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Visiting the Kahana River on Oahu was hands-down one of the most beautiful and grounding experiences of our trip. This land has been lovingly owned and cared for by the same family for over 125 years, and you can feel the history, pride, and respect the moment you arrive. We were welcomed to kayak down a peaceful, breathtaking river surrounded by lush greenery and mountains that looked like something out of a dream. We found a perfect little spot to hang out by the water, complete with a rope swing that added to the magic. We made sure to be respectful of the land, enjoyed some snacks, and cleaned up after ourselves--because this place deserves to be cherished. After our three-hour adventure, we returned and were greeted by the incredible Lena, who made us feel like family. She even opened the shaved ice stand just for us (which, by the way, was delicious). We ended up sitting and talking with her for so long, it honestly felt like catching up with a favorite aunt. Her warmth, stories, and hospitality completely took away the homesick feeling we didn't even realize we had. Their sweet dog kept us company the whole time while we enjoyed our treat, and it was just one more reminder of how special this place is--not just the scenery, but the people. Everyone we met was so genuine and kind. We're already planning to come back before we leave the island. This wasn't just a fun excursion--it was a soulful, unforgettable moment we'll carry with us forever. Thank you for sharing your land, your kindness, and your spirit with us.
This place is a hidden gem and was definitely the highlight of our vacation. We were suffering from resort fatigue after laying out by the pool for days and needed an adventure. The Kahana River and bay were just stunning and unencumbered my mass tourism. Lena, the owner, has a limited number of slots available per day to make sure it doesn't feel crowded and we only passed other groups twice. The river is very calm which enabled my 6-and 7-year old to successfully stand up and maneuver the paddle board. They also loved the rope and swing. Lena was very welcoming and warm and greeted us with a freshly cut coconut for refreshing coconut water when we got back. We had so much fun and can highly recommend Kahana Adventures.
We were looking to do something a little bit different and adventurous, that wasn't ATVing (although we did that too). This really worked out far better than I had expected. We've driven passed this particular river so many times on our way to other places and never really thought to stop and explore, which was definitely a mistake. The owner (his family has been on the land for many generations) is super hospitable, accommodating, and provided everything you'd possibly need. We rented the 2-person kayak, but he also made available waterproof phone cases, bug spray (although didn't seem to have a problem with them), and life vests. An hour was plenty to go up and down the river and play on the rope swings. I'm not sure how far you could actually get, but it does get a bit narrow and tough with all the overgrowth a bit after the swings. I know the family cuts it back, but I'm betting that's pretty hard to do and keep up with. BTW, I think kayaks work better here than SUP depending on your steering abilities around the overgrowth. I do think the river scenery was much nicer than the river at Haleiwa (where we did SUP), but it's probably not more than an hour going up and down. The really nice part of the morning for us was making our way to where the river empties into the bay and boy that was really, really nice. The bay was calm, very blue, warm, and pretty shallow pretty far out. For our first attempt at ocean kayaking, it was very serene. This was really prettier than the bay at Haleiwa too, just pure nature and unspoiled by tourism There was only one other couple in our time slot and so we mostly had the river and bay to ourselves. I really liked the fact they purposely keep the number of guests down. To cap off the morning, we were treated to some shave ice upon return and had a great time talking to the owner and the other couple. One word of warning though, the river is pretty murky and deep in places, so be sure not to drop anything like I did with my sunglasses. I really liked those sunglasses too, I just watched it slowly sink. In total, this was about 2 hours for us. If you're on Oahu, book this activity. It was a totally different experience than some of the other larger, touristy operations and just let you feel more connected to the island. We will definitely recommend this to our friends.
