Start the day on the sandy shores of Papalaua Beach, only 10 miles (16km) south of the town of Lahaina. Here you’ll meet your Maui kayaking guide and learn about safety and paddling strokes, before embarking on an adventurous paddle beneath the pali sea cliffs. From the seat of a single or double kayak, gaze upwards at wave-sculpted cliffs that plunge their way down towards the sea, and keep an eye out for Hawaiian green sea turtles that surface for gulps of air.
On this 5-hour Maui kayaking tour, paddle along a rocky shoreline that visitors rarely see, and tuck inside a protected cove at the base of McGregor Lighthouse. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to splash in the water and snorkel with turtles and fish, and from December-May your snorkeling takes place to the soundtrack of distant whale song.
Throughout the paddle, your expert guide will point out facts about Maui’s marine life and shoreline, and ensure your safety while paddling along the rugged section of coast. Right when all the kayaking on Maui has helped you work up an appetite, enjoy a small-group, deli style lunch on an isolated section of beach. Since this tour is capped at only 10 people there’s always personalized service, and with a paddling distance of 4 miles, the tour is best for experienced paddlers who are fairly physically fit.
