Most-reviewed trip
Alii Kayaks Secret Falls
Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak and Hike runs through Alii Kayaks, LLC. Rated 4.8 across 1,660 reviews. Runs 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.). From $135.
Kapaa and Wailua sit in the middle of Kauai's east side, and a surprising range of guided experiences gather right there rather than at some distant harbor. Tours on this page cover photography sessions, food and farm visits, kayaking, luaus, hikes, Waimea Canyon trips, island sightseeing and snorkeling, with meeting points such as Island Country Market, Keālia Beach, Lydgate Farms Chocolate Tours and Kauai Juice Co. Kapaa. There is no hotel pickup, so plan to make your own way to the stated spot, and each listing shows the dates on the calendar along with the exact meeting point so nothing is left to guesswork.
Every tour below meets in or near Kapaa and Wailua, and the list is ranked by reviews so the most-booked options surface first. Open a listing to see the exact meeting point and the dates it runs before you commit.
Most-reviewed trip
Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak and Hike runs through Alii Kayaks, LLC. Rated 4.8 across 1,660 reviews. Runs 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.). From $135.

5 hours (approx.) · Duke's Kayak Adventures
from $150per personKauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide runs through Duke's Kayak Adventures. Rated 4.8 across 1,488 reviews. Runs 5 hours (approx.). From $150.
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3 hours (approx.) · Lydgate Farms Kauai Chocolate
from $145per personKauai Chocolate Farm Tasting Tour runs through Lydgate Farms Kauai Chocolate. Rated 4.9 across 1,107 reviews. Runs 3 hours (approx.). From $145.
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2 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · Luau Ka Hikina
from $183.25per personKauai: Luau Ka Hikina Admission with Dinner and Lei Greeting runs through Luau Ka Hikina. Rated 4.6 across 851 reviews. Runs 2 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours (approx.). From $183.25.
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5 to 6 hours (approx.) · Rainbow Kayak Tours
from $164.87per personWailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure runs through Rainbow Kayak Tours. Rated 4.8 across 846 reviews. Runs 5 to 6 hours (approx.). From $164.87.
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3 to 4 hours (approx.) · Tasting Kauai
from $125per personFood Tour of Kaua'i runs through Tasting Kauai. Rated 4.5 across 350 reviews. Runs 3 to 4 hours (approx.). From $125.
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1 hour (approx.) · Adventure tours
from $300per personFlying Dress Photoshoot in Kauai runs through Adventure tours. Rated 4.8 across 147 reviews. Runs 1 hour (approx.). From $300.
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3 hours (approx.) · Tihati Productions Ltd.
from $175per personWailua Nui Luau at Kauai Hilton Garden Inn runs through Tihati Productions Ltd.. Rated 4.5 across 146 reviews. Runs 3 hours (approx.). From $175.
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4 to 6 hours (approx.) · True Hawaiian
from $805per group (up to 4)Private Jungle Waterfall Adventure, Wit Da Native Hawaiian Dundee runs through True Hawaiian. Rated 5.0 across 143 reviews. Runs 4 to 6 hours (approx.). From $805.
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6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · Kauai Soul Travel
from $235per personKauai Waimea Canyon & South Shore Excursion. Small Group runs through Kauai Soul Travel. Rated 4.9 across 138 reviews. Runs 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.). From $235.
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5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · Kauai Soul Travel
from $195per personKauai Eastside Waterfalls & Local Grinds-Small Group Tour runs through Kauai Soul Travel. Rated 4.9 across 92 reviews. Runs 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.). From $195.
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1 hour (approx.) · Adventure tours
from $350per group (up to 15)Family Photography session Kauai runs through Adventure tours. Rated 4.8 across 84 reviews. Runs 1 hour (approx.). From $350.
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2 hours (approx.) · Lydgate Farms Kauai Chocolate
from $120.42per personInside the Hive: Kauai Honey and Bee Tour runs through Lydgate Farms Kauai Chocolate. Rated 5.0 across 65 reviews. Runs 2 hours (approx.). From $120.42.
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3 hours (approx.) · Adventure tours
from $250per personThe Secret Waterfall Private tour with photos runs through Adventure tours. Rated 4.6 across 64 reviews. Runs 3 hours (approx.). From $250.
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50 minutes (approx.) · Wai & Aina
from $125per personKauai Private Baby Farm Animal Experience & Micro Dairy Immersion runs through Wai & Aina. Rated 4.8 across 63 reviews. Runs 50 minutes (approx.). From $125.
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5 hours (approx.) · Sensational Sea Adventures LLC
from $123per personPrinceville - Snorkeling Shore Excursion runs through Sensational Sea Adventures LLC. Rated 4.8 across 48 reviews. Runs 5 hours (approx.). From $123.
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2 hours (approx.) · Adventure tours
from $300per group (up to 5)Adventure Photography Session on Kauai runs through Adventure tours. Rated 4.9 across 45 reviews. Runs 2 hours (approx.). From $300.
