![]() ![]() ![]() The waters which originate near the top of Mount Waialeale, one of the wettest spots in the world, are channeled through ditches and tunnels hand-dug by plantation workers over a century ago. This is the only tubing activity of this type on Kauai. It includes spectacular views of the mountains and Waialeale Crater. This water system runs through some of the most beautiful and remote land on the island. But, in January 2003, Kauai Backcountry opened a section for exclusive tubing tours. The ditch and tunnel system that once irrigated vast sugar crops had been unused since sugar was taken out of production in 2000. Kauai Backcountry Adventures has exclusive access to the historic irrigation system of the former Lihue Plantation.Note: The adventure was temporarily closed due to damage sustained after the Big Island earthquake in October, 2016, but has since re-opened. And, DON’T go if you have fear of dark, confined spaces! ![]() Make sure you bring your river shoes because you will most likely get wet. This flume adventure costs $135 for adults, $75 for children (5-11). On a leisurely kayak float through 3 miles of the system, you will have the rare opportunity to access lush private lands, streams, waterfalls and other natural and man-made wonders kapu (forbidden) to all except guests of Flumin’ Kahala. Like most flume rides in Hawaii, the excursion lasts three hours. There you will explore the much storied Kohala Ditch, a 110 year old system of hand-wrought tunnels, elevated flumes, and concrete channels that once supplied millions of gallons of fresh water to the vast sugar cane plantations of Kohala. Flumin’ Kohala in Hawi offers a unique and exclusive adventure deep in the historically rich and verdant mountains of Kohala.Here’s a look at two we found and a quick tutorial on each: When you flume da ditch in Kohala on the Big Island, guests ride in kayaks down a series of old irrigation ditches.įast-foward 20 years, and you can still find flume rides in Hawaii, specifically on the Big Island and Kauai. ![]()
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