Popoia Island & Kailua Bay Guided Kayak Tour

This guided kayak tour paddles out from Kailua Beach to Popoia Island, also known as Flat Island, a small offshore island that serves as a bird sanctuary. The tour is beginner-friendly and suited to families, with a guide providing a safety demonstration, a description of the route, and kayaking lessons before the group sets out. Along the way, paddlers may spot sea turtles, tropical fish, and protected birds. Once at the island, guests step ashore and walk its perimeter on foot. Snorkeling gear is available for those who want to explore beneath the surface. Kayak rentals, life vests, dry bags, snorkeling gear, water, and snacks are all included. Guests need to bring reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses, towels, and shoes suitable for both hiking and water activities. Check-in takes place at that storefront before the tour begins. Let the operator know in advance about any dietary restrictions.

Popoia Island Kayak and E-Bike Guided Adventure Tour

This guided adventure combines e-biking and kayaking to reach Popoia Island, also called Flat Island, off the shore of Kailua. The tour starts at the Active Oahu Tours activity hub on Hamakua Drive, where guides cover parking tips, ocean access, and kayaking techniques before the group heads out. From the beach, the group paddles across Kailua Bay to Popoia Island for a nature walk and optional snorkeling. Guides share information on local culture and marine life throughout. All gear is provided, including the e-bike, kayak, life vest, dry bag, and snorkeling equipment, along with water and snacks. Dietary restrictions can be noted in advance. Participants should bring reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses, a towel, and shoes that work for both hiking and water. Anyone who forgets those items can purchase them at the storefront. Riders should be comfortable on a bike before joining.

Rainforest Self-Guided Kayak Tour

The Rainforest Self-Guided Kayak Tour puts paddlers on a calm river through Kahana Valley, then out into Kahana Bay along the Windward Coast of Oahu. Kayaks are picked up at the Active Oahu Tours storefront in Kailua, where staff help load gear onto a vehicle and provide a route map along with all equipment. The tour is self-guided, meaning paddlers choose their own pace and explore without a guide accompanying them on the water. The route travels up the river into the valley, with rope swings along the way for those who want them. Snorkeling gear is available if desired. Kahana Valley is culturally significant, and the listing asks visitors to be respectful of the community throughout the trip. This tour suits beginners and families, though a basic ability to swim is required and the physical difficulty is rated moderate. Participants should bring reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, a towel, and shoes that work for both water and hiking. The storefront sells these items for anyone who needs them.

Popoia Island Kayak and E-Bike Guided Adventure Tour- Full Day

This full-day guided adventure combines e-biking and kayaking to reach Popoia Island, a small offshore island in Kailua Bay. The tour starts at the Active Oahu Tours storefront on Hamakua Drive in Kailua, where guides walk participants through kayaking techniques and local knowledge before setting off. From the beach, guides lead a kayak tour across the bay to Popoia Island, also called Flat Island, for a nature walk and optional snorkeling. All gear is provided, including e-bike and kayak rentals, life vests, dry bags, snorkeling equipment, water, and snacks. Travelers should arrive with reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses, a towel, and shoes that work for both hiking and water. Participants with dietary restrictions should notify the operator in advance. Any forgotten items are available for purchase at the storefront on the day of the tour.

Popoia Island & Kailua Bay Guided Kayak Tour- Full Day

This full-day guided kayak tour departs from the Active Oahu Tours storefront on Hamakua Drive in Kailua and heads out to Popoia Island, also called Flat Island, a small offshore islet in Kailua Bay. The paddle out is suitable for beginners, and guides lead the group the entire way. Along the paddle, guides point out sea turtles, monk seals, and colorful fish. Snorkeling gear is provided for those who want to explore below the surface. After the kayak portion, the full-day format includes access to beach gear, with options to spend time at Kailua Beach, Kalama Beach, or Lanikai. Kayak rentals, life vests, dry bags, snorkeling gear, water, and snacks are all included. Guests should bring reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses, a towel, and shoes that work for both water and light hiking. Dietary restrictions can be noted in advance.

Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Self-Guided Kayak Experience

This self-guided kayak experience starts at the Active Oahu Tours hub in Kailua, where participants pick up gear before driving to He'eia Kea Boat Harbor. From there, kayakers launch from a designated spot beside the parking lot and paddle southeast across Kaneohe Bay toward a sandbar sitting in the middle of the ocean. The route passes several reefs, and the listing recommends stopping to snorkel along the way. The pace is fully self-directed, so paddlers can linger or move steadily as they choose. The experience suits people who are comfortable swimming with a life vest and are able to carry a kayak to the water. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a swimsuit, sturdy shoes, and a change of clothes. Leave valuables behind. After returning the kayaks to the harbor and driving back to Kailua, an outdoor shower and restrooms at the shop are available before heading out for the rest of the day.

