Best tour on Kauai! Booked the 7 am tour a few months prior to the trip and was very excited for it. Highly reccomend wearing shorts & water shoes as you will walk through river crossings and mud, actual mud, so don't ruin your hiking shoes. The guide also offered sticks for walking so definitely grab one as it will help you walk steadily, water bags for your stuff, waters, chips, and lunch once you are at the waterfall. The views after the kayaking and hiking part were absolutely breathtaking! Definitely a must do. We had Keke guide us and she was amazing!!! Very helpful but also funny and motivated us all. She is a great guide and I hope her manager sees this review. read more

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Tour guide was full of knowledge and local info. The group was 11 (12 max) Did not know thIs. Yes, river is crowed with kayaking and the falls are not a secret. However, she picked a pace that allowed us to be last group at falls. Truly, had it to ourselves. Ocean Kayaks are like tugboats, so some effort is requIred to keep moving. Overall, great trip. read more

This activity was definitely for anyone who likes an adventure! It was a 2 mile kayaking & a 1 mile hike to the beautiful waterfall in which YES you can get in & go behind the waterfall take amazing pictures! Our tour guide Joseph was amazing, had great knowledge, taught is about many different fun facts about the island. If you're up for an upper body workout out & leg workout or want to have a spontaneous activity this is your sign! read more

Rainbow Kayak Tours - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

12.01.25 - Our kayak tour to Secret Falls was absolutely incredible! Our guide, LEVI B., who was the best--knowledgeable, funny, and even played beautiful music on his ukulele along the way. My sister and I felt like we were on a true VIP adventure from start to finish. An unforgettable experience and highly recommended! read more

Rainbow Kayak Tours - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

We had a great time kayaking and the hike to the falls. Our guide had a great sense of humor and made our trip fun. I highly recommend Rainbow Kayak Tours. read more

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Amazing. Our guide was the best and knew everything about the island! Hella funny too. Cheers! read more

Rainbow Kayak Tours - Jungle hike - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Fun kayak tour to see the hidden waterfall. It was overcast and a bit rainy but our guide K made it fun. She brought worms to feed a bird out of your hand and laid out a beautiful spread for lunch. She was very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna. Thanks! read more

Rainbow Kayak Tours - Secret waterfall - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

From start to finish, this trip went well. Both the kayak and the hike were awesome and our guide helped make it even better. I'm sure all of the guides are great, but I can't imagine there being better than Trey. Exceptional experience Rainbow! read more

Rainbow Kayak Tours - Wife and I taking a photo break from paddling. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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The kayak guide was friendly and knowledgeable. She did a great providing information about the local flora and ecosystems. I especially liked getting to hand feed a wild bird (Ali'i) read more

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Trey our tour guide was fantastic! He knew so much about the Hawaiian culture and the history of the land. He made me realize how important it is to preserve our land and country. The waterfall was amazing and the kayaking and hiking were awesome. Incredible views!! read more

So much fun and great people working together who enjoy their work! Enjoyed everything about the experience! Loved the rain on the way back! Definitely suggest trying it out! read more

I am 64 years old, in moderately good shape, not great with balance. The trip was just the right amount of challenge for me. You definately need good hiking shoes and walking sticks. The trail is muddy and slippery, and there are areas of rocks you have to walk on and at least two knee-waist high rivers to get accross. But if you take your time, you can make it and it is worth the effort. Not too hard for me and not too easy for my adult kids. Also, our guide Thomas was great. He makes an effort to talk to and get to know everyone. He stops and points out things along the way. I was not the oldest person on the trail, and I saw plenty of kids under age 10. Fun for the family. read more

Love these guys!!! Booked a tour with them about 10.5 years ago for our honeymoon and came back with our two kids and they did not disappoint one bit. Tour guide was amazing! Her name is fitting when compared to the height of my expectations. Perfect for the kiddos! Our guide told us at the beginning of the tour this is our ohana and it felt just like my ohana at the end of the tour, most of us together, the rest of us whatever. Thank you for the good times and good vibes. If you're ever in the Bay Area you have a plate to eat at my place! read more

This experience exceeded my expectations! It was calm on the water and a beautiful place to kayak. We had a small group of 9 with a terrific guide who not only led this adventure but also shared Hawaiian cultural information and her knowledge about local plants and wildlife, so it was a learning experience as well. The guide (Sierra) brought bamboo walking sticks so hiking among roots, rocks and water crossings was totally manageable. This was so much fun and a great way to spend half a day ! read more

