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Wailua River

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The serene Wailua River flows down the east side of Kauai, past lush jungles and cascading waterfalls rushing from the wettest spot on earth, Mt. Waialeale. A paradise for kayakers, with relatively calm water and plenty to see along the way, the Wailua River attracts leisure travelers and adventurers alike.
Pro Tips
  • - Bring bug spray. The Wailua River winds through heavily forested areas in one of the wettest places on earth, but a quick spray before departure will make for a much more enjoyable trip.
  • - Some tours will also let you dock your kayak and embark on a hike to secret waterfalls tucked back into the rainforest.

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Kauai Backcountry Adventures Mountain Tubing Tour with Lunch
USD 163.35
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Liko Kauai Snorkel Cruises - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour & Sea Cave Adventure
From USD 182.03
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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment
USD 30.00
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From USD 389.00
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From USD 25.00
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USD 166.49
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Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim
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Latest reviews of Wailua River

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Wonderful trip with great entertainment

2024/11/18 Others Steve

We really enjoyed the trip on the river with the explanation for what we were seeing and the explanation of the grotto. The Captain and Crew were friendly and accommodated our special needs, my aunt with a walker. This i... more

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Best of Kauai - Local Expert Guided Kauai Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise

Awesome!

2024/10/23 Families Kara

Really beautiful sights and tour of Kauai with a great guide.

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Entertaining and relaxing.

2024/10/21 Families flying mom from ME

Really glad to go on this cruise. it was one of the best wonderful excursions we did in Kauai with reasonable cost. The ride to the Fern Grotto was very relaxing and the music and Hawaiian dance entertained us.

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Great trip up river

2024/10/12 Couples Brittany

Guides were entertaining, knowledgeable, and funny! They shared lots of information about the land, and culture. The boat ride was smooth and relaxing up river, and fun coming back down river. The Grotto is breathtaking!... more

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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Good times

2024/10/12 Couples LB

Fun thanks thanks thank you mahalo mahalo nui thank you

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Very beautiful and relaxing. Amazing staff.

2024/10/12 Families with Young Children Rose

Beautiful and relaxing. We had family visiting that couldn’t do a big hike, so this was perfect. The singing was such a nice touch.

Wailua River | Book Kauai Tours, Activities & Things to Do with HawaiiActivities.com
The serene Wailua River flows down the east side of Kauai, past lush jungles and cascading waterfalls rushing from the wettest spot on earth, Mt. Waialeale. A paradise for kayakers, with relatively calm water and plenty to see along the way, the Wailua River attracts leisure travelers and adventurers alike.