Mountain Tubing Kauaʻi Adventure
Float through historic canals, tunnels, and lush jungle landscapes.
★★★★★ 2,512+ reviews
What To Expect
4WD
Experience a 4WD adventure through private lands with incredible mountain and valley vistas.
Scenic Views
See Mt. Wai’ale’ale, one of the wettest spots on earth, and its spectacular waterfalls.
Gear Up
After a short safety briefing, grab a tube and jump in the refreshing water!
The Adventure
Float through 3 miles of open canals and 5 hand-dug tunnels illuminated only by your headlamp.
Relax & Refresh
Once tubing is complete, enjoy a picnic lunch and a cool dip in a natural swimming hole
Experience Tubing on Kauaʻi!
Try Kauai’s most popular and unique adventure! Join us for a mountain tubing river float through old sugar plantation canals, tunnels and flumes. Mt. Wai’ale’ale is your backdrop as you explore the deep interior of Kaua’i with our fun and entertaining guides.
This tubing adventure is perfect for people ages 5 and over and in generally good physical condition. The gently flowing waters, beautiful scenery, flumes, and tunnels create a relaxing, fun, and fascinating experience. And when we say we are unique, we mean it! This is the only tubing activity of this type on Kauaʻi, and we are the only eco-tour company with access to these 17,000 acres of former plantation lands.
Find out why people say this is the best Kaua’i experience they’ve ever had! Lunch and a refreshing swim included.
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What To Bring
- Secured water friendly shoes required, NO FLIP FLOPS (rental shoes available)
- REEF SAFE Sunscreen (Help us protect our precious Ocean!)
- Swimsuit or clothing that can get wet
- Towel
- Hat (recommended but not required)
- Bug repellent
What's Included
- Helmets
- Headlamps
- Gloves
- Lunch
- Water
- Hand Sanitizer
Available for Rental
- Crocs
- GoPro
- Wetsuits
FAQ
The minimum age requirement for the tubing tour is 5 years of age and 43 inches tall. There is no maximum age limit.
Our tubing tour requires one to be somewhat physically fit. You must be able to stand independently in 3 feet of running water, walk up and down a few steps, and be able to balance in a sitting position in a tube for at least 45 minutes.
The tubing manufacturer’s recommendations and for safety reasons, Kaua'i Backcountry Adventures requires that participants weigh less than 300 lbs.
Yes. Our tubers enjoy a “build your own” sandwich lunch along with chips and water. Note: Our caterer does not provide for any special dietary restrictions.
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Our 'Ohana: Meet Our Guides
Our guides are the heart of your adventure.
Many of them grew up exploring these same mountains, swimming these same waters, and learning the stories of this land from generations past. When they take you out, they’re not just leading a tour—they’re sharing a place that shaped them.
There’s a responsibility that comes with that. To keep you safe. To respect the land. And to make sure you leave with something real—not just photos, but a connection to Kauaʻi that stays with you.
- Proud to give back: We’re grateful to be part of the Kauaʻi community and believe in giving back whenever we can. Throughout the year, we proudly support local nonprofits, youth programs, educational organizations, and community initiatives that help strengthen our island and create meaningful experiences for others.
Local & Experienced
Our local guides share the beauty and spirit of Kaua'i with genuine Aloha.
Passionate & Authentic
We love what we do, and it shows in every adventure
Safety First
Your well-being is always our top priority. All guides are CPR/first aid certified
Capture the moment
Tour photos available for purchase so you can relax and enjoy the adventure!
Local & Experienced
Our local guides share the beauty and spirit of Kaua'i with genuine Aloha.
Passionate & Authentic
We love what we do, and it shows in every adventure
Safety First
Your well-being is always our top priority. All guides are CPR/first aid certified
Capture the moment
Tour photos available for purchase so you can relax and enjoy the adventure!
The History Behind The Adventure
The historic Līhuʻe Plantation ditch and tunnel system, originally developed in the mid-1800’s, once irrigated vast sugarcane fields across more than 17,000 acres of Kauaʻi. After sugar production ended in 2000, much of the system sat unused until 2003, when sixth-generation Kamaʻāina siblings Kelley and David Carswell founded Kauaʻi Backcountry Adventures and introduced exclusive tubing tours through this remarkable historic waterway.
Flowing through some of the island’s most remote and breathtaking landscapes, the system offers spectacular views of the interior of the island, which is often hard to access. The waters, originating near Mount Waiʻaleʻale — one of the wettest places on earth — travel through hand-dug ditches and tunnels built by plantation workers more than a century ago.
Today, younger sister Karin Carswell Guest proudly continues the family tradition, keeping Kauaʻi Backcountry Adventures locally owned, family operated, and rooted in the spirit of Aloha.
If you’re looking to get off the beaten path, this one-of-a-kind Kauaʻi adventure offers an unforgettable journey through the island’s natural beauty and rich history. From start to finish, guests experience a fun-filled adventure that many describe as the highlight of their vacation.
