--- title: Hanalei Bay Morning Kayak and Snorkel Tour lang: en type: tour city: Kauai country: United States price: 146 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 627 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 1 of 10 (Wailua River & Kayak Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/tours/hanalei-bay-morning-kayak-and-snorkel-tour/ --- # Hanalei Bay Morning Kayak and Snorkel Tour **Guidekin's take:** This Hanalei Bay trip combines river and ocean kayaking from a private dock with a beach stop to snorkel or relax. Tandem kayaks, snorkel gear and lunch are included; the minimum age is five, with one adult required per child under twelve. 4.93 from 627 reviews at €146 per person for 5h. In our comparison: #1 of 10 in Wailua River & Kayak Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Our Hawaiian family takes great pride in sharing Hanalei’s rich history and culture with you. Our ocean-river combo tour departs from our private dock and will take you to a hidden beach. Learn to snorkel in the clear blue Pacific amongst our abundant marine life. Or simply eat lunch or snacks, “talk story” and relax on the beach. This is a great family friendly tour for ages 5 years and up. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Kayak Hanalei will be the second… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:00, 10:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: Water and juice provided with lunch, Snacks - Age rule: 1:1 adult to child ratio required for children… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €146 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 627 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Kayak Hanalei - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:00, 10:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.93 from 627 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 619 of 627. - 5 stars: 600 (96%) - 4 stars: 19 (3%) - 3 stars: 1 (0%) - 2 stars: 2 (0%) - 1 star: 5 (1%) ## What's included - Water and juice provided with lunch - Water resistant dry bags - Snacks - Double/Tandem Kayaks Required (Single kayaks provided for odd numbered groups) - Use of Snorkelling equipment - PLEASE NOTE LUNCH CHOICE AT TIME OF BOOKING: Turkey or Vegetarian/Vegan Sandwich. Gluten free options available. *Hawaiian style chips, cookies, juice, bottled water provided with lunch. ## Not included - Full Face Snorkel Mask NOT Permitted - A 24 our cancellation is enforced for all reasons including illness or changes in physical ability ## Itinerary 1. **Hanalei Bay** (5h) - Slip into Hanalei River from our own private dock. We will head down stream sharing history of the Hanalei river & getting comfortable in our kayaks before heading out into Hanalei Bay where we spend the majority of our time. There we check out our Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun - Departures: 08:00, 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Kayak Hanalei will be the second building on your right as you enter into Hanalei Town; just after The Dolphin Restaurant. There is ample parking in the front and back parking areas. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Must be at least 5 years of age to participate - Free & ample public parking available - 1:1 adult to child ratio required for children under 12 - Participants are welcome to use their personal snorkel gear with the exception of full face snorkel masks. Full Face Snorkel Masks are not permitted on tour. All participants are required to use a traditional 2 piece snorkel and mask set. - 225lbs weight limit per person (exception of up to 250lbs if 6' or taller) - Pregnant travelers 28 weeks or less are welcome to participate - All participants must be in good physical health, can paddle on their own, & get in/out of kayak on their own without assistance ## Compared with other Wailua River & Kayak Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 10** | €146 | 5h | 4.93 (627) | shared | | [Kipu Zipline Safari - Kayak, Hike & Zipline](/usa/kauai/tours/kipu-zipline-safari-kayak-hike-zipline/?format=md) | €249 | 6h 30m | 4.9 (154) | shared | | [Kauai Adventure: Kayak & Hike to Secret Falls with Expert Guide](/usa/kauai/tours/kauai-adventure-kayak-hike-to-secret-falls-with-expert-guide/?format=md) | €137 | 5h | 4.84 (1492) | shared | | [Wailua River Kayak & Hike Adventure to Secret Falls](/usa/kauai/tours/wailua-river-kayak-hike-adventure-to-secret-falls/?format=md) | €132 | 6h | 4.84 (1295) | shared | Ranked #1 of 10 in Wailua River & Kayak Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €123 to €254, median €144; typical length 5h. 0 of 10 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/wailua-river-kayak-tours/?format=md ## More in Kauai - All Kauai tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/tours/hanalei-bay-morning-kayak-and-snorkel-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/kauai/?format=md