Wailua River Kayak Tour

-Paddle Jungle Stream & Waterfalls Hike-

The classic Kauai kayak tour- Wailua River kayaking. This is a gorgeous,calm water jungle stream, and we will paddle deep into the heart of the island all the way to the shadow of Mt Wai'ale'ale. After our easy downwind paddle upstream, we'll tie our kayaks to a tree and take a somewhat rugged and very beautiful one-mile hike up valley to a dramatic 130' waterfall with a pool at the bottom. We'll sit on some big basalt boulders at the bottom of the pool and have a delicious picnic lunch, and then hike back down to our ruddered tandem open cockpit kayaks for some more fun paddling!

As we pass through this spectacular and interesting valley by kayak and on foot, your guide will be sharing the mana'o (knowledge) of the island: we'll be filling you in on the history of ancient Kauai and the how the Ali'i (royalty) and Maka'ainana (common people) lived and played here in days gone by. We'll learn about the unique and unusual medicinal and food plants that inhabit Kauai's Wailua River Valley, as well as identifying many beautiful ornamental plants, both native and introduced. All this will take place as we get to know each other and have some laughs in this incredible setting.

The return part of this kayak tour is downstream, but in to the tradewinds, so we'll be getting a bit of a workout on this leg of the journey- unlike our Hidden Falls Kayak Tour in which our Captain picks us pu in our motorized canoe for the the downstream "in to the wind" leg.

If you're looking for a bit of a workout, this tour will be the one for you! Swimming holes, native and exotic botanical wonders; the Wailua is truly a fantasyland of Hawaiian deep jungle scenery.

•  Guests staying at Poipu area or west side resorts will check in at Outfitters Kauai in Poipu. click here

•  Check-in 7:45 am, return 3 pm

•  Guests staying at east side or north shore resorts, please call for pick-up information.

Food and drink : We'll have a GREAT lunch: your choice of either a Turkey Watercress Wrap (smoked turkey, watercress cream cheese, sprouts, cucumber, tomato, onion, and black olives in a tortilla), or a Mediterranean Veggie Wrap (hummus, lettuce, tomato, kalamata olives, cucumber, and feta cheese in a tortilla). Lunch comes with pasta salad and a chocolate chip cookie. Cold drinks are available thoughout the day.

What to wear and bring: Swimwear, shorts, t-shirt, windbreaker or light raincoat, footwear with aggressive tread for muddy conditions (i.e. sport-type sandals with heel straps or aqua socks with tread ), sunscreen, hat, bug spray, waterproof camera. Items can be bought, or you can rent sport sandals (as available) at our Poipu shop.

The cost: $98 per person plus tax for adults, $78 plus tax for kids 5 -14 years old. (guide gratuity not included)

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

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