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Self-Guided Kayaking Discovery in Kailua, Oahu

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Overview

Visit the bird-nesting sanctuary of Mokulua Island during a self-guided kayak adventure on Oahu’s windward coast. Explore Kailua’s offshore islands, remote beaches, hidden tide pools, and reef-protected waters at your own pace. Showers are available. Kayak gear, snorkel gear, and lunch are all included.

Kailua kayak rental and self-guided tour, including lunch
Snorkel gear plus life jacket, paddle, backrest, and dry bag provided
National park fees and island landing permits
Enjoy access to beach chairs and boogie boards

What's Included

Off shore island landing permits
Lunch
Snorkel Gear
Bikes (13 +)
Boogie Boards
Beach Chairs
Double or Single Kayaks

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
Please check in 15 minutes before your tour time.
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 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

Fumiyo_L

we really enjoyed the kayaking in kailua. The staff was very professional and even it was self-guided, we felt very secured.

Reviews

4.5

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Got over the problems to get the rewards of nature.

Melonie_O, Apr 2024

No promised plate lunch, BBQ restaurant not open. Given kid sized bikes, they were too small to pedal, had to walk them part way. Very hard to get kayaks to ocean. Polluted dangerous canal water, warned by locals. Beautiful beaches though. Stunning nature.

Beautiful and relaxing

Erika_W, Apr 2024

Husband and I went while visiting Oahu. Company was very organized and professional. Had a blast kayaking out to the islands. I was the one place we could go where we weren’t around crowds!

Beautiful day

Aimee_H, Jan 2024

Amazing views and fun challenging kayaking ..We kayaked to flat island then to the beach to snorkle and then headed back to the drop in point about 3-4 hours total trip time …kayaking was so fun but not easy you should be experienced and in good shape to enjoy this trip especially if the winds are heavy and waves are high.

Fun but a little tuff if not experienced!

James_V, Oct 2023

Trekking the kayak 1/2 mile from pkg lot to bike path thru river then sand not fun. Literally double price by using Viator vs going to kayak shop directly. Felt very ripped off ( $212 for 2 ppl vs $90 since we brought our own snorkel equipment but website doesn’t give option to decline using theirs.). Our mistake for not having asked more questions or checking with shop directly well in advance. Will never use Viator again. Buyer beware! Positive: very Pretty area, saw turtles and a sea lion on one of the islands. Should be strong and have some kayak experience for this. Gave 1 star due to how much we paid and no service provided other than wheels to lug the kayak filled with dried up sand, life vest and a voucher for a mediocre lunch. Tough walk if you don’t work out! Also be sure to ask how to hoist the wheels to walk the kayak, etc. one last thing: remember where you took off from to avoid a much farther walk!

best day ever!

diogokazuaki_o, Sep 2023

we loved it!! the staff in the store were pretty clear with instructions so even newbies like us felt safe enough to go on our own. i used the canal to teach my wife the basics of roaring and we went to the sea. it eas easier than i thought to go past beyond the swimmers area. we got to flat island, had our snacks, tried to get to lanikai beach, but it was a bit far for us so we gave up halfway. actually we felt we had done our mission because we saw a turtle just beside us and we were so close that we got hear her breathing and all!! still had time to return the kayak and get some bikes to snorkel around lanikai beach. a perfect day! lunch from the deli was delicious! only it takes some time to be prepared, so i recommend getting it ordered as soon as you receive your instructions at the store.

The view was great and we...

jamie_s, Aug 2023

The view was great and we loved seeing the seal on the island. You will get your exercise with this excursion, so be prepared.

snorkeling

Andrea_V, Aug 2023

With the snorkeling gear we saw several turtles, fish and coral reef. Disliked the attitude of a staff member, instructions as how to get to the canal are unclear, there was nobody at that point to show where to go exactly. staff member got offended when I expressed I could not find anyone at the shore. (there was supposed to be someone there to guide if you had problems). the person said they had someone and dismissed my concerns. That day it was very windy, and we could not go to the islands, as we are not experienced kayakers. We spent most part of the day snorkeling, and took some bikes to another area to do said activity.

Great kayaking experience!! Would HIGHLY recommend!

Keith_S, Jun 2023

Great experience! We grabbed lunch from the deli right down the road (delicious!!). It’s a short walk to the canal by the bridge. The water is shallow enough that you can walk to kayak to the beach. We stopped at the beach first and snorkeled. Tons of beautiful fish! Then we braved it out to the islands. We were fighting a lot of wind and waves, but it was 100% worth it! Rode the waves right into the beach on the Mokes. On the way back we stopped at flat island to look at the tide pools and saw a lot of bird nests in the holes of the rock. We originally were going to take single kayaks out, but with the wind would recommend a tandem kayak! Had a great time! Would highly recommend

we really enjoyed the...

