Just book it, Tyler is awesome and shares an abundance of knowledge and history of the surrounding scenery you'll experience. A+++

There are many tours you can take, but I recommend this one because it is local Hawaiian owned and operated. Our tour guide, LEVI, is a descendent from the Royal family who came from this land and protected it. He was incredible and sang with his ukulele the whole tour. You will have many choices for guides, but two thumbs up for Levi. . read more

One of the best things we did on Kauai. Very happy we did this with KA. The kayak was peaceful, the hike was very pleasant, but the waterfall was something else. Our guide Ty was extra friendly and informative throughout the trip. The guide you always want on any trip to make it special. Note the paddle back is into the wind, so be sure to save some energy for that. read more

Really fun trip. The guide was super knowledgeable about the history and ecology of the area. Beautiful views and not as physically demanding as we feared. Would definitely go again. read more

Shoutout Levi! He was an amazing tour guide, singer and storyteller. Appreciated the thoughtfulness of the tour. Had a blast! Would recommend water shoes over hiking boots/shoes as there's lots of walking in the stream. Liked the 8:45am start as you get to the waterfall right at lunch and get back with a decent amount of time to recover the remainder of the day. Liked the snacks and gear they provided. They do have some available for additional purchase like waterproof pouches, shoes, etc. Hydrate and prep for this tour! This journey is not a simple "walk in the park," but would recommend to anyone looking for a memorable adventure. read more

Kayak Adventures - Views on the hike into Secret Falls - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Tour guide was great. Very knowledgeable regarding kayaking technique and pointed out several interesting points of view along the hike. Can't remember his name but he also is a professional al musician. Make sure you have good (but able to get dirty) footwear for the hike. The hike can be very rocky and muddy. read more

Amazing experience! We had such a great time on our kayak tour. Our guide, Levi, was incredibly knowledgeable and made the whole trip both fun and informative. He shared a lot of interesting facts about the area and made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe the entire time. The scenery was beautiful, and everything was well organized from start to finish. You can tell they really care about giving people a great experience. Highly recommend if you're looking for something fun to do while visiting! read more

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From start to finish it was a 100/10 time. Our guide John was very knowledgeable and clear on instructions. We were able to carry our stuff in waterproof bags and they provided a few snacks + water. The kayaking was beautiful and our guide gave us tips if we had trouble. Through our hike it was muddy and fun. The mud and slips we had was well worth the destination. We were able to chill at the falls and it was breathtaking. Such a great time. read more

Kayak Adventures - Secret Falls - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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This is the most fun we had in so long I felt so relaxed and got so much exercise in our tour guide was kind and hard working and had a good sense of humor The waterfall is so beautiful. Levi was the best tour guide ever :) read more

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Levi was the best guide! He was personable, sang and played the ukulele! The kayaking was easy, but the hike to the falls is difficult in some places. The mud is slippery and walking through the stream, you can't see the bottom so not sure where to step. Lucky my young strong adult kids were with us to give us a hand when needed! The falls are refreshing, but then to have to hike back! read more

This was a super fun kayaking trip! when booking they send an email confirmation with everything you need to know-what to bring what to expect etc. Our guide Levi was awesome! great sense of humor & super informative with historical info, the native plants & medicinal properties as well as best food trucks, restaurants or beaches to check out depending on what you're looking for. Absolutely excellent customer service, great vibes & a good time! the views while kayaking the river are stunning the hike was very easy & the waterfall was worth every bit of the journey. definitely recommend booking this tour! Thanks Kayak Adventures for a fabulous day! read more

Levi is the best tour guide. 5 stars for him. The 4 stars is the condition of the equipment meaning the seats in the kayak, life vests, and wet bags. The seats and vests are well past due for replacement. The wet bag is sour smelling. Therefore you smell sour, bring your own. Included is two water bottle and two small snacks per person. Make sure you bring additional food/lunch. read more

The Best guide Levi.... Hopefully you are blessed to get Levi, He knows everything about the plants trees and Hawaiian culture! He has 1 Aloha! The kayak part was so beautiful and the trail to the amazing Waterfalls was unbelievable! Levi played his ukulele and his singing was very good!! So proud to be a part of the body of Christ with Levi and one of his Ohana read more

