Self-guided kayak tour of Kailua Bay from Kailua, O'ahu

Create your own oceanside adventure in Kailua, Oahu during this self-guided kayaking tour of Kailua Bay!

Self-guided tour of Kailua Bay and Popoi'a Island

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full day
Occasionally sporty
From 8 years-old and up
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Practical information

Self-guided kayak (tandem or single) tour from Kailua Beach Park to Popoi’a island with the option of exploring the rest of Kailua Bay at your leisure, including Moku Nui Island.

Course of events

-Check in at Active Oahu activity storefront in Kailua 15 minutes before your activity starts

-Receive safety demo and activity briefing, including instruction on where to park at Kailua Beach, where to access the ocean safely, kayaking tips and a brief cultural history

-Receive equipment - kayaks, paddles, lifejackets. The Active Oahu team will help you load the kayaks onto your vehicle with provided foam pads and straps

-Drive to Kailua Beach Park (6 minutes), unload kayak and begin your self-guided tour!

-Kayak through Kailua Bay to Popoi’a island (30 minutes)

-Arrive at Popoi’a Island and explore.

-Kayak back to Kailua beach park (30 minutes)

-Enjoy your time at the beach and explore the rest of the bay at your leisure

-Return Equipment to Active Oahu storefront in Kailua (6 minute drive)

Activity requirements

Participants must know how to swim.

Meeting point:
134B Hamakua Dr., Kailua, HI, 96734
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • Snorkel gear
  • Kayak
  • Paddles
  • Lifevest
  • Island permit
  • Dry bags
Excluded
  • Transportation
  • Guide
  • Food
  • Drink
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Reef safe sunscreen
  • Change of clothes
  • 4 door vehicle
  • Sunglasses
  • Waterbottle
  • Hat
  • Snacks
  • Towel