A enjoyable {couples} or household journey to get pleasure from on Kauai is a kayak on the Hule’ai River on the east aspect of Kauai. This exercise begins with kayaking, then you definitely get to enter the jungle for a hike after which end off with a ship trip again to your place to begin.
Kayaking up the Hule’ai River is pretty straightforward because the wind helps you. I imagine we paddled about 2.5 miles in whole. Which may sound difficult, however we weren’t fatigued from it. The wind actually was our pal and from my understanding, that’s the conventional sample on a regular basis for this tour.
At a chosen level alongside the river, we hopped off the kayaks for a tour into the jungle the place we noticed some small waterfalls. I don’t recall precisely how lengthy the hike was, however I might guess it’s underneath a mile and there have been little or no elevation adjustments. Just like the kayak portion, it wasn’t too bodily demanding.
We did have a number of stops on the path for some attention-grabbing commentary from the guides. A few the stops have been a factors the place we may use the rope swings for a fast dip within the stream. I used to be too hen to strive, however it positive regarded enjoyable.
After the hike, we hopped aboard a motorized boat to take us again to the start line. We bought to benefit from the views once more from the Hule’ai Wildlife National Refuge.
This picturesque journey passes alongside some filming places for some blockbuster films, like Raiders of the Misplaced Ark, Pirates of the Caribbean and Jurassic Park. The tour guides can level out a few of these factors.
Our quick video provides an overview of the Hule’ai River kayak and hike tour. (Even for those who don’t plan on taking this tour, you’ll in all probability benefit from the surroundings of this video.)
Right here’s what to know, if you wish to get pleasure from this journey in your Kauai trip:
- This tour is operated by Kauai Outfitters. See this link for pricing and their schedule. In keeping with their web site, this tour is open to “all ages” — even little ones.
- Put on a swimsuit and/or fast drying clothes that you just don’t thoughts getting moist.
- Put on sunscreen. (These are our favourite sunscreens for a Kauai vacation.)
- Convey/put on sun shades.
- Put on a shoe that may get moist and muddy and is sweet for strolling on uneven, slippery trails. (See our shoe recommendations for a Kauai vacation.)
- Put on/use mosquito repellant.
Further notes:
- This tour is usually provided as an tour organized by the cruise ships. It’s very handy for the ships and passengers because it stops and begins by Nawiliwili Harbor. The cruise ships usually title this tour “Hidden Valley Falls Kayak.”
- We loved this kayaking and climbing tour, nonetheless, we favor kayaking the Wailua River and hiking to “secret/sacred falls.”