Rainbow Kayak Tours - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Thomas was the perfect guide!! We had a great time on the gorgeous river and he was the best host answering our questions and telling us interesting facts. The hike was a little muddy after the rain but we all made it to the waterfall and back and loved the challenge. read more

Shay was the best, incredibly knowledgeable and did it all barefoot. Insane. The kayaking was dope and the waterfall was truly majestic. Highly recommend! read more

Rainbow Kayak Tours - Kayak river - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

This was our first time to the island of Kauai we had a few tours lined up for the week we were here. On June 7th on the 7;15 we did the Kayak tour it was suggested by a co worker who was here last November. We were not disappointed at all it was all it was described from their website and more. Our guide name was Sierra I knew she was going to be good when she came out to talk to us she was spunky smiling and wearing a Montana Griz hat. While I am sure all the tour guides are good Sierra being local was very passionate on the history of the area and full of knowledge on plants birds etc. She took the time stopping and explaining along the way. What interesting is I sent a text to my co worker that night come to find out he had her as his guide also. Thanks Matt & Mary Fitterer read more

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Highly recommended! As a local to Hawai'i nei, it was great to experience a company who's so knowledgeable and very respectful of the ʻĀina. Our guide Thomas was very kind to also have walking sticks for us on the hike; which we all greatly appreciated. Definitely book with them, for a relaxing and stress free experience. read more

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Wear deodorant because you're going to sweat your behind off! You'll find a parking spot anywhere in the parking lot (you'll see signs for unauthorized cars will get towed but they told us to park anywhere in the lot). There's signage out front and well, you will know you're in the right area because you'll see a bunch of kayaks! You will need to sign a waiver and have those in your party also sign so arrive together. It is recommended one bag (they supply) per kayak but you could definitely fit two if you had a lot of stuff but you really only need the following: hat on your head, water shoes on your feet with hard soles and maybe hard by the toes because it can get slippery, lightweight shirt and shorts (bathing suit underneath), sunscreen and bug spray. I don't recommend wearing sneakers unless you're comfortable in wet socks - ew, I could never! You can bring sunglasses but I didn't and I was fine. The guide will have a first aid kit. They have water bottles if you forget yours. Their recommendation is two bottles per person. I barely drank one bottle but that's just me. You'll leave the water-safe bag in the kayak and will only really need your walking stick (guide provides) and water bottle for the hike...if you're clumsy like myself then bring the bag so you can use two hands on one of the steeper inclines. My dad did the incline with both the stick and bottle in hand and was okay. Lunch is included which for our group consisted of Turkey sandwiches (mine was vegetarian - call ahead for dietary restrictions/accommodations), a bag of chips (your choice which kind, several flavors were offered at the store site) and fresh cut banana and pineapple. Thomas, our tour guide, made a beautiful spread framing the sandwiches and fruit with local Hawaiian flowers. If I had remembered my phone, I would have taken a photo for y'all! The other tour guide Katie also made her picnic area look so cute on a boulder in front of the falls. The kayaking and hiking is not for those with weak ankles or knees. You are kayaking for quite a bit there and back and the hike is doable for the average Joe but just know you're going to step in a little mud, some rocky shallow streams, and there's a few short yet steep hills to climb. The waterfall also has rocks in it and they're hard to see. They are also slippery with algae. So be careful! I have light asthma and was fine with the hiking part. Enjoy! xo read more

Rainbow Kayak Tours - Outside - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Great tour! Gentle kayaking upstream, then hike through the jungle to a beautiful waterfall, lunch and relax mayo swim. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy/wet. Our guide was excellent (don't remember her name ) read more

Great, great time. Thomas was such a great guide and host. He taught us so much about the island and the wildlife. The food presentation was out of this world. We will definitely come back again. Thank you so much. read more

"Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson - The kayak/hike expedition to Wailua Falls is great, with lots of paddling and hiking. It's moderately challenging, particularly walking over slick rocks from time to time. It was the perfect outing for me, and we had the best guide, Thomas. And Wailua Falls is beautiful! read more

Rainbow Kayak Tours - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

That was a fun and adventurous tour. Not for the weak either! Lots of exercise! About 4 miles of kayaking and 3 miles of hiking. My kids loves it! Zach is a great tour guide! Waterfall at the midpoint is beautiful! Wear the right water/hiking shoes or boots read more