Kahana River adventures is amazing! The owner, Lena, made us feel comfortable and excited to get in the kayak! We paddled down and back twice and went toward the ocean which was a beautiful view. This took us about two hours total. There was only one other party out during the later time slot which was very nice. This was the escape we needed from Waikiki. 11/10 Recommend
Wow wow and more wow ! If you want to do kayaking here is the spot. It's a great location , family owned business that welcome you as family and amazing vibes ! We were able to get a late reservation and enjoyed the canals and went towards the beaches a bit ... there is a parking area for you , it's safe and they have a clean restroom. They provide you with a water pouch for your phone and a water Fanny pack if needed at no additional fee. Better to call them direct and payment in cash. You can do online but it's a tad more. They have wifi there but don't forget on that side of the island there is little to none reception, so it's a true zen way to "unplug". They are so kind we even got amazing coconuts to drink from ! Overall A+ spot if you want to get away from all the resorts and crowds . Can't wait to come back again !
I want to start off by saying Lena was such a great host. She greeted us with a big hug. After kayaking she opened some fresh coconuts for my group and I. The coconuts were cold and refreshing. The kayak was a great experience. The only thing we have to blame was the weather. It was really windy so we couldn't kayak too far into the bay like planned. Even so, we still had a good time kayaking through the river streams. While going through the river there were rope swings, too bad we didn't dress appropriately to swim. Thank you to Lena for your hospitality!
The most incredible views paddle boarding along the very beautiful and peaceful Kahana river that leads you into a breathtaking view of the Kahana bay. We were greeted by the loveliest and friendliest host and family upon arrival at this locally owned business. Lina provided us with amazing services: free locker space, hot shower, clean bathroom, and the travel necessities needed when paddle boarding on the water. We were simply in awe by the whole experience and couldn't ask for a better host to paddle board at this beautiful location! If I could, I would rate this place more than 5 stars, highly recommend this place so much! Mahalo Lina, your hospitality truly made us feel like 'Ohana! We'll definitely come back next time we're in Oahu
My husband and I came here after realizing we needed to plan ahead for a kayak adventure to china hat island. We are SO happy we stumbled upon this local, family owned business. We walked in and rented a tandem kayak. Gorgeous scenery in the river with a swing and ropes for a quick fun pit stop. We kayaked back down river to a beautiful bay. 10/10 recommend!
We had such a great time kayaking on the Kahana river thanks to our great experience with Kahana Adventures! It was easy to reserve our kayak online the morning we went and they had it ready for us within minutes when we arrived a bit early. We kayaked up the river for a bit, then turned around and stopped at a fun spot with a couple swings. The surroundings were beautiful the whole time and we ended our adventure by heading out to the bay, parking our kayak on a little bit of beach, and swimming in the perfect water. Three hours was plenty (we were out for more like two hours) and we got fresh coconuts to rehydrate us when we returned! Kahana Adventures is a great local business and a super convenient way to have some fun on the water! We will definitely recommend to family and friends.
Great guys running the operation who put first you having the experience of a lifetime. This is an incredible slice of Hawai'i that you'd be remiss not to add to your travel plans!
Came here with a friend who was visiting the island and it was her favorite thing she did during her trip! We were greeted by the cutest dogs and kindest hosts, who provided us with mosquito repellent and waterproof phone bags for free. The river was picturesque and quaint - we took the 9am slot and had it all to ourselves. It was so peaceful and we loved stopping for pictures at the swing. We kayaked to the beach and spent an hour there before returning. Would definitely recommend this for anyone looking for something incredibly relaxing and fun!
We had such a great time kayaking and paddle boarding! There were 8 of us, 5 of us were siblings reuniting since we live in different states. We laughed until we couldn't breathe. The view was magnificent and outwardly! We went from bay to the ocean and it was incredible to experience. Many thanks for Lena and her nephews, they were so kind and friendly! She cut open some coconuts at the end. An adventure will never forget!
