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Mount Waialeale Rainforest Hike (Easy to Moderate)

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4.67 4.67 / 5

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Informative Nature Walk

Reviewed by: Hawa F, 2015/09/21

The hike was advertised as a "hike" to the bottom of Mount Waialeale. It seemed more like a very bumpy van ride to the start of the walk deep inside the rain forest and more of an informative nature walk/stroll. I expected to see more on this "hike", so we were a little disappointed at how short, easy and unexciting the stroll was, but the only reason I still give it 4 stars was ONLY because our guide, Paul, made the entire trip pleasurable. He's very informative, gave us lots of information and history and he was fun, polite and very enjoyable. The 20 min ride on the unpaved trail was VERY bumpy. When I called, they said it's really not that bad, but it was quite bad. I'm surprised they allow pregnant women on this van ride. Bring LOTS of mosquito repellant and proper water/walking shoes you don't mind to get muddy.

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Activity Date:2015/09/16
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Guide was great

Reviewed by: jon, 2015/04/24

We had Paul as our guide and he was excellent - full of information and stories and jokes. Our young kids loved him. The hike itself was interesting and memorable, showing a different side of the island than we had seen before. it was not as breathtaking but gave us appreciation for things we overlooked - some plants and animals and historical things that really round out our knowledge of the island. Would recommend as an easy and fun half day trip.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you, I will pass on your comments to Paul.

Aloha Mike
Owner

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Activity Date:2015/04/21
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Rainforest Hike

Reviewed by: Ron, 2014/08/05

Great trip and very informative. Paul was very knowledgeable and entertaining and it was great to see the top of Mt. Waialeale as it is not visible very often. The hike was very casual and not at all taxing. This was a nice way to spend half a day.

  • Paul offering an edible mushroom

  • Mt. Waialeale

  • Paul using a leaf to outline Kaua'i

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Thank you Ron, I'm glad you enjoyed Paul and the tour. Mike Hopkins, owner.

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Activity Date:2014/07/11
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Great Tour!!!

Reviewed by: jbradem, 2014/06/14

Heavy rain washed out the road to the Rainforest Hike area, so Devin from Aloha Kauai Tours took us on a different tour by van. It was fantastic!! Devin was extremely knowledgeable (and funny too) about the island, plants, animals and history. He made it one of the best tours we have ever been on. Highly recommended.

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Activity Date:2014/06/09
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Kauai Rainforest Hike

Reviewed by: Michelle W., 2014/02/22

This was a beautiful hike once we arrived! We were bouncing up and down in our seats for at least 30 minutes on our way to begin the hike.The rode was very rocky and full of huge holes.This tour is not for people who get motion sick or car sick.
The tour guide was friendly, smart, and fun.

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Hiking in the rain(forest)!!

Reviewed by: Jeannie E., 2013/07/18

We thought we had signed up for the ATV's, but realized our mistake when the driver started making stops on the way to what we thought was the trip. Anyway, it. Turned out to be a great time, just different than what we had hoped for. Our guide, nick, was a wealth of information. I swear the guy knew every plant possible! I tried in earnest to stump him, to no avail. You will most certainly get wet in this trip! And the 4wd ride to get there is extremely bumpy, to say the least. I would recommend this if you are looking for something different. It didn't rain, it poured, which made it more fun. It's not a tough hike. And it was beautiful.

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Activity Date:2013/07/16
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Wonderful Hike, Great Guide!

Reviewed by: Mr. Tufts, 2012/11/27

We had a hike with Tour Guide Nick who was absolutely wonderful. Nick was super knowledgeable about Kauai, Hawaiian History, and the various plants and animals found in the rainforest. He showed us which plants were edible, which were not, and gave us tons of information about everything in the jungle. He truly made the hike all the more enjoyable for my family.

The actual hike itself was very fun too. We had wished that it had gone a little farther into the Wai'ale'ale caldera, but the hike ends where it would get much more difficult to continue walking. Hikers are still able to see some of the massive waterfalls in the distance at the end of the hike. It is a fairly easy hike, too, just bring decent sneakers and be prepared to get them muddy.

We will try and get Nick for a kayak tour when we return to Kauai next time!

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Kauai Hiking Tour - Rainforest Adv.

Reviewed by: Peggy - World Traveler, 2012/08/11

Now this one was different.

Pros: The guide picked us up at our hotel. He was a modern day "flower-child" no doubt and that made it a bit more interesting and actually more fun that it would have been. I have no doubt he could survive in Kauai and never shop for food; never eat at a restaurant :). The road up is REALLY BUMPY and that's fun for kids. If you have a bad back, pregnant, motion sickness, small bladder or other health issues this is NOT for you. If you like to hike and are adventurous, this is the tour for you. Our guide munched on the local plants ALL the way up and back. He was VERY knowledgeable about the plants, berries etc. He was also very funny. He suddenly at a red berry and then said hey take this berry and leat and if I get sick give that to the doctor :) (He was joking and it was funny) He showed us all sorts of medicinal plants, tasty berries - what to eat; what not to eat. He knows his birds as well. At the end was a wonderful area river c

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Maj (Ret), USAF

Reviewed by: Charlie S, 2012/07/07

The rain forest tour was so much better than we thought it would be when we signed up - our guide, Paul (who we also had on our snorkeling activity), had a great personality and had so much knowledge of the local flora and fauna - he is a true value for your staff - he made us feel welcome and provided tidbits of local knowledge that were amazing - the scenery was beautiful and we had an excellent time thanks to Paul - the interior of the island of Kauai is awesome - towering cliffs and beautiful waterfalls - a great activity overall!

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Wailua River

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2011/06/24

Paul was great. Truly enjoyed the hike.

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Hiking Tour - Kauai Rainforest

Reviewed by: The Early family, 2011/05/03

Aloha,
My husband and I really recommend this tour. Our guide taught us everything from the history of Hawai'i to the plants and animals that we came across during the hike. I learned so much and had a great time! He even taught me about my flower crown that I was wearing. I learned that my Haku Hawaiian flower crown/ lei were made from the official flower of Kaua'i which is the color purple.
This tour is a must!!!

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Beautiful

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2010/08/31

the area was a beautiful and the hike was easy. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable.

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Thank you

Reviewed by: Kathy & Joe Potts, 2010/06/08

Just want to tell you that your Rainforest tour yesterday was great. Our guide Paul did a super job. He displayed a good knowledge of the rainforest, and had an easy to listen to way of communicating. Thank you for making our vacation in Kauai memorable. Hope to take another one of your tours in the future.

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Rain Forest

Reviewed by: Dave Hall, 2009/07/15

Great day in the rain forest. Guide was very intelligent and funny as heck

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Untitled

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous, 2007/08/15

Wonderful Hike!!!

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