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!
Practical information
Enjoy a self-guided kayak tour from Kailua Beach Park to Moku Nui Island!
- Choose between tandem or single kayak
- Possibility to explore the rest of Kailua Bay at your leisure, including Popoi'a Island
Course of events
- Check in at Active Oahu activity storefront in Kailua 15 minutes before your activity starts (free parking nearby and restrooms available).
- Receive safety demo and activity briefing.
- Receive full equipment and 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 Moku Nui Island (60 minutes) and explore this bird sanctuary.
- If you wish, kayak to Flat Island (Popoia Island) and walk around the perimeter of the bird sanctuaries.
- Kayak back to Kailua beach park (60 minutes) and 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).
Objectives
Moku Nui bird sanctuary permit
you’ll encounter a vibrant array of wildlife, including sea turtles, Hawaiian monk seals, tropical fish, and sea birds. You can explore the island’s hidden tide pools and venture to its back side if weather conditions permit. Take the opportunity to snorkel in the crystal clear waters of Lanikai Beach. The word “Lani Kai” literally translates to “Heavenly Ocean”. This beach definitely lives up to its name as it has been voted one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Take a break to relax on the beautiful beach and soak up the sun and Aloha vibes before paddling back to Kailua Beach Park.
Activity requirements
Participants must know how to swim.
Included
- Snorkel gear
- Kayak
- Paddles
- Lifevest
- Island permits
- 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
- Towel
- Snacks
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About the activity
Create your own oceanside adventure in Kailua, Oahu during this self-guided kayaking tour of Kailua Bay!
After dropping by the Active Oahu storefront in Kailua to pick up your kayaks, life vests, and dry bags, the team will give you a kayaking lesson, safety demo, descriptions of any kayak and hiking routes, and directions for driving to Kailua Beach Park. After that, all that is left to do is strap your kayaks on your car with their help, and off you go!
Kailua Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on Oahu! With its long stretch of soft white sand, swaying palms, and clear blue waters, it really is a Hawaiian paradise! During this self-guided kayaking tour of Kailua Bay, you will be able to enjoy this spectacular location at your leisure and spend time on the beach soaking in the Hawaiian sun between all the kayaking fun!
Across the sparkling Kailua Bay are the twin islands of Mokulua, including Moku Nui, a bird sanctuary that is open to visitors. Once you begin your self-guided kayak tour of Kailua Bay, you will have the chance to kayak to this special little island (a 60-80 minute paddle from shore), take in the gorgeous scenery around you and the wildlife that calls it home, including sea turtles and monk seals, and go on an exploratory hike to the Queen’s Bath and its surrounding tidepools! Located midway between the shore and Moku Nui is Popoi’a Island (a 30 minute paddle from shore), another uniquely shaped bird sanctuary that you can choose to explore! Whether you decide to spend your time discovering one or both of these islands or even kayak over to the nearby and equally beautiful Lanikai Beach, there is no shortage of adventure to be had during this self-guided kayak tour of Kailua Bay! This day will also be the opportunity to encounter a vibrant array of wildlife, including sea turtles, Hawaiian monk seals, tropical fish, and sea birds.
Book your self-guided kayak tour of Kailua Bay now to experience the most beautiful parts of Oahu at your own pace!