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Kailua Beach Experience with Lunch - Snorkel, Bike & Beach Gear

Awesome

Reviewed by: Tommy

My friend and I had a great time. We biked from Kailua to Lanikai and did a little snorkeling and then back to Kailua for a little R&R on the beach.Kailua was one of the best beaches we went to, great water and sand.... wish we did the kayaks but I guess it's best to reserve something for next time!

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

Great way to escape Waikiki

Reviewed by: Dali

A very nice activity for those who tire of the crowds in Waikiki. A wish list item would be a shuttle to Lanakai. That is one of the best beaches in Hawaii, but is a good 25 minute walk from the shop. But, also have Kailua Beach (sp?) very nearby, which is almost just as good. The staff was great and shared numerous insights about both the activity and the history of the area. We did the short tour, which took us to the bird sanctuary island. A pretty location with great picture opportunities. We will book this again next visit and maybe do the longer tour. A nice workout, but nothing too strenuous and perfect for novice kayakers like us. Decent food and snack options nearby and overall a fun way to spend an afternoon. Check it out!!

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

A great way to spend the day!

Reviewed by: Living in Waikiki

I have lived in Waikiki for the last 5 years and always wanted to Kayak but never tried. My son took me on this great Kayak outing and we really enjoyed ourselves! I'm 46 and was a little concerned about being in good enough shape to handle Kayaking in the ocean, but the Kailua beaches are protected by coral reefs and the waves were never a problem. The area is gorgeous and being able to paddle out to bird sanctuary was a real treat. The folks at Oahu Kayaking are very friendly and knowledgeable. Watching the video before we set out helped to put my fears at ease. This is a perfect activity for singles, couples, families or even a quiet solo outing. All in all, a great way to spend the day!

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

super windy

Reviewed by: michelle s.

The last time I went kayaking was at Catalina Island, we didn't even get wet. I was not prepared for this adventure at all. It was a lot of work I could not have done it without my husband. There was a single girl in our group it was her first time and she had a really tough time. It was soooo windy, they don't call it the windward side of the island for fun apparently. The guides were great. Helpful, friendly, and encouraging. But the wind was horrible. Maybe we were really just there on an unusual day but you may want to check and see about other kayaking adventures I hear the secret island one is awesome. The lunch was quite yummy, it was sandwich wraps, soda, chips, water, and granola bars too. The beach we stopped at was pretty and the snorkeling was fun but it was hard to see much. When we made it to the island and got out of our kayaks a huge gust of wind came and the sand hit our legs like a sandblaster! Not cool. When we walked around to the backside of the island

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

Kayaking

Reviewed by: Julie

We had a great time. However, the 4-hour tour was pretty intense and I wouldn't necessarily recommend it for the first-time kayakers.

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

Awesome Time!!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

First time kayakers, the sea was calm, the day was sunny and we had an awesome time. Erick was a great guide...would do it again in a heartbeat.

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

Self Guided tour, 4hr

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

I took my wife on a self guided, 4hr, tour. The location was fairly easy to find with the help of GPS. About 45 min, with traffic, from Ewa Beach. Anyway, the staff was very helpful and welcoming upon arrival. After signing required paperwork ( hazard waiver and such) we were shown an 8 min video of the area where you may take your kayak. For first timers, doing a self guided tour, I suggest paying attention to the video as there are several key area's that will assist in your adventure, especially on how to approach one of the islands you may visit, as there are merging swells in the center of the landing area of the islands. The walk to the staging area is not far and so if you drove, I suggest leaving your vehicle at the venue parking lot as there is minimal parking where you pick up your kayak. I also suggest to either commit to going all the way to the bigger islands or going to the closer "Flat Island" and then proceding to snorkle at the next beach area, as the islands are quite

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

4 hour guided tour

Reviewed by: Annetta Mooney

We were first timers kayaking and while the 2.5 miles we paddled to our destination was physically challenging the destination and overall experience was well worth it. Our guides, Sheila and Alex were great. Sheila has alot of experience and education and was very informative throughout the tour. We would do this again!!! Magnificent and beautiful.

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

Great workout!!!

Reviewed by: Carina

When you arrive at the establishment, everyone is very helpful. You watch a video of what to look forward to. Only thing I would have wished was for a small map that we could have taken with us, instead there's a big one on the wall. So what I did was take a picture of it with my camera. It's an easy walk to the beach, then you depart. It's great!! We opted for the bag, definitely do it, you can put everything you don't want wet in there. The views are great and you get a great workout for your arms, always a plus. Once you get to the islands, you get amazing views!! Some you can even snorkel in. Would be visiting again soon!

