Mountain Tubing on the island of Kauai

Take to the historic waterways in the mountains of Kauai and discover a whole new way to access the island's rugged jungle interior with mountain tubing.

Over a century ago, laborers hired by the Lihue Sugar Plantation hand built the Hanama'ulu ditch system - a series of canals and tunnels designed to bring water from the ever flowing water falls and streams of Mt. Waialeale to provide irrigation for the large sugar cane fields in and around Lihue. Though, the Lihue Sugar Plantation has since closed down, these amazing waterways are still here and have adopted a new life as one of the most unique ways to experience Kauai.

The gentle flow of water offers a fun and relaxing ride through mountainside flumes and tunnels that emerge to offer stunning views of Kauai's most beautiful and remote locations. Be sure to bring sunscreen, bug repellent, water friendly shoes and clothes you don't mind getting wet, and Kaua‘i Backcountry Adventures (see Ground Tours) will supply the rest.