This is a great new Kauai activity that includes kayaking, ziplines, hiking, waterfalls, rope swings, a hayride across Kipu Ranch, and a ride on an exotic motorized canoe. You'll see why this tour has earned it's reputation as the best and most exciting new Kauai activity!

Take a fun downwind kayak trip on a beautiful jungle stream. After an easy 2-mile paddle, we'll tie our kayaks to a tree and take a short walk to a gorgeous area of waterfalls and swimming holes. Next, we jump onto our covered wagon for a fabulous trip across Kipu Ranch- we'll be pulled by our big 4WD tractor to Kamapua'a Falls trailhead- we'll take a short stroll down to our incredible Swiss Family Robinson-style tree house, which is built around a huge Banyan tree. You'll be overlooking the middle pitch of the 120' bridal veil Kamapua'a Falls from our picnic benches, while enjoying a delicious catered luncheon. Following lunch, guests will have the option of taking a wild ride on our 275' zipline over a waterfall and river, returning on foot via an 80' suspension bridge. State-of-the-art equipment and procedures make for a 100% safe and exhilarating “extreme” experience. From there we'll be continuing along our forest trail through the exotic foliage to Kipu Falls for swimming. The more adventurous types will be jumping into swimming holes at the base of waterfalls cascading over black lava rock cliffs, and swinging on ropes tied to tree branches high above mountain pools. Others will simply relax and enjoy the quiet beauty! From there, we'll be cruising by covered wagon to a jungle trail, where we'll walk to our river landing. Kick back on our exotic and unique twin-hulled powered Hawaiian canoe for a delightful cruise back down river: a fun ending to a fun day.

The Kayaking: It's a delightful downwind paddle, about two miles in length. We use two-person, open-cockpit type kayaks-stable, comfortable, easy to get in and out of.

We'll go through the Hule'ia Nat'l Wildlife Refuge, a place for the preservation of endangered Hawaiian water birds. We'll paddle passed the Alekoko (Menehune) Fishpond, a living archaeological site- it's an example of the ancient's fishing and aquiculture methods that's still utilized today. Our backdrop is the magnificent Haupu Mountain Range, a dramatic 2000' shield volcano that looms over the river. The area is steeped in legend, and your guides will tell you exciting stories about the supernatural inhabitants of the valley in days gone by. Interestingly, Hule'ia has been the site of filming many major motion pictures, including Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park, and it's sequel Lost World.

The Zipping: Soar on a zipline through the forest canopy high above rivers and waterfalls at speeds up to 35mph. The Zipline is designed, built, and operated according to the highest safety standards as set by the ACCT (the Association for Challenge Course Technology). The setting is magnificent: a ¼ mile foot trail through the jungle leads to a steep valley at the confluence of two streams, with a 150 ft waterfall tumbling over fern-covered black basalt boulders on one side and a lazy 80ft wide tropical stream on the other. The steep terrain allows for a ground-level launching platform that wraps a huge Banyan tree with a 30 ft diameter trunk. Participants (Zippers) are outfitted with mountain climbing harnesses and helmets and walk through a labyrinth of aerial Banyan roots to arrive at the gated take-off area. A protocol is followed in which the Outfitters Kauai guide runs through an equipment checklist and attaches a tether from the Zipper's harness to a two-wheeled trolley that rides on the zip cable. The gate opens, the Zipper takes a giant step and zooooom; forget about all your earthly limitations. You are sailing 50 ft above ground, over rivers and waterfalls, and through the treetops at a speed of about 35mph. Hooting, hollering, and ear-to-ear grins seem to be standard operating procedure!

Working your way back to the starting point is half the fun! You'll cross streams and waterfalls on a foot trail that leads to a Swiss Family Robinson-style system of aerial platforms and stairs that take you back to the launching pad to watch your friends have the big fun like you just did!!

The Wagon Ride: We'll be riding on benches in our custom covered farm wagon, pulled by our big, quiet John Deere 4wd tractor. It's an adventure that takes us back in time on a unique narrated hayride across Kipu Ranch, a 4000-acre working cattle ranch. It's home to the paniolo (Hawaiian cowboys) descendants of William Hyde Rice, the first missionary to come to Kauai, and, incidentally, 2000 head of cattle. Bound for Kipu Falls, we'll be spotting wild boar, peacocks and pheasant as we traverse the expansive Ranch.

What, Where, and When:

•  Guests staying at Poipu area or Westside resorts check in at Outfitters Kauai in Poipu. Check-in 7:30 am, return 3:45 pm. Click here

•  Guests from Eastside or Northshore resorts check in at The Kayak Shack at Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor. Check-in 8:15am, return 3:30pm. Click here

What's Included: Snacks, cold drinks, and a GREAT picnic lunch.

What to wear and bring: Swimsuit, shorts, t-shirt, windbreaker or light rain coat, footwear with aggressive tread for muddy conditions (example: sport sandals with heel straps or aqua socks with tread), sunscreen, hat, bug spray, H2Oproof camera. You can buy these items at our Poipu shop, or rent sport sandals (as available) at Poipu or the Kayak Shack.

Restrictions: Must be able to walk 2 miles & kayak 60-90 minutes. In order to participate in the zipline portion of the tour, passengers must weigh less than 275lbs in order to fit into the safety harness, and the minimum age requirement is 7 years of age. Younger kids are welcome to take the tour, but will not be able to zip.

The Price: $175 per person plus tax for adults, $135 plus tax for kids 14 years old and under.

Cancellation policy : 24-hour notice is required for cancellation, 72 hours for groups of 6 or more passengers. 100% penalty charge strictly enforced. "The large print giveth, the small print taketh away." Kinky Friedman

Tel. (808)742-9667 or 742-7421
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