KAYAK KAUAI

Established in 1984 and run by locals, this is by far the best kayaking company on Kauai. With experienced guides who know the island like the back of their hand, you can take a kayak tour to discover the famous Na Pali Coast, which is only accessible by air or sea. The Haena to Polihale trip lasts 12 hours and is designed for experienced paddlers over 16 years old. The tour is available between April and October, when the waves are calmer. It includes swimming and picnic stops on the beach of Milolii. The scenery is breathtaking and the guides will take you to places off the beaten track. Another not-to-be-missed kayak trip is the one that allows you to discover the Wailua River or the blue lagoon of Hanalei. The latter tour lasts four hours and mixes river descents, sea kayaking, swimming and snorkeling or sunbathing on the beach. The tour is available all year round, but the sea passage is eclipsed on days of heavy winter swell. Another style, but just as impressive, is the whale watching tour by kayak. This 6-hour tour in the south of the island is offered from October to April and allows to meet, if you are lucky, whales, dolphins, sea turtles and sometimes monk seals. A very pleasant way to approach these majestic animals while respecting their tranquility. Finally, if you are not tempted by the water, the agency offers trips that combine hiking and camping.