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Hanalei River Paddle and Bay - Snorkel Tour in Kapa'a, Hawaii

Overview
During your time on Kauai, enjoy a three-hour guided kayak and snorkel tour along the picturesque Hanalei River and in Hanalei Bay, which is home to the beautiful Bay Reef Lagoon. Admire the dramatic Makana Peak (Bali Hai) and get up close to tropical reef fish. As you kayak along the river, you’ll be surrounded by lush trees and diverse wildlife. Learn about the flora and fauna of the surrounding area from your naturalist guide, and enjoy a snorkel in the turquoise waters of the lagoon.
City: Kauai
Mon 30 Dec
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Starting at $139.00
Mon 30 Dec
Starting at $139.00
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What's Included
Water-resistant bag
Fresh baked cookie, tropical chips and fresh pineapple
Snorkel gear (please provide male/female shoe/fin sizes)
Tandem (double) kayak
Tropical juice - To reduce plastic waste we now have a Water Filtration Station.
Please place lunch order before tour date or we default to turkey sandwich. Choices are turkey, ham, veggie and PBJ.
Additional Info
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please bring the following items: sun protection, light shirt, bathing suit, footwear for the beach (tabis, aqua socks or tennis shoes), towel and change of clothes
  • Please include your choice of lunch: Ham, Turkey, Veggie or Peanut butter jelly
  • Guests much be comfortable in the ocean. Smaller waves during certain times of the year.
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travellers
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (122)
Joshua R
Oct 2019
My wife and I were kind of not sure about this tour as it is close to our resort but it did not disappoint. The best part of the tour was all the very interesting information that we Learned, and not to mention the turtle.
Response from Host
Oct 2019
Aloha Joshua, We feel our all our guides at Kayak Kaua'i should be conversant about all things Kaua'i/Hawaii, from the natural history, legends, lore to how it is to live in the islands, etc, Guides knowledge and focus on safety and fun should compliment the surrounding areas that we visit and traverse.. Glad you enjoyed and come back and enjoy our other tours and guides. Thanks again. A hui hou,
track37
Oct 2019
We had heard so much about Hanalei Bay that we decided to book the "Hanalei Bay Kayak and Snorkel Tour." Mike, our tour guide/naturalist, was extremely knowledgeable about the ecology, history, and environment of the Hanalei River and Bay. He really made the tour enjoyable! Throughout our tour, he answered all of our questions about the various changes that had taken place in the Hanalei area over the past two years. First, we spent about 45 minutes kayaking the Hanalei River. The river was very easy to navigate. However, there weren't many sights to see on the river. Kayaking in the bay to the snorkeling site was fun. Wish we had spent more time kayaking in the bay. As far as the snorkeling, the water was rather murky. Did see some colorful fish, but didn't see any sea turtles. Snorkeling is probably a lot better in the summer months. Lunch was provided, the ham sandwiches were tasty. After lunch, riding the waves to the return site was fun. Overall, the tour was enjoyable, and we got to spend some fun time in the Hanalei Bay area.
Response from Host
Oct 2019
Aloha Track, Thanks for your 3 star review on our Hanale Blue Lagoon paddle and snorkel. We do think a well informed guide who also keeps safety in mind compliments the beauty to be found, not only underwater but the striking panoramic scenery that surrounds the Hanalei area. After Na Pali coast Hanalei is considered one of the top visitor destination. You gave a fair description of the tour and sorry the snorkeling was not as good as it can be; surf and a muddy Hanalei River can at times, even during the summer, can at times conspire to obfuscate. As you learned when life gives you surf...and if you are a more intrepid paddler we can surf kayak. Glad you enjoyed the lunch as well. Thanks for taking time to share. A hui hou,
Shea_H
Oct 2019
Our tour guide, Dustin, was awesome. So informative about culture, history and the sights. He has a great personality and we enjoyed our trip.

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