Kauai
This excursion is a must do. The views were incredible. It does take time to get there, 2 mile row in after which you hike for about 1.25 miles to the falls. The guide told us some great facts about the area. They teach you how to paddle if you have never done that before. You do have to cross the river and depending on the rainfall, it can be deep. This is mildly strenuous, you will be walking on uneven ground with rocks and cross a river, good water/hiking shoes a must. You will need to help carry the kayaks to the water and back, not very long and there are usually 4 people to a kayak to carry. Part of the trail does have wood planks to walk on, but the first part of the trail does not. It was beautiful and the falls were full when we got to the top, not always the case, depends on the amount of rainfall they have had. Highly recommend.
Get the walking sticks, very helpful when crossing the river and hiking the trail.
Aloha Sumsiontk,
What a nice and informative review that gives folks a real idea of what is involved in the paddle and hike to the Sacred/Secret Falls.
Your review made we want to revisit, yet once again.
The guid is there to maximize your time, keep it safe and fun and leaving you with some "some pearls of wisdom".
Thanks for recommending us and hope to see you back.
A hui hou,
Micco
This was one of the best excursions we did while visiting Kauai. We highly recommend this!!! The scenery was an amazing, the stories of the area, and the wonderful guides we had. The guides took their time in explaining things and making sure we were safe and felt comfortable on the trails. The stories were fantastic and there was plenty of time and view the sights and take pictures. This is a must do and we can’t wait to go again when we are in Kauai!!
Expect to have fun.
We are an elderly couple, 70 and 69 years old. We were the only Japanese people on board. This was our ninth trip to Hawaii, and our first time on Kauai. Since we were here, we wanted to see the Na Pali Coast, so we decided to join the tour.
To be honest, I was worried about getting seasick. About 30 minutes before boarding, I took an old seasickness tablet from T Pharmaceutical that I brought from Japan (the kind you can take without water). Thanks to that, I didn't feel sick at all and was able to enjoy the cruise comfortably. There were about six people who did feel sick. I think if I hadn't taken the seasickness medication, I definitely would have gotten sick. The cruise was comfortable, but it did sway quite a bit, similar to the Viking ride at a Japanese amusement park.
We talked with my husband, saying, "I'm glad we came," while enjoying the beautiful scenery. The sunset was cloudy, but we could still see it reasonably well. The food was delicious too. Besides the captain, there were two friendly staff members, a nice young man and a beautiful young woman, who were all very kind. Perhaps because of my age, whenever I tried to move around the boat, they would come right away to help me. My English isn't very good, but I didn't have any particular problems. My husband chatted happily with a gentleman from the mainland who was sitting next to him, and everyone there was very friendly.
We participated on May 10th, and we were able to see whales. Everyone was thrilled and shouting. Additionally, there was a rainbow over the Na Pali Coast, making it the best cruise ever.
I highly recommend participating. The Lucky Lady is a larger cruiser, so it felt safe. I'm really glad we joined.