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

Great Kayaking Tour!

Reviewed by: Donald

This was an oustanding tour. Although it was windy, the hard work was worth it. Visiting the off shore island was exciting, diving into the coral pool (Queen's Bath) was way cool, snorkeling over the coral reefs was great and seeing two Hawaiian Green sea turtles was magical! The only negatives were some of the masks leaked and my friend got a moldy sandwich (which was relaced). I would highly recommend this tour, but it's not for children.

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Kailua & Lanikai Beach Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Lessons and Self-Guided Tours

Stand Up Paddling

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We had a stand up paddling lesson, and then went out on a guided tour. The instructors do a really good job at making sure you are comfortable with what you are doing, before you go out into the water. The coastline was so beautiful as we paddled by it. Stand up paddling feels like you are walking on water and it is really a unique experience.

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

Self-guided kayacking rental :0

Reviewed by: Caylah

One of my favorite activities of the trip! We opted for the all day rental which is a steal at $59!! I was a first timer but my partner is, at least, intermediate. I had so much fun! On the all day rental you can keep the kayack for 8 hours but we only went out for about 5 hours...its def. a workout! We were able to paddle out to different uninhabited islands and explore and snorkle. I like the idea of the self guided all day rental bc we werent on a time line and we were ale to go at our own pace. However, if youre a beginner i would def. recommend the kayacking tour. A few of them stopped by the island when we were there and everyone seemed to be having a great time, as did we!! It was great to spend the day in the sun while doing something different... i can only lay on the beach for so many days before i get bored :) If your considering the kayacking tour or just rental...do it, you wont be disappointed!

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

2-hour guided tour

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The location was amazing! I would definitely recommend this to first timers to kayaking and hawaii. This was my boyfriend's first trip to hawaii and I wanted to show him what hawaii had to offer. This tour was the cherry on top. Kailua Beach is one of the best/beautiful beaches on the island. I felt more secure doing the guided tour since I have never went ocean kayaking before. Drew, our tour guide, was the coolest and he passionately knew everything about the location and wildlife. We actually flipped over in our kayak. It wasn't that scary since we had life jackets and the other kayakers and tour guide helped us back on our kayak. I'm glad we flipped cuz after we got situated back on our kayak which was further away from the group, we wouldn't have seen the sea turtle that was swimming by.
The tour started with paddling to an island 2-3 miles away. We explored the island listening to stories and facts from the tour guide for about 30-40minutes. After that we kayaked back

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

4 Hour Guided Tour

Reviewed by: Mike E.

We opted for the 4 hour guided tour. Our guide Sheila was fun and extremely knowledgeable. She gave us history, marine biology, and geology lessons as we kayaked out to one of the off shore islands and while exploring the island. The folks on the 2 hour tour were there as long as we were, but they spent less time kayaking and did not visit the island we did - I highly recommend opting for the 4 hour tour. You'll get a lot more kayak time and a much more interesting island to visit.

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

Fun trip!

Reviewed by: rainyinhawaii

We had a great time on our kayak trip, however our originally scheduled trip was cancelled due to heavy rains. Unless you love lots of RAIN... do not visit Hawaii in December! My husband is not a strong swimmer, so we avoided any waves near the islands. The water was not as clear as I expected, but it was very fun, none the less!

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

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Reviewed by: Rene Jaceldo

I booked this kayaking trip with some anxiety since I was taking along my nephew who's previous experience in swimming was strictly in swimming pools and boogie boarding in the Texas gulf coast. I was pleasantly surprised how enjoyable and safe this adventure turned out to be. Our instructor, Bailey Coogersberger (I'm not sure of the spelling), a Korean American chef out of Georgia was most helpful, and very patient with his instructions and very knowledgeable of the terrain, flora/fauna not to mention the folklore of the area which made for an educational trip to boot. He even shared some places where we could get some good local eating, being a former chef myself. Incidentally, I did check those he recommended and very happy that i did. More power to your company and will definitely recommend this trip if you have that extra day to spare.

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Kailua Beach Experience with Lunch - Snorkel, Bike & Beach Gear

Needs improvement for families

Reviewed by: Darlene

The beach was beautiful. Very good for boogie boarding but snorkeling was not happening unless you took a thirty minute walk to get there with all of your equipment. To get to the beach was a five minute walk which was not bad but there was no transportation offered to the family to get to the snorkeling part of the beach. Really this outing was over priced. Carrying four boogie boards, towels, and snorkeling gear with kids is not fun. So we did not to get to go snorkeling here. There should have been a small shuttle offered to get to certain areas of the beach. Who wants to be carrying this equipment back and forth to the beach. The meals offered was good but again we had to wait till just before leaving to eat because the food services are back at the rental facility. All they need to offer is a shuttle and I would not hesitate returning.

