Kayaking · Hawaii
Kayaking in Hawaii
8 outfitters across Hawaii. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Mapped river miles
142 mi
26 named reaches
Rated 4.5+ on Google
8 of 8
Cities
7
Most in Hanalei (2)
Best season
Year-round
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 8 outfitters listed in Hawaii.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Kayaking in Kauai - Secret Falls | Kapaʻa | 5.01,341 Google reviews |
| Maui Kayak Adventures LLC | Kihei | 5.0468 Google reviews |
| Hawai'i Surf and Kayak | Waimea | 5.0212 Google reviews |
| Coastal Kayak Tours | Haleiwa | 5.077 Google reviews |
| King Kayak Hawaii | Kailua-Kona | 4.9169 Google reviews |
| Clear Kayak Adventures | Honolulu | 4.922 Google reviews |
| Kayak Hanalei | Hanalei | 4.7492 Google reviews |
| Napali Kayak Tours | Hanalei | 4.789 Google reviews |
Operators
Kayaking operators
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Rivers
Rivers and streams to paddle in Hawaii
- Named rivers and streams mapped in Hawaii
- 142 mi
- River reaches
- 26
- Reaches with a USGS flow gauge
- 14
Rivers with the most mapped miles
- Waimea River12 mi
- Hanalei River11 mi
- Kaukonahua Stream10 mi
- Lumahaʻi River9 mi
- Hulāʻia Stream8 mi
Source: USGS National Hydrography Dataset. Miles count the named river reaches on our map, not every river in the state.
Flow gauges: U.S. Geological Survey. Flood stages and forecasts: NOAA National Weather Service.
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