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Mokolii Island Self Guided Kayak Tour
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Active Oahu Tours equips you for an independent kayak trip from Kualoa Regional Park to Mokolii Island. The 4-hour outing costs from $82 per adult. You collect gear at the Kailua shop for selected starts from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Your own car carries the kayaks to Kualoa. A map and instruction help you plan the paddle, but experience or comfort kayaking at sea matters here.
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Mokolii Island Self Guided Kayak Tour at a glance
| Where | Kualoa Regional Park and Mokolii Island |
| Craft and guide | Ocean kayak with instruction before independent paddling |
| Duration | 4 hours |
| Price | from $82 per adult |
| Starts | Selected times from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Saturday |
| Gear collection | Active Oahu Tours shop in Kailua, 15 minutes before booking time |
| Vehicle | 4-door car, van or truck for kayak transport |
| Level | Moderate fitness, ocean kayaking experience or confidence |
| Main trade-off | Collecting and returning kayaks by car |
| Guide languages | English |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on . Children pay less.
What's included
- Printed Self-Guided Tour Map to take with you on the adventure
- Life Jackets, Dry bags and all other equipment needed for the experience.
- Pads and straps to transport the Kayaks that fit on any 4-door car, van or truck.
What's not included
- Delivery of kayaks and gear to the beach
Options
Which option to book
The single option supplies the kayak with a map and transport fittings. Starts run Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at selected times.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Mokolii Island Self Guided Kayak Tour | 7 start times from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mon to Sat |
The catch: You need a 4-door vehicle to carry the kayaks, and beach delivery isn't part of the booking.
Route
How does the day work?
A gear stop in Kailua and a drive to Kualoa come before your independent paddle to Mokolii.
- 120 min
1. Mokolii Island
You paddle to Mokolii and can walk around the island for views of the Koolau Mountains. The summit climb is more demanding and isn't required.
The 4-hour outing includes a 2-hour block for the island experience. The drive from the Kailua shop to Kualoa takes 30 minutes. You'll return the kayak to the Kailua shop after paddling back.
Pickup and meeting point
- Gear pickup: Arrive 15 minutes before your booking time at Active Oahu Tours. The shop address is 134B Hamakua Drive in Kailua.
- Your vehicle: A 4-door car carries the kayak. Pads and straps are supplied. You transport it to Kualoa Regional Park and bring it back afterward.
- Before the drive: Staff give you personal instruction before you leave with the gear. The printed map goes with you, so you're carrying the route information onto the water.
Before you book
- Kayaks aren't waiting at Kualoa Regional Park. You'll collect them in Kailua and drive to the park before paddling.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
A 4-door car and confidence kayaking at sea make this a practical choice for independent paddlers. You handle the equipment transport. The 4-hour outing suits a trip focused on Mokolii, with a map to help you explore. It isn't a guided island visit.
For beach access on foot from the shop, Kailua's kayak package costs from $114.58 per adult. If you want someone to lead the island paddle, the guided Twin Islands trip costs from $275.12 per person.
Who it's not for
- Guests without a 4-door vehicle
- Paddlers uncomfortable in ocean conditions
- Anyone needing a guide during the crossing
Good to know
Know before you go
Active Oahu recommends this outing for children over 12, with younger children depending on conditions. Ocean confidence and moderate fitness matter for everyone. A child ticket doesn't by itself settle suitability for the crossing.
Wear water shoes or athletic shoes if you plan to explore Mokolii on foot. The supplied dry bag holds belongings during the paddle. Drinking water and sun protection are useful for the time away from shore.
A 4-door car carries the kayak using the supplied pads and straps. You load the equipment at the Kailua shop. Beach delivery isn't included, and returning the gear is part of your outing.
Weather can cancel your paddle. The trip isn't recommended during pregnancy or for travelers with spinal injuries. Poor cardiovascular health is also a restriction for this self-guided ocean crossing.
A booking can hold up to 15 travelers and uses mobile tickets. Check-in is 15 minutes before your selected time. The equipment collection takes place in Kailua before you drive to the launch.
A full refund is available when you cancel at least 24 hours before departure. Later cancellation isn't refundable. Your car arrangements need to be settled before that deadline because transporting the kayak is your responsibility.
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Questions
People also ask
- What does Active Oahu's Mokolii self-guided kayak tour cost?
The trip costs from $82 per adult with kayaking gear and a printed route map included. You also get roof pads and straps. The 4-hour booking requires your own transport, so the price doesn't cover a ride from Waikiki.
- Where do you collect the kayak for Active Oahu's Mokolii tour?
You collect it at 134B Hamakua Drive in Kailua. The drive from the shop to Kualoa Regional Park takes 30 minutes. Your island paddle starts after that transfer, so heading straight to the beach leaves you without the equipment.
- Can you take the Mokolii kayak tour without a rental car?
You need a suitable 4-door vehicle to transport the kayak from Kailua and return it. The booking doesn't include delivery to the beach. A ride that only drops you at the shop won't cover those equipment transfers.
- Do you have to climb to the top of Mokolii?
No, the 4-hour outing allows you to explore without climbing the summit. The recommended walk follows the island's perimeter. The climb is for experienced hikers and has more demanding sections, so your kayak booking doesn't make it a guided hike.
- Is Active Oahu's Mokolii kayak trip suitable for a first ocean paddle?
It's intended for experienced kayakers or people already comfortable kayaking at sea. The 4-hour booking includes instruction before you leave. Choose a guided outing if you need an instructor beside you during the crossing rather than only at equipment collection.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Booking happens on the booking page, at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.