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All Reviews for Wailua River in Kauai
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Great weather, great guide, beautiful view
Reviewed by: Mylène
The kayak ride down the river was beautiful and relaxing. The waterfall was beautiful, and worth the hike! However the trail is very muddy and we weren't expecting that, and therefore ruined our good pair of running shoes. It is worth it, but do bring a good pair of shoes (you'll need them!) but that you don't mind getting wet and dirtying forever.
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/11/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/11/02 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Absolutely amazing! Exotic hike/waterfall swim checked off bucket list!
Reviewed by: Ashley
Our leader, “T” was awesome. He had so many cool stories, and was a local that knew it all. He did the whole hike barefoot, which I could have never done!!
Beautiful adventure. Well worth the money.
Mr T...has a lot of "sole"...that is why he can amble in bare feet.
T is classic and allot of fun. A real pleasure to work with. Glad to hear
that he is sharing his aloha in the field. Thanks for sharing.
A hui hou,
Micco
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/29 |
シダの洞窟 観光遊覧船 ハワイ唯一の航行可能な川を行く！＜英語ガイド／半日＞
最高！
Reviewed by: こうちゃん
生演奏やフラダンスも見れ、
楽しく乗船できました。
聖地という事で、パワーも頂きました。
また、行きたいです。
mahalo
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| Packages: | 基本プラン（2019年12月31日まで） |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/25 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Great Activity!
Reviewed by: Chuck&Vickie
This was a great activity. The boat ride was great. The captain's commentary was insightful and the scenery was beautiful. The entertainment was also very good.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/24 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Awesome experience!!
Reviewed by: Isaiah & Alyssa Webb
Loved the tour guides - justice was awesome! Gave us a lot of island knowledge and had so much fun along the way! Definitely do this tour before leaving the island!
Aloha Isaiah,
Glad to hear you had a good time on our Sacred Falls paddle and hike.
Justice is training with us and is keen on becoming a guide.
I am pleased to hear that he is an upcoming guide.
Keep paddling and thanks for the kind review.
Micco
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/22 |
Small-Group Best of Kauai Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto
A little bit of Kauai from all aspects of transportation.
Reviewed by: Ericka Supplee
Airplane ride was amazing. We were able to see parts of the island you can't via car.
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| Packages: | [Temporarily Unavailable] Best of Kauai by Land, River Cruise & Air Combo |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/05 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Amazing. Short kayak to trail and then hiked to waterfall. Everyone should do.
Reviewed by: Ericka Supplee
No 2 waterfalls are the same. Very peaceful hike to falls and breathtaking view.
Thanks for your review. Always have loved the Hawaiian word for waterfall: "wail lele" which is defined as "jumping waters". Come back and enjoy our other snorkel and paddling tours. A hui hou.
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/06 |
シダの洞窟 観光遊覧船 ハワイ唯一の航行可能な川を行く！＜英語ガイド／半日＞
行ってみるべき！
Reviewed by: みきてぃ
シダの洞窟観光遊覧船（半日／英語ガイド）
以前は日本語ガイドのツアーに参加したので、今回はガイド不要だったのでお安いこのツアーに参加。
陽気で皆を楽しませる英語ガイドで、一緒に歌ったりダンスしたりと面白かったです！
ボートを降りてからも少し脚が悪い母でも歩ける距離できちんと歩道も整備されており安心でした。
何度来ても素敵なワイルアリバークルーズでした。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン（2019年12月31日まで） |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/16 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Go!
Reviewed by: Nathan from LA
This was one of the highlights of our trip, like the title say... Go! It was beautiful, challenging (slippery on a sunny day - potentially dangerous if you aren’t wearing proper shoes for the hike portion) and exhilarating. Our guide Tyler was a wealth of information and kept everyone relaxed through a new experience.
