The classic Kauai kayak tour - Wailua River kayaking. This is a gorgeous, calm water jungle stream, and you will paddle deep into the heart of the island all the way to the shadow of Mt Wai'ale'ale. After an easy downwind paddle upstream, you'll tie your 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. Sit on some big basalt boulders at the bottom of the pool and have a delicious picnic lunch, and then hike back down to the ruddered tandem open cockpit kayaks for some more fun paddling!

As you pass through this spectacular and interesting valley by kayak and on foot, your guide will be sharing the mana'o (knowledge) of the island: filling you in on the history of ancient Kauai and how the Ali'i (royalty) and Maka'ainana (common people) lived and played here in days gone by. You'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 you 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 you'll be getting a bit of a workout on this leg of the journey. 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.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Daily, except Sunday

Unavailable Dates:

• Christmas Day (25 December)

Departure Point:

Poipu Plaza, 2827A Poipu Rd, Poipu Beach, HI 96756

Departure Time:

7:45am
11:00am

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel transfers are not provided.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Deluxe two-person kayak
• Dry bag/day pack
• Lunch, snacks and beverages
• Hawaii state tax

Exclusions:

• Round trip transfers from your hotel
• Gratuity (optional)

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
• Passengers are required to call Outfitters Kauai to reconfirm tour, departure details and directions to check-in point, at least 48 hours prior to confirmed tour date
• Minimum of 4 passengers required for tour departure. Maximum of 12 passengers per tour
• One guide for approximately every 8 - 12 passengers
• Nature Walk is approximately 1 mile each way
• Kayaking is 60-90 minutes each way
• Lunch and refreshments: Cold spring water and juices, a delicious picnic lunch of a turkey sub sandwiches, pasta salad, and a brownie (menu subject to change without notice)
• 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

Terms and Conditions:

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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