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All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures in Kauai

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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Awesome!

Reviewed by: Sjewkes

This was a great way to really see Kauai by water and land. The waterfall was worth the hike. Remember to wear really good shoes for the hike as you will cross over some fast moving water. My shoes kept slipping off. Overall, a great activity.

Reply from activity provider

Thanks for your review. Always have loved the Hawaiian word for waterfall: "wail lele" which is defined as "jumping waters". Come back and enjoy our other snorkel and paddling tours. And yes...aqua shoes or sturdy tennis shoes is a must. A hui hou and thanks again.

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/06/16
Activity Date: 2018/06/13

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Kayak only tour

Reviewed by: Christi F.

Due to the flooding on Kauai we couldn't do the full tour. The tour company called and asked if we wanted to still do just the kayak tour for a lower price, which we did. T our guide was great and we made the best of the modified tour.

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/05/14
Activity Date: 2018/05/07

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

A must do adventure!

Reviewed by: WA State travelers

We took the first group out at 7:45am,was a perfect trip and not over crowded. Our tour guide was Phil, he was terrific -very knowledgeable and a ton of fun. My husband and I had a great time and would recommend this for anyone wanting a little adventure. The kayaking was nice and about two miles to your hiking spot-less waterway traffic going in- coming out was getting busy- would suggest booking the early group. The hike was muddy-go barefoot or wear sturdy shoes you don't mind getting wet and muddy, a bit slippery and challenging but fun. The waterfall is beautiful (water was a bit chilly) but worth getting in it. Lunch was perfect, not too much and very yummy. Definitely a must do when visiting the island.

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2018/03/11
Activity Date: 2018/02/14

Hanalei River and Blue Lagoon Kayaking & Guided Snorkeling Tour - Kayak Kauai

Awesome Excursion!!!

Reviewed by: MarkFlannery

We had such an amazing time in Kauai, but one of our favorite events was the Kayak and Snorkel excursion up the Hanalei River Anne snorkeling on the reef. Our guides, Lisa and Steve, did amazing jobs. I’d highly recommend it to anyone!

Reply from activity provider

Mark...usually reply to review in a timely fashion. May have been paddling myself.

We are in the summer calms and the snorkeling has been dynamite.

We are waiting for your return.

Thanks for a nice review.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

  • Great times!!!

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Packages: South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/03/05
Activity Date: 2018/02/09

Hanalei River and Blue Lagoon Kayaking & Guided Snorkeling Tour - Kayak Kauai

Spectacular adventure!!!

Reviewed by: MarkFlannery

Our daughter bought us this trip for our 30th wedding anniversary. We then added four of our good friends that we came with. Kayaking up and down the river was amazing, and on into the ocean. Our snorkeling adventure was awesome, as we saw a Sea Turtle and beautiful fish! Lunch was delicious too! Lisa and Steve did a great job! We were especially grateful for Lisa sharing her expansive knowledge of nature, surfing, and the Hawaiian culture! She was super accommodating taking pictures and setting up lunch! Many thanks!!!

  • What a great way to experience Kauai!!

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Packages: South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/02/12
Activity Date: 2018/02/09

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

BEST DAY EVER!!!!!

Reviewed by: Deb

This was by far the best day of our week. The kids loved it! The kayak trip on the river was amazing, nice and relaxing, beautiful scenery. Advice- have one experienced kayak-er for the 2 person kayak. The hike through the forest was so cool, it was exactly what we had imagined. We were filled with history and information along our hike which was really inviting! Once we got to the falls, delightful! Although the water was cold, it was the neatest things we had experienced! The lunch, the surroundings, the tour guide, all amazing! Don't second guess, Just do it!!!

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/01/27
Activity Date: 2018/01/04

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

very fun

Reviewed by: Nicole

This was an amazing experience. it was so pretty and the hike was fun. would do this again.

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/01/23
Activity Date: 2018/01/16

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Be very careful!

