Kailua Popoi'a Island Guided Kayak Tour
Guided kayaking with lunch and beach gear in Kailua
Duration
2 hrs + 2 hrs beach time
Ideal For
8 people
Includes
Kayak gear, lunch, snorkel gear
Highlights
Build confidence on the water with paddling instruction and a professional guide. Enjoy a light snack on the water, then choose from several lunch options after your paddle.
- Learn paddling techniques with guidance suited to beginners and experienced paddlers
- Choose pizza, calzones, Hawaiian plate lunches, sandwiches, or salads for lunch
- Store small valuables in a secure locker during your time on the water
- Explore local ecology, volcanology, and Kailua history with your guide
Itinerary
Check-In
Arrive 15 min before tour time or earlier to take advantage of beach time including snorkeling/beach gear before tour. (If on 1:15 tour, we suggest arriving at 10am if you wish to take advantage of the snorkeling/lunch before the tour).
Meet your guide, prepare for trip.
Tour Start
~20min
Guide Briefing/Trip Overview
Transport Kayaks to Water
~10min
Wheel the kayaks on carts provided down to the beach & into water where your guide will meet you.
Kayak to Popoi'a
~35min
Kayak through sea turtle feeding grounds as you navigate 1/2 mile out to the coral reef sanctuary.
Island Eco Tour
~45min
Guided Walk around the seabird sanctuary: Discover nesting seabirds, native plant species, geological marvels, and learn about local history in this interactive tour.
Return Kayaks
~30min
Enjoy the tradewinds express: Kayak back and wheel kayaks back to our shop. Enjoy showers and changing rooms.
Beach and Lunch Time
Debrief with your guide and enjoy a choice of 3 local lunch options (including veggie, vegan, & gluten free options). Use snorkels, bikes, boogie boards from our shop for the rest of the day. Depart at your leisure.
Note: Beach/lunch time can be switched with the kayaking portion if tour is after 10:30.
We close at 5PM so check in early to partake in beach time (snorkel/boogie) if joining our 1:15 tour or later.
What's Included
- Professional kayak guide
- One- or two-person kayak, paddle, seat, and life jacket
- Island landing permit
- Dry bag
- Granola snack and cold water
- Lunch
- Snorkel, mask, fins, boogie board, and beach mat
- Secure locker and beach parking
Important details
- Arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time
- Swimming ability is required, even with a life jacket
- A moderate fitness level is required, including transporting a kayak by cart during a 5–10 minute walk to the beach
- Ages 8+ for group tours; private tour options are available for ages 5+
- Ages 8–16 ride in a double kayak with a parent or guardian, with one child per adult
- Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Tour and beach time may operate in reverse order due to state permits
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 48 hours before your activity for a full refund. Reschedule free outside 48 hours. Within 48 hours, cancellations are fully charged and rescheduling costs $25 per person. Groups of 14 or more and customized packages need 7 days' notice to avoid a 50% charge; additional fees may apply.
Product ID: 5ZT6A5
FAQs
Yes. You must be able to swim to join the guided kayak tour. No exceptions.
Group tours allow kids ages 8+; private tours allow ages 5+. Ages 5–16 must ride in a double kayak with a parent or guardian (one child per adult). Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Expect moderate physical activity. You transport the kayaks to the beach by cart (about a 5–10 minute walk), then paddle out and back.
Meeting details
Kailua Beach Adventures, 130 Kailua Road, Kailua, HI 96734
Related locations
Popoia Island
Admission includedPaddling out to Popoia Island from Kailua Beach, you leave the sounds of the shore behind and enter a quieter world. The shallow turquoise flats surrounding the island are alive with reef fish and sea turtles, and the rocky shoreline rewards those who take a moment to look closely. Known locally as Flat Island, Popoia Island sits just offshore and feels genuinely removed from the bustle of Kailua town. The low, windswept terrain and nesting seabirds give the place a raw, unhurried character that is rare on Oahu.
