Outfitters Kauai Kayaking Hike and Optional Picnic Tour
Be Indiana Jones for a day by taking a pleasant downwind kayak and hiking trip on the Hule'ia River - the filming site for Raiders of the Lost Ark!
This beautiful and historic jungle stream features calm, mirrored
waters, and an incredible variety of beautiful jungle flora and fauna.
When the river gets shallow, your guide will lead you on a 3/4-mile hike
to an enchanting area of waterfalls and swimming holes. On the way
back, rather than paddling your kayak into a stiff wind, you'll be
picked up in a twin-hulled powered Hawaiian canoe for the return trip
(cheating, but nobody complains.)
Tour Highlights:
- Enjoy a downwind paddle on the Hule'ia River through the Hule'ia National Wildlife Refuge
- Hike lush jungle trails through a fern-covered valley
- See a gorgeous waterfall and swimming hole
- Ride back on a motorized canoe
Tour Inclusions:
- Cold bottled water
- Hanalima Bakery cookies
- Where and When:
- Tour time:
Check in at 8:30 am. Tour returns at around 1:00 pm.
Location: Outfitters Kauai Kayak Shack, 2494 Niumalu Rd, Lihue, HI 96766
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Beginning February 15: The new check-in location is at the Wailua Marina, located at 3-5971 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, HI 96746 View Map
The state of Hawaii is charging a $10 fee per car to park and a $5 fee per person (age 4 and up) for entrance to Wailua Marina (which is part of Waila River State Park). Tour participants are responsible for these fees, which are collected directly by the state via credit card only at the park entrance. After parking, walk to the marina to meet your guide by the white Outfitters Kauai van and trailer.
- Requirements:
- Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 5 years
Participants must be able to walk 1.5 miles on a good forest trail and paddle a tandem kayak together with a partner for 60-90 minutes.
No riders weighing over 260 lbs (118 kg).
- Special Notes:
- Infants are not provided a lunch plate and must sit on adult's lap.
- Operation Days:
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
- Duration:
- 4 hours
- Vendor:
- Outfitters Kauai
- Island:
- Kauai
- Capacity:
- Equipment:
- Outfitters Kauai uses tandem, open-cockpit, or sit-on-top style self-bailing kayaks with foot pedal controlled rudders to facilitate safety and ease of operation. You'll be given a lightweight fiberglass paddle with a tether, life vest and dry bag to keep your camera dry on your excursion.