Kīpū Safari: Kauai Zipline & Kayak Tour

Four Adventures. One Incredible Day.

Zipline, kayak, hike, swim, and explore the hidden beauty of private Kīpū Ranch on Outfitters Kauai's signature full-day adventure.

EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF KAUAI

If you could combine everything that makes Kauai unforgettable into one adventure, this would be it.

The Kīpū Zipline Safari is our most complete experience, bringing together kayaking, hiking, swimming, ziplining, and cultural storytelling into one unforgettable day on private Kīpū Ranch.

Paddle through the peaceful Huleʻia National Wildlife Refuge, hike beneath the towering cliffs of Mount Hāʻupu, cool off in natural mountain pools, soar above lush valleys on our scenic ziplines, and finish the day aboard our Hawaiian twin-hull motorized canoe.

From start to finish, it's a journey through landscapes that most visitors never have the opportunity to experience.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• An easy, beginner-friendly two-mile paddle on the Huleʻia River
• A short jungle hike to hidden waterfalls and valley views
• The Tarzan-style rope swing at Pirate Pool, and a swim if you want one
• Ziplining at historic Kīpū Ranch, including Kauaʻi's only water zipline
• Famous Hollywood filming locations along the way
• A picnic lunch included, with vegetarian options
• A relaxing ride back on our Hawaiian twin-hull motorized canoe
• Ages 5 and up, with ziplining for ages 7 and up

WHAT TO EXPECT

The paddle

The day starts on the Huleʻia river, two people to a kayak, heading downstream with the water doing most of the work. This is a beginner's paddle by design, so nobody needs experience and nobody needs to be an athlete. Within ten minutes or so most people stop thinking about their technique and start noticing the tropical birds and the jungle leaning in from both banks.

Into the valley

You pull the kayaks up and follow your guide on a short, moderate walk into a hidden valley, where the trail opens onto waterfalls and a freshwater pool called Pirate Pool. You'll have time to enjoy the Tarzan-style rope swing and splash around in the water.

Across the ranch

From the pool you take a scenic ride across historic Kīpū Ranch. This is the part where your guide slows down and starts sharing the stories and history that make Kīpū Ranch and Kauai, so special.

Movie lovers might recognize Kīpū Ranch for something else entirely. It's been the backdrop for some of your favorite blockbusters like Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and The Descendants.

The ziplines and the Water Zip

Then you gear up and get in the air, flying out over the valley with the ranch spread underneath you. One of these lines is our water zipline, the only one of its kind on the island. It doesn't finish on a platform. You let go above a pool and drop straight into the water. This is the highlight for most of our younger flyers!

Lunch

Lunch happens out here rather than back in a parking lot, your choice of a turkey or vegetarian sandwich, fresh baby carrots, and a freshly baked cookie, with cold water throughout the day.

The walk back and the ride home

A half-mile walk brings you back down toward the river, where our Hawaiian-style twin-hull motorized canoe is waiting. No paddling upstream, we'll take you back.

You'll sit back, take in some of the best scenery on this island one last time, and listen to Hawaiian legends passed down through generations. You'll be wet, tired, and hopefully not sunburned. For many of our guests it's the best part of the whole trip.

WHY CHOOSE THE KĪPŪ ZIPLINE SAFARI?

The Kīpū Zipline Safari is ideal for guests who want more than a single activity.

Choose this adventure if you want to:

• Experience several of Kauai's best outdoor activities in one day
• Explore private areas of historic Kīpū Ranch
• Enjoy a mix of adventure and relaxation
• Learn about the island from knowledgeable local guides
• Make the most of your time on Kauai

If you're looking for the island's most complete adventure, this is it.

THE OUTFITTERS KAUAI DIFFERENCE

Since 1988, Outfitters Kauai has introduced guests to the landscapes, history, and culture that make this island unlike anywhere else.

Our exclusive access to private Kīpū Ranch allows us to offer experiences that simply can't be recreated on public trails or crowded attractions. Combined with small group sizes and guides who genuinely love sharing Kauai, every adventure feels personal, authentic, and unforgettable.

EXPLORE MORE OF KAUAI

Want the ziplines without the full day? Nui runs all six lines, and the AdrenaLine Tour is the quicker one with the splash landing.

Want the paddle without the ziplines? Hidden Valley Falls covers the same river and the same rope swing in about half the time.

Want a bigger hike? The Wailua River Kayak & Waterfall Hike heads to Secret Falls over on the east side.

READY FOR THE WHOLE DAY?

Bring a swimsuit, bring your people, and clear the afternoon. You won't want to be anywhere else!