Paddle the Wailua River, a beautiful jungle stream, deep into the heart of the island.After our downwind paddle upstream, we'll tie our kayaks to a tree and take a somewhat rugged one mile hike up the valley to a dramatic 100' waterfall with a pool at the bottom.Swimming is encouraged!We'll have a delicious picnic lunch and then hike back down to the kayaks for some more fun paddling!The paddle downstream is against headwinds, which makes this tour more strenuous than our Hidden Valley Tour. If you like a workout, this tour is for you!Swimming holes, native and exotic botanical wonders; the Wailua is a fantasyland of Hawaiian deep jungle scenery.
Refreshments: Turkey sandwich, carrots and a freshly baked brownie. Cold drinks are available throughout the day.
Additional Information:
- Duration: 7 Hours
- Check-in Location: Kipu Ranch Headquarters
Know Before You Book:
- Maximum weight is 275 lbs.
- The tour includes a 3 mile roundtrip hike, and kayak paddling. You must be able to walk one and a half miles each way over muddy trails with irregular terrain & kayak for 60-90 minutes in a tandem kayak with a partner.
Know Before You Go:
- Wear a swimsuit underneath your clothes and footwear with tread for muddy conditions.
- A sport type sandal with heel straps or aqua socks with tread work great.
- Bring a windbreaker or light rain coat, hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and a waterproof camera.