Our guide was attentive, learned everyone's names quickly, and excellent commentary about the vegetation and local culture! The lunch was a beautiful display, and he gave us just the right amount of time throughout the hike for rest, and to stop and look around and enjoy the scenery. 100% would recommend this trip and if my husband and I come back and bring our children, we would do this again!! read more

We had the most amazing time on this tour and with our tour guides Shea and Jillian. Both of them made us feel right at home right when we got there, ensuring us it was going to be an amazing day. The kayaks are two person kayaks, which was great to be able to go with my husband, and allow for plenty of room to place your dry bag with all your belongings (which they provide). They shared knowledge along the way of the plants and wildlife and made the kayaking even more enjoyable. Once we got to the waterfall Shea and Jillian set up a beautiful lunch for us all while we swam. Their passion for the island was refreshing and allowed for an amazing experience. 10/10 recommend this to anyone! read more

This was a great tour to Uluwehi Falls (aka Secret Falls) In Kauai. Our guide, Kate, was so nice and thoughtful. She made sure everyone felt comfortable and was safe during the entire trip. During the kayak portion you can go at whatever speed you want. The guide stays in the back to ensure the slower kayakers don't get lost. It was so beautiful. On the hike, our guide stays in front and she make frequent stops to make sure no one in our group was left behind. Once we got to the falls, she setup "camp" for us so we could leave our things and go enjoy the beauty that is the falls. Once we were done, she had our lunches out and even cut up some pineapple for everyone. Overall, it was an awesome experience and I'm glad we did it with a guide vs. going on our own! Well worth it!! read more

Rainbow Kayak Tours - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Booked this trip on my Kauai Vacation with my girlfriend. Did this trip on 9/20/2021 and Maverick was my tour guide. Maverick was a new employee but you would never guess if he didn't tell me! He was just such a laid back cool guy who seemed to genuinely care about nature and getting to know the people on the tour. As far as the kayaking goes it was a little workout but totally fun! The hike to the falls is a little muddy and you walk through rivers so prepared to get wet! Kayaking is about 2 miles or so and the hike is about 1! Lunch consisted of a turkey or ham sandwich, fresh pineapple, and bags of trips! Overall experience was great and Maverick was a super awesome tour guide! Thanks for the experience!! read more

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

Rainbow Kayak Tours is an amazing company. My boyfriend wanted to do a hike and found their tour that included a kayak trip to/from the hike to the waterfalls. The kayak tour included all the kayaking equipment and lunch. We had to preorder what kind of sandwich we wanted and were told to just show up for our trip. Upon arriving, we were greeted by guide, Annie and she had us wait for others in our group. She explained the correct side of the river to kayak on vs the side the motorized boats take - pay attention to this as you don't want to get caught in their wake or get hit because they didn't see you. The kayak portion is about 1.5-2 miles one way and the hike is about 1-2 miles. It's a great workout with amazing views. When we embarked, everyone in our group kayaked pretty quickly, which was awesome because we go to the waterfall before the other tour groups and had it to ourselves for about 10 minutes. Once the other groups came, it got super busy and packed. If you're looking for an adventure that encompasses a workout, look into this tour, but you're not limited to just this tour as they have other options too. read more

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We had a great experience with this company. Parking was tough but check-in was easy and we had good instructions from our guide, Sierra. She was fun and was a wealth of knowledge about the area. The kayaking was beautiful and the hike was great with just a few minor challenges. The falls are stunning and worth the trip. You may be sore the next day as you'll work both your arms and legs. You'll also sweat profusely on the hike so take some water. If you want some adventure on Kauai and to do something other than sit on a beach, this is an excellent option. read more

We had a great tour- kayaking was Great and getting to the waterfalls was so fun! The guide was super knowledgeable and fun!! read more

Epic!!! And.. this is NOT strenuous! We had a little girl with her grandmother, and they killed it. It is a light paddle and a beautiful EASY hike. "K" was incredible and shared tons of information, introduced us to the tame wildlife, and made the entire trip amazing! read more

