In many visits to O'ahu this outfit and place stands out as a high point. Peaceful awesome nature. I almost hesitate to sing more praise so it doesn't get overrun. Thank you Daryl! read more

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

Kahana Adventures - Kayakers on Kahana Beach - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

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

Kahana Adventures - Beautiful scenery from a private river - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

Very good service, relaxing and BEST activity we did on Oahu. We spent hours paddling the river until it turned into the ocean.

Great experience! Perfect family adventure, we have two kids age 5 and 6. The beach you end up at was perfect. Calm waters for the kids to swim around in! Beautiful, highly recommend. read more

Very welcoming and sweet owners! The excursion was beautiful and very enjoyable. Stayed in Hawaii for 8 days and this was one of my favorite activities. read more

Best day ever...... had a great time and the people who run this business are so nice and make sure You have everything You need to have a fun adventure read more

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

Kahana Adventures - Beautiful Kahana River - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

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

Kahana Adventures - Getting that first amazing peek at the bay - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

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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

Kahana Adventures - Kayaking on the Kahana River - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

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

Kahana Adventures - It's a little further down from the main ramp but it's a good spot for a bit of the main sea waters. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

Lena, the owner/manager is one of the warmest, nicest ladies I've ever met. Their business low key and family run. They are located on a beautiful stretch of the Kahana River that empties into Kahana bay. The equipment is perfect for the mellow paddle upriver and back into the bay. If you want more challenging, you can paddle into the bay. If not the river is calm and beautiful. Lena has an old dog who is impossible to not love and admire. Our group of five were all in our late 50s, early 60s and we all loved it. #hiddengem Thanks Lena! We loved it and will definitely come again! Mahalo. read more

I can't believe the bad attitude we just got from these folks. We were late, but he said he still had a kayak. So why make us feel guilty? Just bad humans. Treat people with kindness. No aloha here. Lots of better people to support and things to do. I highly recommend avoiding these folks, they were jerks. I told them to keep my money. Not worth hassling over. So we paid like $90 bucks for a guilt trip and zero kayaking. I've got better things to do than support a jerk. Do better. read more

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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i took my family here last year but this older short man was so disrespectful and rude and all he wanted was our money. be careful not same anymore read more

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

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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

Kahana Adventures - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Such a fun little side adventure on the Kahana river! This is an amazing family run business, and they bend over backwards to create such a fun, positive vibe and atmosphere for their guests. Super friendly and accommodating, with everything you could want/need (dry bags, cell phone cases, storage lockers, bathroom, etc). Easy, beautiful 2 hour paddle up and down the river, into the bay and on the beach and back. So lovely. And to top things off, they served us fresh coconut and hung out with great company afterwards. I can't recommend highly enough. Don't miss this if you're in Oahu! read more

Lena is such an amazing person. She gave us all hugs when we got. Since kayaking in the ocean was not an option due to 30 mph winds when we were out there, I found this jungle/rainforest one. Nice relaxing kayak and that was good because 2 people in our party have never done it. Amazing experience. Highly recommend. read more

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

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Kahana Adventures made my Hawai'i trip SO fun! The owners and staff are some of the friendliest people ever and truly treat you like family. The paddle boarding and kayaking was a blast- the route on the river was lush and beautiful even in the rain and it led us to a large opening to the ocean. Such a special memory! I would recommend this experience and business to anyone! read more

Was so beautiful and relaxing. I'm so glad we found this place. Took my Girl Scout troop here and they had a blast

Wonderful local adventure. Just as fun talking story with the family as being on the river. read more

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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

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Great experience! Paddle from a peaceful river to the sea, beginner friendly. Hot water shower is provided. Pay with Venmo.

This was the best part of our vacation! We are a family of 5, greeted immediately by Aunty, she was such an amazing host. We all enjoyed the beautiful views and it was so relaxing just to take it all in. The fresh coconut was an unexpected treat at the end of our great experience, it was so good! We all agreed that we will for sure be back the next time we are in the area, highly recommended! read more

By far one of the coolest places on island. The women was so nice and genuine when we pulled up and welcomed with open arms (literally). We had the best time and when we can back she cut up fresh coconuts for us. Highly recommend and the prices are completely reasonable! read more

Wow what a great time!! The best owners and gave us such a great experience! Calm beautiful river views and very easy paddle out to the bay and was able to enjoy the beach and mauka views! Loved it and a must do! read more

What a great experience! From the moment we arrived it felt like we were visiting family. This is a small, family owned local business run near their home. We will absolutely come back next time were on Oahu The equipment was all in great condition, the scenery was beautiful, the background info we received on the area was awesome and the hospitality was on point. Total 5 outta 5. read more