About this guide

SecretFallsKayak.com is an independent visitor guide to kayaking the Wailua River and hiking to Uluwehi (Secret) Falls on Kauai. We are not a kayak outfitter, not Viator, and not the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). We compare the bookable ways to reach the falls, guided tours and rentals, plus nearby alternatives, so you can pick the right one first time.

Facts on this site are checked against DLNR park notices and permit rules, the outfitters' published details, public reporting and the live Viator listings, including hundreds of recent traveler reviews. Access rules on the Wailua River change, sometimes overnight after storms; when DLNR and this page disagree, DLNR wins.

The site is funded by affiliate commissions: when you book through a Viator link here, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. That never changes what we recommend, including telling you when the falls are closed or when a rental would serve you better than a tour. Details on the affiliate disclosure page.

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