Hidden Valley Falls Kayak and Kauai Hike Adventure

For a fun kayaking Kauai activity, paddle tandem kayaks along the Hule'ia River and travel deep into the heart of the Kauai island jungle. Then, go Kauai hiking on a 3/4-mile (1.2km) trek up the valley to an enchanting area of waterfalls and swimming holes. On the way back, be picked up in a twin-hulled powered Hawaiian canoe for the return trip!

On this 2 mile (3.2km) kayaking Kauai adventure, you'll travel through the Hule'ia National Wildlife Refuge, a place for the preservation of endangered Hawaiian water birds. You'll paddle past the living archaeological site of Alekoko (Menehune) Fishpond, and get a taste of the ancient people's fishing and aquaculture methods that are still utilized today. The backdrop is the magnificent Haupu Mountain Range, a dramatic and majestic 2000' (600 meter) 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 who resided in the valley long ago. 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 its sequel, Lost World.

You'll leave your kayaks behind and set out on a 1.5 mile (2.4km) round trip guided Kauai hiking nature walk through a pristine tropical rain forest containing many different communities of plants, birds and aquatic life. You'll stop along the way at swimming holes with rope swings before reaching Hidden Valley Falls, a captivating series of pool-drop waterfalls cascading over black lava rock. Here you'll have some snacks and cold drinks while enjoying the scenery before heading back down to the river for a fun trip back in a double-hulled powered canoe. It's cheating, but who cares?

Restrictions: You must be able to walk 1.5 miles (2.4km) & kayak 60-90 minutes.

Schedule details

Huleia Paddle

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Poipu Area or West Side Resorts: 
• Morning Tour: Check-in at 8:00am (Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday)
• Picnic Tour: Check-in at 10:00am (Monday, Tuesday and Friday)

East Side or North Shore Resorts:

• Morning Tour: Check-in at 8:45am (Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday)
• Picnic tour: Check-in at 10:45am (Monday, Tuesday and Friday)

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Hidden Valley Falls Kayak and Hike Adventure

Inclusions:

• Deluxe two-person kayak
• Snacks and beverages
• Picnic lunch (if option chosen)
• Local taxes

Exclusions:

• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Gratuities (optional)
• Picnic lunch (if option not chosen)

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
• Minimum of 4 passengers required for tour departure. Maximum of 20 passengers per tour
• Approximately one guide for every 8 - 12 passengers
• Items to bring: Swimwear, footwear with an aggressive tread pattern and that can get wet (i.e. Teva-type sandals or aqua socks), towel, sunscreen, insect repellant, waterproof camera

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