Top Kauai Hiking

Explore the natural beauty of Kauai with a combo hiking and kayaking adventure on the Wailua River. Enjoy a leisurely paddle down this sacred river surrounded by lush tropical scenery, and then disembark for a guided nature hike to a waterfall. Refuel with a picnic lunch, and then take a dip in the refreshing waters of the pool at the base of the falls. No kayaking experience is necessary — just bring your sense of adventure! Choose from a morning or afternoon departure to suit your schedule.

Rainbow Kayak Tours has been providing guided tours of the Wailua River for 20 years. Our experienced guides are well versed in the flora and fauna of the area, as well as the history of this incredible place.

Kayak, hike and canoe through the heart of Kauai’s lush jungles on a 4.5-hour adventure to Hidden Valley Falls. Paddle past trailing vines and enjoy sweeping views of the Haupu Mountains as you explore the Hule’ia River by kayak, then follow a shady .75-mile (1.2-km) forest trail to a backcountry waterfall. Cool off in a swimming hole beneath the falls, listen to the jungle chorus of tropical birds, then board a motorized, twin-hulled Hawaiian canoe to retrace your path down the tranquil Hule’ia.

Embark into the heart of the Kauai jungle on a kayaking and hiking adventure. You'll paddle along the Wailua River, then continue another mile on foot to a spectacular 100-foot-tall waterfall. A picnic lunch awaits you, as well as ample time to cool off in a local swimming hole and savor the surrounding valley's lush rainforest scenery, such as tropical plants and streams. Your guide will offer plenty of details about the Wailua Valley, including its unique botanical offerings and the ancient cultures who thrived here, throughout the day.

Discover the secret treasures of Kauai on this private half-day kayaking and adventure tour. Find hidden waterfalls, delve into fern grottos, visit cliff jumping spots, opt to swim in a private lagoon, and snorkel and hike up the Napali Coast Trail. Your trained-naturalist guide is a wildlife photographer and will capture the big moments on camera on route: you'll receive five edited professional photos of your tour as mementoes.

A Real beach landing at Nualolo Kai (on NaPali), most companies can not land you at the site of this ancient Hawaiian fishing village. A special permit is required. Passengers can take a guided cultural walk through the ancient Hawaiian Fishing Village. Enjoy great snorkeling, lunch & soft drinks, and a gorgeous beach to bask n the sun!

This is a great tour to get great photo opportunities and learn about the island all at your own pace with no one else to distract or take away from your personal experience. Guides are active working photographers and are very knowledgeable about Kauai so they are there to help with your cameras whether they are professional DSLRs, entry-level DSLRs, point and shoot cameras or even cell phones! With this personal tour, we can mix it up to create a personal private tour experience that will give you a unique perspective of Kauai's beauty. Have you been here before let us try to make an itinerary that will help you explore places you haven't seen! If you really want to learn photography or see Kauai at your pace this is the tour for you!

ounou Mountain Sleeping Giant Hike This is one of the most satisfying hikes in all Kaua’i with ready rewards all along the way. On the lower reaches you will go through one of the largest groves on Kaua’i of stately Cook Island pines growing on the western flanks of this charming mountain. To name a few, bird watch for Brazilian cardinals, shama and melodious laughing thrushes. Shade is the rule with great vistas from the ridges over Kapa’a, with the possibility on a clear day to see the distant island of Oahu to the Southeast. The reward at the end, panoramic views of the hinterland of the Wailua Homestead and the awe-inspiring fluted ridges of Mount Wai’ale’ale draped in the clouds beyond. At the summit we will pause and lunch.