Group Stand Up Paddle Lesson and Tour

After a brief lesson on the beach, we head out into the calm bay and to the Anahulu river.

Our location is the most ideal place to learn to stand up paddle -- calm, beautiful, and accessible.

Our boards are very stable and ideal for learning to stand up paddle.

Join us on a calm river on Oahu's North Shore

You will learn the tips and tricks of stand up paddling along our tour.

The Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles claim the river as their home

It is common to see turtles paddling alongside our boards, or sunbathing along the riverbanks.

Depending on season, our group sizes may also be small

Great way to meet and make friends with other travelers

Depending on conditions, also enjoy a paddle across Waialua bay

Guaranteed to be one of the most fun experiences of your Hawaiian vacation

Group sizes vary; great way to meet other fun travelers

Travel up the Anahulu River, Haleiwa's "backyard"

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesPortuguese, English

Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Paddle along the historic Anahulu stream, home of the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles. These enormous and friendly sea creatures swim peacefully along the river. They can grow up to 500lbs!

Enjoy learning about the history of the location while learning skills and tips about stand up paddling. Come during the evening to enjoy a stunning Hawaiian sunset.

You will begin with a brief lesson on land and then paddle across a calm bay into the Anahulu stream. As a group lesson, other paddlers to join as well. Enjoy getting to know other travelers on a fun experience!

Don't have good balance? New to the sport? Don't know how to swim? No worries -- All our instructors are certified lifeguards, super friendly, and highly trained to give you an awesome experience on the water.

We are Oahu's oldest running stand up paddle school -- 11 years and loving it! Discover for yourself why we have received a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor since 2014. We look forward to paddling with you!

What's included

Bottled water
lifejacket available upon request
stand up paddle board and paddle

Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet us at the Rainbow Watersports van -- the blue van with the big Rainbow on it in the middle of the bay. We are located between Haleiwa beach park (62-449 Kamehameha hwy) and the Beachhouse restaurant (62-540 Kamehameha hwy)

End point

Meet us at the Rainbow Watersports van -- the blue van with the big Rainbow on it in the middle of the bay. We are located between Haleiwa beach park (62-449 Kamehameha hwy) and the Beachhouse restaurant (62-540 Kamehameha hwy)

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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