Enjoy a guided 2-mile kayak tour on the Wailua River and see beautiful sights along the way. Paddle past Kamokila Hawaiian Village, where the movie Outbreak was filmed. Next, hike for about a mile through a tropical rainforest that was once reserved for Hawaiian royalty. Your tour guide will point out ancient Hawaiian sites as well as the area’s unique flora and fauna.
This tour also takes you to beautiful 125-foot Uluwehi Falls, also known as Secret Falls. Here you can play under the waterfall, swim and enjoy a deli lunch.
Tour Highlights:
- 2-mile paddle on the Wailua River
- 1-mile hike through tropical rainforest
- Relax or enjoy a refreshing dip at Uluwehi Falls
Tour Inclusions:
- Snacks
- Bottled water
Special Instructions
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Where & When
Tour times:
Check in at 7:45 am. Tour ends at 2:15 pm.
Check in at 8:45 am. Tour ends at 3:15 pm.
Location: Coconut Marketplace, 4-484 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, HI 96746. Meet us under the Water Tower. View Map
Important Notice – Wailua River State Park Entry Fee: The state of Hawaii is charging a $5 per person (age 4 and up) fee for entrance to Wailua Marina (which is part of Wailua River State Park). Tour participants are responsible for this fee. This fee is collected by the state at the park entrance, is not included in tour pricing, and credit card payment is required (no cash accepted).
DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH:
South on Hwy 56 through Kapa'a town. Go through 4 traffic lights. Turn left into Coconut Marketplace parking lot. Look for the huge tower. We are located in the kiosk underneath.
DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH
Take Hwy 50 through Lihue. Turn left onto Hwy 56 north towards Wailua/Kapaa. Cross Wailua River bridge (double bridge), go through two traffic lights. Turn right into Coconut Marketplace and parking lot. Look for the huge tower. We are located in the kiosk underneath.
Check in at 7:45 am. Tour ends at 2:15 pm.
Check in at 8:45 am. Tour ends at 3:15 pm.
Location: Coconut Marketplace, 4-484 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, HI 96746. Meet us under the Water Tower. View Map
Important Notice – Wailua River State Park Entry Fee: The state of Hawaii is charging a $5 per person (age 4 and up) fee for entrance to Wailua Marina (which is part of Wailua River State Park). Tour participants are responsible for this fee. This fee is collected by the state at the park entrance, is not included in tour pricing, and credit card payment is required (no cash accepted).
DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH:
South on Hwy 56 through Kapa'a town. Go through 4 traffic lights. Turn left into Coconut Marketplace parking lot. Look for the huge tower. We are located in the kiosk underneath.
DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH
Take Hwy 50 through Lihue. Turn left onto Hwy 56 north towards Wailua/Kapaa. Cross Wailua River bridge (double bridge), go through two traffic lights. Turn right into Coconut Marketplace and parking lot. Look for the huge tower. We are located in the kiosk underneath.
Restrictions
Not recommended for pregnant women.
Participants must be at least 5 years old.
Tour consists of 4 miles of paddling and 2 miles of hiking roundtrip.
Participants must be at least 5 years old.
Tour consists of 4 miles of paddling and 2 miles of hiking roundtrip.
Special Notes
Cold filtered water is available to fill any reusable container on site at check-in. Small day coolers will be provided for each family to pack a lunch and carry their supplies throughout the day. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase. All participants are strongly encouraged to bring a light lunch as the tour lasts up to 6 hours.
Operation Days
Monday through Friday
Duration
6 hours
Vendor
This tour is operated by Kayak Adventures.