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Chinaman's Hat Self-Guided Kayak Tour
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Overview
4 Hours • All Ages • Ocean Kayak & Hike
Duration
4 Hours
About the self-guided tour
Head out on a self-guided adventure to Mokoli'i, Chinaman's hat, for some great paddling and amazing views. On this 4 hour experience, you'll be able to go at your own pace and have plenty of time to explore. You'll be meeting us at our Kailua Storefront:
134 Hamakua Dr. Unit B Kailua, HI 96762
Please park in one of our bays and our friendly staff will be there to guide you through strapping the kayak on your vehicle and provide you with all the necessary equipment. We will then give you a quick demo, a safety talk and then you will head out to Kualoa Regional Park (30-minute drive). Feel free to ask our local employees any questions before heading out on your self-guided kayaking experience.
The paddle to Mokoli'i is generally very mild with a constant breeze towards the shore. Conditions are best in the mornings. It's good for beginners, but we suggest that you have kayaked in the ocean before or are an experienced paddler.
If you are looking for a real Oahu adventure, this is it. You will paddle through the ocean over a sunken lava plain sheltered by a barrier reef out to the Basalt Islet of Mokoli'i where you can choose to snorkel at the base or hike to the top for a panoramic view of the east side of Oahu. The climb to the top is quite an adventure, while short, there's a more technical climb to get all the way up the last part of the rocky face of the islet.
This experience is recommended for people looking for an adventurous thing to do on the island, but just need the right gear and direction to go. We provide everything you need to live your adventure.
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
Street: 134b Hamakua Dr
City: Kailua
Country: US
Postal Code: 96734
Province: HI
Additional Info
You can conveniently pick up the kayak at the following location:
134B Hamakua Dr. Kailua, HI 96734
Our friendly team will be there to guide you through strapping the kayak on your vehicle and provide you with all the necessary equipment. All you need is a 4-door car to transport it. Please show up 15 minutes before your booking time.
Please note that it's a 30-minute drive from our address to Chinamens Hat. Click this link for directions:
You can park at the first parking lot on the left as you enter the regional park here:
https://goo.gl/maps/RwNVqA5kL152
-Wear Sunscreen
-Bring/wear water shoes or athletic shoes if you want to hike around on Chinaman's Hat
-Life Jackets, seatbacks, paddles, and safety equipment are provided
-We also include free 15L drybag rentals that you can use during your paddling excursion.
Keep the area beautiful by keeping on the trails, picking up litter, and avoiding stepping on the reef.
The islet is a bird sanctuary, so be mindful of the Sheerwaters who nest in the ground on Mokoli'i
We look forward to providing you with an amazing kayaking experience!
Cancellation Policy
Please notify us more than 48 hours in advance for a 100% refund. You may alternately re-schedule your tour for another day.
Cancellations from the operator due to hazardous weather can either reschedule their reservation or get a refund.
Re-scheduled tours cannot receive refunds.
You will be charged the full amount if you cancel within 48 hours of activity start time unless you have purchased cancellation insurance.
