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All Reviews for Kauai Waterfall Swim Tours in Kauai

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256 reviews

Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition

Fantastic!!

Reviewed by: Veronica, 2022/11/21

The guides were fantastic and did a great job in going over safety precautions. Views were fantastic, mud was FUN, and the waterfall was beautiful!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/10/27
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Awesome day!

Reviewed by: Kristen , 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 !!

Comments from activity operators

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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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/11/17
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Wailua River Kayak Rental & Optional Self-Guided Sacred Falls Hike

Paddleboarding in the rain

Reviewed by: Cindy G , 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.

Comments from activity operators

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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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/10/11
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Well worth the activity!

Reviewed by: Rebecca W, 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.

Comments from activity operators

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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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/09/22
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

worth the time and effort!

Reviewed by: Carolyn, 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.

Comments from activity operators

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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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/09/21
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Loved it

Reviewed by: Dalt, 2022/08/31

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

Comments from activity operators

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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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/08/29
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Kauai Hiking Eco-Adventure Tour & Private Waterfall Swim

Waterfall Hike/Swim

Reviewed by: Ted and Angela, 2022/08/27

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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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/08/24
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Kauai Hiking Eco-Adventure Tour & Private Waterfall Swim

Hike to private waterfall

Reviewed by: Loni R. , 2022/08/19

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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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/08/13
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Fantastic!

Reviewed by: Mike G, 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!

Comments from activity operators

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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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2022/08/11
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Kauai Hiking Eco-Adventure Tour & Private Waterfall Swim

Amazing!!

Reviewed by: Natalie , 2022/07/31

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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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2022/07/29
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Kauai Hiking Eco-Adventure Tour & Private Waterfall Swim

A "must do" activity

Reviewed by: Joan, 2022/07/27

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

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/07/25
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

My experience to the Sacred Water Falls

Reviewed by: Silvana Behrens, 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…!!

Comments from activity operators

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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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/06/30
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Amazing Kauai Experience!

Reviewed by: Fred B, 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!

Comments from activity operators

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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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/07/06
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Guided Waterfall Rappelling Adventure in Kauai

Perfect island adventure!

Reviewed by: Rachelle B, 2022/06/26

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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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/24
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Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition

An awesome family adventure!

Reviewed by: Saundra S., 2022/06/25

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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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/23
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Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition

Rush of Adreneline

Reviewed by: Kara, 2022/06/10

Loved this, great experience for myself and my daughter!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/06/08
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Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition

Worth every penny!

Reviewed by: Munurse4, 2022/06/02

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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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/10/02
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Great Time!

Reviewed by: Mike Nelson, 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.

Comments from activity operators

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

Rating:
Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/05/16
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Outstanding adventure

Reviewed by: Tara Haefner, 2022/04/28

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

Comments from activity operators

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

Rating:
Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/04/26
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Kipu Safari Adventure - Zipline, Hike, Kayak & Waterfall Swim with Lunch

Fun on the Ranch

Reviewed by: Tristan , 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!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/04/23
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Must do excursion

Reviewed by: Brad, 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.

Comments from activity operators

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

Rating:
Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/04/05
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Wonderful activity, fantastic guide, great time!

Reviewed by: J Slayton, 2022/03/24

Went on this kayak, hiking and swimming adventure with my sister. It did not disappoint at all.
Justice our guide was fantastic! He was knowledgeable, super friendly and made sure everyone was having fun and doing good. His dog precious girl Koi was such a treat to have as our companion, we just loved her.
The Kayaking was refreshing and captivating with beautiful surrounds for a hike. It was not a difficult or long hike so can be done by most and allowed us to just have a great time. I would highly recommend this activity and tour company Kayak Kauai / NaPali Outfitters, Inc.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha J,

Rumors are that Justice's dog is who is really guiding his tours.

Seriously, thanks for taking the time to share your experience and kind words. You make it possible for us to do what we do and to share the beauty of Kaua'i.

