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WATERSPORTS · LIHUE

Kauai Waterfall Rappel

Practice on a dry wall before our guides lead you to 30-foot Bamboo Falls and 60-foot Papakolea Falls. This outing combines a rugged hike with two guided waterfall descents.

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Guest rappelling beside a waterfall on Kauai

Waterfall rappel

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  • About 4 hours
  • Rappellers ages 12+
  • 30- and 60-foot waterfalls

Your experience

Start with a safety lesson and a practice rappel. A hike across private land overlooking the Huleia watershed brings you to Bamboo Falls, followed by the taller Papakolea Falls.

What’s included

  • Guided instruction and rappelling equipment.
  • Water, juice and snacks during the tour.

Before you book

  • Rappellers must be at least 12 years old, weigh 70–250 pounds and have a 22–48-inch waist.
  • Good balance and fitness are required for slippery, uneven trails and stairs.
  • The tour does not accept pregnant participants or guests with the listed back, heart, bone/joint or recent-surgery restrictions. Contact us before booking if suitability is uncertain.
  • Wear clothing that can get wet and muddy. Ask about spectator requirements separately.

Before you go

Do I need rappelling experience?

No previous experience is required. Our guides teach the technique on a practice wall before the waterfall descents.

How high are the waterfalls?

The route includes 30-foot Bamboo Falls and 60-foot Papakolea Falls.

MEETING POINT

Lihue waterfall tour check-in

The falls are on private property. Follow the meeting instructions in your reservation rather than driving directly to a waterfall.