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Hanalei Bay Kayak and Snorkel Tour: Experience Hawaiian History & Abundant Marine Life
4.9
490 Ratings
Hanalei
Immerse yourself in Hawaiian history and explore the abundant marine life of Hanalei Bay on our kayak and snorkel tour. Perfect for families and adventure seekers!
Immerse yourself in Hawaiian history and explore the abundant marine life of Hanalei Bay on our kayak and snorkel tour. Perfect for families and adventure seekers!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hanalei Bay - Slip into Hanalei River from our own private dock. We will head down stream sharing history of the Hanalei river & getting comfortable in our kayaks before heading out into Hanalei Bay where we spend the majority of our time. There we check out our Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles (Honu) before heading over to the beach where we will land…
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Hanalei Bay - Slip into Hanalei River from our own private dock. We will head down stream sharing history of the Hanalei river & getting comfortable in our kayaks before heading out into Hanalei Bay where we spend the majority of our time. There we check out our Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles (Honu) before heading over to the beach where we will land our kayaks and take everyone out snorkeling (45 mins). Guides will share modern day reef ecology and point out what to look for while snorkeling. After snorkeling we provide a full deli style lunch, sit, hang out, & answer any questions you may have about our island. Our guides are born and raised here and take pride in sharing their island knowledge.
This tour has an 8am check in time and runs from 8:30am-1pm. We will fit you for snorkel gear (you are welcome to bring your own full set of gear or a full set will be provided(no mix & match of gear). Full face masks not permitted on tour.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Water resistant dry bags
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Double/Tandem Kayaks Required (Single kayaks provided for odd numbered groups)
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Bottled water
- Water resistant dry bags
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Double/Tandem Kayaks Required (Single kayaks provided for odd numbered groups)
- Use of snorkeling equipment
What's Not Included
- Full Face Snorkel Mask NOT Permitted
- Full Face Snorkel Mask NOT Permitted
Additional Information
We are a family from Hawaii, deeply invested in imparting the profound heritage and traditions of Hanalei to you. Join us on our exclusive river-ocean combo tour, which starts from our private pier and leads you to an undiscovered beach. Discover the art of snorkeling in the pristine blue waters of the Pacific, encircled by an array of sea creatures….
We are a family from Hawaii, deeply invested in imparting the profound heritage and traditions of Hanalei to you. Join us on our exclusive river-ocean combo tour, which starts from our private pier and leads you to an undiscovered beach. Discover the art of snorkeling in the pristine blue waters of the Pacific, encircled by an array of sea creatures. Alternatively, you can partake in interesting conversations, unwind on the beach or enjoy a meal or some snacks. This tour is ideal for families with children aged 5 and above.
- Must be at least 5 years of age to participate
- Free & ample public parking available
- 1:1 adult to child ratio required for children under 12
- Participants are welcome to use their personal snorkel gear with the exception of full face snorkel masks. Full Face Snorkel Masks are not permitted on tour. All participants are required to use a traditional 2 piece snorkel and mask set.
- 225lbs weight limit per person (exception of up to 250lbs if 6’ or taller)
- Pregnant travelers 30 months or less are welcome to participate
- All participants must be in good physical health, can paddle on their own, & get in/out of kayak on their own without assistance
Location
Kayak Hanalei
Kuhio Highway
Kayak Hanalei will be the second building on your right as you enter into Hanalei Town; just after The Dolphin Restaurant. There is ample parking in the front and back parking areas.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(490 Ratings)
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Jennifer_a
Jan 6, 2025
Fun for the whole family!... - Fun for the whole family! Our tour guides were great, and so much fun! Beautiful views while kayaking and snorkeling both, too hard to pick a favorite part.
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Cynthiacx691ap
Jan 2, 2025
Kayak and snorkel @ Hanalei Bay - It was quite fun kayaking down the river to the Hanalei Bay. It wa a bit scary when the river merged into the ocean since there were waves coming in and the kayak was a bit rocky. But it was exciting and adventurous for my 16 year old. The kayaking trip back was a bit tiring since going upstream. A good workout for sure.
The tour guides were very informative and told us about the geography of the Hanalei Bay, the mountains and history of Kauai. They also took some pictures of us on Kayak, which was great.
It would have been good if we have brought water proof camera so we can take pictures of all the variety of fish that we saw while snorkling. Overall, it was amazing.
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Rachelkochcsu
Jan 1, 2025
Fantastic kayaking experience! - What a great trip! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. We learned a ton along the way out on the Hanalei River.
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Clara
Dec 30, 2024
Great paddle and fun guide - Have gone on a few trips with them over the years. Always great guides and easy service. This time weather prohibited the snorkel trip, but they adjusted to take us further up river and it was beautiful.
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Scotthx7527dt
Nov 12, 2024
Kayaking and Snorkeling in Hanalei - We had a great time kayaking down the river to snorkel in the bay! We saw at least 7 different sea turtles, tons of fish, and the waves/currents weren't bad at all. Kono was a great guide and provided above and beyond service. Highly recommend!
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Michellepv9249ef
Nov 1, 2024
Best time ever!! - Our tour guide was awesome. His knowledge of Hawaii was very educational!! We had such an amazing time with him!!! I would definitely recommend this excursion to anyone who is new to the island .
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Debowden_b
Oct 28, 2024
Paddle the river, ocean, do some great snorkeling, and enjoy Kauai ! - A great way to spend some energy, enjoy learning about Kauai, laughing and seeing what nature has to offer. Our guide, I'm afraid I would not do his name justice trying to write it, was exceptionally knowledgeable, fun and friendly, yet very professional in the care of our group. We were in the river and ocean the day before the winter swells came in, and even then we paddled some - We thank you for a great morning, and would recommend this to anyone!
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Maureen_h
Oct 23, 2024
So much fun! - I felt everything we needed to know was laid out perfectly. Pre-Trip information was sent out that made it easy to find the location, order the lunch and know exactly what the trip entailed. The staff was wonderful, efficient on time and gave great information about the history of Hanalei, the river And what to expect while snorkeling. Safety tips and information were very helpful. Somebody's going to keep
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Marti_a
Oct 12, 2024
Great outdoor experience for couples - It was beautiful and the guides were fun, knowledgeable and concerned for everyone's safety. We saw a lot of cool fish and large sea turtles.
The kayaking and snorkeling were fun and the picnic lunch was welcome before the paddle back!
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Travelingpeg2020
Oct 11, 2024
Just the right paddle for active seniors. - The gentle Hanalei River paddle allowed us to experience the northern region close up. Gabe, our guide, supported us and provided cultural and regional information as well as a ripe papaya along the route. Snorkeling visibility was hampered by the swell, but we enjoyed seeing some tropical fish before a lovely turkey sandwich. Paddle back was against current, so save some strength for the way back and just take your time and enjoy. Front desk staff was amazing.
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