WEAR BUG REPELLANT!!!!! My son got bit 9x's on his head!!!! I have 10 bites on my leg and back, miserable!!!! Besides that, the tour was a great experience. Billy was our tour guide, and was animated and knowledgeable about Hawaiian plant life....he was also very protective of making sure my 3 kids were safe and having fun. Had a great time and I would recommend to anyone... read more

We had an amazing time! The kayaking was a lot of fun. Our guide A.J. was friendly and knowledgable. There are a ton of photo ops. Lunch was sandwiches, Hawaiian chips, cookies, and fresh pineapple. Secret falls was lovely. We can't wait to go back! read more

Justin was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable about the area and willing to share that knowledge. He was also very patient with us novice kayakers. read more

It was great having T as our guide kayaking up the river, one of the most memorable and fun days we had in Kauai. It was a great exercise with amazing views and beautiful nature, crossing rivers and walking in mud was adventurous and rewarding. Swimming underneath the waterfall was a blast and racing everyone at the end of the kayaking trip was super fun too. read more

My kids (12, 15) and I thoroughly enjoyed this excursion with our guide Justin! We were 12 people in 6 double kayaks. Basically, you kayak up a river, get out and hike to a waterfall, take a break to swim up to the waterfall if you'd like (it's cold!), eat lunch, hike back and then kayak back. The whole thing took about 5 hours. Justin was funny and very knowledgeable ...lots of Kauai trivia, and also lots about plants and trees along our hike. The scenery was really spectacular...we highly recommend this excursion. I took my kids on this when they were 5 and 8, and it's a heckuva lot easier now that they're teens!! Enjoy! And don't forget to tip Justin!! read more

We arrived to a courteous group of guides. Ours was Justin. Super guide, conversationalist, and compassionate person. Justin hung back for those of struggling to learn how to work the rudders. There was 4 of us in our group, and we each had a wonderful experience. The price was very reasonable and the lunch, prepared by Justin, was perfect. I loved watching my son lead our little group with confidence as Justin made sure my son was going the correct way. My son, Quentin, felt like he was helping...when all along Justin was in complete control the entire day. Even when Quentin found a poisonous frog. That was funny. Thanks for a gr8 day, and making us feel comfortable. We will definitely recommend. The Devlin Family. read more

The owner of this company is extremely rude and crass! My husband and I with our three children got up early to head on down to the meeting spot. When we ran a little late because we took a wrong turn, we called the owner for directions he scolded us and yelled at us. When we finally got to the meeting spot we could see that the group was barely taking off from the marina. The owner refused to let us join in the group and again scolding us in front of our children. Said, "he doesn't have time for this crap" we asked for a refund he said "no" which was fine but at the very least we asked to get rebooked on the next tour and he refused. This company is extremely unreasonable. Instead of trying to work something out they hang up on you and tell you it's your problem. In all the years of coming to Kauai this guy was the rudest and hostile person I have ever come across. Beware of Wailua River Guides. Hostile!!!! My kids left heartbroken and crying over the whole ordeal. Lost $400. Book with another more professional company, these guys only care about money and turning out their tours. read more

Ryan did a great job of leading us to Secret Falls through driving tropical rains. It was wonderful!

Don't yelp much, but just had to say that this was one of the highlights of my trip to the Island. Ryan was a fantastic dude, and made the whole kayaking trip up the river fun. Highly recommend that anyone visiting go see these folks for the full river and hiking tour! read more

Diversity of natural beauty, thoughtful and fun tour guides, and flawlessly functioning equipment made our trek one to remember. This excursion isn't only a trip up river, but also a gorgeous hike to a 120-foot waterfall that's the prettiest I've seen -- it's rare to be able to swim at the base of Hawaiian waterfalls, but it's allowed here! Our guide (Annie) and owner (Kevin) were professional, knowledgable, engaging, and fun. I'd return with my family in a heartbeat. Highly recommended! read more

GF and I visited Kauai back in May and this tour was one of the highlights of our trip. We did the early morning tour, which was great because it left enough time in the afternoon for another adventure. Our guide was Justin and he was great. Super nice and provided a nice education on the island's history. The river is beautiful and the hike is to the waterfall is great. The lunch that was provided was good too. I'm a little picky, so I was skeptical. Fresh pineapple and kettle chips..The rates were really reasonable. I would highly recommend this tour if you're visiting Kauai. read more

Annie was an awesome guide! We had so much fun on the hike and kayaking. She told us about several other places to go while on the island and every place she recommended was great! read more

