LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Owned and Operated by Charlie "Scott" Rifenbark

Our Mission statement is "ALOHA" we are here to set you up for the most fun you can have on Kauai

Stop by our shop located in the Kinipopo Shopping Village. 4-356 Kuhio Highway, Kapa'a HI 96746

A Guide to Navigating Kayak rentals for Wailua River:

Others:

Price ranges for Wailua River Kayak Rentals (unguided):

You can find kayaks rentals for self-guided from $75 to $125. If you are looking for the lowest price you will want to look in this range. These rentals will have set scheduled pick up and return times (ex. Pick up 9:15am return 2:15pm). 5 hours is the suggested time for the waterfall and back trip. Each company supplies different gear – some included and some with an additional fee.

Guided Tours for Wailua River:

Price can change depending on the season. The typical range is $125-$150 per person. Tours are guided so you have a local expert with you. Usually provide transportation to the river, guide, and lunch.

My rentals at Scotty’s:

I set my company up with this in mind. An easy stress-free rental experience with great customer service.

We do charge more; it is our bottom line to remain in business and on the island (I believe the true value of the rental service to be min $100 per person).

How my shop runs:

Pick up anytime you like 8am to 12:30pm no schedule. If later than 12:30pm we can usually accommodate please let us know early and we do factor in daylight hours.

Suggested return is by 5pm. We do have a self-return kayak rack. You can return your boats pretty much anytime you like on the same day (highly recommended before dark and please no overnights as we will need the boats for the following day).

There are 3 of us at the shop. Myself Scotty, Tara, and Leo the shop cat. Either Tara or I will go over the map with you in detail. This includes wind/rain report, transportation instructions (driving and/or walking), and of course navigation on the river to the waterfall as well as the South Fork.

Gear provided: Life jackets are mandatory. State law under age of 12 must wear jackets 13 and over you have to have a pfd on craft however you are not required to wear them.

Drybags (at least 1 per rented boat).

Coolers with ice packs (soft insulated backpack style coolers as well as smaller “6 can” coolers).

Trekking pole (1 per person). This helps by providing a third point of contact during stream crossings or any point that can be slick.

You will leave with the copy of the map after we have gone over it together.

Transportation

We are not a licensed TOUR company, the State of Hawaii does not allow us to deliver to the river. We have 2 options to transport your rented equipment to the river.

Car Top: Use 4” EVA closed cell foam blocks and Cam straps to attach the kayaks upside down to your roof.

Walking: My shop is on the Makai side of the HWY nest to the Wailua/Kapa’a Bike path (sidewalk). We can load the kayaks and gear onto the dolly, these dollies have 2 wheels and you can easily walk the 0.4 mile (8-10min) walk to the boat ramp. We provide bike locks so that you can lock your dolly up at the boat ramp while you are on your adventure.

In summary

Waterfall and back spending as little as you can then my shop is not the best option for you.

If you want detailed information, flat fee, choice of gear, and laid back pickup and return then I may be the right choice for you.

Mahalo Nui Loa and have an amazing time on the Garden Isle!!!!

Charles Scotty Rifenbark