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1 year ago
Kahana Adventures is the best and most peaceful experience along the river in the countryside immersed in nature. You will feel like you're on your own private retreat away from the tourist crowds. We saw crabs, birds, climbed trees, and even got to eat lunch on a very private beach. It was the adventure we needed. Thank you to the Kahana Ohana! read more
11 months ago
1 year ago
Visiting the Kahana River on Oahu was hands-down one of the most beautiful and grounding experiences of our trip. This land has been lovingly owned and cared for by the same family for over 125 years, and you can feel the history, pride, and respect the moment you arrive. We were welcomed to kayak down a peaceful, breathtaking river surrounded by lush greenery and mountains that looked like something out of a dream. We found a perfect little spot to hang out by the water, complete with a rope swing that added to the magic. We made sure to be respectful of the land, enjoyed some snacks, and cleaned up after ourselves--because this place deserves to be cherished. After our three-hour adventure, we returned and were greeted by the incredible Lena, who made us feel like family. She even opened the shaved ice stand just for us (which, by the way, was delicious). We ended up sitting and talking with her for so long, it honestly felt like catching up with a favorite aunt. Her warmth, stories, and hospitality completely took away the homesick feeling we didn't even realize we had. Their sweet dog kept us company the whole time while we enjoyed our treat, and it was just one more reminder of how special this place is--not just the scenery, but the people. Everyone we met was so genuine and kind. We're already planning to come back before we leave the island. This wasn't just a fun excursion--it was a soulful, unforgettable moment we'll carry with us forever. Thank you for sharing your land, your kindness, and your spirit with us. read more
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1 year ago
2 years ago
This place is a hidden gem and was definitely the highlight of our vacation. We were suffering from resort fatigue after laying out by the pool for days and needed an adventure. The Kahana River and bay were just stunning and unencumbered my mass tourism. Lena, the owner, has a limited number of slots available per day to make sure it doesn't feel crowded and we only passed other groups twice. The river is very calm which enabled my 6-and 7-year old to successfully stand up and maneuver the paddle board. They also loved the rope and swing. Lena was very welcoming and warm and greeted us with a freshly cut coconut for refreshing coconut water when we got back. We had so much fun and can highly recommend Kahana Adventures. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
We were looking to do something a little bit different and adventurous, that wasn't ATVing (although we did that too). This really worked out far better than I had expected. We've driven passed this particular river so many times on our way to other places and never really thought to stop and explore, which was definitely a mistake. The owner (his family has been on the land for many generations) is super hospitable, accommodating, and provided everything you'd possibly need. We rented the 2-person kayak, but he also made available waterproof phone cases, bug spray (although didn't seem to have a problem with them), and life vests. An hour was plenty to go up and down the river and play on the rope swings. I'm not sure how far you could actually get, but it does get a bit narrow and tough with all the overgrowth a bit after the swings. I know the family cuts it back, but I'm betting that's pretty hard to do and keep up with. BTW, I think kayaks work better here than SUP depending on your steering abilities around the overgrowth. I do think the river scenery was much nicer than the river at Haleiwa (where we did SUP), but it's probably not more than an hour going up and down. The really nice part of the morning for us was making our way to where the river empties into the bay and boy that was really, really nice. The bay was calm, very blue, warm, and pretty shallow pretty far out. For our first attempt at ocean kayaking, it was very serene. This was really prettier than the bay at Haleiwa too, just pure nature and unspoiled by tourism There was only one other couple in our time slot and so we mostly had the river and bay to ourselves. I really liked the fact they purposely keep the number of guests down. To cap off the morning, we were treated to some shave ice upon return and had a great time talking to the owner and the other couple. One word of warning though, the river is pretty murky and deep in places, so be sure not to drop anything like I did with my sunglasses. I really liked those sunglasses too, I just watched it slowly sink. In total, this was about 2 hours for us. If you're on Oahu, book this activity. It was a totally different experience than some of the other larger, touristy operations and just let you feel more connected to the island. We will definitely recommend this to our friends. read more
2 years ago
