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Wailua River Kayak and Waterfall Picnic 5 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10

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  • Kauai
  • 5 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Paddle the Wailua River, hike through lush jungle to Uluwehi Falls, and enjoy a picnic and swim on this guided Kauai adventure.

About this tour

Trade the usual river outing for a guided journey through Kauai’s lush Wailua landscape. On this Wailua River Kayak and Waterfall Picnic, paddle a deluxe tandem kayak with high-back seats and foot-controlled rudders while your guide shares Hawaiian legends and cultural insights along the way.

After kayaking about 2 miles each way, follow a jungle trail for roughly 1 mile each way to Uluwehi Falls. The moderately strenuous hike can be muddy, but the reward is a swim beneath the 100-foot waterfall and a picnic lunch with a turkey sandwich, carrots, and a brownie. Cold spring water and juices are provided, and a dry bag/day pack helps keep essentials close. This small-group experience accommodates 4–12 passengers and lasts about 330 minutes.

Meet your guide by the Outfitters Kauai van at Wailua Marina; hotel transportation is not included. Bring swimwear, sturdy footwear that can get wet, a towel, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Choose this Wailua River Kayak and Waterfall Picnic for a memorable blend of paddling, local stories, jungle scenery, and time at the falls.

Highlights

  • Paddle the Wailua River in a deluxe tandem kayak
  • Hear Hawaiian legends and cultural insights from your guide
  • Hike through the jungle to Uluwehi Falls
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch and a refreshing swim at the falls

What's included

Included

  • Picnic lunch with a turkey sandwich, carrots, and brownie; menu may change
  • Local taxes
  • Small-group experience
  • Cold spring water and juices
  • Dry bag/day pack
  • Deluxe two-person kayak

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • From February 15, 2026: $5 entrance fee per non-resident and $10 parking fee per vehicle at Wailua Marina; credit card only

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Important information

  • Minimum of 4 passengers required for departure; maximum of 12 passengers per tour
  • Minors must be at least 5 years old and accompanied by a parent or guardian
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Moderate physical fitness is recommended
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  • The hike is moderately strenuous, about 1 mile each way, and trails are typically muddy
  • Kayaking takes 60–90 minutes each way, about 2 miles each way
  • Meet your guide by the Outfitters Kauai van at Wailua Marina, 3-5971 Kuhio Highway
  • Bring swimwear, grippy footwear that can get wet, a towel, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a waterproof camera
  • From February 15, 2026, non-residents pay a $5 entrance fee and vehicles pay $10 to park; credit card only

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.75 from 81 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.8.

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