Hawai'i Surf and Kayak, Puako

Hawaii Surf and Kayak is a phenomenal eco-tourism group. Guides will take you out to experience the reef on kayaks inside Puako. Great way to see the reefs without leaving a carbon footprint. The guides I had (Andrew and Dom), were very attentive and care a lot about what they do. They not only share knowledge about the ocean and island they love, but ways to conserve it and respect it. The tour was very authentic and not like other tours I see around this island. Dom was a great lifeguard and made sure everyone was safe and comfortable in the water. Andrew was an amazing ocean guide. He showed the group great spots around the reef, how to dive and equalize, and some cool creatures. He finds octopus for you to hold and observe. I’m normally one to jump at any opportunity to see wildlife, but octopus make me very nervous. He was super patient though, and taught me a lot about handling them and respecting the species. 10/10 recommend this if you want an authentic tour while still seeing amazing aspects of Hawaii’s reefs and sea creatures inside!

My friends and I had such a wonderful kayak & snorkel experience with Evan! We got to learn about Hawaiian history, the beautiful reef, and even the basics of how to free dive. Evan dove down to grab various things off the reef for us to touch and see, and got so many epic photos of us in the water. The underwater photos were a very cool added bonus, and something I've never gotten on a tour before. One of my friends had never kayaked or snorkeled before, and he did such a great job teaching her and making sure she felt safe. Then we finished the day with some food! The knowledge all the guides have of the area is incredible - highly recommend this experience! I also rented some paddleboards from them, and the free delivery was very convenient. They give you all you need to strap it to your car, and teach you how to do it!