Hanalei Adventure: Ocean-River Combo Tour

Immerse yourself in Hawaiian history and explore the abundant marine life of Hanalei Bay on our kayak and snorkel tour. Perfect for families and adventure seekers!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hanalei Bay - Begin your adventure by launching from our private dock into the Hanalei River. As we paddle downstream, our guides will share the rich history of the Hanalei River and help you get comfortable in your kayak. We will then venture into Hanalei Bay, where we will spend most of our time. Here, you will have the opportunity to observe…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Water resistant dry bags
  • Snacks
  • Double/Tandem Kayaks Required (Single kayaks provided for odd numbered groups)
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Full Face Snorkel Mask NOT Permitted
  • A 24 our cancellation is enforced for all reasons including illness or changes in physical ability
Additional Information

We are a family from Hawaii, deeply invested in imparting the profound heritage and traditions of Hanalei to you. Join us on our exclusive river-ocean combo tour, which starts from our private pier and leads you to an undiscovered beach. Discover the art of snorkeling in the pristine blue waters of the Pacific, encircled by an array of sea creatures….

Location
Kayak Hanalei
Kuhio Highway
Kayak Hanalei will be the second building on your right as you enter into Hanalei Town; just after The Dolphin Restaurant. There is ample parking in the front and back parking areas.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Paige_t
Aug 23, 2025
Must do kayak experience in Hanalei - We LOVED this kayak tour! The guide were incredibly helpful and informative on Hawaiian cultural, plants, and tips about the town of Hanalei. Such a beautiful experience to kayak the river, and end in the bay to snorkel and have lunch. 13/10!
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Samantha_s
Aug 23, 2025
Highlight of our trip! - This was by far my favorite activity of our entire trip! Kolo and Gabe were fantastic. They both had so much knowledge to share with us about Kauai. The snorkeling was the highlight. We saw multiple turtles and schools of fish. After snorkeling we enjoyed lunch on the beach while Kolo played the ukulele and sang for us. It was unreal! They both took pictures for us. Gabe got some great shots snorkeling! They shared all of the photos and videos with us before we left. Highly recommend Kayak Hanalei!
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988kok
Aug 16, 2025
Great experience - We loved our morning kayak/snorkel tour. The views during the tour and from the beach were unbeatable. Neither the river nor the beach was crowded. Our two wonderful guides were very informative and taught a lot about the local area and culture. They even picked fresh fruit for us to try at lunch. The sandwich lunch was really good, and I’m not even a sandwich person. Snorkeling at the beach was great. We saw a lot of sea life and felt safe the whole time! If you’ve never been to the area before, or even if you have and want to learn something new, give this tour a try! It was a great experience overall and we had a wonderful time.
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J6492mmkatiep
Aug 14, 2025
Amazing experience, family friendly! - This is a very well ran tour from start to finish. The tour guides are knowledgeable and very personable. Our group was aged 6-60 and everyone thoroughly enjoyed every second. We saw turtles, hundreds of fish and even an octopus!
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Bernadette_d
Aug 7, 2025
Best guides and best time with our family - We had the absolute best day today on our kayak tour with Gabe and Kolo. They made the absolute best team as tour guides. They were both so knowledgeable about all things Hawaii. My husband and I brought our 4 children (17, 15, 12 and 9) and my 76 year old father. Everyone of us really enjoyed the day. My 9 year old was very nervous about kayaking in ocean and was terrified to snorkel. She loved every minute of it. In addition to the amazing views while kayaking, we saw a ton of different fish and also were so excited to see multiple sea turtles. We had a lovely lunch on the beach, Kolo played a ukulele for us, the kids had the opportunity to open up a coconut (which we all got to try), just had the best day! The best part was it really seemed like both Gabe and Kolo really cared that we all learned and had a great time. I would recommend to anyone and everyone.
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Susan_w
Aug 5, 2025
One of our favorite adventures! - This was SO amazing! A beautiful kayak in the stunning bay and then the best snorkeling we did the entire trip, we save 4 or 5 turtles all over and an octopus! Food was delicious and the guides were super fun. Would love this adventure with the option to paddle board vs kayak just personal preference! One of the best adventures we did!
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Dianasr5853ny
Aug 5, 2025
Good times - Had a great time . Guides were fun and knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone who is looking for a good time. Kauai is an amazing island.
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Cynthia_p
Aug 4, 2025
Hanalei Kayak - Had a wonderful time! Learned about the culture and history. Great beach for snorkeling. Nothing beats lunch in the beach! Highly recommend great family activity.
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Jeff_j
Aug 2, 2025
The excursion was... - The excursion was amazing. The guides, Laakea and Chantz were very gracious and knowledgeable. I recommend the activity to anyone.
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Jeff_b
Jul 25, 2025
Awe inspiring - You go into a fantasy world for 4 hours! Guides made great lunches, played the ukulele at lunch, educated us about fish. Snorkeling we saw many different types of fish and a sea turtle or two!
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From $160
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).