70才と69才の老夫婦です。日本人は、私たちだけでした。ハワイ9回目にして、初めてのカウアイ島。せっかくなのでナ・パリ・コーストは、見ておきたいと参加しました。
正直なところ、船酔いしないかと心配していました。船に乗る30分前に日本から持ってきた昔からある、T製薬の酔い止めの錠剤S(水なしで飲めるもの)を口に含んで乗船しました。そのお陰で、全く酔わず、快適にクルージングを楽しむことができました。酔っている人も6人位いました。多分、酔い止めを飲んでいなかったら、絶対、酔っていたと思います。快適なクルージングですが、かなり揺れます。日本の遊園地のバイキングのような揺れ方です。
美しい風景に、夫と「来てよかったね」と話し合ってました。サンセットは、曇っていましたが、それなりに見えました。食事も美味しかったです。スタッフは、船長以外に優しいお兄さんと綺麗なお姉さんが二人、皆さん、親切にしてくださいました。私が高齢なのでしょうか、船の中を移動しようとすると、すぐ来て、手をかしてくれました。英語も得意ではありませんが、特に問題なかったです。夫は、隣に座っていた本土からみえた米国の紳士と仲良くお喋りしたり、その場にいた人々が、皆わきあいあいとしてました。
参加したのは5月10日でしたが、クジラを見ることができました。皆、感激して叫んでいました。また、ナ・パリ・コーストに虹がかかって、最高のクルージングになりました。
是非、参加してください。このラッキーレディ号は、大きめのクルーザーなので、安心でした。本当に参加してよかったです。
It is essential to take motion sickness medication before getting on. Japanese people should bring a windbreaker. I tend to get hot in Japan, but I was glad I wore it. You might also get splashed with
必ず、乗る前に、酔い止めを飲むことは必要です。日本人は、ウインドブレーカーを持っていかれたほうがいいです。私は、日本では、暑がりですが、着ていてよかったと思いました。水をかぶることもあります。
Absolutely fantastic evening, great food and show! It’s a must do for your first time here.
This was our third try to get this ride. Weather kept us from seeing this amazing island and coast. This time…oh my! The weather cooperated and we were given quite a tour. Our pilot, Duke, was terrific. Duke was so knowledgeable about the island. Plus, Jurassic Park soundtrack. Go ahead and splurge for the front seats…you will not be disappointed! We recommend this flight for everyone. Blue Hawaiian is terrific!
We really enjoyed the sunset cruise yesterday. The captain and his team (Audrey, Haley and G) were all great people, very helpful and considerate during the 5 1/2 tour. Few people got sick due to very strong current and rough water and this team took care of all by comforting them and taking good care of them. We certainly recommend this company for sunset cruises.
Make sure to take motion sick gess pill or patch an hour before the tour start time.
The scenery was beautiful. The guide was awesome. I highly recommend this.
Aloha Sunny,
Our guides are just icing on the cake that compliments some terrific scenery and generally some great clientele.
Thanks for the 5 stars and hope to see you back.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide
Its a cheap, pretty trip down the river and then you get to see a really pretty spot with a little cave and waterfall in a jungle like setting. Id say go. It only takes a couple hours. Guides were sometimes funny, sometimes looked like they were in hell lol, but it didn't matter, it was fun. You should go.
This really wraps up the south shores perfectly while cruising, ending with Fern Grotto was perfect.
Most unique and memorable experiences we had during our time on Kauai! From start to finish
Our water conditions were perfect, the coast was gorgeous! What a day
Not only do you get mountain tubing, you get a little forest AWD ride beforehand that is incredible on its own. This is well worth it in so many ways!
What gorgeous greenery sights, not to mention the endless waterfalls!
Mahalo nui loa for your kind words! 🌿🚁 We're so happy you enjoyed the lush green views and those magical, never-ending waterfalls—Hawai‘i really knows how to show off! It means the world to our small, local team to share these breathtaking sights with awesome guests like you. Hope we get to welcome you back for another sky-high adventure soon! 🌈🌺
Excellent experience! Our pilot, Hayze made us feel very comfortable. This was our first ever helicopter ride. We had the most memorable doors off scenic over view of the island! Our pilot was awesome and he shared and pointed out so many sites and facts! This ride won’t disappoint!
Aloha and mahalo nui loa for the amazing review! 🚁🌺 We're beyond thrilled to hear that your very first helicopter ride was such a memorable one—and even better that it was with Hayze at the controls! He'll be so stoked to hear he made you feel comfortable and helped bring the island to life with all the sights and stories. Doors off and soaring high—there’s truly nothing like it! Hope to see you again for another epic adventure in the skies of Hawai‘i! 🌈🌴
The staff were all fun. It was a fun and refreshing mild adventure. The food was much better than expected. Just sandwiches but on soft, buttery croissants with really fresh cheese and veggie condiments. The pictures are very pricey so we skipped them. Enjoy!