Reviewed by: Annie S.

The waterfall destination is spectacular, our guide, Web, was very good - and barefoot!. Well-fitting hiking or sturdy aqua shoes are a must for the average hiker. The kayak trip is easy in a wide river. The hike is often along narrow pathways along a dropoff area with no barriers. The ground is very muddy, uneven and you're stepping between roots of trees much of the time. Good foot placement, patience and balance are requirements. When we arrived at the falls, a thunderstorm dumped a lot of rain decreasing the time at the falls and created an extremely wet and muddy return trip on the path back to the kayaks. Puddle depths were unknown leading to many slips and falls and very slow and slippery going. While no one was hurt in our group of 12, I'd advise this trip only for the very adventurous, and very careful!

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/01/21
Activity Date: 2017/12/26

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Great Experience and Workout!

Reviewed by: Sharilynn

There are some amazing views and creatures to see. The guide was awesome. We took two kids in the front of our Kayaks (which means we did all the rowing) therefore the groups with 2 adults per boat went way ahead of us. Don’t sign up for group activities if you expect the world to evolve around you. The group we went with seemed to rush through everything and we were trying to enjoy the trip and views.

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2017/12/21
Activity Date: 2017/12/16

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Amazing tour!!!

Reviewed by: Joanna

This activity was one of the best experiences in my life. The kayak and hike to the waterfall was beautiful! Our tour guy Dustin was amazing!!! He was very informative, enthusiastic and funny. He made the experience even better!! If you book the tour, you have to ask for him.

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2017/12/17
Activity Date: 2017/12/12

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Favorite Adventure in Kaua'i

Reviewed by: Amanda Edwards

A MUST-DO....be prepared for mud...it's a rainforest!

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/12/09
Activity Date: 2017/11/18

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Awesome trip

Reviewed by: Annie

Really cool tour, our tour guide was very cool and made the whole experience so much fun! The trek up to the waterfall was quite fun to hike because there was so much mud:) And the kayaking is also lots of fun, not too much of an exhaust ;)

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2017/12/09
Activity Date: 2017/11/13

Wailua River Kayak, Rainforest Hike & Waterfall Swim Adventure with Lunch

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Danielle

We had a wonderful tour guide who was friendly and informative! We had a great time kayaking up and down a calm river. The hike was beautiful and had a nice lunch at Secret Falls in which we dipped in for a "refreshing" swim. Would totally recommend it!

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Packages: Wailua Waterfall Kayak
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/12/09
Activity Date: 2017/12/06

カウアイ島 ワイルア川カヤック&熱帯雨林ハイキング <英語ガイド/昼食付き>

I had a great time even by myself. 1人でもとても楽しみました。

Reviewed by: 32歳女性

I noticed the instruction to call for confirmation the night before, and when I called first thing in the morning, they assured me that it was fine not to confirm and that they would pick me up on time, which was a relief.

They arrived about 15 minutes past the scheduled time. The guide was very pleasant.

I wore sneakers as advised for walking, but I ended up wading into the river with my shoes on, and the jungle was so muddy that I got completely covered in dirt. I recommend wearing outdoor water shoes (the guide was barefoot). Even without going into the waterfall, there was a point where we had to cross a river, and at 155 centimeters tall, I got wet up to my thighs.

Also, both canoeing and hiking were quite strenuous. I usually exercise, but I was sore the next day. However, the sense of accomplishment made it very enjoyable.

Perhaps because it was a bit chilly seasonally, most people didn't go into the waterfall, and we only stayed there for about 20 to 30 minutes, including lunch. It was great that we could kayak at our own pace without feeling rushed on the way there and back. By the way, since I was participating alone, I kayaked with another solo participant.

I think they picked me up around 8:40, and I returned to the hotel around 14:15.

If I have the chance to go again, I would love to participate once more.

