurse4

From the moment we arrived we were welcomed with open arms! Our 2 guides were amazing, fun and very knowledgeable. We were given detailed instructions before beginning which made our adventure so smooth. Loved our tour so much we definitely have plans of returning with our grown adult kids to enjoy again. please note, when they say wear something that you dont mind messing up with red clay...it is a messy adventure but loads of fun!

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Packages: Waterfalls Triple Trail Expedition: Group Package [4-seater ATV]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/02
Activity Date: 2021/10/02

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Adrenaline Rush!

Reviewed by: Kara

Make sure you book quick, the slots really fill up and its such a fun time!

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/05/24
Activity Date: 2022/05/23

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Great Time!

Reviewed by: Mike Nelson

We had a great time with the kayak to the sacred falls. Our tour guide T was phenomenal. He was very personable ( even learned all 12 of our names during the trip) and taught us many things along the trail. We are novice kayakers and felt that the trip was well suited to our abilities. The hike was very easy as well. Would highly recommend and would like to say a huge thank you to T for making the experience over the top.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Mike,

Thanks for your nice review.

That's impressive that Mr T had all your names down! We are very pleased to have Mr T, after he left us for a moment to the Big Island. We know him to always to give 100%.

Thanks for taking the time to share and giving folks an idea of what is tour is like.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/18
Activity Date: 2022/05/16

Outfitters Kauai Zipline Trek Adventures at Kipu Ranch

Can’t recommend enough!

Reviewed by: Harini

Everyone was so nice and lovely right from the beginning. They made us feel very safe and we absolutely loved it. I was so nervous right before shooting down but honestly would do it many times over. Such a great experience!

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Packages: FlyLine Zipline (Single Line)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/16
Activity Date: 2022/05/14

Kauai Backcountry Treetop Canopy Zipline & Swimming Adventure with Lunch

Amazing experience.

Reviewed by: Martha Fagan

I had an absolute ball for my first time ziplining!! The guides were extremely supportive and knowledgeable about the course and made us feel very safe. They also provided us with lots of Hawaiian history and answered all questions asked. Not to mention they were hilarious which made the experience just that more fun! I had a great time, mahalo!!

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Packages: Zipline & Waterfall Swim Adventure
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/05/14
Activity Date: 2022/05/12

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Outstanding adventure

Reviewed by: Tara Haefner

Mike was a fantastic guide! He made it fun and was very knowledgeable about the area!!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Tara,

Keeping it fun, safe and leaving with some knowledge to help you understand the natural history is the aim in all our snorkel, waterfalls and Na Pali paddling tours.

Mike exemplifies this philosophy.

Thanks for sharing. Stay well and keep learning.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/28
Activity Date: 2022/04/26

Kipu Safari Adventure - Zipline, Hike, Kayak & Waterfall Swim with Lunch

Fun on the Ranch

Reviewed by: Tristan

Keegan and Saber (incredibly unsure on both of those spellings) were amazing guides. They were super laid back, funny, knowledgeable, and thorough. These guys were fun to follow around for the day, breaking up sections to explain plant life, facts about Kauai or parts of the Kipu Ranch, and of course some harmless practical jokes on us tourists. Everything was very safe and friendly and they made sure to give clear instructions in regards to matters of safety and equipment. It made for a rather seamless and enjoyable experience for all. I cannot recommend this company/excursion enough!

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Packages: Kipu Zipline Safari
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/26
Activity Date: 2022/04/23

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Mountain Tubing in Kauai! Amazing people and fun!

Reviewed by: Lauzon & Dewhirst

This was so much fun with a great people to lead us on the adventure! Bruce was amazing!

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Packages: 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/17
Activity Date: 2022/04/15

Kauai Backcountry Treetop Canopy Zipline & Swimming Adventure with Lunch

Awesome Experience with awesome Tour Guides

Reviewed by: Justin Sousa

Cody and Kanaan Provided so much information about the island in the activities and their every day life not only did we get great zip lining lunch and swimming activities I was more informed about the island as a first timer then I could’ve read off of Wikipedia phenomenal job phenomenal Guys I will totally do it again when I revisit

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Packages: Zipline & Waterfall Swim Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/16
Activity Date: 2022/04/13

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Must do excursion

Reviewed by: Brad

Great trip. A must do for outdoors people. Leisurely paddle , rain showers and hiking through mud. Uneven terrain. Wading across rivers and getting a refreshing swim in the waterfall pool. So much fun!!! Bring rain gear, wear good shoes……. we wore keen sandals, and wear a swimsuit for the waterfall swim.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Brad, We market this tour for the active family. We also tell folks to "embrace the mud" at times. Thanks for your review and letting others know
what gear to bring. Until then...thanks for making it possible. Stay active and safe.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/07
Activity Date: 2022/04/05
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