Group Stand Up Paddle Lesson and Tour

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Oahu, USA

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) looks straightforward until you're on the board, which is where a lesson makes the difference. This small-group tour starts with the basics, so first-timers can find their balance before setting off along the historic Anahulu stream. From the water, you paddle past stretches where green sea turtles swim in the wild, with instructors leading the way and covering the local landscape.

Get plenty of hands-on help during a small-group session
Tour begins with a lesson, allowing you to paddle with confidence
Learn about local flora and fauna along the way from your guide
Maximize your chances of spotting sea turtles by heading onto the water

What's Included

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

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Haleiwa Beach Park War Memorial
62-490 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA
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

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.11:00 am

Itinerary

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travellers with back problems

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travellers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Jeffrey_B

Our tour guide Kezia was the best. Very friendly and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend their company.

Reviews

5.0

based on 42 reviews

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Great activity

Lori_B, Mar 2025

Guide provided great instruction on how to paddle board (we had no previous experience). Guide also provided interesting information on the area. So glad we did this and definitely recommend.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

We love having newbies on our paddles and sharing our love of paddling with our guests. Thank you for choosing Rainbow.

Great initiation to paddling!

Matthieu_D, July 2023

Great experience! We signed up with my wife for a paddle initiation lesson. Our instructor Kate was AMAZING. We had a lot of fun. She made it very easy for us and taught us very well. We even saw some turtles!

Response from Host, Dec 2023

It's wonderful that you and your wife had a blast! Seeing turtles definitely adds a touch of magic to your experience. We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again for more adventures on the water!

Great tour for families

Norma_M, July 2022

We enjoyed the tour! The instructor was very helpful and shows you some paddling techniques for a better ride,

Response from Host, July 2022

Families are so fun! Thanks for paddling with us!

Great paddlebaording Experience

Robyn_J, Apr 2022

Our first time on a paddle board. This will work your core and a really amazing and peaceful experience. We spotted some sea turtles swimming around us. Recommend!!

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Thank you! Our experiences are perfect for all experience levels! So glad that you had a blast.

Best paddle tour experience

John_C, Aug 2021

We were 1st time paddlers with 3 teens. We all enjoyed it. We will definitely do it again. Our tour guides ( Kate & Eden ) were awesome. Having great instructors will definitely give you the best experience! A memorable one to bring back home. This company is highly recommended!

You’ll love it!!!

Christopher_L, July 2021

A blast. Tranquil, relaxing and easier to get the hang of than I expected. Andrew and Blake were great tour guides. Knowledgeable and easy going. A group whose reservations weren’t on their radar showed up and they didn’t skip a beat. They integrated them into the tour with no fuss. Andrew actually towed one or more of them the entire tour making sure they had a great experience even though they never got the hang of paddling. Everyone went at their own pace with no nannying for moving too slow or too fast. I take lots of tours and this was my favorite on the island.

Response from Host, Aug 2021

Thank you for your review! So happy this made it on your "favorite things to do" list! Our instructors try to help everyone have a great time, no matter the paddler's skill level.

We recommend to do it

TNT, July 2021

Our tour guide was awesome. She made us feel at home since we're born on raised on the islands and now visiting from the mainland. Would definitely do it again.