Kayaking Kauai

Does spending a day on a calm Hawaiian river exploring the Garden Isle sound appealing? Kayaking Kauai can be a great way to see the more remote interior of the island and get some exercise. If you are staying on the North Shore, Kayak Kauai has several different rental packages for the adventurous looking to spend a day on the water. From the Hanalei Kayak’s dock, you can paddle 2 miles upstream (the current is mild, so this is some work, but not totally exhausting) into the Hanalei Wildlife refuge. This picturesque paddle will allow you to venture into the protected wildlife refuge and get some good exercise simultaneously.

After paddling the 2 miles upstream, you can take the easier paddle downstream to Hanalei Bay. Make sure if you venture into the open waters of Hanalei Bay it is when conditions are mild (usually only in the summer months) and stay in the reef protected area of the bay.

If you still want a Kayak adventure, but have no experience and would like a guided tour, Kayak Hanalei has some great tours that will allow you to explore Kauai’s North Shore. For more information, visit their web site here.

TIPS

Respect the fragile environment

Wear your life preservers

Do not venture into the open ocean without experience. If you do, stay close to shore

Avoid paddling in surfing and swimming areas

Give space to aquatic birds in the wildlife refuge, some are endangered

Carry out all trash

Rivers are docile with little current, so don’t be afraid to venture upstream

Stick to your float plan

Bring plenty of water/sunscreen

RENTAL PACKAGES

Single or double kayaks

Paddles

Life preservers

Back rests

Car racks if necessary

PRICE

Singles $28

Doubles $52

Contact Info:
Kayak Kaua’i
Post Office Box 508
Hanalei, Kaua’i,
Hawaii 96714
Toll Free 800-437-3507
808-826-9844
FAX 808-826-7378
E-mail kayakkaua’i
URL www.kayakkauai.com
Shops in: Hanalei and Kapa’a/Wailua