Self-guided kayak tour to Mokoli'i Island from Kailua, O’ahu

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Head off on your very own kayak adventure to the fabled island of Mokoli'i Island, from Kailua, Oahu!

Head off on your very own kayak adventure to the fabled island of Mokoli'i Island, from Kailua, Oahu!

After dropping by the Active Oahu storefront in Kailua to pick up your kayaks, life vests, and drybags, the team will give you a kayaking lesson, safety demo, description of the kayak and hiking routes, and directions for driving to Kualoa Regional Park. After that, all that is left to do is strap your kayaks on your car with their help, and off you go!

Kualoa Regional Park is a peaceful area, rife with ancient legend and history, located at the northern end of Kane’ohe bay. Against the majestic backdrop of the Ko’olau mountains, the park offers breathtaking views, hiking trails and a beach that will give you easy access to Mokoli'i Island, otherwise known as Chinaman’s Hat, which legends say is really a petrified dragon!

From the beach at Kualoa Park, you will be able to easily launch your kayak and paddle for 15-30 minutes through incredibly clear and shallow waters to Mokoli’i! Once you land on the west side of the island, there are a couple of options for exploring: you can hike the perimeter, an easy route that allows you to check out the tidepools and a mini cove, all while keeping an eye out for sea turtles, or you can choose the more challenging option and hike up to the island’s basalt peak for an even more stunning view of Oahu's windward coast. Whichever adventure you choose, you are bound to enjoy the beautiful sights and magical feel of the island during your kayak tour!

Book this self guided kayak tour to Mokoli’i Island from Kailua now for an authentic way to explore Hawaiian lore across sea and shore!

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Practical information

4 hour self-guided sea kayak (tandem or single) tour from Kualoa Regional Park to Mokoli'i Island. Kayak pick-up will take place at the Active Oahu storefront in Kailua. This tour is recommended for people who have experience with and are comfortable with kayaking in the ocean.

Course of events

-Check in at Active Oahu activity storefront in Kailua at activity start time

-Receive safety demo and activity briefing, including instruction on where to park at Kualoa Regional Park, where to access the ocean safely, kayaking tips and a brief cultural history

-Receive equipment - kayaks, paddles, lifejackets, drybags. The Active Oahu team will help you load the kayaks onto your vehicle with provided foam pads and straps

-Drive to Kualoa Regional Park (30 minutes), unload kayaks, and begin your adventure!

-Kayak to Mokoli'i Island (15-30 minutes)

-Arrive at the island. Explore and hike around the island at your leisure (2 hours).

-Kayak back to Kualoa Regional Park (15-30 minutes) and strap kayak back on car

-Return equipment to Active Oahu storefront (30 minute drive)

Activity requirements

Participants must know how to swim.

Special terms

It is advisable for children over 12 years old to do this tour, but younger children may join, especially if weather conditions are good.

If your your guided tour experience inclusive of paddling out to the island, hiking around, and paddling back to shore is taking longer than the expected 3 hours, please message or call Active Oahu to let them know so that they may adjust their schedule.

Meeting point:
134B Hamakua Dr., Kailua, HI, 96734
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • Lifevest
  • Kayak
  • Paddle
  • Kayaking/Hiking instructions
  • Dry bag
Excluded
  • Transportation
  • Guide
  • Food
  • Drink
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Shoes for hiking
  • Reef safe sunscreen
  • Change of clothes
  • 4 door vehicle
  • Sunglasses
  • Waterbottle
  • Hat
  • Snack

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