Kahana River adventures is amazing! The owner, Lena, made us feel comfortable and excited to get in the kayak! We paddled down and back twice and went toward the ocean which was a beautiful view. This took us about two hours total. There was only one other party out during the later time slot which was very nice. This was the escape we needed from Waikiki. 11/10 Recommend read more
3 years ago
Wow wow and more wow ! If you want to do kayaking here is the spot. It's a great location , family owned business that welcome you as family and amazing vibes ! We were able to get a late reservation and enjoyed the canals and went towards the beaches a bit ... there is a parking area for you , it's safe and they have a clean restroom. They provide you with a water pouch for your phone and a water Fanny pack if needed at no additional fee. Better to call them direct and payment in cash. You can do online but it's a tad more. They have wifi there but don't forget on that side of the island there is little to none reception, so it's a true zen way to "unplug". They are so kind we even got amazing coconuts to drink from ! Overall A+ spot if you want to get away from all the resorts and crowds . Can't wait to come back again ! read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
I want to start off by saying Lena was such a great host. She greeted us with a big hug. After kayaking she opened some fresh coconuts for my group and I. The coconuts were cold and refreshing. The kayak was a great experience. The only thing we have to blame was the weather. It was really windy so we couldn't kayak too far into the bay like planned. Even so, we still had a good time kayaking through the river streams. While going through the river there were rope swings, too bad we didn't dress appropriately to swim. Thank you to Lena for your hospitality! read more
4 years ago
The most incredible views paddle boarding along the very beautiful and peaceful Kahana river that leads you into a breathtaking view of the Kahana bay. We were greeted by the loveliest and friendliest host and family upon arrival at this locally owned business. Lina provided us with amazing services: free locker space, hot shower, clean bathroom, and the travel necessities needed when paddle boarding on the water. We were simply in awe by the whole experience and couldn't ask for a better host to paddle board at this beautiful location! If I could, I would rate this place more than 5 stars, highly recommend this place so much! Mahalo Lina, your hospitality truly made us feel like 'Ohana! We'll definitely come back next time we're in Oahu read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
My husband and I came here after realizing we needed to plan ahead for a kayak adventure to china hat island. We are SO happy we stumbled upon this local, family owned business. We walked in and rented a tandem kayak. Gorgeous scenery in the river with a swing and ropes for a quick fun pit stop. We kayaked back down river to a beautiful bay. 10/10 recommend! read more
4 years ago
We had such a great time kayaking on the Kahana river thanks to our great experience with Kahana Adventures! It was easy to reserve our kayak online the morning we went and they had it ready for us within minutes when we arrived a bit early. We kayaked up the river for a bit, then turned around and stopped at a fun spot with a couple swings. The surroundings were beautiful the whole time and we ended our adventure by heading out to the bay, parking our kayak on a little bit of beach, and swimming in the perfect water. Three hours was plenty (we were out for more like two hours) and we got fresh coconuts to rehydrate us when we returned! Kahana Adventures is a great local business and a super convenient way to have some fun on the water! We will definitely recommend to family and friends. read more
3 years ago
Great guys running the operation who put first you having the experience of a lifetime. This is an incredible slice of Hawai'i that you'd be remiss not to add to your travel plans! read more
3 years ago
Came here with a friend who was visiting the island and it was her favorite thing she did during her trip! We were greeted by the cutest dogs and kindest hosts, who provided us with mosquito repellent and waterproof phone bags for free. The river was picturesque and quaint - we took the 9am slot and had it all to ourselves. It was so peaceful and we loved stopping for pictures at the swing. We kayaked to the beach and spent an hour there before returning. Would definitely recommend this for anyone looking for something incredibly relaxing and fun! read more
2 years ago
Best adventure in Hawaii. Family run business that takes care of its customers! Great equipment, great views. Perfect for beginners or experienced Kayakers. read more
4 years ago
We had such a great time kayaking and paddle boarding! There were 8 of us, 5 of us were siblings reuniting since we live in different states. We laughed until we couldn't breathe. The view was magnificent and outwardly! We went from bay to the ocean and it was incredible to experience. Many thanks for Lena and her nephews, they were so kind and friendly! She cut open some coconuts at the end. An adventure will never forget! read more
4 years ago
