Overview
Outfitters Kauai delivers a more personal and enriching Wailua River experience. Paddle in comfort with premium tandem kayaks featuring high-back seats and foot-controlled rudders. Our passionate guides share Hawaiian legends and cultural insights along the journey. After a scenic jungle hike, enjoy a hearty lunch and a refreshing swim at the breathtaking 100-foot Uluwehi Falls—an unforgettable highlight that sets this tour apart in all the right ways.
Packages & Options
Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Picnic: Expert-Guided
Package details and availability are confirmed during the booking step.
Itinerary
Embark on a guided kayak journey up the sacred Wailua River, once reserved for Hawaiian royalty.
Paddle past jungle landscapes, then hike to a stunning waterfall deep in the rain forest.
Cool off with a swim and enjoy a picnic in one of Kauai’s most beautiful hidden valleys.
What's Included
Inclusions
- picnic lunch of a turkey sandwich, carrots, and a brownie (menu subject to change without notice)
- Local Taxes
- Small Group Experience
- Cold spring water and juices
- Dry bag/day pack
- Deluxe two-person kayak
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities
- Begining 2/15/26 State of Hawaii non-resident entrance $5 per non-resident person and $10 per vehicle at Wailua Marina. Credit card payments only.
Meeting & Logistics
Park at Wailua Marina at 3-5971 Kuhio Highway.
As of 2/15/26, the State of Hawaii will be charging $10 per car to park and $5 per non-resident for entrance, and you are responsible for those fees.
Credit card only.
After parking, walk to the marina to meet your guide by the Outfitters Kauai van.
Meeting Point
Hawaii
Special Instructions
• If you’re staying on the North Shore or East Side, contact the office for easy check-in. • Items to bring: Swimwear, footwear with an aggressive tread pattern and that can get wet (i.e. Teva-type sandals or aqua socks), towel, sunscreen, insect repellant, waterproof camera.
Photos
Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Picnic: Expert-Guided Photos
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Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum of 4 passengers required for tour departure. Maximum of 12 passengers per tour
- One guide for approximately every 8 - 12 passengers
- Hike is moderately strenuous (approx. 1 mile each way, typically in muddy conditions)
- Kayaking is 60-90 minutes each way (approx. 2 miles each way)
- Items to bring: Swimwear, footwear with an aggressive tread pattern and that can get wet (i.e. Teva-type sandals or aqua socks), towel, sunscreen, insect repellant, waterproof camera
- Minors must be at least 5 years old and accompanied on tour by a parent or guardian.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