Nathan....thanks for sharing. Come back and enjoy our other tours and guides. Retain those Kaua'i memories. Thanks again. Micco
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/26 |
Smith's Tropical Paradise Wailua River Cruise & Garden Luau Combo [Open Soon]
Smiths Tropical Paradise Luau
Reviewed by: Debbie
Awesome food and great show. The grounds were beautiful and the workers were very friendly!!!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/05 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Beautiful ride
Reviewed by: Lola
The river is lovely and the grotto too - this activity is very affordable compared to many tourist attractions
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/01 |
Smith's Tropical Paradise Wailua River Cruise & Garden Luau Combo [Open Soon]
My favorite
Reviewed by: Sjewkes
I loved the this luau. The grounds were beautiful, the food was yummy, and the show afterwards was well done and professional. We learned a lot and saw a lot.
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/06/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/11 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Awesome!
Reviewed by: Sjewkes
This was a great way to really see Kauai by water and land. The waterfall was worth the hike. Remember to wear really good shoes for the hike as you will cross over some fast moving water. My shoes kept slipping off. Overall, a great activity.
Thanks for your review. Always have loved the Hawaiian word for waterfall: "wail lele" which is defined as "jumping waters". Come back and enjoy our other snorkel and paddling tours. And yes...aqua shoes or sturdy tennis shoes is a must. A hui hou and thanks again.
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/06/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/13 |
Smith's Tropical Paradise Wailua River Cruise & Garden Luau Combo [Open Soon]
True family experience
Reviewed by: Brian and Laura
At first we thought this was a millennial type commercialized affair. Boy were we wrong...this was one of the best activities we did in kauai this week. This was a first class operation that has been refined to perfection by 4 generations of family with a great river tour, garden tour, AWESOME food and the after dinner show was first class. I highly recommend attending this event. Thanks to the "Smith" family!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/25 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Grotto cruise
Reviewed by: Darlene
The MC and music brought the experience to another level. Enjoyed it very much!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/22 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Kayak only tour
Reviewed by: Christi F.
Due to the flooding on Kauai we couldn't do the full tour. The tour company called and asked if we wanted to still do just the kayak tour for a lower price, which we did. T our guide was great and we made the best of the modified tour.
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/05/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/07 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
A must do adventure!
Reviewed by: WA State travelers
We took the first group out at 7:45am,was a perfect trip and not over crowded. Our tour guide was Phil, he was terrific -very knowledgeable and a ton of fun. My husband and I had a great time and would recommend this for anyone wanting a little adventure. The kayaking was nice and about two miles to your hiking spot-less waterway traffic going in- coming out was getting busy- would suggest booking the early group. The hike was muddy-go barefoot or wear sturdy shoes you don't mind getting wet and muddy, a bit slippery and challenging but fun. The waterfall is beautiful (water was a bit chilly) but worth getting in it. Lunch was perfect, not too much and very yummy. Definitely a must do when visiting the island.
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/14 |
Smith's Tropical Paradise Wailua River Cruise & Garden Luau Combo [Open Soon]
Worth every penny!
Reviewed by: Hayley
So much to rant and rave about! Truly one of the best experiences we had on our honeymoon! 5/5 stars. Phenomenal time, show, food, and ambience. Highly recommend!!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/01 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Good for a rainy day!
Reviewed by: Christy
It was something to do on a rainy day to fill a couple hours.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/25 |
シダの洞窟 観光遊覧船 ハワイ唯一の航行可能な川を行く！＜英語ガイド／半日＞
簡単に予約
Reviewed by: Tsutomu Fukui
ベルトラで簡単に予約し、楽しむことができました。
旅行の楽しみ オプションツアーでした。
又利用したいと思います。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン（2019年12月31日まで） |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/27 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Aaaaah-amazing
Reviewed by: Sararose
The cruise was amazing. Very relaxing and welcoming. The crew, including all singers/dancers/captains, was phenomenal!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/21 |
Smith's Tropical Paradise Wailua River Cruise & Garden Luau Combo [Open Soon]
BEST LUAU EVER!