A great local spot where you can rent kayaks/SUP boards. Their location is convenient for the kahana river/bay and the view when you transition from river to the bay is very majestic. When you come back, they have fresh coconuts (taken from their yard) and a bathroom where you can freshen up. The owners are so sweet - cannot go wrong here!!! read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
Absolutely loved this place! The view was amazing and the people were so nice! They treated us like ohana (family) and gave us some very knowledgeable advice about the area. Would 10/10 recommend! It was such an incredible experience read more
4 years ago
Best family owned company. We were very happy with our experience. Aunty came to greet us as soon as we arrived and was very informative about what we were about to do. She also shared many great stories with us and made us feel so comfortable. We recommend this private owned business. It is worth the drive and sure a beautiful place to see. read more
4 years ago
We decided to stop at Kahana Adventures on our way to North Shore to rent kayaks...so glad we did! It was one of the highlights of our vacation. The owner Lena and her son were wonderful, welcomed us with open arms and even offered fresh bananas right off their tree. The views along the river were gorgeous, especially with the warm rain. We stopped along the way to swim and swing on the rope swings which was a blast. I could have stayed there all day and we will definitely go back next time we are in Oahu. read more
4 years ago
Stumbled upon this hidden gem while looking up places to rent kayaks. This family owned business is located opposite of the Kahana Beach Park. The driveway is not well marked but you will see flags of Hawaii denoting the private driveway to enter. You can rent paddle boards and kayaks and launch from a small dock. You start in the very peaceful Kahana River and then can make your way out to Kahana Bay. It's like your very own Disney Jungle cruise. Our family of four truly enjoyed our almost two hours on the water. Unlike other more "touristy" locations there were no crowds to contend with and the pricing was very reasonable. Plus the family offered as fresh coconuts to drink from and then eat afterwards. I highly recommend Kahana Adventures. Support a truly local business. read more
4 years ago
Unbelievable experience. Lena greeted us with open arms, literally, and her generosity made us feel like a part of the family. Lena's property has been in the family for generations, and it's one of (if not the only) place on the island to see an unspoiled ahupuaa, from mountains to sea. After putting in at their new dock (right behind her house), we quickly felt like we left civilization behind as we snaked through the jungle. Upon reaching the ocean, we were greeted by a grand, green, mountainous bay with warm water and uncrowded beach. This bay and this experience are a true hidden gem on Oahu. A must do! read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
4 years ago
Anyone who is looking to kayak should consider this family-owned business. One of the best place to go kayaking! The welcoming vibes and atmosphere that we received from the owners were a plus. We had such a great time on the beach and river. Lots of great and beautiful sights. Felt as though we were going through a jungle as we kayak through the river. On top of that, we were able to spot some sea turtles near the beach. I believe anyone would enjoy this location. We highly recommend! read more
4 years ago
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4 years ago
Couldn't have asked for a better day kayaking. This family run business is a gem. We were running a few minutes late for our 9am reservation but not to worry, the husband wife owners text us and told us "no worries." They we're waiting outside when we arrived. There is plenty of parking and the spot, though tucked away is easy to find using Google Maps. When we pulled up we were greeted with smiles and happy introductions. We chatted with the owners for some time before we hopped in the well maintained kayaks. The river is gorgeous, peaceful and we were the only three on the river. We paddled on water that was smooth and easy to navigate taking our time as we explored the beauty around the river. There are rope swings that looked inviting and our hosts said were there for us to use but we preferred to just float and paddle. We paddled quite a way upstream before turning back. Our paddle back took us the way we came and under the road bridge ending in the ocean. The beaches were deserted so we enjoyed some time there and later paddled out into the waves as a light shower sprinkled down on us. It was simply magical. As quickly as the rain started it stopped. We headed back and were greeted by our hosts and their darling granddaughters. They helped us easily disembark and get up onto their lovely brand new dock. Then our host treated us the fresh coconuts. It was a perfect Hawaiian adventure. Thank you so much to the wonderful people at Kahana Adventures! We loved it! read more
4 years ago
Wonderful local adventure. Just as fun talking story with the family as being on the river. read more
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