Tyler was awesome, very knowledgeable about the history of the area. Kayak section was an easy paddle, hike was one of the flattest we have been on. Tyler made sure everyone had a great experience. read more

We had a wonderful time on this tour. We had Levi as our guide and could not have asked for a better experience. It was the perfect combination of beautiful sites, relaxing hikes in the jungle and a wealth of knowledge provided by Levi about Hawaiian history and the traditions of its people. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who visits the island. read more

Kayak Adventures - Hike to the falls - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Worth Every Penny! Belive me when I say that Kayak Adventures knows what they're doing. They are experts at making your vacation fun, exciting, and memorable. Even for a middle-aged, chubby individual with a bad back, the kayak ride n hike was well paced making it easy for me to keep up. To top it off, Kayak Adventures has the best tour guide in the business! Levi (Conch man) has got to be the nicest, friendliest, down to earth induviduals I've ever had the honor of meeting. 'Thanks for making me and my family feel like Ohana. Love you brotha!' David M read more

Kayak Adventures - Ohana - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

This kayak tour was amazing. The guides were incredible, super friendly , and very encouraging the entire tour. They made the rowing and hiking a really great experience. It was great to learn some things about the local culture, plants, and traditions. To top it off we got to swim in a waterfall which has been on our wish list. read more

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Incredible experience! We weren't rushed at all and were able to enjoy the kayaking, the hike, and a swim under the waterfall, plus a lunch next to the waterfall. Great tour guide too, he was friendly and knew a bunch about the trail, the island, and could answer a lot of other question. Would highly recommend this company for any kayak adventure in Kauai! read more

Kayak Adventures - Swimming under the falls - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

We had an amazing day with our guide Levy!! What an awesome young man to spend the day with. Along the tour, he shared his knowledge of Hawaiian culture and history. He also played his ukulele and sang songs. even though there were other tours out there, he made it seem like ours was the most special. Thank you Levy and Kayak Adventures for a great day! read more

Excellent guided tour with Gabriel. Equipment was good as was the instruction and information about the trip. It's a pretty good workout requiring moderate effort. The kayaking is not bad except the trip back was tiring after our trip out and the hike. The hike to the falls is flat but tricky in a few places and river crossing. I would say moderate difficulty. Wear proper shoes such as keens or other water shoe with closed toes for sure. read more

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6 of our group (all 55 and up) joined Erickson for the kayak, secret waterfall guided tour on 5/22/24. What an amazing day! Erickson was so kind and knowledgeable of the flora and fauna that surrounded us on our adventure. He shared cultural history of the area as well as his love for this land. It was a bit challenging crossing the rocky stream, but they had received a lot of rain in the past week so to be expected. I would recommend a walking stick for those crossings to help with balance. We had so much fun and really appreciated the entire experience. It's a must do and we were so fortunate to have Erickson for our guide! read more

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I don't know how anyone can rate this tour less than a 5 star event. Maybe they didn't have Levi (pronounced as levy!) for their guide. Levi made this beautiful excursion next level. He shared a little of his Hawaiian heritage through his music - he brought his ukulele along for the hike - and song and he also can talk story with the best of them. Well worth it, and if you can, make sure you get to go with Levi!! read more

When we go on vacation, we try to stay pretty active - Kauaii is great for hiking, biking, kayaking, etc to do this. We booked the Secret Falls tour for one of our days and it was a highlight of our trip. Annie was our guide and she was wonderful - friendly, knowledgeable and funny, she maintained control of our group with a laid back vibe. Weather was great and meetup location was convenient to where we were staying. The kayaking portion was kept at a leisurely pace to enjoy the scenery and allow first-time paddlers to keep up. The hiking portion was not particularly long or strenuous and the trail is fairly well marked. Definitely recommend wearing water shoes or older sneakers you don't mind getting muddy. Annie kept us entertained throughout the tour with cultural info and history details, as well as jokes aplenty. We enjoyed a picnic lunch and a swim at the falls, then turned around and made it back by early afternoon. Pace was manageable for all levels of fitness and price seemed fair. As other reviews mention, it's entirely possible to rent or borrow a kayak and do this route without a tour, but this is the easiest all-inclusive option that both made us feel safest in an unfamiliar area and also got us information about the area and it's significance. This was a fun day for families and couples! read more

