About Kailua Beach Adventures - Twin Islands Guided Kayak Tour
Set out from Kailua Beach for a longer paddle across the bay to the Mokulua Islands, known locally as the “Twins.” After a safety briefing and route overview, the group heads toward Moku Nui, with about an hour of paddling each way and plenty of open-water scenery along the route.
Once on Moku Nui, follow your guide on a short eco walk to tide pools and Queen’s Bath, where you may spot rock crabs, small reef fish and other coastal life. From there, the tour continues toward Lanikai Beach for lunch and time to swim or snorkel before the final paddle back to Kailua.
This is a more active outing, so it is best suited to guests who are comfortable paddling for longer stretches and want a full morning on the water.
Tour Highlights
- Guided kayak from Kailua Beach to the Mokulua Islands
- About one hour of paddling each way
- Eco walk on Moku Nui to tide pools and Queen’s Bath
- Stop at Lanikai Beach for lunch, swimming and snorkeling
- Look for Hawaiian green sea turtles and coastal marine life
- Best suited to athletic or experienced paddlers
Tour Inclusions
- Kayak, paddle, life jacket, dry bag and landing permits
- Snorkel gear and secure lockers for valuables
- Picnic lunch (menu below)
- Free beach parking and use of showers and changing rooms after the tour
Lunch Menu
- Choice of picnic sandwiches, plate lunch or pizza
- Sodas and juice
- Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available (note requests at checkout)
Special Instructions
Meeting details, important notes and helpful information for your experience.
Where & When
Tour times:
7:30 am, 8:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:00 am & 11:00 am.
Check in 15 minutes before tour time at 130 Kailua Road, Kailua Beach Adventures Beachside Center View Map
Waikiki Roundtrip Transportation: Roundtrip transportation from Waikiki area hotels is available for an additional fee for the 9:00 am tour only. If you book your tour with transportation, the exact pick-up time and location depends on where you are staying and will be emailed with your confirmation. It will be at approximately 8:00 am.
Restrictions
Cancellation Policy: To receive a full refund, tour must be canceled before 12:00 pm two days preceding the activity date. No refund is available if tour is canceled after 12:00 pm two days preceding the activity date.
Minimum age 13 years for public group tours.
Ages 8-12 must book a private tour.
Ages 8-16 must ride in a double kayak with a parent or guardian.
Guests will need to transport their kayak to/from the beach via cart (5-10 minute walk).
All guests must be able to swim at least 15 yards and be in reasonable physical condition. A U.S. Coast Guard Approved Type III PFD must be worn but is no substitute for the ability to swim.
Everyone in the party must be able to swim or you will not be able to go on the tour and will not receive a refund within the cancellation policy.
Guests with disabilities should contact the Kailua Beach Adventures Manager at least 24 hours prior to tour date for accommodations.
Activities are offered rain or shine. If Kailua Beach Adventures decides weather conditions provide a concern for safety they reserve the right to cancel, delay, alter, refund or reschedule a tour. They will usually still operate up to 22 mph trade winds or from non trade winds sustained winds less than 15 mph and gusts under 22 mph. The exterior reef protects Kailua Bay in nearly all ocean conditions. Rentals & Self-Guided kayak tours to the Mokulua Islands will be restricted when there is a High Surf Advisory that requires it.
Operation Days
Monday through Saturday
Duration
5 hours
Equipment
One or two-person Ocean Kayak or Spectrum Kayak with Comfort Pro Kayak Seat
Vendor
This activity is operated by Kailua Beach Adventures.
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