HONOLULU KAYAK FIELD GUIDE
Downriver Calm: Paddle the Anahulu Stream on Oahu’s North Shore and Watch the Honu
A full-day, 8-hour outing from Oahu’s North Shore that combines island sightseeing with paddleboarding or kayaking down the mouth of the Anahulu Stream, with lunch, shaved ice and riverside turtle viewing.
Downriver Calm: Paddle the Anahulu Stream on Oahu’s North Shore and Watch the Honu.
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Oahu's North Shore with a day of sightseeing and water adventures. Paddleboard or kayak down the serene Anahulu Stream, savor lunch and shaved ice, and relax while watching Hawaiian green sea turtles in a secluded riverside hideaway.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Paddle the Anahulu Stream
Stand-up paddleboarding or kayaking down the mouth of the Anahulu Stream places you in a calm river corridor on Oahu’s famed North Shore.
Island sightseeing before the river
The day begins with stops at a few of the North Shore’s best sightseeing spots before the river portion of the outing.
Riverside lunch and Honu viewing
Settle into a tranquil riverside hideaway for lunch and shaved ice, and watch Honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles) as they make their way up and down the river.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The day unfolds with a handful of scenic stops around the island, then a relaxed river paddle: guests can choose stand-up paddleboarding or kayaking, or simply sit along the water’s edge. Lunch and shaved ice break the outing, and the setting—nestled along the Anahulu River—gives repeated opportunities to watch Hawaiian green sea turtles in a peaceful hideaway.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Departures are daily at 8:00 a.m.; the full experience runs about eight hours.
The day includes lunch and shaved ice and offers options to stand-up paddleboard, kayak, or sit along the river.
Operated by 1 Epic Tour on Oahu’s North Shore along the Anahulu River; the operator will try to send a guide with guests when possible.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When does the tour start and how long is it?
The outing departs daily at 8:00 a.m. and runs approximately eight hours.
What activities are offered on the trip?
Guests can choose stand-up paddleboarding or kayaking down the Anahulu Stream, or simply sit along the river.
Is food provided?
Lunch and shaved ice are part of the day.
Will I see wildlife?
Visitors may watch Honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles) as they move up and down the river from the riverside hideaway.
Who operates the tour and are guides provided?
The outing is run by 1 Epic Tour; the operator will try to send a guide with guests when possible.
Where does the river portion take place?
The paddle portion runs down the mouth of the Anahulu Stream on Oahu’s North Shore.