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Straight answers for planning a Wailua River paddle and the hike to Uluwehi (Secret) Falls: what is open right now, how hard the trail is, rental or guided, what it costs and what to wear.

Is Secret Falls Open? 2026 Closure Status & AlternativesThe 2026 closure, what has reopened and the best alternatives.Read the guide →Secret Falls Kayak Rental vs Guided Tour 2026: Which Is Best?From $64 on your own or $135 with a guide: which suits you.Read the guide →Secret Falls Hike 2026: Trail, River Crossings & DifficultyDistance, mud, river crossings and swimming at the falls.Read the guide →Secret Falls Kayak Tour Cost 2026: Prices, Fees & Rentals2026 prices, state fees, lunch and tips.Read the guide →What to Wear to Secret Falls 2026: Kayak Hike Packing ListWater shoes, quick-dry layers and what goes in the dry bag.Read the guide →Wailua River Kayak 2026: Routes, Rules & What's OpenThe route, weekday rules, fees and what is open now.Read the guide →

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Popular Secret Falls tours

Booked through Viator with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Weekdays only.

Wailua River & Secret Falls Kayak Hike Relaxed pace ★ 4.85 hours1,486 reviewsFree cancellation

Wailua River & Secret Falls Kayak Hike
Paddling lessonDry bag includedAfternoon slots

A slightly longer day with a paddling lesson before you set off: about two miles upriver, a 45-minute hike to Secret Falls with time to swim, and the float back. Reviewers love the small afternoon departures and the guides' island stories.

What's included
  • Professional guide, paddling lesson and all gear
  • Backpack-style dry bag
  • All taxes and handling charges
  • State parking fee about $10 per booking not included
  • Free cancellation to 24 hours
From$150per person Reserve
Secret Falls Kayak & Hike Most booked ★ 4.84.5 hours1,656 reviewsFree cancellation

Secret Falls Kayak & Hike
4-mile paddleRainforest hikeSmall groups

The classic half day and the most-booked Secret Falls trip on Kauai: a guided paddle up the Wailua River, then a rainforest hike with stream crossings to 100-foot Uluwehi Falls and time at the pool before the paddle back. Kayaks, backrests and life jackets provided; bring your own lunch and water shoes.

What's included
  • Guided kayak on the Wailua River (about 4 miles round trip)
  • Guided rainforest hike to Uluwehi Falls (about 2 miles round trip, 465 ft gain)
  • Kayak, paddles, backrest and life jacket
  • Lunch and transport NOT included
  • Free cancellation to 24 hours
From$135per person Reserve
Small-Group Kayak & Waterfall Hike with Lunch Lunch included ★ 4.85 hours823 reviewsFree cancellation

Small-Group Kayak & Waterfall Hike with Lunch
Picnic lunchSmall groupMorning or afternoon

The longest-running outfitter on the river: a small-group paddle up the Wailua, a guided nature hike to the falls, a deli-sandwich picnic with pineapple and cookies, and a swim at the base of the falls. Meet at the Kayak Kauai store at the marina.

What's included
  • Guided river kayak and hike
  • Deli sandwich lunch, chips, cookie and pineapple
  • Double kayak, paddles and life jackets
  • No transport: meet at Wailua River Marina
  • Free cancellation to 24 hours
From$155per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

The most-booked Secret Falls trip on Kauai: a guided Wailua River paddle and rainforest hike in 4.5 hours, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

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