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Hanalei Adventure: Ocean-River Combo Tour
4.9
576 Ratings
Hanalei
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!
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 slipping into the Hanalei River from a private dock. The journey downstream includes sharing the rich history of the Hanalei River and getting comfortable in the kayaks before venturing into Hanalei Bay, where most of the time will be spent. Here, you can observe the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles (Honu) before…
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Hanalei Bay - Begin your adventure by slipping into the Hanalei River from a private dock. The journey downstream includes sharing the rich history of the Hanalei River and getting comfortable in the kayaks before venturing into Hanalei Bay, where most of the time will be spent. Here, you can observe the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles (Honu) before heading to the beach to land the kayaks and enjoy a 45-minute snorkeling session. Guides will discuss modern reef ecology and highlight key points of interest while snorkeling. Afterward, a full deli-style lunch will be provided, allowing time to relax, socialize, and ask any questions about the island. The guides, who are native to the area, are passionate about sharing their local knowledge.
This tour requires an 8am check-in and operates from 8:30am to 1pm. Snorkel gear fitting is included (participants may bring their own complete set of gear, or a full set will be provided; mixing and matching gear is not allowed). Full-face masks are not permitted on the tour.
*Upon booking, an email will be sent to request your lunch selection.
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
- 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
- Full Face Snorkel Mask NOT Permitted
- A 24 our cancellation is enforced for all reasons including illness or changes in physical ability
Additional Information
The Hawaiian family is delighted to share the rich history and culture of Hanalei with visitors. The ocean-river combination tour begins at a private dock and leads to a secluded beach. Participants can learn to snorkel in the crystal-clear Pacific waters, surrounded by diverse marine life. Alternatively, guests can enjoy lunch or snacks, engage in…
The Hawaiian family is delighted to share the rich history and culture of Hanalei with visitors. The ocean-river combination tour begins at a private dock and leads to a secluded beach. Participants can learn to snorkel in the crystal-clear Pacific waters, surrounded by diverse marine life. Alternatively, guests can enjoy lunch or snacks, engage in storytelling, and unwind on the beach. This tour is perfect for families and is suitable for individuals aged 5 and above.
- Must be at least 5 years of age to participate
- Free & ample public parking available
- 1:1 adult to child ratio required for children under 12
- Participants are welcome to use their personal snorkel gear with the exception of full face snorkel masks. Full Face Snorkel Masks are not permitted on tour. All participants are required to use a traditional 2 piece snorkel and mask set.
- 225lbs weight limit per person (exception of up to 250lbs if 6’ or taller)
- Pregnant travelers 28 weeks or less are welcome to participate
- All participants must be in good physical health, can paddle on their own, & get in/out of kayak on their own without assistance
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(576 Ratings)
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David_s
Jan 28, 2026
Fun experience - Our guide was great and knowledgeable about the area. Kayaking was fun to get out to the bay and the snorkeling was great. Saw so many different specifies of fish , including a sea turtle , manta ray , and an eel .
The check in area had a local coffee shop , some shopping , bathrooms and changing area.
It was a great experience
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Hannah_n
Jan 2, 2026
We loved this very... - We loved this very authentic and cultural way to hear about the island and get a really fun group snorkeling experience hosted by two amazing hosts. Kala and Kolu were both super fun, friendly and knowledgeable about the islands and their job. Couldn’t recommend this enough! Saw 6 turtles, tons of fish and an octopus!
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Russ_m
Dec 31, 2025
Excellent experience! - Excellent experience! Highly recommend! Great guides and snorkelling. Family had a blast! Check it out!
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Becki_v
Dec 27, 2025
We loved our kayak and... - We loved our kayak and snorkel adventure. This was our first tour right after we arrived and what a way to start! The kayaking was peaceful and we learned a ton about Hawaiian history, land, and customs from our guide. The snorkeling was amazing- we saw a ton of fish and a couple of sea turtles. I’d recommend this to anyone looking to experience the magic of the ocean of Hawaii!
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Kimberly
Dec 27, 2025
Best kayaking and snorkeling - Fantastic! Great guides and explanation of the culture in the area. It was a great Kayak add into open ocean and then we went snorkeling. To top it off while we were having lunch the guides played on the ukulele, hands-down, a fantastic memory for us and the kids.
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Randall_j
Dec 24, 2025
The guides were very... - The guides were very helpful, watched out for those who were inexperienced, and assisted as needed. Office was helpful when our rental car wouldn’t start. All around the best that could be asked for.
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Mbieder
Dec 10, 2025
Definitely Do It! - Kolo was the best guide. Very patient and super funny. He shared so much history and interesting stories about the area and island. The sandwiches were better than expected. Would highly recommend taking this tour. Gorgeous river into the bay. All very easy to navigate.
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Sbmistry
Dec 3, 2025
Amazing experience - Had an amazing time with Kolo and Kala. They're super fun and amazing guides. They ensured that we had the best time during our trip. They're also super caring. My wife and I apparently snorkeled too far. And Kolo immediately swam to us to take us out to avoid any mishaps. Would definitely recommend them.
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Amandagr3403kw
Nov 28, 2025
Amazing!!! - Sooo worth it! The guides, Kala and Kolo were outstanding. They were so kind, taught us so much history about the island and even played the ukulele/sang during lunch. Watching the waves while listening to beautiful Hawaiian music was magical. We saw two turtles and so many pretty fish! Definitely recommend!
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Ali_n
Nov 24, 2025
This was a ton of fun.... - This was a ton of fun. While we were on the river, our guide provided all kinds of information about the plants and birds we were seeing, along with the history of the region. The gear was top notch and the snorkeling itself was a great experience. After snorkeling, the lunch was perfect.
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