Our group, ages 18-72, chose this tour and we are SO glad we did!! It's a one of a kind adventure! It's a total 4 miles of kayaking, your arms will get a workout, and 2 miles of hiking, your legs will feel it! It's not for anyone with back or knee issues, you do need to be in relatively good shape. (Mostly able to kayak, walk and climb rocks). There is a small lunch provided at the Falls. At the start, you are provided dry bags to keep your items in and they provide 2 bottles of water per person. Part of the hike is on smooth, easy trails and part is through small water crossings, rocky and uneven ground. You are given a walking stick if you like! It does come in handy. One part of the trail has a steep incline and you use tree roots to help pull yourself up! Once you arrive at the Falls, you have your prepared lunch (Sandwich. Chips and Pineapple) and can swim in and under the Falls. It's very refreshing after all the hard work to get there!! Our guide was AWESOME and along the hike gives info about the area you're in. You will be among 150 yr old trees and can even eat some of the flowers right off the bushes!! It's wild!! It's a lot of work and a long adventure, about 5 hours, but worth it!! We had a late start with our tour and ended up kayaking back close to sunset. It was gorgeous!!! read more

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ok so #1 = Zach the tour guy was amazing, full of knowledge about the plants and culture as well as all the dad jokes. OMG the jokes !!! #2 = Wear the right water/hiking shoes or boots. The hike has some challenging moments with some stream crossings, lots of mud and climbing over rocks and boulders. Walking stick provided #3 = Know that this can be moderately challenging, BUT so worth it ! The falls were majestic, the kayaking to it and the hike gorgeous. #4 = Be aware - kayaks needed to be loaded off and then on the van - people need to understand how hard it is to find employees in this day and age and help out. Don't forget to tip k !!! Only con was the sandwiches, I personally was not a fan ( taste ) so remember to eat a hearty meal before and then after, they are small too so if you are an eater bring maybe something else. ( water, chips and pineapple provided as well on this tour ) read more

Amazing experience! Our guide was extremely funny and knowledgeable, sharing information about the plants, traditions, and history of the area along the hike. The hike had some slippery parts but overall was pretty easy and the website prepared us for what we needed to bring. We were able to spend plenty of time at the waterfall to take pictures, swim, and explore the falls. There are very some sharp and slippery rocks in the swimming hole, especially as you get closer to the waterfall. Going slow and having good water shoes with a thicker sole is a must (also mentioned on their website). The kayaking was a workout, especially going back with a bit of a headwind, but even the kids were able to get through it. We went on the earliest tour and saw a lot of people coming in as we were leaving. It definitely get crowded as it gets later. I recommend going early. Overall, it was the perfect combination of exercise, education, and fun! 10/10 recommend THIS tour with THIS company! read more

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Kayak Zach was amazing!!! Beautiful views!!! Memories of a lifetime!! read more

Rainbow Kayak Tours - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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What an amazing trip! Kayaking was about 2 miles and hiking was about 1 mile (one way for each) so double for the out and back. It wasn't too technical but there were some spots that were slick but if you have good shoes you should be okay. Zach the tour guy was amazing! He took our pictures at the amazing waterfall and was full of knowledge about the plants and culture as well as all the dad jokes. I highly recommend this tour! It does take about 5-6 hours as it is a group tour and we go at the groups to pace but it was very enjoyable ! read more

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Warning: This is much more vigorous a trek than the descriptions indicate. The kayak is two miles up and two miles back. It's a nice river and this isn't too difficult for anyone with even a minimal amount of experience. However, the trek up to the waterfall is not for the faint of heart. While a portion of the path has a boardwalk, the majority of it is overland. You will cross streams, you will climb over rocks, roots, up and down slippery inclines and it can be challenging. A broken ankle would be no big surprise on this walk. It is described as a mile each way, but felt more like we had gone 3. It is a challenge for even fit people. And after all of that, the falls are not that impressive. There is a nice pool and you can take a swim while you have a lunch break. Would we do it again? Not likely. The arduous trek isn't worth the minimal reward. read more

We had a wonderful time with Thomas. He was very knowledgeable and great stories. We would totally recommend. Can't wait to do it again read more

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Amazing time.Our guide Shea was great thoughtful and helpful. We made it all the way,awesome for first timer grandparents.

My son and I had a kayak/hike tour with Thomas. He was wonderful and so knowledgeable about the all the different plants and flowers. The hike was easy, and when we arrived, he prepared a beautiful spread for lunch. My son and I both went in the waterfall and it was amazing! Thank you so much Thomas for making our visit so special. read more

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