Our tour guide Sabrina was amazing. Incredibly sweet and authentic of a tour guide to have had showing us how much she loves her home of Kauai. I am from Oahu and wanted to share an experience with my husband the joy of the other hawaiian islands. Kauai is beautiful and I would recommend this tour to anyone. Mahalo to Sabrina for being amazing!
Aloha Brittany,
Mahalo nui loa for your kind words and your five-star review !
We're so happy to hear you and your husband had a memorable time exploring the beauty of Kaua‘i with Sabrina. She truly embodies the aloha spirit, and it's wonderful to know her love for her island home came through so authentically during your tour. It means so much to us that, as a kamaʻāina from O‘ahu, you chose to experience and share another island with your loved one through Polynesian Adventure.
We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Sabrina—she’ll be thrilled to hear them! We hope to welcome you both again for another island adventure soon.
With warm aloha,
The Polynesian Adventure ʻOhana
Cast and crew were excellent. Very entertaining and informative. Great for adults and kids. Fern Grotto should not be missed.
One of the best parts of our Kauai tour coming from both couples! They swapped our tour to give us the best experience which is surely was!
We had a great time on the Mountain Tubing adventure. Our guide Uso was fun, knowledgeable about the area/history and very professional. Definitely recommend this experience!
Captain Rob was amazing! Found a calm place to snorkel and thrilled us with many cave entries! The NaPali coast is surreal. All the crew was friendly and informative about Hawaiian culture, activities and safety. Was a bit worried about sea sickness, but no problems for anyone in the boat!
I would not pass up the opportunity to go tubing! It was such a fun and unique experience. The tour guides were funny and very knowledgeable. Do not miss out on this!
They have a place to hold your bags when you get to the mountain so bring along what you want!
Fun day with the family . Loved the kayak and hike. Waterfall was beautiful but crowded with tourists (like us).
Izzy was an amazing guide and really made the trip that much more fun!
Make sure you tip! :-)
This was an incredible experience! The trails were just challenging enough to give you a respect for the ruggedness of the Kipu Ranch and Kauai. The beauty you see is jaw dropping! As a parent you always like your kids to learn something away from their electronics - Cousins Dave and Kyle do an exceptional job sharing the history of Kauai and the Kipu Ranch. This was an adventure that my family will always remember and reminisce about for many years. Thank You to all at the Kipu Ranch for the best vacation adventure of our lives.
You’ll get a bit dusty but it’s well worth the life long memories! Use the goggles or bring your own
Capt Stevie and Becca turned a special cruise into something magical. Capt Stevie’s love of the land, the waters, the people, the history, and the culture of Kauai made our sunset cruise a memory for a lifetime. If I’m ever fortunate enough to get back to Kauai, I WILL be rebooking to do the sunset cruise again!
We came 2 separate days for the tubing and for the ziplining, the grounds are simply gorgeous, the lines are well kept, and the guides each day were so happy to be working!
We missed out on the food so make sure you book early, but the show was still fabulous!
We got so lucky and had such wonderful ocean conditions, allowing us to see so much of the coast! Wonderful experience.
Me and my wife had the time of our lives, this is a great thrilling experience for honeymoons to mix up the balance of the relaxed resort vibes.
The whales put on a show, and we left as happy travelers that day! :)
Me and my husband love these type of tours that show you around so much of the island while sharing information. The river cruise to end the day was so breathtaking.
Aloha Kara,
Mahalo for your kind words!
We’re so glad you and your husband enjoyed the tour and the opportunity to see so much of the island. It’s always our goal to create meaningful experiences through storytelling and scenic exploration—and we couldn’t agree more, the river cruise is truly a breathtaking way to end the day. We hope to welcome you both back soon for more unforgettable adventures!
Warmest aloha,
The Polynesian Adventure ʻOhana