A GREAT Kauai Kayaking and Hiking Tour ...

The Hidden Valley Falls Kayak Adventure

an exclusive Nat'l Wildlife Refuge Paddle and Waterfalls Hiking Tour

For a fun Kauai activity, try taking a pleasant downwind kayak and hiking trip on the Hule'ia River. It's a beautiful and historic jungle stream- the filming site of the movie Raiders of the Lost Ark! We'll paddle our tandem kayaks deep into the heart of the Kauai island jungle. Where the river gets shallow, we'll tie our kayaks to a tree and take a 3/4-mile hike up the valley to an enchanting area of waterfalls and swimming holes. On the way back, rather than paddling your kayak into a stiff wind, you'll be picked up in a twin-hulled powered Hawaiian canoe for the return trip.

This activity is a delightful downwind Kauai kayak paddle, about two miles in length. 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 and majestic 2000' shield volcano that looms over the river. The destination is a series of 3 pool-drop waterfalls with a swimming hole known as Hidden Falls.

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 for a wide range of major motion pictures, including Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park, and it's sequel Lost World.

We'll leave our kayaks behind, and set out on a 1.5 mile round trip guided nature walk through a pristine tropical rain forest containing many different communities of plants, birds, and aquatic life, both native and introduced. We'll stop along the way at swimming holes with rope swings and finally reach our destination; Hidden Valley Falls, a captivating series of pool-drop waterfalls cascading over black lava rock. We'll have some snacks and cold drinks, enjoy the scenery for a while, and then head back down to the river for a fun trip back in our double-hulled powered canoe. It's cheating, but who cares?

      Monday through Saturday

      AM Tour check in 8:00am Poipu shop, 8:45am Kayak Shack Shack

      Picnic Tour check in 9:15am Poipu shop, 10:00am Kayak Shack.

  • What to wear and bring?

    Swimwear, windbreaker or light rain coat; footwear with aggressive tread for muddy conditions (example: sport type sandals with heel straps or aqua socks with tread), sunscreen, hat, bug spray, waterproof camera. You can buy these items at our Poipu shop, or rent sport sandals (as available) at Poipu or the Kayak Shack.

  • Food and drink?

    The AM Tour includes snacks and drinks, the Picnic Tour includes a (you guessed it) GREAT picnic lunch.

  • The cost?

    AM Tour: Adults $98, Children $78 plus tax.

    Picnic Tour: Adults $108, Children $84 plus tax.

  • Restrictions: Must be able to walk 1.5 miles & kayak 60-90 minutes.
  • 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

Shop Hours are 8am to 5pm daily-phones are answered until 9pm.
(808) 742-9667

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RESERVATIONS - For guided tours reservations are necessary to allow for required preparations. 24-hour notice is required for cancellation, 72 hours for groups of 6 or more.


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