Wildlife refuge kayak

Explore the best parts of Kauai both in and out of the water. Paddle two miles down the Huleia Stream and through the Huleia National Wildlife Refuge, a natural habitat for rare and endangered Hawaiian water birds. Cruise past Alekoko, or Menehune Fishpond, and around the base of the Haupu Mountain Range, a majestic 2000' shield volcano.

Known for its lush greenery, Huleia has been the site of filming for a wide range of major motion pictures, including Indiana Jones and the Lost Ark, and Lost World, the sequel to Jurassic Park. In fact, you'll get a chance to take a swing on the very same rope swing used by "Indy" himself to escape from spear-throwing natives.

After tying up the kayaks, guests will enter Hidden Valley, a secluded and private watershed leased exclusively to Outfitters Kauai. Guests will be led through a pristine rain forested valley containing many different interesting communities of plants, birds and aquatic life, both native and introduced. We will stop along the way at waterfalls and swimming holes with rope swings. Rather than paddling back two miles into headwinds, guests will come aboard our twin-hulled, motorized Hawaiian canoe for the return trip to our dock.

This adventure puts emphasis on fun, and interpretation of natural history, culture, folklore and legends.