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Kauai Backcountry Adventures (with kids)

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How Kids-Friendly is Kauai Backcountry Adventures?

61%Kids-Friendly
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What makes it 61% Kids-Friendly: Kids 5-12 may join tubing and older kids 12+ can zipline; helmets, guides, and lunch included, yet no stroller paths, no playground, and long 3-hour tour may tire younger children.

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Positives:

  • All-inclusive gear: Helmets, tubes, headlamps, boxed lunch and water are included with the tour.
  • Easy parking & access: Free private parking and wheelchair-accessible meeting point with restrooms.

Challenges:

  • Age restrictions: Tubing requires a minimum age of 5 and zipline requires 12, so younger kids cannot join.
  • Wet and muddy: Canals and tunnels can get slippery and will soak clothing, so plan for wet gear.
  • Limited baby facilities: No dedicated nursery or changing tables; parents use restroom stalls for diaper changes.
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What is Kauai Backcountry Adventures?

  • An outdoor adventure outfitter on Kauai specializing in multi-line mountain zipline courses on private former sugar-plantation lands
  • A guided tubing provider utilizing original 19th-century plantation irrigation canals and hand-carved underground tunnels
  • A Līhuʻe-based company that combines safety gear, expert guidance, and historical context for backcountry zipline and tubing operations

What is so special about Kauai Backcountry Adventures for with kids?

  1. Float through historic sugarcane canals suitable for kids 5+.
  2. Zipline across seven lines for families with kids 12+.
  3. All gear, headlamps, boxed lunch and bottled water are provided.
  4. Free parking, restrooms and seating at the meeting warehouse.
  5. Guided tours combine fun adventure with plantation history.

Recommended visit duration: 2-4 hours

Why 2-4 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: A 3-hour guided tour plus time for gear fitting and lunch fits well without tiring kids.

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Kids-Friendly Activities in Kauai Backcountry Adventures

Mountain Tubing Adventure:

Float at a gentle pace through historic sugar-cane canals and dark tunnels.

Tip: Kids 5+ can join; bring or rent water shoes; use headlamps provided by guides.

Backcountry Kauaʻi Zipline Tour:

Zoom across seven ziplines over lush valleys and tropical waterfalls.

Tip: Only kids 12+; wear closed-toe shoes; arrive 30 minutes early for safety briefing.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Kauai Backcountry Adventures

  1. Book early: Reserve your preferred time slot online at least one week in advance.
  2. Arrive early: Arrive 30 minutes before departure to fit gear and use restrooms.
  3. Pack a dry bag: Bring sunscreen, towel, change of clothes and a waterproof bag for valuables.
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Reviews of Kauai Backcountry Adventures

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Vicky G

Vicky G

Dec 2025

LOVED IT!! Our tour guide, Mark, was fantastic, with a great sense of humor and knowledge of the land. The scenery in & out of the tunnels was gorgeous. The tubing itself was so fun! The lunch provided was so nice & fresh! Highly recommend!!

Hope Rabang-Del Conte

Hope Rabang-Del Conte

Dec 2025

Beautiful warehouse for staging and getting ready for the tour. Friendly staff and tour guides. We had Uso, Grace, T, and Deja. They were all awesome! Uso was very entertaining and made it more fun. My favorite was the singing in the tunnels:D The water was very refreshing. On top of it all, we enjoyed a light dinner near a lake. They provided sandwiches for us, which we got to build our own. We a...

Chad Williams

Chad Williams

Oct 2025

The mountain tubing adventure was truly an amazing experience. Absolutely worth it if you are visiting Kauai for the first or fifth time. Cameron (sp?), our tour guide, was a total delight and the whole crew was attentive, friendly, funny, and created an amazing experience for our family of seven. The "ride" takes you through a well-shaded canal route (with patches of sunshine), in and out of a se...

Kyle Mikolajczyk

Kyle Mikolajczyk

Oct 2025

My wife and I did both the tubing and zip lining, and it was fantastic. The journey they take you on is through a private reserve, which is both breathtaking and a fun ride. The tubing is a lot of fun, being at the mercy of the current is exciting and traveling through the tunnels is just such a fun time. The zip lining is much more chill and a smaller group, but the views are to die for. A lot of...

Ying Lee

Ying Lee

Sep 2025

This was an amazing experience. The tour guy Cody was funny and nice. One of the best memory made in Kauai was booking this trip. The rest of the tour guys at the river was nice and super cool. The river was refreshing and the view was beautiful. They made funny jokes that entertained the whole group during the whole ride. They were so wonderful that towards the end of the tubing even I felt a hea...

When is the best time to visit Kauai Backcountry Adventures (Hawaii, United States)?

Expect more rain and muddy conditions from November to March; tubing tunnels may have higher water flow. The dry season (April to October) offers clearer canals and better zipline visibility.

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Typical Budget for a Family of 4 (2 Adults + 2 Kids)

ItemCost (Approx.)
Mountain Tubing Adventure (4 people)USD 676
Water shoe rental (4 people)USD 40
Total EstimatedUSD 716

Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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Map of Kauai Backcountry Adventures

Address: 3-4131 Kuhio Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766, USA

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About Kauai Backcountry Adventures

Opening Hours

Monday:7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Hours may vary during holidays, special events, and peak seasons. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date information.

Website

Official Website

Phone Number

+1 808-245-2506

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