前日の夜にコンフォームの電話をしろと書いてある事に気がつき、当日朝イチで電話をすると、コンフォームしなくても大丈夫、時間通りに迎えに行きますよ、との事で一安心。
約束のお時間を15分くらい過ぎて迎えがきました。
感じのいいガイドさんでした。

歩きやすい靴、との事でスニーカーで行きましたが、川の中も靴のままで入ったり、ジャングルはぬかるみがひどく泥まみれになりました。
アウトドアー用のウォーターシューズで行く事をオススメします。(ガイドさんは裸足でした)
滝で水に入らなくても、行く途中に川を渡るところがあるので、その時点で155センチの私は太ももまで濡れました。

また、カヌーもハイキングもなかなかハードです。
普段運動をしている私ですが、翌日筋肉痛になりました。ですがその分達成感もあり、大変楽しかったです。

季節的に肌寒かったためか、ほとんどの人が滝には入らず、滝にはランチも含めて20分〜30分ほどしか滞在しませんでした。
行きも帰りもカヤッキングは焦らされることなく、自分のペースで行かせてくれて良かったです。
ちなみに私は1人の参加だったので、もう1人のお一人様と一緒にカヤッキングをしました。

8:40位に迎えがきて、ホテルに戻ったのは14:15くらいだったと思います。

また行くことがあったらまた参加したいです。

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Packages: 送迎付きプラン
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/11/27
Activity Date: 2017/11/24

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Empfehlenswert

Reviewed by: Paseba

Die Kajaktour ist einfach zu bewältigen, zieht sich aber meiner Meinung nach mit 45min etwas hin. Die Wanderung zum Wasserfall ist eine Erfahrung für sich: Durch einen Fluss mit doch recht starker Strömung (Sicherung durch ein Seil), über wirklich schlammige Wege durch den Dschungel und das alles wieder zurück. Ist aber für jedermann gut zu bewältigen. Auf jeden Fall Wasserschuhe mitnehmen. Teilweise standen wir knöcheltief im Schlamm. Der Wasserfall ist großartig (30m hoch), das Wasser sehr erfrischend. Man darf aber nicht erwarten, dort mit seiner Gruppe allein zu sein. Im Minutentakt kommen neue Besucher am Wasserfall an. Trotzdem eine schöne Location.
Würde die Tour wieder machen!

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/11/26
Activity Date: 2017/11/16

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Must do!

Reviewed by: Sharon

Fantastic!
Jesse was a terrific guide
The brows were outstanding!

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2017/11/17
Activity Date: 2017/11/14

Hanalei River and Blue Lagoon Kayaking & Guided Snorkeling Tour - Kayak Kauai

Excellent Tour Guide

Reviewed by: Ashley

This tour was made awesome by the tour guide. He knew so much and he put us at ease the whole way through.

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Packages: South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/11/12
Activity Date: 2017/10/21

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

really fun, great guide!

Reviewed by: gracie

Beautiful, got some exercise, learned about the island and the things around us on the trip. Kelly was calm, knowledgeable, fun. Had a great time. You should do this.

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/10/28
Activity Date: 2017/10/02

Snuba Tours of Kauai | Small-Group Guided Beach SNUBA Diving Tour at Lawai Beach

First Snuba adventure

Reviewed by: Melissa

Not sure how I would manage this new activity, I met a very encouraging and knowledgeable instructor who gave just the right amount of information to set me free with snorkel gear and tank in tow. I never looked back (or up). 60 minutes under water watching beautiful fish and sea creatures. My instructor nearby in case I should panic or need help (not the case), and then playing show and tell with us. Just a true joy and a great vacation memory. Thank you Kevin!

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2017/10/10
Activity Date: 2017/10/04

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Kayak Fun

Reviewed by: Bruce Cariker

We had a great time. The hiking was great, the waterfall was gorgeous, and the water was a great temperature. While reasonably experienced kayakers, we had a little trouble keeping up with the rest of the kayakers on the upriver return, due to being older and out of shape. Dillon (our guide) did a great job of making this an enjoyable adventure. Due to a camera mishap, the pics he took of us and shared are the only ones we have of this adventure. Thanks, Dillon.

