How much does the Secret Falls kayak tour cost?
Secret Falls is one of Kauai's better-value adventures: a half day of paddling and hiking for roughly the price of a luau. Here is the 2026 ladder and the extras to budget for.
2026 prices
| Option | Length | From (per person) |
|---|---|---|
| Paddleboard rental to the falls | Half day | $64 |
| Guided kayak and hike (bring lunch) | 4.5 h | $135 |
| Guided with paddling lesson | 5 h | $150 |
| Guided small group with lunch | 5 h | $155 |
| Guided with hotel pickup and lunch | 5.5 h | $145 |
| Guided with lunch, longest at the falls | 6 h | $165 |
Fees and extras
Since February 2026 Hawaii charges about $10 per car to park at the Wailua marina and $5 per non-resident to enter; some tours include these (Outfitters Kauai lists a $5 government fee), others add a parking fee at check-in. Lunch is included only on some trips; the most-booked half day asks you to bring your own. Guides appreciate a tip of 15 to 20 percent.
How to spend less
A rental costs half as much as a tour if you are confident on the water; see rental or guided. Car-pool to save parking fees, pack your own lunch for the cheaper tours, and book with free cancellation: on a river that closes after heavy rain, a cancelled trip is refunded, not lost.
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