Oahu: Mokoliʻi Kayak Rental and Self-Guided Hike
ID: GYG425774-766938
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Experience Mokoli'i island from the sea and the mountains on a self-guided kayak and hike excursion. Reach the iconic island by kayak and choose your preferred hiking trail for epic views.
Discover Oahu's eastern shores on a self-guided kayak and hike tour to Chinaman's Hat, more formally known as Mokoli'i. Feel the Hawaiian waves lap against your kayak as you make your way to the island. Then, hop off and hike around the islet for stunning views of Oahu and the vast ocean.
As you kayak out to Mokoli'i, marvel at the stunning view of the Ko’olau Mountain Range and Kaneohe Bay on the East side of Oahu. Make sure to also marvel at the sparkling blue ocean surrounding you, keeping an eye out for nautical wildlife en route.
Paddle up to 30 minutes to Chinaman’s Hat, then choose to hike around the islet or up to one of the defined trails. Be sure to stay on the trail and pick up any litter to maintain the island's pristine nature. The island is also a bird sanctuary and has heaps of fluffy baby chicks in the springtime.
Paddle back in your own time, taking in the majestic mountain views of one of Hawai'i's most iconic islands.
Highlights
- Feel the salty sea breeze as you paddle out to Mokoli'i island
- Pick your gear up conveniently right next to the beach
- Hike around the island for views of the Ko'olau mountain range
- Combine an ocean kayaking experience with a hiking one
- Enjoy a self-guided excursion with just your family or friends
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a self-guided tour, there are no tour guides present
Ocean conditions can change quickly and kayaking can dangerous. That said, this is one of the safest Oahu kayak tours in the ocean under normal or ideal conditions
This tour is best suited for children over 12 years old, but younger children may join the tour, especially if conditions are nice
Since it’s the windward side of the island, it’s almost always breezy and sometimes very windy During summer months (end of May – beginning of Sept.) conditions are calmer and more predictable and the area is much more accessible to a beginner or inexperienced kayakers
If there are storms or high winds you will be notified as soon as the tour can be rescheduled or you can be offered a full refund
Please respect the local wildlife. Look, but don’t touch
Pick your kayak up at the activity provider's, Active Oahu Tours, pickup spot. Keep an eye out for a truck with kayaks on a trailer.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