My wife and I joined Kayak Adventures for the Secret Falls Tour on 10/24/24. Levi was an excellent guide - possibly the best we have ever had on an excursion. He was very engaged with good instructions and concerned everyone was safe and had a good time. He explained the history and culture very well and included some of his story as well which is also incredible. The location is easy to find. The drive and unloading / loading easy. The kayaking length was perfect and very enjoyable on the river. The hike length also perfect and time at the falls just enough to marvel at God's creation, rest, eat lunch, and be ready for the trip back. A very affordable trip for all we experienced - would highly recommend both Kayak Adventures and Levi! read more

Levin was a great tour guide! Knowledgeable & great sense of humor. highly recommend- worth seeing the Secret Falls! read more

Great tour, nice pace. We enjoyed the day and loved that it was not rushed. The waterfall hike is fairly easy but wet and slippery. We enjoyed eating lunch overlooking the waterfall. read more

From the text reminder from Madeline to the tour with Nathan, our kayak experience was amazing! We thought the 2 bottles of water/person seemed like a bit much but with all the hiking (albeit light) and kayaking, we ended up needing them! The sandwich and chips were great too, along with the pineapple that Nathan cut up for the group to share at the Secret Waterfall. Nathan was full of cool facts and info about the island, its animals, and its vegetation too. Overall great experience that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun group activity that's good for the whole family (we had teenaged children and older). read more

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We had such a good time! Our guide Mariah was incredibly knowledgeable about the the plant life along the way. Got some great pictures! read more

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I would HIGHLY recommend this tour. It was one of our favorite parts of our trip to Hawaii. Our guide, Gabe, was fun and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about the history and plants/trees/birds of the island. My 9yo son went and loved it as well. He had kayaked on a lake before and hikes a little, so I'm sure that helped. But I think this would be doable for most kids his age. A couple tips: * Keen hiking sandals were a must. I saw people with other water shoes that may have worked ok, but sneakers would be a nightmare. * Wear a swimsuit and bring a small towel. The waterfall was cold and we had to swim out to it (the rocks dropped off the way we went out), but it was worth it!!! * Each kayak pair receives a waterproof backpack to bring on the kayak and out to the waterfall. I packed an extra shirt in case we got wet and some sunscreen. The tour provides two bottles of water each (took one each on the hike and left one each on the kayak). Wish we had a small towel to dry off a little after the swim, but we were fine without it. Just wouldn't want the backpack getting heavy. Amazing experience all around. read more

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This was one of our favorite adventures on the island. The kayaking was moderate but all abilities were able to do it. The scenery and hike were great. We are so glad we made the time to see this special place read more

Kayak Adventures - Secret falls. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

This was the highlight of our trip. We loved kayaking up the beautiful Wailua River with our excellent guide, Levi! He brought so much Hawaiian culture and wonder to the experience. Can't recommend him highly enough. He played the conch shell, sang Hawaiian prayers, and explained ancient and current history of the area. Hiking to the Secret Falls was amazing. A great place for a swim. We do recommend wearing water shoes! We had on our ofoos flip flops and while we love them for walking, they are not for hiking--especially through rivers and across slippery rocks. We will invest in a good pair of water socks for next time. Mahalo! read more

The tour guide John was amazing! Helped us maneuver, kayak, very knowledgeable and all the plants and the history of the hike. Enjoyed the Waterfalls and photos read more

I know I'm in the minority here, but I really had an awful time on this tour. The hike was far from "moderate." It was difficult and at times treacherous with steep inclines. Never ending rocks to navigate while trying not to slip and fall as several people did. I had Ryko water shoes on which were great, but I was going slow because I was so scared of falling and was left behind by the guide. I missed all the stories and by the time my husband and I got to the waterfall the turkey sandwiches we had preordered had been given away and we were handed ham sandwiches and told "sorry" (I couldn't eat the ham sandwich due to religious considerations - so I had nothing to eat other than a few pieces of pineapple). My husband and I headed back before the group to get a head start but sure enough I was left behind again. The guide did come back and walk with us a little and then took off again. We also had an issue on the kayak coming back. My husband's seat would not stay up, making it extremely difficult to navigate. Again we were behind everyone, but the guide saw us struggling and ended up towing us in. I left this tour with a sore knee and a wrenched back from all times I slipped while trying not to fall. So for me, this was a horrible experience. Had I known the true experience level needed for this so called "moderate" hike, I would have never participated in this tour. read more

