Kauai North Shore - Hanalei & Princeville

Island of Kauai

Adventures on Water - Kayaking

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This area has a lot of options for kayaking. You can kayak along the Hanalei River or take an adventurous trek in the ocean. The Hanalei River has a pristine beauty and is a serene adventure, whether upstream into
the Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge or downstream into Hanalei Bay. It’s also a great way to experience the refuge upclose.

Ocean kayaking is focused mainly on the excursion to the Na Pali coastline. There is nothing like seeing the incredible beauty of the cliffs from a kayak. That’s one reason why National Geographic Magazine named this adventure one of the best in America. For more about kayaking Na Pali, take a look at the Na Pali section later in this chapter.

Kayak Kaua`i, 800-437-3507, 808-826-9844, www.kayakkauai.com, offers a whole host of options for kayaking. You can rent a kayak and they will launch you from their dock along the Hanalei River. From there, you can paddle two miles upstream into the Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge or
one mile downstream to Hanalei Bay. They also have car top racks available if you want to check out the Huleia, Kilauea and Kalihiwai rivers. The staff is friendly and they will help you plan your route if you have any questions. Single kayak rentals start at $28 and doubles start at $52.

Kayak Kaua`i also provides guided tours. They have a wonderful three-hour tour that takes you down the serene Hanalei River out into Hanalei Bay, where you can experience the fun and adventure of ocean kayaking. You’ll land at Pu`u Poa Beach behind the Princeville Hotel for snorkeling and snacks. It’s great for folks who are absolute beginners or don’t have too much confidence in the water. The cost is $60.

Kayak Hanalei, 808-826-1881, www.kayakhanalei.com, has tours that take off from an old boatyard at the mouth of the Hanalei River and generally include a lot of information about the history of the river. They have a three-hour tour of the Hanalei River and Hanalei Bay, with snorkeling. The tours offer a lot of information and history of the area.

Pedal and Paddle, 808-826-9069, www.pedalnpaddle.com, rents single kayaks starting at $20 a day or you can rent a double starting at $35 a day.

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