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/09/20
Activity Date: 2017/09/16

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Fun

Reviewed by: Fun

It was very fun and i had fun cuz it was fun. It seems kind of funny cuz it was so fun. Our kayak weighed a ton but it was still fun. And we went hiking. the end

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/09/09
Activity Date: 2017/09/05

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

An AMAZING Adventure!!

Reviewed by: Alicia D

My husband and I had an amazing adventure zip lining (for the first time ever!) kayaking, hiking and swimming on the beautiful island of Kaua'i. Our tour guides, Dan, Flip, and Matteas were incredible. SO fun, supportive, informative, and upbeat and really put Me at ease with the things that were more "scary" for me. They are true professionals with a fun-loving spirit and made me feel safe and secure while laughing a LOT! They also know the history, botany, and many interesting facts and stories about the island, so we learned a lot. Now I know what leaf to use As a natural insect repellant! I highly recommend this adventure to anyone who wants to get out and truly experience Kaua'i up close and personal!

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Packages: South & West Kauai Hotels
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/08/30
Activity Date: 2017/08/19

Snuba Tours of Kauai | Small-Group Guided Beach SNUBA Diving Tour at Lawai Beach

Great adventure on our Honeymoon!

Reviewed by: Blake

My husband and I really enjoyed this tour. We really liked how quickly and well things were explained and how soon we got in the water. Group was a good size and the guide was awesome!!!!

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/08/23
Activity Date: 2017/08/10

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

So much fun!

Reviewed by: Crystal

This is a must for anyone visiting Kauai. The staff were exceptional and the tour was too. It was my favorite part of the vacation.

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Packages: South & West Kauai Hotels
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/08/17
Activity Date: 2017/08/10

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

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Tricia

One of the highlights of our trip. The guides were fantastic!

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Packages: South & West Kauai Hotels
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/08/14
Activity Date: 2017/08/04

Snuba Tours of Kauai | Small-Group Guided Beach SNUBA Diving Tour at Lawai Beach

Very physical

Reviewed by: Doug

The guide and his assistant were very nice a patient with us. I suggest this tour only for strong swimmers and those physically fit. Instead of dropping off a boat into the water and swimming around, you begin the tour walking down to the beach down some big rocks. Then you swim against the waves............exhausting until you reach the group destination...exhausted. The water was semi-cloudy but you could see some fish. Then you swim back.

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/07/31
Activity Date: 2017/07/27

Snuba Tours of Kauai | Small-Group Guided Beach SNUBA Diving Tour at Lawai Beach

Somewhat disappointing

Reviewed by: Paul H.

While our guide and his assistant were very friendly and knowledgeable, the experience was average at best. We put all our gear on behind the van on the shoulder of a busy road and then just walked across the street and got in the water. Maybe went out 75 yards at most and then swam back to shore. It would have been nice to go out further, away from a busy area with other tourists.

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2017/07/10
Activity Date: 2017/07/07

Snuba Tours of Kauai | Small-Group Guided Beach SNUBA Diving Tour at Lawai Beach

Great Time!

Reviewed by: Tisha

Booked for my husband and kids, they had a wonderful time, look forward to going again! The instructors were awesome!

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2017/07/08
Activity Date: 2017/07/04

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Sacred Falls Adventure

Reviewed by: Danielle

The Sacred Falls Adventure was just perfect for my husband and me. The sites were beautiful! Our tour guide was informative about plants and birds on the way to the waterfall and made our adventure more special!

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/07/03
Activity Date: 2017/06/29

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Awesome tour!

Reviewed by: Steve Megyese

Our tour guide was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and helpful!

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2017/06/22
Activity Date: 2017/06/13
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