It all started while two brothers were paddling the Alaskan “Inside Passage”…

In 1980, Micco and Chino Godinez paddled from Seattle to Skagway Alaska. During that 5 month expedition, they logged more than 1,000 miles. They paddled, talked, and yes, even argued about starting Kayak Kauai which after a few more big adventures, they founded four years later.

Since then the brothers have sea kayaked the entire Hawaiian chain from the Big Island to Niihau, and paddled, camped, hiked, surfed, stand up paddled, and snorkeled much of the emerald island. They have explored Kauai’s peaks and valleys, canyons, rivers and coastlines, and have come to love its many faces and moods – and look forward to sharing these same adventures with you.

Micco and Chino never tire of turning visitors on to the technicolor splendor of Kauai’s majesty, where giant green sea turtles drift amid darting neon streaks of tangs and wrasses. Off the beaten track, afoot or afloat; they love these latitudes and it shows in the relaxed attitudes of the staff.

Are you ready to “bag a peak”? Botanize a fragrant flower? Snorkel a blue water reef? Or be humbled by the eye of a humpback whale? Visit Kayak Kauai and experience the many moods of the beautiful garden island, from sunny coastal shores to misty mountain bogs. Let us help you become a deep water paddler, a fledgling birder and a seasoned sunset critic.

We also provide vacation rentals on the North and East shore, all close and convenient to your adventures.

For over a quarter century the brothers have been safely exposing the vast world to the beauty of this small, sacred island, the emerald isle of Kauai. Contact Us today. Our knowledgeable staff is ready to assist you in exploring the beauty that is known as Kauai.

Local

Eat and Drink

• Gaylord's Restaurant - Lihue (6.1 miles) - An island tradition since 1986, the award-winning Gaylord’s offers one of Kauai’s most beautiful...
• Monkeypod Jam, Kauai - Lawai (13.3 miles) - Monkeypod Jam works with more than 25 Kauai farmers to create 55 tropical, seasonal preserves. Visit...
• Kiahuna Golf Club - Koloa (13.4 miles) - Kauai Golf means golf surrounded by the lush, natural beauty of Kauai at the Kiahuna Golf Club in be...
• Anuenue Café - Koloa (13.8 miles) - Anuenue Cafe is a family owned and operated breakfast Cafe located in Poipu Shopping Village, Poipu....
• Plantation Gardens Restaurant & Bar - Koloa (13.9 miles) - Surrounded by glowing tiki torches and the beautiful Moir Gardens at Kiahuna Plantation resort, Plan...

See and Do

• Kayak Kauai Kapaa (0.0 miles) - It all started while two brothers were paddling the Alaskan “Inside Passage”… In 1980, Micco an...
• Smith's Motor Boat Service, Inc. Kapaa (0.3 miles) - The Smith Family on Kauai has been sharing the "Aloha Spirit" with visitors and kama'ain...
• Kayak Wailua KAPAA (0.6 miles) - Kayaking on the Wailua River and hiking through the Wailua River Valley rainforest to reach Secret F...
• Kauai Backcountry Adventures Lihue (3.6 miles) - Our one-of-a-kind Kauai activities include tubing down an old sugar plantation irrigation system, th...
• Kauai Adventure Photography Workshops Kapaa (3.8 miles) - We offer unforgettable photography education adventures for anyone looking to take their photography...