Starting from our base in Mulifanua our first destination is the very traditional Island of Manono.  Here, after exploring the reef we will spend the night at Sunset View Fales.

The next day begins with a dawn paddle to see the sunrise at Nuulopa Island.  Later in the day we will snorkel over the Giant Clams, flourescent molluscs that are nearly a metre long that have to be seen to be believed.

The third day is turtle soup, where after paddling down through a mangrove stream we should find a bale of 30 or more turtles in the main lagoon.

Paddle to Nuusafee Island to experience a pristine, uninhabited island with its own private lagoon.

Take a day off kayaking and visit To Sua Trench and the Togitogiga falls.

Explore the Aleipata Islands with its proliferation of seabirds. Expect to see frigate birds, gannets, boobies and more.  Dolphins are common and whales are occasionally seen.

Those not wanting to kayak can still enjoy the evening hospitality and the visit to the giant clams. 

If you would like to try but have never kayaked – talk to us, as the trip can work for first time kayakers.

We prefer to run this as a custom tour to ensure everyones abilities and interests are met. It can work with families taking teenagers kayakingfor the first time, or regular kayakers wanting a challenging adventure.

• Sunhat, sunscreen and insect repellent
• Kayak clothes – A light top (long sleeved if you are sun sensitive) and shorts/swimwear
• Kayak footwear – reef shoes are nice, jandals are fine, bare feet acceptable
• Swim wear and towel/sarong
• Comfortable wear for after kayaking (Shorts, light tops)
• Toiletries, sleepwear, medications etc
• Camera/phone – in waterproof bag
• Snacks
• Water bottle

Your personal Itinerary will contain a full list with more detailed suggestions.

The tour uses a variety of local accommodation providers. These are all variations on the traditional Beach Fales (pronounced far-lays) that are  provided by the villages and consist of thatched roofs, matting sides, and wooden floors.

The huts are often in the most stunning settings and allow you to sit or lie on your bed and look out across the beach to the most amazing sunsets. Breakfast and dinner are  included and served in a common dining room and the bathrooms are shared facilities. Mattresses, mosquito nets and bed sheets are included.

The fales are equivalent to a permanent campsite and the more traditional ones  are often a highlight for guests. Fale resorts are changing with the times and some offer lockable rooms, corrugated iron roofs, hot showers and ensuites. However, the traditional units are often cooler and much more pleasant.

Paddlesome works best as a custom tour for two or more people.  This ensures that you move at a pace and with goals that suit the entire group.  A few regular departures are scheduled each year.  See the calendar for details. 

Turtles and kayaks works well as a custom tour for groups of 2-16.  We particularly  recommend this if you are a group of four or more.

Within the standard itinerary there is scope to create longer paddling days and more challenging destinations for experienced paddlers.  There is also scope to shorten the distances for novice groups.

Additional days and activities can easity be added or ths can be combined with other tours.

Custom tours often have only two participants but we can cater for clubs and extended families of up to 16.

• Kayak hire
• Snorkel equipment
• Kayak Guide
• All meals on tour (see detailed itineraries)
• Entrance fees/Customary fees
• Filtered water

We use new top quality, New Zealand made polyethylene kayaks from Q-Kayaks. Choose from either Southern Endeavour double kayaks and Shearwater single kayaks. Spray decks and PFDs (lifejackets) are from Day Two. Your guide carries full safety gear including tow line, first aide kit, split paddle, PLB and phone/radio.

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