Went on the 7:30 am tour which was great because cooler temp., calmer river and no motor boats. Justin was knowledgable about the history and fuana besides being funny and laid back. Easy paddle and hike to a waterfall and water hole thruthe jungle. The waterfall was a trickle due to drought conditions but it was an amazingly beautiful hike. It was a great day, fun experience. read more

Had an amazing time with Zack kayaking and hiking up to the falls. He was super knowledgeable about the plant and animal life we encountered and the falls are exquisite. Please note that YOU WILL GET MUDDY - and by that I mean sinking into the mud up to mid-calf. While we were at the falls, the heavens opened for about 15 minutes and the hike back was like hiking IN the river at times (super cool!). That being said, I wouldn't take very young children; a father in our group carried his 4-year-old daughter halfway in and all the way out (1.5 miles each way), and the 7-year-old who was scampering ahead of us the hike in, was hysterically crying because of the rain almost the entire hike out. The kayaks are great - with rudders that makes turning very easy even for the most novice of kayaker. read more

The tour was fun. The kayaking was pretty easy. The hike was a bit more difficult then I thought it was going to be. It was muddy, slippery and you're navigating through lots of exposed tree roots. Wear hiking sandals or tennis shoes. Water shoes do not have enough support. And remember to put on bug repellent! read more

Wonderful experience! My mom and I had both never kayaked but had a blast learning! The hike portion is nice and easy which was good since we were sore and tired from hiking the day before. Swimming in the waterfall was life changing! Such a glorious feeling! We would recommend this excursion to anyone! read more

Great day with Justin (our guide). Lunch was good and day was really laid back. We had a nice group, and I did not see any bugs(Mosquitos).

I definitely agree with nicole below. Don't waste 5 hours of your life and $90. Just drive to wailua falls and hike down for free. Beware, like most places, they have a strict 24 hour cancellation policy like the federal law. Thanks Joe, way to be a d*ck. read more

My wife and I booked with Wailua River Guides and could not have been happier with our experience. The kayak up the river was beautiful, and not too strenuous. The hike was also beautiful, albeit a bit muddy. But hey, you have to expect that, you're in a rainforest. Justin was a tremendous guide. We would absolutely recommend Wailua River Guides and Justin for anyone looking for a little recreation while in Kauai. read more

This was a super fun tour. The only way to see the river and falls. Annie and Alexa were super tour guides. They were friendly and knowledgable and made us feel right at home. Highly recommend this tour! read more

We kayaked in with our 7 and 12 year old daughters. Our guide Justin did a fantastic job getting us to the falls and making sure we had a great time. Lunch was tasty and filling with fresh pineapple to complete the feast. Thank you Justin for making our adventure memorable and fun! read more

Excellent adventure for the whole family. The rowing was a blast and the hike was easy. Our guide Justin was very knowledgeable and helpful with local information. Justin tested our knowledge of Hawaii with trivia as we hiked through the jungle. The kayaks were easy to get in and out of, the ores and seats were comfortable and the dry bags they provided were essential for your cameras. It was Awesome and strongly recommended. Don't forget to pet Cabo, the super friendly Boxer. read more

Our guide, Annie, was awesome! Knowledgeable and funny and always checking on our safety. This was a great tour and not as strenuous as you may think. The "Secret Falls" are clearly not a secret anymore, but it was still beautiful and refreshing to jump in the pool. Lunch was good too. Highly recommend Kevin and Wailua River Guides. read more

This tour was great we took the AM tour to the waterfalls. Our guide Justin was awesome. Kayaking the Wailua was recommend by snorkel bobs. It was a great 4.5 hour adventure! read more

Hated this trip. Everything was bad from the start. Was told via the brochure and voucher to go to the kayak shack across from McDonalds. Couldn't find it and was informed after calling to meet at the marina. Fought with intense traffic to arrive 45 minutes later. Doc was the only company rep who gave us a BRIEF instructional (90 secs) on how to row. My 11 year-old and I were assigned our own kayak and had trouble rowing straight. Doc provided no assistance. We fell behind the group and arrived at the waterfall docking site several minutes after the others. Because of recent intense rains had to traverse rapids to get to the waterfall trail. Lunch was provided, which was ok, but Doc felt compelled to share that he was vegan. Relevance? Then rowing on the way back my son and I fell 20 minutes behind the main group even though we were rowing better. Doc offered no assistance or encouragement. By the time we came ashore he'd put my 15 year-old to work racking boats on the trailer. I found the whole experience to be unprofessional and not fun. Won't take a tour with this outfit again. read more

This was so much fun! We kayaked for about an hour each way, and had a short hike to the waterfall (easy hike but somewhat muddy). The waterfall was so beautiful and we had time to swim and eat lunch before heading back. Ty was an awesome tour guide! read more

Definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Kauai! The guides, Annie and Ryan, were great -- very knowledgeable, personable and funny too. And pay attention to Annie's restaurant tips -- they're spot on! read more

Went on the 7:30 tour, with Justin as our guide. He was great: nice sense of humor, knowledgable about the flora and fauna, was very patient and helpful with the older people on the trip. Kayak was fun and restful. River is very easy and not necessary to have had previous kayaking experience. Ocean Kayak (brand name), with rudders; easy to get in and out of. Walk to the falls required concentration as path was somewhat slippery and very "rooty." There were very helpful walking sticks for those who wanted to use them. Lunch was either very good or we were all starved when we got there! :)) We had the falls to ourselves for a good 45" Fun to swim in the pool at the bottom of the falls but those from the West Coast and Southern states thought the temperature was pretty cool. I woud not hesitate to recommend this trip to anyone. Note: shoes that you can wade in and have a decent tread are a must. Bug spray, if one is a mosquito magnet, would certainly be helpful. read more

We had an amazing time with Justin! Our time kayaking and hiking to the waterfalls was great! He kept us entertained with informative tips about the area, Hawaiian facts and the plants growing along the trails. He even had a wonderful lunch of quality sandwiches, chips, cookies and pineapple for us to enjoy at the falls. I would highly recommend this as the way to enjoy Wailua! read more

This group is amazingly very professional, knowledgeable, and funny. Especially Justin Wood. Enjoyed the day, enjoyed the itinerary, and the exercise. Thank you! read more

Justin is a fabulous guide! Knowledgeable, funny, made the trip very enjoyable. Highly recommend this kayak trip! read more

Wailua River Guides - Wailua River - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

What a great way to start the new year. We had an amazing time. Tour was awesome and so was Justin.

We had a great time kayaking and hiking with our guide Annie. She was easygoing and friendly. She answered questions and took fun pictures. I would definitely recommend this trip for any travelers to Kauai. read more

We went with Brian and Mahea and had a great time! Beautiful scenery, friendly and knowledgeable guides. If you enjoy hiking and kayaking, I highly recommend! read more

Super fabulous!! Great guide. Thanks Justin. Those two people who wrote a negative review clearly never went on trip and are just winers who didn't want to paddle in the short warm tropical light rain fall through the the rainforest. Wow did they miss out. Super fun. Would do it again. read more

We had a blast on the tour! The wind was at our backs on our way in so it was pretty leisurely paddling for the 2.3 miles in. Gorgeous hibiscus trees and lush green hillside jungle were on both sides all the way. We pulled out of the water and hiked 1.5 miles on a fairly well maintained trail. Or guide Justin was very knowledgeable about the types of trees and plants in the area, as well as the birds we saw along the way. The native rock map of Kauai was really cool. The waterfall at the end of the hike was amazing! We swam in the surprisingly cool water for a bit and enjoyed the sandwich, cookies, and fresh fruit Justin packed in for us. The hike back took us along a different trail along the river with more beautiful trees, vines, flowers, plants, and birds. The paddle back was challenging because of the strong headwind, but we made it with minimal muscle soreness the next day. The staff were so wonderful! Friendly and knowledgeable, Justin did a fantastic job. He made us feel more like friends than tourists. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to get a closer look at what this beautiful island has to offer. read more

This place was recommended by our Expedia consultant and she was right on the money. AJ, our guide, was so helpful and informative the food was very good. He took special care to make it attractive. Not a hike for anyone with bad knees or legs! It was billed as an easy hike, but covered a lot of tree roots and rocks. Be sure and wear shoes that you can get wet and still be comfortable. This is the place to go for this adventure. read more

Loved the kayaking and the Hike. The hike was a bit muddy (as to be expected) and was really glad that Wailua River guides had extra shoes. Ryan was a great tour guide - kept a good pace, was super friendly. Definitely worth doing. read more

My wife and I had a great time on this tour. Justin was our guide and he was very entertaining and knowledgable. I highly recommend giving these guys a try if you're up for some island exploring. read more

Best trip ever. Ryan was an awesome guide, always making sure no one was struggling. He had lots of great stops and interesting info on the area. The hike can get muddy but they provided shoes so you don't ruin your own (Take them!!! I promise you need them!) Lots of hiking and kayaking with a great waterfall to swim and have lunch at. I recommend this to anyone who likes an adventure. Great for all ages as long as you're surefooted! Great company and great guide!! Thanks Ryan for an amazing trip #bestguideever read more