Guided Mokulua Islands Kayak Tour and E-Bike Adventure

The tour starts at Active Oahu Tours' storefront on Hamakua Drive in Kailua, where guides cover safety, kayaking basics, and route details before the group heads out. The first stop is Hamakua Marsh, a wildlife sanctuary directly across from the storefront, where native and endangered birds can be seen. From there, participants ride e-bikes to Kailua Beach Park, with bike trailers carrying the kayaks so no car is needed for transport. From the beach, the group paddles out to Moku Nui, a designated bird sanctuary and one of the Mokulua Islands. Permits for this destination are included with the tour. On the island, the guide leads hikes to Queen's Bath and the surrounding tide pools, with a possible loop to the back side when conditions allow. Sea turtles and Hawaiian monk seals may be spotted along the route. Snorkeling at Lanikai Beach is an optional stop, available on request to the guide. Water and snacks are provided throughout the day. E-bike and kayak rentals, life vests, dry bags, and snorkeling gear are all included.

Mokulua Islands Guided Kayak Tour, Kailua's Twin Islands

Kayak rentals, life vests, dry bags, snorkeling gear, water, and snacks are all included. The tour begins at the Active Oahu Tours storefront on Hamakua Drive, where a guide covers safety, the route, basic paddling technique, and a brief cultural history before heading to the water. If you do not have a car, the storefront can send you to the launch area by e-bike instead. On the island, the guide leads a hike that may include a visit to Queen's Bath and the surrounding tide pools, and possibly the far side of the island if conditions allow. Snorkeling at Lanikai is an optional stop on the way. This tour suits physically active kayakers. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses, a towel, and shoes that work for both hiking and water.

Kailua E-bike Kau Kau Adventure - Guided Scenic and Food Tour - Half Day

This guided e-bike tour rolls through Kailua town and along its coastline, stopping at Hamakua Marsh, the Kailua Marsh Bike Trail, Lanikai Monument Lookout, Ulupo Heiau, and the Manoa Chocolate Factory. The guide covers the history and culture of Kailua throughout the ride. Food is woven into the route, with lunch featuring Kailua pork, locally made ice cream, and Hawaiian chocolates included along the way. The tour meets at the Active Oahu Tours storefront on Hamakua Drive in Kailua. Riders should plan to arrive early to check in before the ride departs. All participants need to be physically fit and able to swim with a life vest. A child bike trailer is available for young children who are not riding independently. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suited to biking, and bring sunscreen for the ride.

Kailua E-Bike Kau Kau Adventure - Guided Scenic and Food Tour - Full Day

This guided e-bike tour rolls through Kailua town, along its marshlands and coastline, and into stops that cover both local history and local food. The electric-assist bikes handle most of the pedaling effort, so the ride stays comfortable while a guide shares stories and cultural background along the way. Food is a central part of the itinerary. Riders sample kalua pork, locally made ice cream, and Hawaiian chocolates as part of the route. The tour departs from the Active Oahu Tours storefront on Hamakua Drive in Kailua, and participants should arrive early to check in before the start. Comfortable clothes and shoes suited to biking are recommended, along with sunscreen. Participants should be physically fit and able to swim while wearing a life vest. Teenagers who qualify may ride with a parent or guardian present.

East Oahu Self-Guided Kayak Experience

The East Oahu Self-Guided Kayak Experience starts at the Active Oahu Tours storefront in Kailua, where staff fit a kayak to the roof of a personal vehicle using foam pads and straps or rigid racks. From there, paddlers drive themselves to a launch point along the windward coast and explore at their own pace. Routes run along the east side of Oahu, including options near offshore seabird sanctuaries in Kailua and the Rainforest Valley of Ahupua'a O Kahana. Guides at the storefront can recommend a route based on conditions and what a paddler is hoping to do. All gear comes with the rental: kayaks, paddles, life vests, dry bags, snorkeling gear, seatbacks, a kayak leash, and a route map with additional information. Paddlers should bring reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, a towel, and shoes that can handle both water and hiking.

Kahana Rainforest River Kayak Rental

This rental puts kayaks in your hands for a river paddle through Kahana Valley, a rainforest setting on Oahu's Windward Coast. The drive to the state park in Kahana Valley takes a while, so factor that into your day. At Ahupuaa O Kahana State Park, you park in the lot, carry the kayak to a grassy area, and launch directly into the river. The valley is surrounded by mountains and includes hiking trails and rope swings beyond the water. The activity is rated moderate in difficulty and requires basic swimming ability. It is not offered as a private experience. Come prepared with a swimsuit and sunscreen. Handle the kayaks carefully: do not drag them on asphalt, and do not sit or stand on them while on land. The team arrives at or before the reservation time, so plan to be at the Kailua meeting point ready to load up and head out to the valley.