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Self Guided Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Tour by Kailua Beach Adventures: Starting at $99 – Island Permits Included.
Price: $99.00 (Adult) · confirm current rates at booking
Duration: Confirm at booking
Island: Oahu
Best for: Confident paddlers who want to go unguided – the DLNR offshore islet landing permit is included, so you can legally land on the islands. Starts on flat stream water before the bay
Booking: instant confirmation.
WHAT THE STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD INVOLVES
Start your day in the protected Ka’elepulu Stream, part of Hawaii’s largest body of freshwater streams. The perfectly calm water makes it easy for beginners to practice. Next, cruise along Kailua Bay’s miles of protected waters, visit offshore islands, enjoy the many sandy beaches, or even surf the seasonal waves. All Participants must be able to swim
Package Includes
Stand Up Board – NSP or Riviera 10’6″ – 11’6″
DLNR Offshore Islet Landing Permit
Full EVA foam deck pad
Surf leash
SUP paddle
Snorkel mask, boogie board and beach mat
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HOW IT RUNS
You meet at Kailua Beach Adventures – API, Kailua.
PRICING
$99 Adults · $89 tax – Children. Verified against FareHarbor, August 2026. Confirm current rates at booking, as seasonal pricing and group discounts change.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
– Action Required for Stand Up Paddlers, Watch the following Video:
Stand Up Paddling Video
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What should my guests bring?
– Get ready to get wet:
– Swimsuits: guests should wear their swimsuits under their clothes at time of pick-up.
– You will be able to fill it with fresh water at check-in.
– Reef-safe sunscreen and a secure hat
– Boards and paddles are provided
– Cancellation: Confirm the operator’s current cancellation window when you book. – 48 Hours
WHO IT IS FOR
Paddlers who want to set their own route and pace. The tour starts in the protected Ka’elepulu Stream, part of Hawaii’s largest body of freshwater streams, where the water is genuinely flat – a much easier place to find your balance than open water, which makes this workable even if you are fairly new to a paddleboard. From there you can cruise Kailua Bay’s miles of protected water, visit the offshore islands, stop at the sandy beaches, or surf the seasonal waves. The single most valuable inclusion is the DLNR Offshore Islet Landing Permit, which is what legally allows you to land on the islets; without it that part of the trip is simply off. Also included: an NSP or Riviera board at 10 to 11 feet, full EVA foam deck pad, surf leash, SUP paddle, snorkel mask, boogie board and beach mat. All participants must be able to swim.
Consider instead: if you would rather be guided and fed, Kailua Beach Adventures’ guided paddle tour is $179 and includes a made-to-order lunch. If you have never stood on a board at all, Hans Hedemann teach stand-up paddling in Waikiki for $100.
BROWSE MORE
Compare other Oahu surf lessons and board rentals, or explore the full Oahu range. Planning ahead? Read whether to learn in Waikiki or on the North Shore. Planning ahead? Read our guide to choosing between private and group surf lessons. Comparing paddleboard options? See stand-up paddleboarding in Hawaii, with every lesson, tour and rental by island.
