Hanalei River Paddle and Bay - Snorkel Tour in Kapa'a, Hawaii in Kauai booking from $139.00

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

Tue 24 Dec

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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)

Catherine T

Jul 2018

We had a very disappointing experience with this tour. The weather was extremely poor before and during the tour, to the point where we could not see where we were kayaking due to the amount of rainfall. What is described as a "leisurely paced kayak" was not due to the currents, especially when kayaking across to Hanalei Bay. Both my friend and I felt as though the kayaking portion was rushed and stressful as the conditions were so poor - another couple were actually swept away from the rest of the group due to the waves. The tour should have been cancelled from the beginning, as it was obvious the weather was not going to change throughout the day; we would have been given the option for a refund, or to change our tour date. Very obvious that many of the tour group were not satisfied with the quality of the tour. If the weather had been better, I'm sure the tour would have been enjoyable as the bay itself was beautiful, and guides very friendly.

Response from Host

Jul 2018

Aloha Catherine, Sorry that the weather conspired against you both. We are, especially in the summer, in a "dry pattern", but rain is always a possibility. Living on 30 mile wide Kaua'i is like being on a small boat with small storm systems blowing quickly through where we "batten down the hatches" and wait until it passes. One moment it can be sunny the other sopped in and Sometimes a day can begin sunny and the Fates conspire with rain and vice a versa. We try to monitor the weather and when safety is a concern, we do cancel and refund. Re: Waves We do as a rule have to negotiate some waves, even in the summer when the surf is as flat as it get, in order to get to Hideaways for snorkeling. Thanks for warning folks that rain and less than perfect weather can at times conspire. Without rain you could not have rainbow, but also some sun is essential. A hui hou, Micco

Mark_F

Jul 2018

My boyfriend and I took this tour together and loved every single moment ! I have never been kayaking or snorkeling before so I was a bit nervous to see how things would turn out but Dave and Steve were there to help every step of the way. The tour was a great length and gave enough time to both kayak and snorkel. The kayaking part was not too hard and having one of the tour guides with you was a plus! The Hanalei Bay was beautiful and snorkeling was awesome. The lunch was filling and the fresh pineapple was even better. There was plenty of time for the guides to tell us about Kauai and also recommend some great food choices in the area. Would definitely recommend this to anyone, even if you are a beginner!

sherry s

Jun 2018

First off, this trip is highly recommended, Lisa was so cool, very informative, and helpful to everyone. This was the highlight of my trip.. We loved everything.. Lisa definitely needs a ATV to haul all the gear down the (what seemed like a mile walk) beach from where we had to park. That cart she had to pull just didn’t seem good at all. She never complained at all, but it was hard work pulling all that weight thru the sand. I would guess she only weighs about 100 pounds, and that cart was probably 200.. This trip takes you to snorkel at hideaways beach, which I think is the best snorkel beach on the island, we seen every kind of fish you can think off.. The sandwiches were amazing, and it was fun kayaking down the river and the ocean, very exciting.. Mahalo! Definitely will do this trip again with Lisa, when I return to beautiful Kauai🤙🏽 Please get Lisa a ATV😁🤙🏽

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Aloha Sherry, Thanks for your nice review and getting the word out on our 5 hour Hanalei Blue Lagoon paddle and snorkel. This tour is a gem with great panorama and often some terrific snorkeling. The floods of April has challenged us logistically with the need to cart some of our gear to our staging area by the Hanalei Pier and river mouth; character building to say the least for the guides. Also by default, would agree that Hideaways offers some of the best North Shore snorkeling, especially since April flood road closure to Tunnels/Makua Beach prevents access. Our sandwiches are the "icing on the cake" to a fine tour, and are provided by our caterers at Passions Bakery. I love the veggie sandwich with chipotle. Thanks again for taking the time and letting us know that Lisa...is still giving 100%. Until our wakes or trails cross. A hui hou, Micco

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

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