Amazing location and great boards for a day. they will help you get them on your car if you are…read moretaking them away and are super flexible and laid back! Helpful too.

Rented a couple paddleboards for a trip down the river. Very easy to find, and the boards were…read moregood quality. We had 2 adults and 2 kids (8 and 10), so rented 2 boards, since the kids couldn't really do much paddling themselves. It worked out perfect. The guy was very helpful to put the boards on the rental car, and they even let you borrow a couple rubber roof racks and straps. Was super easy and super fast. He did ask if we wanted a dry bag, but then never gave it to us. I also forgot about it until we got to the river. Parking at the river was a bit of a pain, but we did find a spot and hit the water. It was a great afternoon in Kauai and so good that there was also a destination to the waterfall. The waterfall was pretty cool, and this was a great excursion at a reasonable price. Give it a try and get a good workout!

My self and gf had a great surf lesson with Kai and Phoenix who was teaching group alongside us…read more As two people who have never surfed before I couldn't believe it when we caught our first waves. Both instructors were terrific and we would definitely request them next time we come. See you guys next year!

Just wanted to give a shout out to Ha'ena! She helped our family rent paddle boards one day and…read moresurf boards another. She remembered us and said hello every time we walked by and was just so kind- it made our day!! The rental pricing and boards were great for our family who just wanted to grab and go!

Keo and Ethan were awesome from the moment met them. Smiles and fun the whole time. 9 kids got up…read moreon their first try and none had ever surfed before. Highly highly recommended and awesome experience we will never forget.

Just got back from a 2 week Christmas/New Year trip to Kauai with my family. My dad decided it was…read moretime for my sisters and him to try surfing for the first time. We booked out surfing lesson before we left CA, but ended up switching the day (which they were fine with). Drew was our instructor and he was very helpful and patient with us, he also said that he's able to get everyone to stand up on the board (which turned out to be true for all of us!). Hanalei was a great place to learn because the beach is shallow and the waves weren't too big. I had a great time and would definitely recommend surf lessons through Kauai North Shore Surfing School, especially with Drew. The lesson was $60 a person, 4 people per lesson, and lasted for 2 hrs, definitely plenty of time to get up on a wave. We had so much fun we decided to book stand up paddle board lessons with Drew a few days later. It was at 8am (less wind) and consisted of a quick lesson, paddle boarding on a river (beautiful) and then Drew took us out on the ocean for a the end (it was pretty hilarious when all of us fell off once the water wasn't flat). All in all it made for a great time and I would definitely recommend it to anyone that wants to try surfing in a beautiful and friendly environment.

Excellent tour! We've been to Kauai no less than 20 times, this was our first kayak adventure-- we…read morewere not disappointed! Very friendly staff who were ready and waiting when we arrived at 7:30am. Brendan (our guide) was friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and genuinely wanted to get to know us. He was conscientious to all members of our group throughout the entire trip. Highly recommend! Note: this is a trek, both by kayak and hiking. Not steep but muddy and slippery-- so worth the time and effort! The waterfall is gorgeous; take your lunch and ENJOY!!

We came during off season in mid-January. It was cloudy and sunny, and there were no bugs. We took…read morethe 9:00a to 2:00pm tour. I think we got back to the retrieve our belongings at 1:30p. Our guide Kyle was amazing! Since it was off season, he took about 8 persons, 2 tandam kayaks. One guide can take 12 persons maximum. It was great that our group was smaller. The Wailua River is really serene and calm, so both persons forward paddle, versus the back person back paddling in more rapids like Colorado or Sacramento River. We paddled 1 mile to the hiking, and 1 mile back. My arms were a little sore afterwards. The highlight is the hike to the water fall, which is about 0.2 mi in, 0.2 mi out, however it took about 30-40 min one way. Some areas are bush whacking, river crossing (bring water shoes like Teva), some very muddy so you have to slow down, some have wood planks built. When you the to the waterfall, it is gorgeous, and we packed our own lunch to enjoy for about 30-40 minutes at the falls. There were no bugs as we went in mid-January. Morning tours are more cold, so bring a light wind jacket or rain jacket. Afternoon tours are warmer, but you risk having bugs and sunburn. Our guide Kyle, has been feeding this bird along the hiking path for 8 years. He is tame and will come for photos. I'm a bird feeder and watcher, so major kudos to Kyle! The scenery of the hike and kayak trip was surreal and will blow your mind. The photos don't do it justice. You will take a van from kayak launch at Wailua River about 3 minutes back to base camp. Kayak Wailua provides you a water proof bag for your belongings, and a cooler bag for your lunch. They also have a locker for other stuff you don't want to bring along. I love this alot, and the tamed wild bird was the big plus!