GPS took us to a different location. Maybe their original place since they have a new location? We had to look up the coconut mall to get accurate directions. We were 15 minutes late, despite leaving with a 45 min buffer (or more time than GPS said it would take) and they already left. We met at the doc being threatened if you miss them tough luck no refunds and the lady on the phone seemed gleeful to do so regardless of circumstances. We barely made it. In a panic we left everything behind. Promised snacks and water we weren't worried. But we were punished. Given nothing. So a 5.5 hour strenuous activity was extremely difficult dehydrated and starving. I highly recommend doing this activity just please pick a different company. Mahalo anyways read more

Kayak Adventures - Kayaking could have been amazing - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

We had a great time with Kayak Adventures! Gabe was our guide on his first day back from his vacation and he was outstanding. Very fun, interesting, and personable. He kept our group together and shared some great knowledge with us. While kayaking is the main part of it the hike up to the waterfall was absolutely beautiful! I was in awe the entire time of the spectacular tropical forest we were in. Lots of really cool mushrooms as well!! If you have a hard time walking, balancing, or doing small climbs then I would not recommend doing this excursion. One of the people in our group had got their hip replaced a few weeks before our excursion. They were able to do all the hike but had trouble during certain parts and had to go slower than the rest of the group. Make sure to wear shoes with traction! The trail is quite muddy and it can be very slick. read more

We had the best time. Gabe our guide was extremely helpful and courteous. The company delivered on every aspect. The water was breath taking. Definitely recommended this adventure with company. read more

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Fascinating tour - I took it twice: 1st time over a decade ago and the last time in June 2022. I cannot recommend it enough! Our guide Ericson was super friendly, accommodating, and patient. He answered all my son's questions about every tiny thing along the path - all 200 of them! Very memorable and adventurous activity! read more

Highly recommend this tour. We had a great time kayaking and hiking to the waterfall. Our tour guide Levi was the best! Very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. He shared his culture and taught us so much. In our group we had teens all the way to maybe 60ish?! All different fitness levels. My husband and I are experienced hikers/ kayakers. The hike was muddy, you WILL slip and slide. Some of the hikers were completely covered in mud from head to toe but they kept a great attitude! If this upsets you, or you feel you will be mad because you wore treadles water shoes... don't go! The guide is there to guide us! He will not carry you and you will get a little behind if you are slow. But he stops multiple times to wait for everyone to catch up. If you have never kayaked before, you CAN do this, however, it is physical activity so if you are not athletic or expect to be towed in the kayak like another Yelp reviewer said... then maybe just hang by the pool?! For shoes, guide was barefoot. Probably the best way to roll! I wore running shoes and my husband wore trail running shoes. We both did well with these but again we are experienced strong hikers. I'd recommend if you are not strong or experienced to seriously go barefoot and embrace the mud, or to wear shoes that tie on and have a rugged tread. Your shoes WILL GET WET. anyways, this was an awesome trip! Glad we booked it and we would definitely do it again! read more

What a fun time this is! We had the pleasure of being guided by a very easy-going and knowledgeable fellow named Gabriel who gave us great kayaking tips and knew all the key spots on the trail up to the Secret Falls to a T. It was an easy hike, albeit muddy and some water crossings so definitely bring creek walker shoes. The best thing was that my wife and I tired out a bit trying to paddle back in the kayak. Gabriel saw us and gave us a tow part of the way in without even thinking twice about it. He went above and beyond! If you're here in Kauai, this is a must-do! All the beautiful sights and foliage is one not to be missed. read more

Great adventure, the hike gets a little crowded but there is not much you can do about it. On the bright side, it is mostly in shade and does not get hot. You will kayak in the sun although you can keep in the shade on the way there, on the way back there is mostly no shade. Select the earliest time possible to avoid the heat. I am glad I did 7:45 start time and not a later one. Our guide was helpful and knowledgeable, sharing many details about plants on our way. Waterfalls are lovely, would definitely avoid going in with bare feet though. I was hiking in open toe sandals and it was fine, there are a few places were you will need to cross the water, some people were wearing snorkeling shoes so no harm in bringing those as an extra pair. Hibiscus flowers floating in the water of the river were super pretty! read more