Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Most tours last four to five hours and depart around 7am or noon (call for exact check-
in times). The maximum group size is 12, with paddlers going out in double kayaks. The
pricier tours include lunch, but on budget tours you can store your own food in coolers
and waterproof bags. Bring a hat, sunscreen and mosquito repellent.
Experienced paddlers might want to rent individual kayaks and go out on their own.
Note that not all tour companies are also licensed to rent individual kayaks.
No kayak tours or rentals are allowed on Sundays. Of course, non-commercial kayaks
are always allowed on the river.
Kayak Wailua
KAYAKING
MAP
family-owned outfit specializes in Wailua River tours. It keeps boats and equipment in
tip-top shape and provides dry bags for your belongings and a nylon cooler for your
BYO snacks.
Wailua Kayak Adventures
KAYAKING
(
822-5795, 639-6332;
www.kauaiwailuakayak.com
; 4-1596 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaʻa; single/double
kayak rental per day $25/50, tours from $50; check-in 7am & 12:30pm)
They offer three
budget-friendly Wailua River tours (which include generous snacks at the waterfall) and
rent kayaks too.
Wailua Kayak & Canoe
KAYAKING
MAP
(
821-1188;
www.wailuariverkayaking.com
; 169 Wai- lua Rd, Wailua River State Park; s/d kayak per
5hr $42.50/85, waterfall tour per person $43; 7am-5pm;
) Located at the boat ramp on
the north bank, this outfit is most convenient for individual rentals.
Aliʻi Kayaks
SUP
MAP
(
241-7700;
www.aliikayaks.com
;
174 Wailua Rd; SUP for 2hr/day $30/45; waterfall tour $50;
7am-5pm)
Specializing in SUP and kayak rental. Their usual guided kayaking/hiking tour
to the waterfall was suspended at research time, as the waterfall wasn't flowing. Once the
falls bloom, they'll be back. Plus, it is always lovely to paddle this river on a SUP board.
They rent SUP gear but not kayaks.
