Napali Coast Ocean Kayak Tour

Overview

Discover the Napali Coast by kayak. This 17-mile Ocean Kayak Adventure begins on Kauai’s north shore and ends at Polihale Beach Park on the west side of Kauai. The day consists of a  12-hour day of coastal paddling, sea caves, plunging waterfalls, hanging valleys, secluded beaches, and caving. The Napali Kayak tour is an epic ocean journey. You will paddle beyond the valley of Kalalau, past the famous arch of Honopu, and into the turquoise waters of volcanic sea caves. While you go along the coast, you will paddle next to playful dolphins, sea turtles, and possibly a rare glimpse of the Hawaiian monk seal.

Kayak through an ice-cold waterfall that makes its way to the ocean from the mountains of Waialeale and paddle into a magical open-ceiling cave. Sit on top kayaks with self-bailing scuppers and comfortable backrests. Your kayak has a rudder, improving steering and forward paddling efficiency.

The tour is a one-way paddle downwind. At about the halfway mark on the coast, you can make a beach landing and spend a few hours discovering Milolii, have lunch, and rest for the remaining part of the tour. While at Milolii, you can beach comb, hike up the valley, and visit an ancient Hawaiian fishing village. The final destination is Polihale Beach Park. The dramatic cliffs of the Napali Coast meet the longest white sand beach of the Hawaiian Islands. Here, a shuttle van will pick you and your kayaks up, and you’ll be transported back to Hanalei with an arrival around 7:30 pm.

Tour Time Summer Only  May to September

• The schedule Varies during the summer months
• Check-in 6:00 am
• Duration 12 + Hours SUMMER ONLY

Check-in Location: Varies by Tour

• What To Bring:

• Kauai Activities E-Voucher#
• Camera
• Sun protection
• Water
• Light long-sleeve shirt
• Windbreaker
• Towel and change of clothes

Includes:

• Guides are State certified in water safety
• Personal Flotation Devices
• Sit on top, two-person kayaks with foot pedals, rudders, and backrest
• Water-resistant bags
• Lunch: turkey, roast beef, ham, or vegetarian. Refreshments, juices, and water
• Lightweight carbon fiber touring paddles

Restrictions: This tour is offered only in the Summer. Age Requirements: 16 years old. This is a strenuous journey.  Physical Requirements: Participants should be comfortable in the water, in good physical condition, and not prone to sea sickness—about five to six hours of intermittent paddling.

Cancellation Policy: Because of the popularity of this tour and the fact that we can only guide 12 clients per day, our cancellation is 72 hours. Cancellations of tours within the 72 hours (before the activity date) will be charged at 100% of the activity cost.