Tour Overview
Duration: 3 Hours + Beach Time
Meeting Point: Kailua Beach Adventures
Age: 5+
Group Size: Maximum 8 Participants
Activity Details
Embark on a 2-hour guided kayaking excursion, perfect for beginners and adventure seekers alike. Paddle through sea turtle feeding grounds and enjoy a Hawaiian kayaking experience with a professional guide. Open to all levels, from children as young as 5 to seasoned kayakers. This tour includes snorkeling, lunch, and free beach parking.
Ideal For:
Beginners (adventure-minded and physically capable) and experienced paddlers alike.

What’s Included:
Full kayaking gear: Life jackets, paddles, dry bags, and island landing permits
Lunch: Fresh sandwiches, pizza, or local Hawaiian fare (vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available)
Snorkeling gear, beach mats, beach chairs, bicycles, boogie boards, and secure lockers
Free parking at the beach
What’s Not Included:
Gratuity
Optional hotel pick-up from Waikiki for $30 per person (available for the 9:15 AM tour)
Itinerary:
Check-In:
Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour or earlier to enjoy some beach time with snorkeling and beach gear. For the 1:15 PM tour, we suggest arriving by 10 AM if you want to enjoy lunch and snorkeling before the tour.
Tour Start (~20 minutes):
Meet your guide, get prepared for your adventure, and receive a briefing.
Transport Kayaks to Water (~10 minutes):
The guide will assist in wheeling the kayaks to the beach and into the water.
Kayak to Popoi’a (~35 minutes):
Paddle through the sea turtle feeding grounds as you head towards the coral reef sanctuary.
Island Eco Tour (~45 minutes):
Explore Popoi’a Island with a guided walk around the seabird sanctuary. Learn about nesting seabirds, native plants, geological wonders, and local history.
Return Kayaks (~30 minutes):
Enjoy the tradewinds as you kayak back to the beach. Return the kayaks, and then take advantage of the showers and changing rooms at the shop.
Beach & Lunch Time:
Debrief with your guide and enjoy a local lunch with three different options, including veggie, vegan, and gluten-free choices. Spend the rest of the day using the snorkeling gear, bikes, and boogie boards from the shop. Depart at your leisure.
Note: Beach and lunch time can be swapped with the kayaking portion if the tour is after 10:30 AM. For tours after 1:15 PM, we recommend arriving early to enjoy the beach and snorkeling before the tour. The shop closes at 5 PM.
Tour Highlights:
Paddle to the Popoi’a Island seabird sanctuary
Perfect for beginners, with a guided kayaking experience in sea turtle feeding grounds
Enjoy a fully inclusive tour with lunch, snorkeling gear, beach chairs, and boogie boards
Explore the beauty of Hawaiian wildlife and history with a knowledgeable local guide





