This is a 16 mile tour by kayak of one of the most beautiful and remote of the world's shorelines. The tour begins in Poipu, where you ride together in a 15-pax van to the launch site in Haena. After about an hour's paddle you'll come upon the famed sea caves of Na Pali, entering if sea conditions permit. You will raft up your kayaks for juice and snacks at mid-morning.

You will paddle a total of 11 miles in the morning to your first landing, which is at Milolii, the site of an ancient Hawaiian fishing community, where you'll have lunch. Typically you arrive at Milolii between 1 and 2 pm, so the morning is long! After lunch you have a 4- mile paddle in typically calm water to Polihale, where the van will be waiting for you. When you return to the Poipu store, you will have circumnavigated the entire island!

A Friendly Reality Check: this is a very long, somewhat strenuous paddle in typically heavy seas. Don't sign up unless you are up for a good workout and maybe a challenge. While this tour is best enjoyed by people who are physically fit and have some basic paddling experience, you may join us as a first time kayaker if you consider yourself to be athletically inclined and quick to learn new sports. Of course, this trip is not for non-swimmers.

Warning: If you are prone to severe seasickness this trip is not for you.

This tour is seasonal and operates only from May through to September

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Seasonal
15 May to 15 September, 2008
Tuesday and Thursday

Departure Point:

Poipu Plaza, 2827A Poipu Rd, Poipu Beach, HI 96756

Departure Time:

6:00am

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel transfers are not provided.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Deluxe two-person kayak, open-cockpit rudder sea kayak
• Dry bag/day pack
• Lunch, snacks and beverages
• Hawaii state tax

Exclusions:

• Round trip transfers from your hotel
• Gratuity (optional)

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
• Passengers are required to call Outfitters Kauai to reconfirm tour, departure details and directions to check-in point, at least 48 hours prior to confirmed tour date
• Equipment used is tandem, open-cockpit, or, sit-on-top type, self-bailing kayaks with foot pedal controlled rudders to facilitate safety and ease of operation. You'll be given a lightweight fiberglass paddle with a tether, life vest, and dry bag as well.
• Minimum of 4 passengers required for tour departure. Maximum of 12 passengers per tour
• One guide for approximately every 4 - 6 passengers
• Lunch and refreshments are provided and include spring water, juice, snack bars, deli sandwiches and sodas. Vegetarian available on request.
• There's lots of room in the kayak, so feel free to bring along additional drinks and snacks - no alcoholic beverages, please.
• Sea sickness can be a consideration on this tour. It is recommended that all participants take an over-the-counter anti-motion sickness medication such as Bonine or a similar medication that does not cause drowsiness, taken at bedtime the night before and on the morning of the tour.
• Items to bring: Aqua socks or Teva-type sandals, swimwear, light shorts, T-shirt, billed hat or visor, H2O proof sunblock, raincoat or windbreaker, sunglasses, towel, H2Oproof camera (any of these items are available for purchase at a modest price at the Outfitters Kauai shop). Mask, snorkel, and fins are optional

Terms and Conditions:

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties

Local Operator Information:

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