Fumiyo_L, Apr 2023

we really enjoyed the kayaking in kailua. The staff was very professional and even it was self-guided, we felt very secured.

Staff was extremely...

nathan_m, Jan 2023

Staff was extremely helpful and patient. Fantastic day all around. Highly recommend. We kayaked to flat island , snorkelers a bit then kayaker to another beach and snorkeled some more. Finally, kayaker back to shop. Ended up rented snorkel gear for w aweek!

Worth the cost and experience

Marianne_K, Aug 2022

Great experience. The self guided tour came with a water bag, snorkeling gear (which my husband loved because it was prescription googles). It was a great weather. Wish we had gone early to ride bikes. But it was a great experience. Staff was nice and friendly.

Amazing experience!

Alex_N, Aug 2022

Loved this! My husband and I really enjoyed paddling out to the islands and snorkeling. Gorgeous scenery and views!

Clear waters, fun trip.

Nichole_S, Aug 2022

We took turns walking the kayaks down the street. Kayaked to the flat island with the kids and swam in the cove. easy to hook back up on the dollies and great service from the staff. Kailua Bay was beautiful.

Perfect package for experienced kayakers who want to explore at their leisure.

DAnna_S, May 2022

This is a great option for people who have experience kayaking and are willing to do a little work. The shop is a short walk from the water, so you need to be prepared to walk your kayak to the water and then be able to follow directions. This is not recommended for novices to kayaking. The video they send you explains everything. The equipment was well maintained and they provided everything we needed (cooler, snorkels and even a dry bag was available) for a great experience. The included lunch exceeded my expectations as there were 3 options available for us to choose from (great local partnerships). They had changing facilities a shower and bathrooms available (real bathrooms not porta potties) . Another bonus with our package was a discount on merchandise in the shop! Extra gifts at a discount! The staff members were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Only regret we didn't have enough time to take advantage of the bikes for a ride along the beach.

Wonderful and fun adventure

Heather_M, Apr 2022

Nice staff, very helpful. We had a great time and fun adventure. We had plenty of time to see the islands and snorkel from the beach. Would definitely do this again.

Kayak to the Mokes

Fiona_W, Feb 2022

We did the self guided kayak tour to the Mokes and had an amazing experience. We didn’t have a guide however everyone in the shop was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. The walk from the shop to the landing was very easy. The kayak to the mokes took about 1.5 hours and it is definitely for people with some kayak experience. You will be sore after, but it is incredibly worth it. The views of lanikai beach and of the Mokes are breathtaking. We spent about two hours on the island and loved it. Would recommend to anyone!

Worth every penny and more

Brittney_F, Sep 2021

My husband and I wanted an easy, short, and safe Hawaiian date experience that wouldn’t kill the budget. This was well worth the money and didn’t break bank! We had the option of snorkeling gear, got a free dry bag, and dinner for two (which was excellent! Chicken katshu at the Japanese grill). It did take a lot of strength to push the kayak over the sandy part of the beach but that was about it. We didn’t have any trouble getting out into the water. I am actually afraid of the water so it was a good adventurous experience for me. We went out to the first island(bird sanctuary) where we saw an egg nest and two fuzzy baby chicks! We snorkeled for a bit and then came back. It was perfect, romantic, and adventurous for us both. It was easily our most favorite part of our Hawaii trip. Thank you!

Highly recommend for water adventure

Chris_R, Jul 2021

My husband and I were planning to buy our own kayaks and this tour really opened our eyes on the kayak experience. The tour was all inclusive and included lunch and snorkel gear if you wanted to, a boogie board plus dry bag to stow your stuff while kayaking. The Kailua beach center has lockers that they will provide for your valuables and the code will be on your wristband. Be prepared to drag your kayak for a 2-5 min walk to the beach. They're not heavy bec it will be on a trolley. We had an early appointment so we were kayaking by 9am really nice, the waters were calm that day and made kayaking a really fun activity. We went to flat island and walked around just admiring the view. You can bring food but make sure to keep your trash with you and dispose properly. By noontime the water started getting rough and there were a couple of kayakers that capsized their kayaks and we were able to help them out . The rescuers were there right away so that was really good. All in all a great experience.

Too much waves

LERMA_M, Jul 2021

The waves got us for somebody who don’t have experience kayaking they could have suggested guide tour

Kayaking the North East

Logan_F, Jul 2021

The staff was very helpful and friendly. They gave us locations to kayak to, which we went to one, but ultimately spent a lot of time snorkeling. There was also a food voucher for the restaurant next door, and it was very tasty.