Na Pali Coast Sea Kayak Tour with Outfitters KauaiA 16 mile tour by kayak of one of the world's most beautiful and remote shorelines.
We meet early in Poipu and ride together in our 15-passenger van to the Kayak launch site in Haena. After about an hour paddle, our tour will visit the famed sea caves of Na Pali, which we will enter if ocean conditions permit. We break for juice and snacks mid-morning. After 11 miles of paddling, we reach our first landing, Milolii, where we'll have lunch. Typically we arrive at Milolii between 1 and 2 pm, so be prepared for a long but exhilarating morning! After lunch, we will paddle about 4 more miles in typically calm water to Polihale, where our van will be waiting for us. By the time we return to our Poipu store, we will have circled the entire island of Kauai!
A Friendly Reminder: this is a very long, somewhat strenuous ocean 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 only for swimmers.
If you are prone to seasickness, this trip is not for you. If you feel that you may get nauseous, but not severely so, we recommend motion sickness medicine such as Bonine, Dramamine, or Triptone (over the counter). Lunch and refreshments are provided by us and include spring water, juice, snack bars, deli sandwiches and sodas. Vegetarian available on request. There's lot's of room in the kayak, so feel free to bring along additional drinks and snacks - no alcoholic beverages, please.
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Activity Type
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Kayak Tours
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Equipment
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We use 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.
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Island
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Kauai
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Operation Days
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Tuesday thru Saturday, mid-May thru mid-September.
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Restrictions
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No one under 15 or non-swimmers. Not recommended for those who get seasick. Somewhat strenuous - must be moderately physically fit, strong of spirit!
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Special Notes
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What to wear and bring? Swimwear, shorts, t-shirt, windbreaker or light raincoat, sport-type sandals or aqua socks, waterproof sunscreen, billed hat with keeper, sun-glasses with keeper, towel, waterproof camera. These items can be purchased at our Poipu shop. We also recom-mend over-the-counter medication (try Bonine) for seasickness that won't cause drowsiness- best taken the night before the tour, as well as the day of the tour. You may also want to bring an extra set of clothing and extra towel. this tour is really fun! Sorry to sound ominous with the warnings, but it's important to have realistic expectations. This tour could be one the best and most memorable experiences of your life!
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Vendors
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Outfitters Kauai
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Where And When
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Check in time is 6:00 am sharp at our shop in Poipu. Return times vary quite a bit; best guess is around 7:00pm
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