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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure
Best Activity on the Kauai!
Activity Date: 2023/04/07 | Posted on: 2023/04/14

I was excited to experience the natural beauty of Kauai by kayak and hike. What I wasn't expecting was to learn so much about the history and culture of the Wailua Valley, Wailua River, and Sacred Waterfalls. Our entire group felt like the tour was more a group of friends than a standard follow the leader tour. This was in no small part due to our fantastic tour guide, Izzy. I'd recommend asking for her.

Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Friends
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Aloha Darrin,

We love our clients and I personally married one.

Izzy does a particularly good job of guiding singles and families alike and making them all feel part of an extended family while at the same time keeping you safe without loosing the sense of fun.

Leaving you "thoughtful" with the history and culture of the area is considered as important as any facet of our tours.

Thanks for you kind words and will make sure to share with Izzy.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Hanalei River and Blue Lagoon Kayaking & Guided Snorkeling Tour - Kayak Kauai
Beautiful day out
Activity Date: 2023/03/21 | Posted on: 2023/03/28

Our guides Hatu and Justice were wonderful. They made us feel welcome, safe, and gave us a great experience all around. We loved hearing about Hawaiian culture and experienced from Hatu. A great day overall!

Packages: North Shore Departure Package (Pick-up at Princeville or Hanalei)
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha Taylor,

Glad you enjoyed the paddling duo of Pohaku and Justice.

They do a great job of coupling the beauty of Hanalei with cultural and natural history.

Hope you saw some turtles snorkeling.

Thanks for sharing and will share with Pohaku and Justice.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Kauai Beach Boys Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Surfing Ride
Fun outrigger surf riding!
Activity Date: 2023/03/21 | Posted on: 2023/03/23

My wife and I had a great experience riding the surf w/ our guide Kristhian of Kauai Beach Boys on an outrigger/canoe. Great fun, great value!

Packages: Outrigger Canoe Ride
Attended as: Couples
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Snuba Tours of Kauai | Small-Group Guided Beach SNUBA Diving Tour at Lawai Beach
Snuba on Kauai
Activity Date: 2023/02/21 | Posted on: 2023/03/18

My family had our first try with snuba and loved it !! Our guides showed us turtles and even a small octopus!! We would do this again.

Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Families
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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure
Once in a lifetime opportunity
Activity Date: 2023/03/13 | Posted on: 2023/03/16

This experience is well worth the time and effort. Sacred falls is beautiful and swimming under the falls is a once in a lifetime opportunity that should not be missed. Bring along some good wet shoes and be prepared for a fun kayak trip down the river, a beautiful hike to the falls and then the big payoff at the end. Steve did a great job, and this comes highly recommended.

Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha Joe,

I am usually on top of our reviews, but yours fell through the cracks.

Anyway, better late than never to thank you for taking the time to share and give us a five star. 39 years later and we strive to keep improving and guides like Steve make the difference.

Thanks again…stay active and well.

Micco/Head Guide

…and yes bring good aqua shoes that you can afford to get muddy.

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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure
Sacred falls adventure
Activity Date: 2023/02/27 | Posted on: 2023/03/01

We had a great tour, and knowledgeable tour guide, Steve. The kayak and hike were beautiful and the water fall was sooo worth it! We did end up going ahead of our group when we were on our way back as we did have some slower paced people. But we found our way back easy. Would definitely go again!

Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha Tenille,

Will let Steve know that you enjoyed the tour.

What is nice about our Wailua Rive tour to the falls is that by the time you might get tired paddling, there is the trail to the falls. Nice combination of paddling and hiking.

With the recent rains.the waterfall has been really gushing. Great picture.

Thank you for taking the time to share.

Until then....keep chasing waterfalls.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Kauai Surf School - Surfing Lessons at Poipu Beach
Lots of laughs
Activity Date: 2021/09/27 | Posted on: 2023/02/04
Jim

We weren't the most graceful surfers but sure had fun trying.

Packages: Group Lesson
Attended as: Couples
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Kauai Surf School - Surfing Lessons at Poipu Beach
Caught a wave
Activity Date: 2021/12/20 | Posted on: 2023/02/04
Jim

We didn't know how hard it would be to learn to surf. But our guide was patient and helpful. We had a blast and we all did catch a wave.

Packages: Group Lesson
Attended as: Families
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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure
Loved this adventure.
Activity Date: 2023/01/23 | Posted on: 2023/01/27

This was a great tour that I am really happy that I went on. Harrison was our guide and was informative and a super nice guy. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to combine kayaking and hiking. The trail to get to the falls was a bit muddy but not too bad. The falls are very impressive. Lots of fun!

Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Friends
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Aloha Chris,

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with Harrison. Harrison continues be outstanding and we are all lucky
to have him share his “aloha”.

