Waterfall Tours in Kauai at a glance
- Our pick: Kauai Lihue: Private Waterfalls Hike & Swim with Local Guide, US$ 93 per person (1h 30m–2h, 4.94★ · 127).
- Top rated: Private Waterfall Hike in Dundee with Hawaiian Guide, US$ 615 per group (4h–6h, 4.97★ · 143).
- Private option: Kauai Eastside Waterfalls & Local Grinds: Private Tour, US$ 250 per person (5h 30m, 5.00★ · 16).
Price per person across the 11 options priced per person: US$ 93–US$ 425 (median US$ 210). With 100+ reviews: 9 of 12.
Of the 12 options: 12 with live guides in English, 12 with free cancellation, 10 with instant confirmation, 2 with hotel pickup, 7 kid-friendly, 3 private and 9 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Waterfall Tours in Kauai
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
12 options
Kauai Waterfalls & Legends Tour: Small Group with Local Guides Small-group Kauai tour with live guide visiting Wailua Falls, Spouting Horn, and Menehune Fish Pond. Wed and Sat · 09:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.92 (201 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 210 per person
Na Pali Raft Snorkel Adventure Kauai: Sea Caves & Waterfalls Raft and snorkel the Na Pali Coast on Kauai with sea cave exploration, waterfall swims, and reef snorkeling: all gear and meals included on a 5.5-hour adventure. Every day · 07:00 · From age 7 ★ 4.78 (1,659 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 217 per person
Kauai Doors Off Helicopter Tour: Napali Coast & Waterfalls Private doors-off helicopter tour over Kauai's Napali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and Jurassic Park Falls with safety briefing and phone lanyards. Small groups, 2+ passengers. Every day · 12 start times, 07:30 to 16:15 · From age 7 ★ 4.97 (1,827 reviews) Duration: 1h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 425 per person
Secret Falls Kauai: 4-Mile Kayak & Waterfall Swim Mon–Fri · 07:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.83 (848 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 165 per person
Kauai: Helicopter Tour Over Na Pali Coast & Waterfalls Feel the rush of flying above Kauai’s Na Pali Coast and waterfalls on a 60-minute helicopter tour. Includes all fees, local guides, and a safety-focused experience. Every day · 9 start times, 08:00 to 16:35 ★ 4.81 (965 reviews) Duration: 55m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 336 per person
Private Waterfall Hike in Dundee with Hawaiian Guide Hike to a secluded waterfall and pool in Dundee's jungle with a private Hawaiian guide, transportation in a 2025 Jeep Gladiator. Tue and Fri · 10:00 ★ 4.97 (143 reviews) Duration: 4h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 615 per group
Kauai Lihue: Private Waterfalls Hike & Swim with Local Guide Feel the spray of Papakolea Falls, swim under a 60-foot cascade, and hike private trails in Lihue with a local guide: includes hiking sticks and water refills. Mon, Tue, Wed and Sat · 11:00 and 13:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.94 (127 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m–2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 93 per person
Kauai Eastside Waterfalls & Food Tour: Small Group, Local Stops Feel the spray at Wailua Falls, taste Kauai chocolate, stroll ancient sites, and support family-run shops on this small group tour with pickup included. Mon and Fri · 09:00 · All ages ★ 4.89 (92 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 195 per person
Huleia River Kayak & Hike Kauai: Tandem Paddles to Waterfalls Paddle tandem kayaks down Kauai's Huleia River, hike into the jungle to cascading waterfalls and swimming holes. Tue, Wed and Sat · 08:30 and 13:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.68 (166 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 162 per person