Zack was our guide and he was super nice and had great jokes. He was constantly checking in with…read moreeveryone and I felt safe with him. The kayak portion was great; the hike wasn't as bad as what was warned- yes, it was muddy and there were streams to cross, but it was fairly flat and the walking stick was helpful. Your feet will be fully submerged and we wore hiking boots and sneakers, so our socks were squishing. You need to bring your own water and food as they do not provide any.

We had a great experience here! We did the Wednesday morning kayak adventure so we got to the…read moremarina at 7am. It was just my family - the 5 of us - and our guide, Mikayla. Since there were an odd number of us, she gave us her single kayak so I was able to use that on the way out and then switched with my brother on the way back. It was really nice to basically have that private tour! Unfortunately because of the rain and rising waters, we weren't able to do the hike & waterfall portion of the trip but the kayaking along the river was really nice and enjoyable. Mikayla did take us out of the kayaks and show us some of the surrounding area and shared with us information about the different plants. It was fun! We only got a downpour on the way back for the marina for about 10min but that was part of the experience! We didn't eat breakfast before and do actually the length of time worked well for us. We left around 7:30am ish and made it back around 9;30am. The company refunded us 50% since weather made the hike portion impossible. Totally recommend bringing food though if you do the full thing:) and bring shoes good for hiking. Mikayla was friendly and helped get my two siblings (who hadn't kayaked before) adjusted and paddling in a straight line rather than zigzagging across. She was a great guide and would definitely recommend her! We learned a lot. And she gave us more recommendations around the island for the rest of our trip.

The instructor, Jeremiah, was terrific. He really takes care of the students. Also, an ex-marine he…read moreis, he makes you feel very safe and well-protected on water. Val, SF Bay Area

Kawika gave an excellent lesson! We were shredding in no time. Must do in Hanalei! Great fun facts…read morefor a bonus

Captain Trevor Cabel is the best. Our sailing tour was exciting and a highlight of our recent trip…read moreto Kaua'i

Loved the experience! Trevor is a true Hawaiian waterman and handles the Hawaiian style canoe he…read morebuilt like it's nothing. Smooth easy sailing, beautiful skies, majestic green mountains from the ocean view and complete enjoyment. I highly recommend!

I was so happy to find a Na Pali Coast tour that departed from the North Shore since we were…read morestaying in Princeville. It was much more convenient and significantly less expensive than other options. My 12-year-old son and I absolutely loved the experience. Check-in was quick and easy, and after that we took a short van ride, less than 10 minutes to the boat. The crew was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and shared lots of interesting facts about the coastline and its history. We were able to explore several sea caves, and we were lucky to see dolphins and sea turtles along the way. After the tour, we stopped at a beautiful snorkeling spot where they provided snorkeling gear and flotation devices for anyone who needed them. They also served drinks and a sandwich, which was a nice touch. Before booking, I was a little nervous because I couldn't find as many reviews for this company compared to others. Looking back, I had nothing to worry about. It turned out to be an incredible experience, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to explore the Na Pali Coast while departing from the North Shore

My 6 year old daughter and I had a great time, super friendly staff - on board and off - very…read morecommunicative leading up to our tour. Luckily we had great weather with some "large west swells" which we felt! The dolphins joined us for a portion of the ride which was fun. Definitely recommend this charter crew for seeing this breathtaking coast