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

Great Mother/Son Excursion!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This was a blast! It was strenuous but as a middle aged beginner not too. We teamed up in a double kayak and there were two other parent, young adult teams in our group who also expressed great enjoyment.

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Kailua Beach Experience with Lunch - Snorkel, Bike & Beach Gear

1st time snorkeling

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Staff is AWESOME and VERY helpful in getting you what you need and want. Lunch was ok. Choice of 2 different places to choose meal. Would do it again.

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Kailua Beach Experience with Lunch - Snorkel, Bike & Beach Gear

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Reviewed by: Tina

Very fun activity when water is clear and the sun is shining :)

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

the kayaking excursion was awesome. i got to learn a lot about the native birds and animals of hawaii plus the scenery was beautiful!

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

Super Super Day

Reviewed by: Mandy and Mark

Firstly,at best my partner is a moderate swimmer, so she really isn't confident in the water.

We booked a 4 hour kayaking activity with some apprehension. I can honestly say it was the best day of our holiday.

Not only because Lanakai beach was fantastic but mainly because of the young staff, like Andy and Nick our guides. The staff don't wrap you up in cotton wool. They are young, laid back but professional if needed and full of local knowledge.

Super, super day. Many thanks. Mandy and Mark (UK)

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

Beautiful

Reviewed by: Amy

This was one of the most beautiful activities I did while in Hawaii. It was great exercise and I would reccommend doing this with a partner. I did this by myself and I found it quite difficult, but then again I'm not in good shape at all. May be easier for someone who is in shape. The beaches are so beautiful that I ended up comming back on my own a few days later. Take an underwater camera because the view is great.

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

Kailua Kayaking

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The 4 hour guided kayaking excursion was amazing! We had Matt and Andy and could not have asked for better guides! They made the entire excursion so much fun! My husband and I cannot wait to come back again!

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

Family Fun kayaking to Flat Island

Reviewed by: Steve G

Our family of 6 had a great time on the 2 hour kayak tour to Flat Island! Our guide Cyrus was very knowledgeable about the island and the near-by beaches. He also shared a few Hawaiian stories explaining the history of Flat Island and some of the flowers growing there. All in all, I'd recommend the activity to anyone interested in kayaking the crystal clear waters of the eastern Oahu shore. And if you're a more experienced kayaker, or in better shape than us, try the 4-hr tour!

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

Great Adventure

Reviewed by: HoneyMoon

We found this to one of the best activities at the best beach. We went back and body surfed on another day. Suggest to be physically fit and if not the Tour Guide was towing one couple.

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

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Reviewed by: ROBIN

I THOUGHT KAYAKING WOULD BE HARD TO DO BUT IT WASN'T AT ALL. I LOVED IT. BE SURE TO GET THE BACK REST...IT MADE THE DIFFERENCE...

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

Ocean Kayaking

Reviewed by: Lois Phillips

Hawaii Activities made my first ocean kayaking experience a great one. I'll do it again the first chance I get!

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

Awesome Kayaking with Nick

Reviewed by: Sandy

This was an awesome adventure, combining snorkeling with kayaking. We kayaked to two different location, on being Chinamen Hat and another corel reef beach. Our guide, Nick, was great as well as a certified cpr and kayaking rescuer.

The senery was beautiful and we had plenty of time for snorkeling and walking around at our locations. Lunch was nurishing and refreshing.

Highly recommended for physically fit persons.

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Kailua Beach Experience with Lunch - Snorkel, Bike & Beach Gear

Friendly staff, great experience

Reviewed by: Kris

Great experience. Friendly staff, great for people who like to spend the day exploring and relaxing outdoors. Kailua & Lanikai are great for relaxing on the beach, snorkelling & kayaking and isn't overly crowded. After spending the day at the beach, come back and get sweets & shave ice at the next door eateries and enjoy the ride back to Waikiki.

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Awesome

Great way to escape Waikiki

A great way to spend the day!

super windy

Kayaking

Awesome Time!!

Self Guided tour, 4hr

4 hour guided tour

Great workout!!!

Great Kayaking Tour!

Stand Up Paddling

Self-guided kayacking rental :0

2-hour guided tour

4 Hour Guided Tour

Fun trip!

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Needs improvement for families

Great Mother/Son Excursion!

1st time snorkeling

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Super Super Day

Beautiful

Kailua Kayaking

Family Fun kayaking to Flat Island

Great Adventure

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Ocean Kayaking

Awesome Kayaking with Nick

Friendly staff, great experience

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