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1 hour (approx.) · Adventure tours
from $300per personBecome a princess for the day! runs through Adventure tours. Rated 5.0 across 27 reviews. Runs 1 hour (approx.). From $300.
Check availability →| Tour | Duration | From | Rating | Format | Pickup Or Meeting Point | Meal Or Snacks | Free Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alii Kayaks Secret Falls | 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) | $135 per person | 4.8 (1,660) | Kayak | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Dukes Kayak to Secret Falls | 5 hours (approx.) | $150 per person | 4.8 (1,488) | Kayak | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Chocolate Farm Tasting | 3 hours (approx.) | $145 per person | 4.9 (1,107) | Not stated | Lydgate Farms Chocolate Tours | Included | Yes |
| Luau with Lei Greeting | 2 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) | $183.25 per person | 4.6 (851) | Not stated | Not stated | Included | Yes |
| Wailua River Kayak and Hike | 5 to 6 hours (approx.) | $164.87 per person | 4.8 (846) | Kayak | Not stated | Included | Yes |
| Tasting Kauai Food Tour | 3 to 4 hours (approx.) | $125 per person | 4.5 (350) | Private | Kauai Juice Co.Kapaa | Included | Yes |
| Flying Dress Photoshoot | 1 hour (approx.) | $300 per person | 4.8 (147) | Private | Keālia Beach | Not stated | Yes |
| Luau at Hilton Garden Inn | 3 hours (approx.) | $175 per person | 4.5 (146) | Not stated | Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay | Included | Yes |
| Private Jungle Waterfall Adventure | 4 to 6 hours (approx.) | $805 per group (up to 4) | 5.0 (143) | Private, up to 4 | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Small-Group Canyon and South Shore | 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) | $235 per person | 4.9 (138) | Small group | Island Country Market | Not stated | Yes |
| Eastside Waterfalls and Grinds | 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) | $195 per person | 4.9 (92) | Small group | Island Country Market | Not stated | Yes |
| Family Photography Session | 1 hour (approx.) | $350 per group (up to 15) | 4.8 (84) | Private, up to 15 | Keālia Beach | Not stated | Yes |
| Tour | Duration | From | Rating | Format | Pickup Or Meeting Point | Meal Or Snacks | Free Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honey and Bee Tour | 2 hours (approx.) | $120.42 per person | 5.0 (65) | Not stated | Lydgate Farms Chocolate Tours | Snacks | Yes |
| Secret Waterfall Tour with Photos | 3 hours (approx.) | $250 per person | 4.6 (64) | Private | Keālia Beach | Not stated | Yes |
| Private Baby Farm Animal Tour | 50 minutes (approx.) | $125 per person | 4.8 (63) | Private | Not stated | Not stated | Yes |
| Princeville Cruise Ship Snorkel | 5 hours (approx.) | $123 per person | 4.8 (48) | Boat, private | Anahola Marketplace | Not stated | Yes |
| Adventure Photography Session | 2 hours (approx.) | $300 per group (up to 5) | 4.9 (45) | Private, up to 5 | Keālia Beach | Not stated | Yes |
| Princess for a Day Photoshoot | 1 hour (approx.) | $300 per person | 5.0 (27) | Private | Keālia Beach | Not stated | Yes |
The Kauai Kayak Tours group holds 3 listings: Alii Kayaks Secret Falls, Dukes Kayak to Secret Falls, and Wailua River Kayak and Hike. Alii Kayaks Secret Falls is run by Alii Kayaks, LLC, lasts 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.), and starts from $135 per person, while Duke's Kayak Adventures runs Dukes Kayak to Secret Falls for 5 hours (approx.) from $150 per person. Several of these listings include a guide, and each shows free cancellation.
Matching listings: Alii Kayaks Secret Falls, Dukes Kayak to Secret Falls, Wailua River Kayak and Hike.
The Kauai Food And Farm Tours group contains 4 listings: Chocolate Farm Tasting, Tasting Kauai Food Tour, Honey and Bee Tour, and Private Baby Farm Animal Tour. Chocolate Farm Tasting is run by Lydgate Farms Kauai Chocolate, lasts 3 hours (approx.), and starts from $145 per person with a meal included; Tasting Kauai, meanwhile, runs the Tasting Kauai Food Tour for 3 to 4 hours (approx.) from $125 per person, also with a meal included. Several of these listings include snacks or a meal plus a guide, and all show free cancellation.
Matching listings: Chocolate Farm Tasting, Tasting Kauai Food Tour, Honey and Bee Tour.
The Kauai Luau Shows group consists of 2 listings: Luau with Lei Greeting and Luau at Hilton Garden Inn. Luau Ka Hikina runs the Luau with Lei Greeting, which lasts 2 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) and starts from $183.25 per person with a meal included; Tihati Productions Ltd. runs the Luau at Hilton Garden Inn for 3 hours (approx.) from $175 per person, also with a meal included. Several of these listings include drinks such as water, soda or juice, plus snacks or a meal, and both show free cancellation.
