Private Stand up Paddle Lesson and Tour (for 1 or more paddlers)
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. This activity is great for families, large groups, couples, or 1-on-1. All sessions include photos.
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 City Balloon Tours since 2014. We look forward to paddling with you!
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Stand up paddle board and paddle
- Photos!
- Lifejackets available upon request
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
62-490 Kamehameha Highway
Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
We will travel along Haleiwa Bay and up the Anahulu stream, home of the Green Hawaiian Sea Turtles. Although turtle sightings are not guaranteed, they are very common in our location. Whatever your experience level, we'll help you increase your stand up paddle ability. And PHOTOS are included!
We, Rainbow Watersports, are the original stand up paddle school on Oahu's North Shore, making people happy for 13 years now. Come “Stand Up” for a great cause: a portion of our profits go toward Operation Underground Railroad to help rescue children from sex slavery.
Our school, Rainbow Watersports, has been recognized in several media, including Rachel Raye's Every Day, Lifestrong, Huffington Post, Concierge.com, and more. We've been awarded [BRAND]'s Certificate of Excellence for 5 years straight, and have a 5-star rating on Yelp.
Our instructors LOVE stand up paddling, connecting with guests, and having a good time. We are all certified lifeguards. Many paddlers have said this is the best part of their vacation; make it a part of yours!
Optional items to bring to give aloha to our ocean as well as our instructors:
*Waterbottle
*Reef-safe sunscreen
*Gratuity
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for persons over 220lbs
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Private Stand up Paddle Lesson and Tour (for 1 or more paddlers)?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-139878P1
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 37 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST).
- Bottled water.
- Stand up paddle board and paddle.
- Photos!.
- Lifejackets available upon request.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Stand up Paddle Lesson and Tour (for 1 or more paddlers) is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for persons over 220lbs
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Stand up Paddle Lesson and Tour (for 1 or more paddlers) will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Stand up paddle board and paddle
- Photos!
- Lifejackets available upon request
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for persons over 220lbs
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
