Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu

Name: Kailua 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Excursion, Oahu
Brand: Kailua Beach Adventures
SKU: 5140P3
Price: 199.94 USD
Rating: 5.0 (281 reviews)

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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The vibrant ocean surrounding Hawaii is filled with an abundance of sea life, from turtles to colorful fish to whales. This guided kayaking tour takes you to prime locations in Kailua Bay, with the Koʻolau Mountain Range and its dormant volcanoes as a backdrop. After lunch, you’ll have access to boogie boards, snorkeling gear, and shower facilities.

Kayak Kailua Bay with the backdrop of the Ko’olau Mountains
Spot sea turtles as you paddle
Lunch and all gear included
Access to boogie boards and snorkel gear after kayaking

What's Included

Lunch
Light refreshments
Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
Use of Snorkeling equipment
Use of bikes

None

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

130 Kailua Rd, Kailua, HI 96734, USA

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
Please check in 15 minutes before your tour time.
All guests must be able to swim
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Kari_F

Our Guide, Hopoe was fantastic! She was very friendly and knowledgeable about the tour and what to expect along with the history of the Island and it’s wildlife, plants and legends. It was comforting to know our tour guide was first aid and CPR certified should we need assistance.

Reviews

5.0

281 reviews

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Well organized and enjoyable kayak tour

Alexander_G, Apr 2024

The team at Kailua Beach Adventures took great care of us with this 2+ hour guided kayak tour to Popoia Island! Our excellent guide Issac made sure we were safe and informed prior to getting in the water. Once we deployed at the beach he led six of us (in three 2-person kayaks) on a 30-45 min journey out to the flat island. Though only a quarter of a mile away, we had strong April winds to battle! (One couple overturned twice but Issac and a safety guide who also kayaked out with us helped them back into their kayaks.) Once on the island, we received an eco-tour led by Issac, learned about the island formation, the nesting birds, took some fantastic pictures and enjoyed the view of the amazing kite surfers just beyond the island. Once back in our kayak, with the wind at our back, it was a short 15 minute return to beautiful Kailua Beach Park. I highly recommend this 2-hour tour with Kailua Beach Adventures for both experienced and beginner kayakers!

Very nice guided tour of Flat Island

Pete_M, Mar 2024

Brandon our guide was truly the best. He is very knowledgeable about the history and geography of the Hawaiian islands as well as the wildlife in the area. We saw a green turtle swimming next to our kayak and lots of birds nesting on Flat Island. We love guided tours, otherwise we miss the fun details !

Fun kayaking experience

Anne_J, Jan 2024

I highly recommend this kayaking trip, especially for beginners. Really enjoyed visiting Popoia Island and all the background on it that our guide provided. Evelyn our guide was wonderful, very good at what she does and very patient. One of the kayakers in our group was having difficulties, and she came to her aid immediately and confidently. One comment I would make for the company sponsoring this trip is that there be better instructions on directions due to the road construction going on in Kailua. We used the Google map directions that were attached but Google didn't know about the detour!

Fun, safe adventure

Anne_S, Dec 2023

On time pick up for delivery to Kailua Beach, friendly and professional team, organised, personable.. lots of fun with safe, professional guides. I would definitely embark on this adventure again.

Must do experience

Jillian_B, Oct 2023

Ben was an amazing guide and teacher. Our First time kayaking and he made it so simple for us. He was also very knowledgeable

Mike the Magic Man

Melissa_P, Aug 2023

Mike was great! We had a brat of a kid with us from the other family that went with us and Mike was beyond patient and kind to the kid even when the parents were completely tuned out. Kayaking was amazing and views were spectacular. Loved being able to take out snorkels and boogie board after our kayaking for free! Food was great. Overall good experience in spite of the horrible parenting of our companion family. I would have preferred to not ohana that family.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Aloha Melissa and thank you so much for the awesome words! You were a great guest and we loved kayaking with you!

More kayaking, less walking

Ann_S, Jun 2023

I was disappointed that half the trip was not kayaking but walking round an island. I don’t believe it was advertised that way. Also, the extensive distance you had to drag the kayak was not reasonable. It was explained that this had something to do with the local council, but this was not really advertised either. My husband did all the heavy lifting, but if it had been me and a girl friend I don’t know how we would have managed, as I was not experienced.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Aloha Ann, I'm sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your tour as much as you expected to. Dragging the kayaks is never fun, but we strive to make the rest of the tour so amazing that you forget about that part! Obviously we weren't able to do that with you. I would love to talk more with you about the tour and see if there is anything we can do to help make things right. Please reach out to me at devin@kailuabeachadventures.com and we can figure something out.

Exciting

Devan_H, Jun 2023

Honoe and Michael were great. Honoe knew so much about the culture and land marks it was super and great.

Experience shared with...

Joyce_N, Jun 2023

Experience shared with friends was memorable. Evelyn, our kayak guide, had a plethora of information and shared her passion and respect for the island and all its inhabitants.

Great place to spend the day.

Andreas_M, Apr 2023

Hopoe is an excellent guide. The facilities are very user friendly. The atmosphere is totally laid back and mellow compared to the city.

We had a great...

Viviana_L, Mar 2023

We had a great experience! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable in marine life and keeping us safe.

Kayaking tour at Kailua Beach Adventures is a must !

Kari_F, Mar 2023

Tommy is the BEST!

Kjerstie_L, Feb 2023

Guide was amazing! Perfect length and perfect day. Our guide Tommy was very well experienced and knowledgeable. You can tell he has a passion for what he does!

Our guide, Bear, was...

Marc_S, Jan 2023

Our guide, Bear, was really friendly and knowledgeable and we had a great, relaxing time. They also let you rent bikes and snorkeling gear for free after your tour - definitely recommend taking advantage if you do the shorter tour. Mahalo!

Best guided kayak tour

Jeena_L, Jan 2023

First time kayaking as a family, it was so fun doing something new with our teenage kids and realizing that they can do so much better than us! The Flat Island was the perfect distance for beginners, and was an amazing little island. Also shoutout to the best guide, Braden!! Patient and thorough with knowledge to share with us.

Great experience

Christina_C, Nov 2022

Great kayaking, beautiful area and great staff. The transporting of the kayak is not bad and they provide great instruction on everything for your excursion.

Grant was a tour guide....

Carol_H, Oct 2022

Grant was a tour guide. He made sure we were safe in navigating the waves. The waves were bit strong because it was really windy day when we went. We learned a lot of little facts about the island that we were traveling to. Also got some awesome photos that our tour guide took of us.

Kayak trip

JANET_S, Oct 2022

We had a great time. Our guide added to much value to the experience. Could you kayak out on your own? Sure! But you'd miss out on the unique knowledge presented by our guide. They were very organized, welcoming, and all pleasant to be around. Thank you!

Alicia was our guide. She...

Brett_H, Sep 2022

Alicia was our guide. She was very informative about the local wildlife and landscapes. She def made the guided tour much better than if we had just gone solo. Highly recommended!

Thank you Alyssa for a...

Lena_M, May 2022

Thank you Alyssa for a fun tour … you did a great job! She was very knowledgeable.., it was my first time kayaking