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Rainbow Kayak Day Tours

440 Aleka Place, Kapaa, Kauai, HI
1-866-826-2505
Ranked #3 of 22 tours in Kapaa
5.0 of 5 stars 73 Reviews
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Type: Boat Tours
Owner description: Rainbow Kayak is an all inclusive quality, guided tour company. Safety is our #1 priority along with exceptional customer service and an unforgettable... more » Owner description: Rainbow Kayak is an all inclusive quality, guided tour company. Safety is our #1 priority along with exceptional customer service and an unforgettable experience with your guide. Thomas, Aaron & Chris have been guiding since 2004 and Bobby & Davey since 2008. We have an amazing team which also includes our customer service department. When contacting us via phone or email, you will either speak with Adam, Kelly or Gayle. They will make you feel welcome when you visit our shop and check-in for your kayak tour. We are also partners with Kayak Adventures and Ancient River Kayak.Description of our property: Our shop is located in the Islander Shops behind Coconut Marketplace in Kapaa. We are located next to Aston Islander on the Beach Resort, The Snorkel Depot and Tree's Lounge. The Snorkel Depot is adjacent to our shop. We have everything you need for the beach: snorkel gear, beach chairs, boogie boards and much more! « less
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Manhattan Beach
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The kayak trip down the Wailua River and hike to a waterfall should not be missed. We had a terrific guide, Chris, who provided great commentary of the area and history of Kauai as well as good tips for things to do and places to eat. We were on the early (7:15 am) trip which was a good time for... More

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Downers Grove, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

We won a buy one get one Free raffle at our condo for this trip othewise we would not have thought of doing this. SOOO Glad we did. It was alot of fun. I have never kayaked before this, so I was nervous, me and my husband were in one and my 12yr old daughter got to go with our... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 via mobile

We did the Wailua River Kayak trip with Bobby as our leader last week. I am older, somewhat out of shape and was nervous about whether or not I was up to the challenge. Bobby encouraged me and I am glad he did because we had a great time. The kayaking was fairly easy even though my friend and I... More

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Houston, TX
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

This tour is nice, relaxing, and a must in Kauai. I don't believe you can visit Kauai and not kayak the Wailua River. The hike was definately my favorite with seeing the various plants that abound in the area. Thomas pointed out the different fruits, flowers, and plants along the way. Ask Thomas questions, he knows alot about the area... More

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Oakland, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

I had done this kayaking trip 13 years ago with my family, so I already knew it was super fun and absolutely beautiful (which is why I did it again!). So, the 5 stars here are for our guide, Kevin, who was a fabulous guide in every way. He greeted us right away, got us all checked in quickly, and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

I'm so NOT the outdoorsy adventorous type but being on my honeymoon I figured I had to do something like this and I'm sooo glad I did!..I Can't say enought about Bobby! He spent so much time (I was nervous n he was so reassuring) with us because( my husband n I had our first arguement as husband n wife... More

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RainbowKayakTours, Tour Guide at Rainbow Kayak Day Tours, responded to this review
20 May 2012

Wow! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It was a pleasure meeting you and I'm glad I could help make some memories for you guys. Of coarse, I'm pretty sure the thing about honeymooning on Kaua'i is that you have to come back again. Whether it is your 5 year, 10 year or next year anniversary. idk if... More

Asheville, NC
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

My wife and I had Bobby as our tour guide, His enthusiasm and explanations made a wonderful afternoon even better. History and botany exoplanations and a funny and warm personality added greatly to a beautiful day on the Wailua River and in tropical forest. I should add that while many felt that the "hike" was merely a walk in the... More

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RainbowKayakTours, Tour Guide at Rainbow Kayak Day Tours, responded to this review
20 May 2012

Mahalo, for sharing a part of your vacation with us. I'm really happy you enjoyed our tour and my commentary. I have a soft spot for this island and, of coarse, for the Wailua River Valley. I agree, it isn't always easy to get back to the waterfall but it is always worth it. Bobby More

Toronto, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

My family and I were interested in kayaking while visiting Kauai. We had Chris as our tour guide, who was knowledgeable, professional, informative, and very personal (he knew everybody's name on the trip - there was about 12 people in total). This tour included kayaking, then hiked through a lush rain forest, reaching a hidden breath-taking waterfall. If you enjoy... More

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Cottonwood Heights, Utah
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

My wife and I had Chris as our tour guide and he was great! Very knowledgeable of the area, friendly, funny, relaxed. The great thing about it is you can tell he enjoys his work. He enjoys interacting with others. Chris made it easy for those who didn't or could not kayak very well. He never pushed the others in... More

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Flagstaff, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

We took the afternoon kayak/hiking trip to "secret falls". Our guide Bobby was professional, informative and fun. The information he shared about the Wialua area was very interesting. The Wailua river is easily paddled making for a relaxing trip. The hike is easy and the scenery is beautiful both on the river and trail. The falls are beautiful with a... More

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