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Self-Guided Kayaking Tour in Kailua Bay and Popoia Island
(8) Reviews
Kailua
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Meet in Kailua at the Active Oahu storefront where friendly staff will help you load your kayaks and gear. From there drive a few minutes to Kailua Beach and park at the end of the first lot to launch near the bridge.
A short section of water will be shallow before you continue walking across the beach to the ocean. Kayaking out to Popoia island is an easy and enjoyable experience and takes around 15 minutes to arrive at the small sandy area. For the short walk around the island be sure to bring some shoes or sandals to protect your feet from the sharp lava rock.
The island is a bird sanctuary to many shearwaters that you will be able to see. When you are done exploring Kailua Bay meet u...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Safety equipment
Snorkel gear
Kayaks
Beach Chairs
Permits for landing on the island
Help loading and unloading at the storefront
Dry bags
Umbrella
Meeting Points
Departure
134b Hamakua Dr
Arrive at the Active Oahu storefront 134B Hamakua Dr. Kailua, HI 96734 and proceed through the gate and park in an open bay.
Return
Self-Guided Kayaking Tour in Kailua Bay and Popoia Island
(8) Reviews
Kailua
About
Meet in Kailua at the Active Oahu storefront where friendly staff will help you load your kayaks and gear. From there drive a few minutes to Kailua Beach and park at the end of the first lot to launch near the bridge.
A short section of water will be shallow before you continue walking across the beach to the ocean. Kayaking out to Popoia island is an easy and enjoyable experience and takes around 15 minutes to arrive at the small sandy area. For the short walk around the island be sure to bring some shoes or sandals to protect your feet from the sharp lava rock.
The island is a bird sanctuary to many shearwaters that you will be able to see. When you are done exploring Kailua Bay meet u...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Safety equipment
Snorkel gear
Kayaks
Beach Chairs
Permits for landing on the island
Help loading and unloading at the storefront
Dry bags
Umbrella
Meeting Points
Departure
134b Hamakua Dr
Arrive at the Active Oahu storefront 134B Hamakua Dr. Kailua, HI 96734 and proceed through the gate and park in an open bay.
Return
Itinerary
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134b Hamakua Dr
Start your tour here at the Active Oahu Tours Storefront. A 4 door vehicle or truck is required to transport you kayaks. The team will be there to help you load your gear onto your vehicle. Receive helpful and important information before you embark on your kayak journey. Feel free to check out the shop and see what else might interest you during your stay in Hawaii.
10 minutes
2
Kailua Beach Park
Launch your kayaks from Kailua Beach. Feel free to spend a few moments enjoying the beach planning your Kayak route.
15 minutes
3
Kailua Bay
Admire the crystal-clear water while kayaking through Kailua Bay. Enjoy a short kayak trip, about a 20 minute paddle to Popoia Island and walk around it and discover it on foot. Experience kayaking at your own pace. On this trip you will be paddling through Hawaiian green sea turtle habitat and you will be protected by a barrier reef that extends across the entire paddling route.
45 minutes
4
Popoia Island
On the Popoia Island you will see short tail shearwater Hawaiian seabirds swooping the shoreline. The island is a nesting ground and seabird sanctuary. Take a walk around the island and swim in the queens bath which is a 8 foot deep tide pool. Take a walk around the island on the rugged terrain of the small coral island.
30 minutes
5
Kailua Beach Park
Relax on the beach at Kailua Beach park with the included beach chairs and umbrella or keep paddling around Kailua Bay.
