Booking choice: The Secret Falls Kayak & Hike, from $135 per person. Check dates Compare the options below
All prices below are Viator from-prices per person in 2026. They include Viator's fees and whatever the operator bundles, such as lunch or a dry bag, and move with season and demand.
The quick answer
Guided kayak-and-hike tours cost $135 to $165 per person; a paddleboard rental starts at $64. On top, the state charges $10 per car to park at the Wailua marina and $5 per non-resident to enter (since February 15, 2026, credit card only). Budget for lunch on tours that do not include it, and a tip for your guide.
What does each Secret Falls option cost in 2026?
From $64 for a paddleboard rental to $165 for the longest guided day with lunch.
| Option | Length | From (per person) |
|---|---|---|
| Paddleboard rental to the falls | Half day | $64 |
| Guided kayak and hike (bring lunch) | 4.5 hours | $135 |
| Outfitters Kauai small group with lunch | 5.5 hours | $145 |
| Duke's, with paddling lesson | 5 hours | $150 |
| Kayak Kauai small group with lunch | 5 hours | $155 |
| Rainbow, lunch and longest at the falls | 6 hours | $165 |
Best value guided day? The most-booked trip is the lowest-priced tour.
Check dates for the Secret Falls Kayak & HikeWhat are the Wailua marina fees?
$10 per car to park and $5 per non-resident to enter, charged by the state since February 15, 2026.
Outfitters say the fees are paid by credit card only. Duke's lists the parking fee as not included; Rainbow and Outfitters Kauai ask guests to pay the marina fees on arrival. Carpool and one parking fee covers the car.
Which Secret Falls tours include lunch?
Kayak Kauai, Rainbow and Outfitters Kauai include lunch; the most-booked half day asks you to bring your own.
Kayak Kauai packs a deli sandwich, chips, a cookie and pineapple; Rainbow a handmade turkey sandwich, fruit and water; Outfitters Kauai a turkey sandwich, carrots and a brownie. A packed lunch from town turns the $135 trip into the cheapest full day.
Want lunch sorted? Kayak Kauai includes a deli picnic, snacks and walking sticks.
Explore the Kayak Kauai small-group tripDo you tip Secret Falls guides?
Yes, tipping is customary; 15 to 20 percent is a common guide.
Bring some cash for tips alongside the card you use for the marina fees.
Is a rental really cheaper?
Yes: a paddleboard rental from $64 costs less than half the cheapest tour.
The saving comes with trade-offs: no guide, no lunch, and you need your own car to carry the board. Compare in rental or guided tour.
What do the waterfall alternatives cost?
From $93 for a 2-hour falls hike on private land to $336 for a helicopter flight.
The Hule'ia River kayak and waterfall hike is $162; the waterfall rappel is $259 for private groups. Useful while the Secret Falls trail is closed; see the status guide.
Want the big waterfalls? The 55-minute helicopter flight covers Wai'ale'ale and Na Pali, fees included.
Explore the waterfall helicopter tourHow can you spend less on Secret Falls?
Rent instead of booking a tour if you are confident on the water, carpool for parking, and pack your own lunch.
Book with free cancellation: on a river that closes after heavy rain upstream, a cancelled trip is refunded rather than lost.
Book with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Check dates for Duke's kayak and hikeFrequently asked questions
How much is the Secret Falls kayak tour?
Guided tours run $135 to $165 per person on Viator; paddleboard rentals start at $64.
Is parking free at the Wailua marina?
No. Since February 15, 2026 the state charges $10 per car to park and $5 per non-resident to enter, by credit card only.
Is Secret Falls worth the money?
For active travelers, yes: a half day of river, rainforest and a swim under a waterfall. Check the trail status first, as it is closed after Hurricane Lowell.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on every option. Prices are from-prices in USD and move with the season.
Secret Falls Kayak & Hike
- 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
Small-Group Kayak & Waterfall Hike with Lunch
- Guided river kayak and hike
- Deli sandwich lunch, chips, cookie and pineapple
- Double kayak, paddles and life jackets