Reviewed by: Kauai Val
This is the best luau I have been to on any of the islands. The gardens are beautiful. The food was really delicious. The setting for the show was awesome! You won’t want to miss the Smith Family luau!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/29 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
BEST DAY EVER!!!!!
Reviewed by: Deb
This was by far the best day of our week. The kids loved it! The kayak trip on the river was amazing, nice and relaxing, beautiful scenery. Advice- have one experienced kayak-er for the 2 person kayak. The hike through the forest was so cool, it was exactly what we had imagined. We were filled with history and information along our hike which was really inviting! Once we got to the falls, delightful! Although the water was cold, it was the neatest things we had experienced! The lunch, the surroundings, the tour guide, all amazing! Don't second guess, Just do it!!!
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/04 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
very fun
Reviewed by: Nicole
This was an amazing experience. it was so pretty and the hike was fun. would do this again.
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/16 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Be very careful!
Reviewed by: Annie S.
The waterfall destination is spectacular, our guide, Web, was very good - and barefoot!. Well-fitting hiking or sturdy aqua shoes are a must for the average hiker. The kayak trip is easy in a wide river. The hike is often along narrow pathways along a dropoff area with no barriers. The ground is very muddy, uneven and you're stepping between roots of trees much of the time. Good foot placement, patience and balance are requirements. When we arrived at the falls, a thunderstorm dumped a lot of rain decreasing the time at the falls and created an extremely wet and muddy return trip on the path back to the kayaks. Puddle depths were unknown leading to many slips and falls and very slow and slippery going. While no one was hurt in our group of 12, I'd advise this trip only for the very adventurous, and very careful!
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/26 |
シダの洞窟 観光遊覧船 ハワイ唯一の航行可能な川を行く！＜英語ガイド／半日＞
シダの洞窟観光遊覧船半日/英語ガイド
Reviewed by: レインボー
遊覧船に乗っている間にハワイアンソングを歌ってくれます。フラダンスもあってすごく楽しかったです。英語ツアーでも大丈夫でした。シダの洞窟の前でもハワイアンソングとフラダンスがあって良かったです！上陸して洞窟に向かう途中にニワトリがいたので、びっくりしました(^^)
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| Packages: | 基本プラン（2019年12月31日まで） |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/14 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Great Experience and Workout!
Reviewed by: Sharilynn
There are some amazing views and creatures to see. The guide was awesome. We took two kids in the front of our Kayaks (which means we did all the rowing) therefore the groups with 2 adults per boat went way ahead of us. Don’t sign up for group activities if you expect the world to evolve around you. The group we went with seemed to rush through everything and we were trying to enjoy the trip and views.
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/16 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Amazing tour!!!
Reviewed by: Joanna
This activity was one of the best experiences in my life. The kayak and hike to the waterfall was beautiful! Our tour guy Dustin was amazing!!! He was very informative, enthusiastic and funny. He made the experience even better!! If you book the tour, you have to ask for him.
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/12 |
Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
Great option to see Wailua river and Fern Grotto for those not kayaking
Reviewed by: B.L.
5 years ago I came to Kauai and kayaked up the Wailua river. This time I'm taking family here who are not all physically fit and it would be a pity if there was no other way to see the Wailua river and Fern Grotto! Fortunately there's Smith's River Cruise! It offers a relaxing way to see the river, take a boat ride, and walk around the Fern Grotto. Well worth the ticket price! You also get to see a fun performance by the crew there and on the boat ride back, and get to join in the dancing.
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/10 |
Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
Favorite Adventure in Kaua'i
Reviewed by: Amanda Edwards
A MUST-DO....be prepared for mud...it's a rainforest!
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/18 |
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Aloha Mylene,
Thanks for nice review.
Yes...we usually recommend some "beater tennis shoes" or sports sandals for hike to the waterfall.
Thanks for sharing and keep on paddling and hiking.
A hui hou,
Micco
Head Guide