Kayaking Kauai 12 options
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✓ 2026-10-17Kayaking Kauai at a glance
- Our pick: Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak & Hike with River Paddle, US$ 135 (4h 30m, 4.78★ · 1,662).
- Best value: Outrigger Canoe Surfing at Kalapaki Beach: Catch 3-4 Waves, US$ 72 (1h, 4.91★ · 87).
- Top rated: Hanalei Bay kayak and snorkel tour: Hidden beach and sea turtles, US$ 160 (5h, 4.92★ · 626).
Real price per person across the 12 options: US$ 59–US$ 274 (median US$ 150). With an extra fee to pay on site: 4 of 12. With 100+ reviews: 8 of 12.
Of the 12 options: 12 with free cancellation, 12 with instant confirmation, 7 kid-friendly and 11 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Frequently asked questions
Which option do travelers like most?
The favorite is “Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak & Hike with River Paddle”, rated 4.78★ from 1,662 reviews. 87% rated it 5 stars.
What time do they start?
The first departure is at 07:00 and the last at 16:00. Before 09:00, for example: “Kauai Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls: Guided Wailua River tour” (07:00) and “Secret Falls Kauai: 4-Mile Kayak & Waterfall Swim” (07:00).
Which days do they run?
Not every day, for example: “Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak & Hike with River Paddle” (Monday to Friday) and “Kauai Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls: Guided Wailua River tour” (Monday to Friday). Out of season: 2 of 12, for example “Kauai: Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike with Pickup”, departures resume on 1 October 2027.
How long do they last?
Most last 4h 30m–6h. Shortest: “Outrigger Canoe Surfing at Kalapaki Beach: Catch 3-4 Waves” (1h). Longest: “Kauai Sea Kayak Tour: Whales, Dolphins & Snorkel” (7h).
Which ones include hotel pickup?
None includes hotel pickup: you make your own way to the meeting point.
Can I bring children?
In 7 of 12 the minimum age is 5 or younger.
Are they wheelchair accessible?
None is listed as wheelchair accessible. No special fitness needed: 1 of 12. Moderate fitness: 8 of 12. 3 of 12 need good fitness, for example “Kauai: Secret Falls Kayak & Hike with River Paddle” and “Secret Falls Kauai: 4-Mile Kayak & Waterfall Swim”.
Can I book at the last minute?
11 of 12 can be booked up to 24 hours before the start, with instant confirmation, and 4 of them as late as an hour before.