Stay well and active.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure
Awesome experience
Activity Date: 2023/01/12 | Posted on: 2023/01/14

So glad we were able to do this! Would highly recommend! Harrison, our tour guide was awesome and made the tour that much better. He had a bunch of fun and interesting information that taught us about the island.

Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha Andrew,

Thanks for the 5 stars. We are so lucky to have Harrison on board and is one of our top guides.

Glad you enjoyed his “aloha” and hope to see you back on our island.

Meanwhile….try to remember all you learned from Harrison.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure
Harrison was awesome!
Activity Date: 2023/01/12 | Posted on: 2023/01/14

Extremely enjoyable trip! Harrison was very knowledgeable, outgoing, and extra attentive to everyone's needs. He gave off a vibe that he loves what he's doing and is "living the life"! Would definitely do this trip again.

Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha Donnie and Susan,

Thanks for taking the time to let us know that Harrison continues to excel and give 100%. Harrison is a keeper and he allows us all to “live the life”; hope you both continue as well.

Thanks and a hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure
Day filled with fun
Activity Date: 2022/12/06 | Posted on: 2022/12/21

Lots to do on this one hike alone, the kayak start was awesome, into the gorgeous waterfall

Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
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Melé Kalikimaka Kara, Thanks for the 5 stars. The tour to the falls, as you learned was a nice combo of upper body and lower body exercise; when your arms are about to give out from kayaking…there is the trail to the fall. Happy Holidays. Micco/Head Guide

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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure
Awesome day!
Activity Date: 2022/11/17 | Posted on: 2022/11/19

Great way to spent the day! Perfect for couples, everyone uses a double kayak. The included lunch was nice at the waterfall. Easy hike after the kayak route to the waterfall, any type of shoes or no shoes are doable. Our tour guide Izzy was super friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you !!

Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha Kristen, Thanks for the 5 stars and for taking the time to share. I agree with all that you said, including that Izzy is great, but some sort of footwear is advisable. We have one seasoned guide that negotiates the rocky often slippery trail shoe less, but again we recommend some sort of aqua shoes or beater tennis shoes. Keep chasing waterfalls. Happy Holidays. Micco/Head Guide

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Wailua River Kayak Rental with Optional Self-Guided Secret Falls Hike
Paddleboarding in the rain
Activity Date: 2022/10/11 | Posted on: 2022/11/05

My family and I visited in October 2022 and rented paddle boards. We had an amazing paddle up the river which followed a beautiful hike up to the Falls It started raining on our way back but it was still an amazing experience. It was super easy yo rent the boards and they instructed us well on how to position them for travel. Definitely recommend and will hopefully return again.

Packages: Stand Up Paddle Board Rental - Self-Guided Tour of Wailua River & Secret Falls
Attended as: Families
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Aloha Cindy,

Great photos.

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience renting SUP from us at Kayak Kaua'i. Many way to paddle falls and SUP is a bit more work but fun enough. Our boards are looking a little shabby and we will soon be replacing them with new and fleeter SUP's.

Until our wake cross....stay active and searching for water falls.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Hanalei River and Blue Lagoon Kayaking & Guided Snorkeling Tour - Kayak Kauai
Beautiful!
Activity Date: 2022/09/30 | Posted on: 2022/10/12

If you love to kayak like myself and my wife, this will be a perfect day on vacation! Beautiful blue water, and you get to jump in and snorkel.

Packages: South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina)
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha Kara, Perfect day...is good enough for us. Glad we were able to share the beautiful Hanalei, its river and bay on our Hanalei Blue Lagoon tour.
Keep active and thanks again for sharing.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide

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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure
Well worth the activity!
Activity Date: 2022/09/22 | Posted on: 2022/09/28

Even with the kayak and hiking involved, the time spent at the falls was wonderul.
Logan was a great guide who shared his learned knowledge of the island and past customs with us.
Highly recommend.

Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha Rebecca,

Logan always mixes a good time while ensuring safety and leaving you "thoughtful" of all thins Hawaii/Kaua'i.

Thanks for your kind words: will share them with Logan.

Stay paddling and active.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure
worth the time and effort!
Activity Date: 2022/09/21 | Posted on: 2022/09/24

First, our Guide "G" was fantastic! He made all the difference with his knowledge of Kauai history, and educating us all along the hike and kayaking portion of the trip. Would recommend the earliest departure time of 7:45 if you don't want a lot of crowds both on the water and at the falls. As we were leaving around 11am to hike back to the kayaks, the falls were very crowded and busy, as was trail and the river on our return. Overall, worth the little effort it takes to see this very pretty part of Kauai.

Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha Carolyn, Or was it Mr T, who was your guide. Regardless, with all confidence I can tell you that all our guides on all our tours, keep it fun, safe and thoughtful. I love the morning departures but the after noon is a nice way to end the evening. Anyway, appreciate the 5 stars and that we are doing a good job. Your patronage makes it possible to work and share with others this very pretty part of Kaua'i. Stay active and well. Micco/Head Guide

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Hanalei River and Blue Lagoon Kayaking & Guided Snorkeling Tour - Kayak Kauai
River and sea kayak
Activity Date: 2022/09/16 | Posted on: 2022/09/18

Very nice one with gorgeous landscape. Our guide was very friendly and provided lots of informations on the history of the Hawaiian civilization as well on the local flora and fauna.

Packages: South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina)
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha Chris,

Hanalei Bay and environs is definitely "eye candy". Glad you were able to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and learned some facts along the way.

Thanks for sharing.

Until our wakes cross...stay paddling, snorkeling and engaged.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure
Loved it
Activity Date: 2022/08/29 | Posted on: 2022/08/31

T was great and we loved it! Really enjoyed ourselves!

Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha Dalt,

That's is what it's about, ...a little exercise and enjoyment.

Thanks and stay active.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure
Fantastic!
Activity Date: 2022/08/11 | Posted on: 2022/08/13

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!

Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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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
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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure
My experience to the Sacred Water Falls
Activity Date: 2022/06/30 | Posted on: 2022/07/23

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…!!

Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
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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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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure
Amazing Kauai Experience!
Activity Date: 2022/07/06 | Posted on: 2022/07/08

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!

Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families
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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
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Kauai Beach Boys Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Surfing Ride
Loved our Outrigger ride!
Activity Date: 2022/06/09 | Posted on: 2022/07/02

We had a great instructor who was not only knowledgeable about the area and local wildlife, but he was great at working with our two kids, (11 and 16) about how to paddle, how to work as a team, and how to listen to his instruction. The looks on their faces when we 'surfed" the waves was priceless....made it worth every minute! This was also one of the more affordable activities in an area known for expensive prices, so that was great too.

Packages: Outrigger Canoe Ride
Attended as: Families
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Hanalei River and Blue Lagoon Kayaking & Guided Snorkeling Tour - Kayak Kauai
Kayak and snorkel
Activity Date: 2022/05/31 | Posted on: 2022/06/02
KGP

Great views of the river and bay. Our guide Jay was great. Highly recommend.

Packages: South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina)
Attended as: Families
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Aloha KGP,

Thanks for your kind and succinct review.

Wil share your honorable mention with Jay.

Thanks again....keep active and paddling.

A hui hou,

Micco
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Hanalei River and Blue Lagoon Kayaking & Guided Snorkeling Tour - Kayak Kauai
Beautiful
Activity Date: 2022/05/23 | Posted on: 2022/05/25

We had a great time. Jay & Steve were wonderful and took care of all our needs, while educating us about this beautiful island and it's culture.
Thanks again guys

Packages: North Shore Departure Package (Pick-up at Princeville or Hanalei)
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha B,

Thanks for taking the time to let us know that Jay and Steve continue to do an outstanding job.

On all our tours we try to celebrate the beauty of the environment and leave you with some knowledge to ponder.

Thanks again and looking forward to hosting you on our other tours.

A hui hou,

Micco
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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure
Great Time!
Activity Date: 2022/05/16 | Posted on: 2022/05/18

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.

Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
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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
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Hanalei River and Blue Lagoon Kayaking & Guided Snorkeling Tour - Kayak Kauai
Gorgeous tour with knowledgeable guides!
Activity Date: 2022/03/29 | Posted on: 2022/05/03

This was a lovely activity that was enjoyable for the whole family (kinder, teens, parents, and grandparents). The guides were knowledgeable and entertaining throughout the paddle and dealt marvelously with the various experience levels within the group. We will be going again on our next trip to Kauai!

Packages: North Shore Departure Package (Pick-up at Princeville or Hanalei)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Aloha One, Does not get any better than paddling and snorkeling on the Bay and River of Hanalei. Glad to hear that you enjoyed the guides as well.

Looking forward to your return and thanks for taking the time to let us know we are doing a good job: it is appreciated

A hui hou,

Micco
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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure
Outstanding adventure
Activity Date: 2022/04/26 | Posted on: 2022/04/28

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

Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
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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
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Kipu Safari Adventure - Zipline, Hike, Kayak & Waterfall Swim with Lunch
Fun on the Ranch
Activity Date: 2022/04/23 | Posted on: 2022/04/26

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!

Packages: Kipu Zipline Safari
Attended as: Couples
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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure
Must do excursion
Activity Date: 2022/04/05 | Posted on: 2022/04/07

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.

Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
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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
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