Stay paddling and active.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

Rating:
Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2022/03/15
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Hidden Valleys of Kauai Waterfall Swim, Kayak & Hike Adventure

Highly Recommend!

Reviewed by: Emily, 2022/02/21

Highly Recommend Hidden Valley Falls Kayak Adventure!

My husband and I went with our 4 and 6 year old kiddos - what a great adventure. The kayak portion was beautiful and the hike was easy for the kids to do and our guide had lots of great info to share as we walked along. The highlight was the rope swing into the water! Having a boat take you back and not having to paddle upstream was a highlight as well - made this a very doable trip with kids. This was one of my favorite activities we did in Kaua'i!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2022/02/19
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Excellent tour

Reviewed by: Connie, 2022/02/06

Excellent tour! Our guide Lizzie was super informative and helpful. We paddled our hearts out
and then loved the hike through the lush landscape. Lizzie pointed out all the native plants and birds. The waterfall was spectacular and worth the work.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Connie, Thanks for letting us know that Lizzy continues to excel. Lizzy brings a real love and professionalism to our tours and has raised the bar a wee bit. Thanks again and keep paying attention to our friends the, birds, bees and plants. A hui hou, Micco /Head Guide

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/02/04
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Hidden Valleys of Kauai Waterfall Swim, Kayak & Hike Adventure

Fun kayak trip

Reviewed by: Jane , 2022/01/15

The trip was amazing the quise was so knowledgeable and made the trip fun and easy

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/01/13
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Amazing trip!

Reviewed by: Cooper, 2021/11/27

Our guide was informative and friendly. The waterfalls were beautiful and my partner and I had a great time. There were sandwiches, chips and soda that was provided so bring water. They supply dry bags which is a must have. Our host cut up a pineapple at the end and gave us tips on some local areas and food spots to check out.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Cooper,

I guess we can't do better than amazing. Thanks for a very nice reviews. I believe we are the only company that offers lunches on the river.

Stay paddling, active and Happy Holidays.

Thanks for sharing.

A hui hou,

Micco
Head Guide

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/11/02
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Guided Waterfall Rappelling Adventure in Kauai

I wan to do it again!

Reviewed by: Victor, 2021/11/27

We love the friendly attitude of Matt and Nam (might be butchering his name ) but they were awesome! Made everything look and feel so easy and safe from the moment we arrived. Can’t wait to tell my friends this is a must do activity when visiting Kahuai

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/11/25
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Secret Falls tour was great!

Reviewed by: Andrew, 2021/11/24

We loved our tour to the secret falls. The kayak was sturdy and we never felt like there was a risk of flipping. G was a great guide and the sandwich lunch was filling and tasty. We would recommend it to anyone.

Comments from activity operators

Aloha Andre,

"G" must be our guide Garrick. Garrick brings a true love of the outdoors of Kaua'i, Alaska, etc. We are very fortunate, all of us, sharing his particular brand of Aloha and grasp of the cultural and natural history of the Wailua River complex.

Thanks for the 5 stars.

Happy Holidays,

Micco
Head Guide

Rating:
Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/11/22
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Kipu Safari Adventure - Zipline, Hike, Kayak & Waterfall Swim with Lunch

Fun way to end our trip!

Reviewed by: Kelli Stein, 2021/11/13

We came as a group of 10 to celebrate a teen birthday on our last day! The guides were very relaxed and fun. They keep you intrigued while passing thru each leg of the journey. The swim holes are epic! Like highlight of the tour for me! The zips were easy, fun and different! I've been on many styles of ziplines, never like some of these! Fun treat! The river was beautiful and the lush hike was very dense and felt super adventurous! Thanks to Keegan and "Grumpy" (not really) for making it a fun day in nature!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/10/23
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Hidden Valleys of Kauai Waterfall Swim, Kayak & Hike Adventure

Knowledgeable Staff!

Reviewed by: Susan, 2021/10/17

Beautiful kayaking, staff was really knowledgeable about vegetation and history! Rope swing was an added fun bonus!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/10/14
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