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

Mon 23 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)

Empress_Holly

Apr 2018

This was a fun adventure with very knowledgeable guides. Customer service was very helpful -- After a rainstorm forced the tour to cancel, we were easily able to reschedule our tour for the following day (Alternatively, they offered a refund if we were unable to book a different day). We met our guides at the main office in Wailua and carpooled up to Hanalei. On the drive, our friendly guides were happy to share helpful information about local history, culture, landmarks, island flora/fauna, and recommendations of other things to see and do on Kauai. After a short kayak up the Hanalei River, we paddled into Hanalei Bay to a snorkeling beach. The beach location varies slightly based on wave conditions and the paddling skill of the people in each group. The guides made sure everyone stayed safe and were able to keep up with the group. The tour also included a picnic lunch of sandwiches, chips, fresh pineapple, cookies and juice on the beach. The water at Hanalei was murkier than what we found in Poipu Beach but there were plenty of fish and eels to see. My husband even spotted a ray. We'd definitely book with this company again for one of their longer kayak trips.

Response from Host

Apr 2018

Aloha Empress, Very fair review of our Hanale Blue Lagoon paddle and snorkel. Been a rainy winter and thus the Hanalei River has been emptying copious amounts of muddy water into the bay; consequently snorkeling has not been as good with the murkier waters.. Glad to hear that your experience from the Front Desk to in the field was good. I can honestly say we have an excellent crew. You seem ready for either our Wailua Sacred Falls paddle and hike and/or our all day sea kayak paddle along Na Pali coast. Until our trail or wakes cross. Thanks for taking the time. A hui hou, Micco

clemsontigerfan

Mar 2018

Brian and Phil were excellent guides! Even though the weather wasn’t so great their enthusiasm made it a great day!

Response from Host

Mar 2018

Aloha Clem, Of late the weather has been on the sloppy side. Without rain, you could not have rainbows...and guides as you learned can make the difference. Easy to guide when the day dawns with epic weather. True test of a guide comes when weather is less than ideal. Glad to hear that Brian and Phil took a curve and made it a plus. Thanks for sharing. A hui hou, Micco

Brandon A

Mar 2018

It was a decent enough trip; would have been much more worth it if it was on a bright sunny day. Time spent actually kayaking couldn't have been more than 30 minutes, so I personally was hoping for more out of that, but I imagine it would be just fine for a family with kids or senior citizens. The snorkeling location did not have the most exciting underwater sights in terms of color and variety, but we did get to see a turtle in action, which was magnificent. Otherwise the guides were great; overall a pleasant 'mild' experience.

Response from Host

Mar 2018

Aloha Brandon, As I shared on another post, it has been challenging doing our various paddling and hiking tours with the recent less than ideal weather conditions. It is true, our Hanalei Blue Lagoon paddle and snorkel is more for the active family. Sounds like you might be a candidate for a summer return, to paddle on our extremely challenging all day sea kayak paddle along the Na Pali Coast. The turtle is our company totem. Glad you did see a turtle; most likely a green sea turtle who over the years we have seen their number increase with protection; in early 60's they were on the menu of many restaurants. Thanks for sharing....and glad to hear that the guides did their best,...given the weather. A hui hou, Micco

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

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