Mountain Tubing Adventure

Kauai Backcountry Adventures

This is a fun tubing adventure unique in all of Hawaii. Equipped with an inner tube and a head lamp, you’ll float down a historic irrigation ditch and through several amazing tunnels and flumes.

This Kauai backcountry tubing tour is unique in all of Hawaii! Your adventure begins with a drive through former Lihue Plantation lands as we ride deep into Kauai's emerald green interior. Once at the tubing launch site, you'll be outfitted with a tube and headlamp. Then get ready to float down the gently flowing waters. Float 2.5 miles of open canals and through 5 amazing tunnels illuminated by your headlamp. At the end of your tubing adventure, your tour guide will take you to a beautiful picnic area nearby for a delicious lunch and a cool dip in a natural swimming hole.

Tour Highlights:

  • Fun tubing adventure with great views of Kauai's rainforest and mountains
  • Float down historic irrigation ditch and through several tunnels and flumes engineered and hand dug around 1870
  • Swim in a natural swimming hole
  • Learn about a unique part of Kauai's plantation history

Tour Inclusions:

  • Tube
  • Headlamp
  • Gloves
  • Helmet
  • Delicious lunch and water

Tour Times:

Your confirmation will list your exact tour start time. To help book this popular activity, you can choose from the following timing options:

  • Any Available Time – We will book the first available tour time
  • Morning – We will book any available tour time that starts between 7:00 am and 9:30 am
  • Mid-Day – We will book any available tour time that starts between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm
  • Afternoon – We will book any available tour time that starts between 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm

If a time within your selection is not available, we will contact you about other available times. If you need a specific time, please call or email to speak with an agent about availability.

Special Instructions

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Where & When
Check in 30 minutes prior to your requested tour time at the Kauai Backcountry Adventures office, located at 3-4131 Kuhio Highway, Lihue, HI 96766.
View Map
Look for the wooden fence and a sign that says "Kauai Backcountry Adventures."
Restrictions
Participants must be 5 years and older AND 43" (110 cm) or taller.
Weight limit is 300 pounds (136 kg)
Children 15 years and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 years and older. Those 16-17 years old may attend the tour without an adult, however, a parent must come in to check in the minor and sign a waiver.
Not recommended for anyone claustrophobic or those with back, hip or knee problems.
Women up to the second trimester of pregnancy may participate with written physician approval.
Special Notes
You can rent a wetsuit for $10 or buy one for $30.
Unless extreme weather prohibits, tours go out rain or shine.
Operation Days
Daily
Duration
3 hours
Vendor
This tour is operated by Kauai Backcountry Adventures.

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Kauai Backcountry Adventures - Mountain Tubing Adventure - Kauai Discount Prices

  • Per Person (5 yrs+)
    $176.96 $163.00