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Hanalei Bay PM Kayak & Snorkel in Kauai: Ocean-River Adventure with Snorkelling and Beach Relaxation
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42 Ratings
Hanalei
Embark on an ocean-river adventure in Hanalei Bay, Kauai. Kayak, snorkel, and relax on a hidden beach while learning about the rich history and culture of the area.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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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 Hawaiian snacks & drinks, sit, hang out, & answer any questions you may have about our island. Our guides take great pride in sharing their island knowledge.
This tour has an 2pmcheck in time and runs from 2;30pm-6pm. 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.
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What's Included
- Double/Tandem Kayaks Required (Single kayaks provided for odd numbered groups)
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Water resistant dry bags
- Bottled water
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Full Face Snorkel Mask NOT Permitted
Additional Information
With immense pride, our Hawaiian tribe extends the romance of Hanalei’s historical and cultural wealth. We offer a unique ocean-river voyage, originating from our exclusive dock in Hanalei, leading you to an undiscovered beach. Experience snorkeling in the pristine azure waters of the Pacific, amid our plentiful sea creatures. Alternatively, you may decide to enjoy a swim, engage in storytelling, or simply unwind on the beach.
- 1:1 adult to child ratio required for children under 12
- Free & ample public parking available
- Must be at least 5 years of age to participate. Participants under 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
- 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.
Customer Ratings
5.0
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Rebeccasr3512ee
Aug 30, 2024
Adventure awaits - The trip was wonderful and the guide was great. Just be aware that there is a lot of paddling so if you aren't to fit it can be tiring. We had an afternoon tour and so the waves were a little trickier to manage.
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Amanda_r
Aug 21, 2024
Amazing - Our guide was very knowledgeable and thoughtful. He knew a lot of Hawai’i history. He was funny and sincere and very patient!
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Onair57910393295
Jul 23, 2024
A nice time to spend an afternoon. - The whole time was pleasurable. The check in was quick and easy with friendly staff. Our tour guides were very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They gave us a lot of history and information about the area. They made the kayaking fun. The snorkeling area was nice and saw many of the fish they said we would see.
A nice time to spend the afternoon.
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Amanda_r
Jul 11, 2024
Stunning Kayaking and Snorkeling Experience in Hanalei Bay - Amazing Kayaking and Snorkeling experience in Hanalei Bay! It was stunning scenery, our guide Gabe was wonderful and we saw lots of turtles and fish during our Snorkeling. Highly recommend and worth it!
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339suea
Jul 3, 2024
Great experience! - Loved our trip with Kolo and Gabe!! They really made the trip great!!! So much fun and interesting to learn more about the island! Highly recommend for family and FUN!!
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Melissa_j
Jun 25, 2024
A great family adventure - We loved kayaking down the river to the sea and hanging out on the beach. Our guide was great! Very knowledgeable and friendly
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Michael_w
Jun 21, 2024
Top knotch tour. Perfect spot for both new and experienced snorkeling. - Our guide was very knowledgeable and his JR was very kind, patient with a few of the slower and inexperienced paddlers. For my family, whom are adept outdoors folks, we enjoyed the stories and we even got serenaded with a few Ukulele songs.
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O5029bklisab
Jun 20, 2024
Kayaks, snorkeling, and turtles!!! - This excursion was recommended to us and booked via Snorkel Bobs in Kapa’a on our first day. We weren’t sure what to expect, but he spoke so highly of this crew and this tour, so we thought why not give it a try?
It was worth every cent! Despite the fact that it rained a good deal of the time, we had a blast. The tour guides were fun and super friendly- telling us stories about some of the plants snd stunning views we saw along the way.
Our tour group was appx 30 people, 2 to a kayak, and various skill levels. It never felt like we were going at an unreasonable pace and I’ve gotta hand it to the guides for shepherding us all through the choppy waves where the river met the sea. We all made it ashore with no tip-overs!
Snorkeling in Hanalei Bay was fun- we even saw a turtle hanging out under some reef!! And maybe most excitingly, we also saw a few turtles on our way back up the river! They were making their way back to the ocean! So cute.
Our guide took some video footage of us all throughout the trip and offered to airdrop it to anyone with an iPhone (probably would have also texted to non-Apple phones too!)
Such a special and memorable activity. There are some types of adventure tours that are “one and done” bucket list-type outings- I would definitely do this one again next time I’m in Hanalei, with this company specifically!!
If you’re wanting to do a scenic kayak tour that offers some casual snorkeling and snacks, along with guides that make you feel safe and supported throughout the entire trip, this is the one!!
Thank you so much for such an unforgettable experience!! We will be back!!
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Dolphinpineapple22
Jun 4, 2024
Smashing and Delightful! - This was an excellent guided kayak tour. After a quick lesson on how to paddle in a tandem kayak, we were guided down to an easy entry kayak boarding platform and started our trip. Our guides, Gabe and Kolo were super cool and fun. They gave a great tour with great views and information. Easygoing and fun! The snorkeling was awesome too! We had some overcast clouds so the water clarity was a little darker than when the sun peeked out. The water was great temperature and it was an easy paddle that could be done by any age, I believe. Definitely worth it! Mahalo!
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Anitaml1667xp
Aug 28, 2024
Baby oil and Salt Water Blues - Amazing, and I got sick. I’m not sure if it was when we got to the ocean, or the taste of baby oil mixed with sea water. One of our guides gave baby oil to wipe around the snorkeling gear, and I somehow was able to taste some. That may have made me sick. Dunno. It was my first time snorkeling so it took a bit to work out the goal is to not go below the open snorkel air tube. Guys were nice and patient. Beautiful even on an overcast day.
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