Guided Mokulua Islands Kayak Tour and E-Bike Adventure

Activity Overview

Get ready for a unique combo adventure of both a guided electric bike ride through Kailua Town and a Guided Mokulua Kayak Tour. We’ll provide everything you need for the tour and since you’ll be riding bikes to the kayak tour location, there’s no need to struggle with parking at Kailua Beach.

You’ll meet us at our Activity Hub in Kailua where our staff will greet you. We’ll have the kayaks and bikes ready for you to head out on your adventure. Our Lifeguard Certified tour guide will brief you on the ecological significance of the wildlife sanctuaries we’ll be visiting as well as help teach any skills for biking or kayaking. Please make note of your skill level so that we can help you feel comfortable out adventuring with us.

From cruising effortlessly through Kailua Town to the Mokulua Island kayaking tour in Kailua Bay, you’ll get a deeper connection with the land and a better feel for why Kailua is known for being filled with active outdoor-loving people.

On this tour, you’ll be heading towards the breathtaking Mokulua Islands, also known as Kailua’s Twin Islands. These two charming islets off Oahu’s windward coast are a must-see. It’s a scenic 60-80 minute paddle from Kailua Beach Park over protected reefs and turquoise water to the main island, Moku Nui, the State Wildlife Sanctuary. Weather permitting, we will hike around the island’s backside or venture to the queen’s bath and explore tide pools.

Remember to stick to the trails and keep the island pristine by disposing of any litter properly. Moku Nui is not only a natural paradise but also a bird sanctuary, especially lively during the spring with adorable fluffy chicks. Let’s be respectful of the local wildlife – they’re cute and cuddly looking but rely on the island’s seclusion for their safety. Please look, but don’t touch or disturb the wildlife. The Mokulua islands are also a prime spot to glimpse the endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal. The seals often rest on the sandy shore of Moku Nui after sometimes swimming hundreds of miles, navigating the deep ocean channels between the Hawaiian islands.

The entire adventure, from biking from the shop to paddling out to the Mokulua islands and exploring their wonders, takes about 5 hours. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with excitement, natural beauty, and new memories.

Short Itinerary

• Check-in at our activity hub 1 hour before your tour starts
• Receive instruction on where to park the bikes, where to access the ocean safely, kayaking tips, and nature and cultural significance
• We will help show you how to use the e-bike properly
• E-bike to Kailua Beach with your guide
• Begin your journey
• Optional stop at Popoi’a Island
• Kayak in Kailua Bay to the Mokulua Islands and receive detailed information about local marine life and history
• Visit Queens Bath, explore local tide pools, and enjoy a fresh lunch at the beach
• Head back with a beautiful view of the Koolau mountain range
• Return to the shop for shave Ice

What to Expect

Please meet at the Kailua Storefront to check in 1 hour before your tour starts. Here you’ll meet your guide and receive a safety demo, a description of the route, kayaking lessons, and a brief cultural history. From there we will guide you through using the e-bike and provide you with all the necessary equipment to have fun, including lifejackets. 

You will then ride to Kailua Beach Park (a 7-minute ride) with your guide and then meet your guide in the water with your kayak and gear where your tour will begin. Your guide will direct you on how to get in and out of your kayak safely and how to paddle effectively. If you’re feeling adventurous you may be able to stop at Popoia Island on the way to Moku Nui as well as stop at Lanikai Beach to snorkel, just ask your guide. On the way out to the mokes, your guide will explain the local cultural and historical significance of these islands as well as the animal life that calls them home. Maybe even seeing a sea turtle or a monk seal. 

Once on Moku Nui island, your guide will help you explore and hike around, visiting Queen’s Bath and its surrounding tidepools and possibly the back side of the island if the weather permits. You will also be served a fresh lunch on the beach there. 

As you head back on your kayak you get spectacular views of Kailua Bay and Lanikai and talk story with your guide about this special place. When you return to Kailua Beach you will simply strap the kayak back on your car and meet the guide at the Kailua Storefront where you will be given a fresh lunch and shave ice.