Matching listings: Luau with Lei Greeting, Luau at Hilton Garden Inn.
The Kauai Photography Tours group covers 4 listings: Flying Dress Photoshoot, Family Photography Session, Adventure Photography Session, and Princess for a Day Photoshoot. Adventure tours runs the Flying Dress Photoshoot, a private listing lasting 1 hour (approx.) from $300 per person, and the Family Photography Session, also private, which runs 1 hour (approx.) from $350 per group for up to 15. Several of these listings include photos, and all show free cancellation.
Matching listings: Flying Dress Photoshoot, Family Photography Session, Adventure Photography Session.
The Kauai Hiking Tours group includes 2 listings: Private Jungle Waterfall Adventure and Secret Waterfall Tour with Photos. True Hawaiian runs the Private Jungle Waterfall Adventure, a private tour for up to 4 lasting 4 to 6 hours (approx.) from $805 per group, while Adventure tours runs the Secret Waterfall Tour with Photos for 3 hours (approx.) from $250 per person, also private. Both listings show free cancellation, and the listing page shows the details.
Matching listings: Private Jungle Waterfall Adventure, Secret Waterfall Tour with Photos.
| Band | From | Priced | Tour | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest | $120.42 | per person | Honey and Bee Tour | 2 hours (approx.) |
| Middle Listing | $164.87 | per person | Wailua River Kayak and Hike | 5 to 6 hours (approx.) |
| Highest | $300 | per person | Princess for a Day Photoshoot | 1 hour (approx.) |
| Lowest | $300 | per group (up to 5) | Adventure Photography Session | 2 hours (approx.) |
| Middle Listing | $350 | per group (up to 15) | Family Photography Session | 1 hour (approx.) |
| Highest | $805 | per group (up to 4) | Private Jungle Waterfall Adventure | 4 to 6 hours (approx.) |
Per person listings start with the Honey and Bee Tour by Lydgate Farms Kauai Chocolate, from $120.42 for 2 hours (approx.) with snacks included. Midway sits the Wailua River Kayak and Hike by Rainbow Kayak Tours, 5 to 6 hours (approx.), from $164.87 with a kayak and a meal. Highest is the Princess for a Day Photoshoot by Adventure tours, from $300 for 1 hour (approx.), private. Group listings price separately: the Adventure Photography Session is from $300 per group (up to 5), and the Private Jungle Waterfall Adventure with True Hawaiian from $805 per group (up to 4).
Lihue sits on the drier southeast side of Kauai, and the north shore of the island is much wetter. Average highs at Lihue run from 78.1 F in February to 85.3 F in September, per the NOAA NCEI normals covering 1991 to 2020. Rain at Lihue is driest in July, at 1.75 in, and wettest in March, at 5.61 in.
Every one of the 18 listings on this page runs in all four seasons: 18 in winter, 18 in spring, 18 in summer and 18 in fall. Site data marks the north shore sea as Swell in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, and as Calm in May, June, July, August and September. Check conditions before relying on any of these sea markings.
Meeting points named on the listings include Lydgate Farms Chocolate Tours, Kauai Juice Co. Kapaa, Kealia Beach, Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, and Island Country Market. Hotel pickup is listed on 0 of 18 listings, while several listings include drinks such as water, soda or juice (6 of 18), snacks or a meal (8 of 18), and a guide (7 of 18); photos appear on 5 of 18 and fees and taxes on 2 of 18. Free cancellation is shown on 18 of 18 listings, so read each listing before booking.
Every listing here shows free cancellation: 18 with a 24 hours window. Read the cancellation line on each listing before booking.
From Kapaa and Wailua you can join photography sessions, food and farm tours, kayaking trips, luaus, guided hikes, Waimea Canyon excursions, island sightseeing runs and snorkeling outings. Meeting points include Island Country Market, Keālia Beach, Lydgate Farms Chocolate Tours and Kauai Juice Co. Kapaa. No tour offers hotel pickup, so check the listing for the exact meeting point and dates, and if water is involved, check conditions before you go.
Tours leaving from Kapaa and Wailua span photography, food and farm visits, kayaking, luaus, hiking, Waimea Canyon trips, island sightseeing and snorkeling. Each listing names the exact meeting point and shows the dates it runs.
No, tours from Kapaa and Wailua do not include hotel pickup, so you meet the group at a stated spot such as Island Country Market, Keālia Beach, Lydgate Farms Chocolate Tours or Kauai Juice Co. Kapaa. The listing shows the exact meeting point and the dates each tour runs.
Open the listing for the tour you like and the calendar will show the dates it runs along with the exact meeting point. From there you can book directly on the live booking page.