Kauai: Waterfall Kayak & Zipline Safari with Lunch Feel the rush kayaking Kauai’s Hule’ia River, ziplining over jungle, and swimming at waterfalls: includes picnic lunch, gear, and local guides for a full day out. Thu · 07:45 · From age 5 ★ 4.90 (154 reviews) Duration: 6h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 274 per person
Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Picnic on Kauai Paddle up the sacred Wailua River in a tandem kayak, hike through jungle to 100-foot Uluwehi Falls, and swim in the pool below on this 5.5-hour guided tour with lunch. Tue · 08:30 · From age 5 ★ 4.75 (81 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 145 per person
Kauai Eastside Waterfalls & Local Grinds: Private Tour Private Kauai east side tour with a local guide visiting Wailua Falls, Opaekaa Falls, and Menehune Fish Pond, plus lunch in Kapaa and chocolate and nut tastings. Mon–Sat · 08:30 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (16 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 250 per person
All 12 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kauai Lihue: Private Waterfalls Hike & Swim with Local GuideOur pick | US$ 93 per person | 1h 30m–2h | 4.94★ · 127 | Mon, Tue, Wed and Sat · 11:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Private Waterfall Hike in Dundee with Hawaiian GuideTop ratedPrivate | US$ 615 per group up to 4 people · ≈ US$ 154 per person if 4 go | 4h–6h | 4.97★ · 143 | Tue and Fri · 10:00 | English |
| Kauai Eastside Waterfalls & Local Grinds: Private TourPrivate optionPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 250 per person | 5h 30m | 5.00★ · 16 | Mon–Sat · 08:30 | English, Spanish |
| Kauai Waterfalls & Legends Tour: Small Group with Local GuidesGroup of up to 13 · Pickup offered | US$ 210 per person | 6h | 4.92★ · 201 | Wed and Sat · 09:00 | English |
| Na Pali Raft Snorkel Adventure Kauai: Sea Caves & WaterfallsGroup of up to 14 | US$ 217 per person | 5h 30m | 4.78★ · 1,659 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Kauai Doors Off Helicopter Tour: Napali Coast & WaterfallsPrivate | US$ 425 per person | 1h 15m | 4.97★ · 1,827 | Every day · 12 start times, 07:30 to 16:15 | English |
| Secret Falls Kauai: 4-Mile Kayak & Waterfall Swim | US$ 165 per person | 5h–6h | 4.83★ · 848 | Mon–Fri · 07:00 | English |
| Kauai: Helicopter Tour Over Na Pali Coast & WaterfallsGroup of up to 6 | US$ 336 per person | 55m | 4.81★ · 965 | Every day · 9 start times, 08:00 to 16:35 | English |
| Kauai Eastside Waterfalls & Food Tour: Small Group, Local StopsGroup of up to 13 | US$ 195 per person | 5h 30m | 4.89★ · 92 | Mon and Fri · 09:00 | English |
| Huleia River Kayak & Hike Kauai: Tandem Paddles to Waterfalls | US$ 162 per person | 3h 30m | 4.68★ · 166 | Tue, Wed and Sat · 08:30 and 13:00 | English |
| Kauai: Waterfall Kayak & Zipline Safari with LunchGroup of up to 12 | US$ 274 per person | 6h 30m | 4.90★ · 154 | Thu · 07:45 | English |
| Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Picnic on KauaiGroup of up to 12 | US$ 145 per person | 5h 30m | 4.75★ · 81 | Tue · 08:30 | English |
By what you need
- Private (3): Private Waterfall Hike in Dundee with Hawaiian Guide (US$ 615 per group) · Kauai Eastside Waterfalls & Local Grinds: Private Tour (US$ 250 per person) · Kauai Doors Off Helicopter Tour: Napali Coast & Waterfalls (US$ 425 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (6): Kauai Waterfalls & Legends Tour: Small Group with Local Guides (US$ 210 per person) · Na Pali Raft Snorkel Adventure Kauai: Sea Caves & Waterfalls (US$ 217 per person) · Kauai: Helicopter Tour Over Na Pali Coast & Waterfalls (US$ 336 per person)
- With pickup (2): Kauai Eastside Waterfalls & Local Grinds: Private Tour (US$ 250 per person) · Kauai Waterfalls & Legends Tour: Small Group with Local Guides (US$ 210 per person)
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