2-Hour Guided Kayak Nature Tour of Hilton Head
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$45.00
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Ages 13-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 2h
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Mobile ticket
English
- Professional guide
- Adult Single Kayak
What's not included- Gratuities
- Departure details
- Outside Hilton Head Boat and Kayak Tours, 1 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USA Check in at our outdoor kiosk desk in Shelter Cove Marina.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 75070P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Dress code is smart casual
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children 12 & under MUST be accompanied by an adult in a double kayak.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- How much is 2-Hour Guided Kayak Nature Tour of Hilton Head?
- 2-Hour Guided Kayak Nature Tour of Hilton Head price starts from $45.00. Discover and book 2-Hour Guided Kayak Nature Tour of Hilton Head on Tripadvisor
- What is the 2-Hour Guided Kayak Nature Tour of Hilton Head cancellation policy?
- 2-Hour Guided Kayak Nature Tour of Hilton Head cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book 2-Hour Guided Kayak Nature Tour of Hilton Head on Tripadvisor
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- 2-Hour Guided Kayak Nature Tour of Hilton Head is hosted by Outside Hilton Head. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Outside Hilton Head on Tripadvisor. Discover and book 2-Hour Guided Kayak Nature Tour of Hilton Head on Tripadvisor
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- On average, this experience will take approximately 2h. Discover and book 2-Hour Guided Kayak Nature Tour of Hilton Head on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 75070P1
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John G
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Aug 2023 • Couples
Great guided tour of the broad creek area. Our guide was very knowledgeable and kept a great pace. We were able to see a large variety of the local wildlife.
Written August 14, 2023
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Kasey L
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Family friendly HHI kayaking experience where you learn about the history of the island and environment while experiencing the bayside of the island (and dolphins!). Paddy is a wonderful guide; patient and informative with questions and kiddos!
Written August 12, 2023
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Kacie C
We are so glad you and your family had such a great time kayaking with our guide Paddy! We hope to see you all again soon.
Written August 14, 2023
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Rich C
Beaufort, SC5 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
My 12 yo and I went on the 2 Hour Guided Kayak tour with Outside Hilton Head and had a great time. It was low-tide and a bit windy but our guide Patty was fantastic and made sure the entire group was having a good time. We paddled out of Shelter Cove out towards the Cross Island Bridge and saw lots of shorebirds (egrets, heron and spoonbill) and a couple of glimpses of a dolphin. Patty did a great job sharing information about the island, its history and the natural features. We’re local (Beaufort) but there were a couple of nuggets of information I wasn’t familiar with. One of the highlights were the mullet and shrimp jumping out of the water. Highly recommend.
Written August 12, 2023
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Kacie C
We are so happy you had such a great morning on the water with our guide Patty and got to learn more about the area! We hope to see you again soon.
Written August 14, 2023
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Sonya Y
Madison, NJ6 contributions
Jake was our guide and he was fantastic. Super informative and friendly. Kayaking was definitely good exercise but Jake went at our pace and made us feel good about our skills. I learned a lot and would definitely recommend to anyone up for a good adventure.
Written August 10, 2023
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Kacie C
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed kayaking the marsh with our guide Jake and hope to see you again soon.
Written August 11, 2023
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Jay
West Virginia1 contribution
Enjoyed a guided kayaking tour with Patrick. Our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. He was eager to answer questions that came up along the way. We were able see various species of birds and the marsh views were beautiful. Highly recommend and ask for Patrick as your guide.
Written August 9, 2023
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Kacie C
We are so glad you had such a great time kayaking with Patrick and learning about the beautiful marsh! We hope to see you again soon.
Written August 11, 2023
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Pathfinder623338
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
I booked two months in advance and received multiple emails confirming the booking at 8:30 am. But when my group arrived for the 8:30 am trip, we were told our reservation was for 10 am. The staff blamed Viator, telling us their company’s interface with Viator can show incorrect bookings. This problem should be fixed or this operator shouldn’t be on Viator. If you book on Viator, call the operator directly to confirm the time of your booking. On the positive side, my group rented kayaks to go on our own and were pleased that getting into and out of the kayaks is done on a platform, meaning no stepping into water.
Written August 8, 2023
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Pippi I
My apologies for the issue with your booking. This was an issue we had with Viator connecting with our booking platform. This issue has been resolved, but your booking was possibly an unexpected overlap error prior to resolution. We strive to offer the best service and provide exceptional experiences and I hope that you will allow us to prove ourselves on a return visit. I am glad to hear you had a fun time adventuring in our rental kayaks and that you appreciated our launching platform. It does make entering and exiting the water a breeze. If you would like to discuss anything further, please feel free to reach out to us at reservations@outsidebrands.com.
Written August 8, 2023
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GardeniaGirlNC
Hillsborough, NC6 contributions
Our family took a two-hour kayak tour with Paige and it was wonderful. The route was beautiful, the waters were calm and easy to navigate and our guide was super informative and fun. It was a perfect family experience we would do again in a heartbeat. A must do on the island, and Outside offered a top-rate tour!
Written August 7, 2023
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Kacie C
We are so glad you had such a great kayak tour with our awesome guide Paige! We hope to see you again soon.
Written August 9, 2023
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nicole n
9 contributions
Jul 2023
This was our 5th time doing this trip - my son and I - our first time was in 2016. It has become cherished tradition! Each time we learn something new, see something different, and enjoy the time together! Every guise we have had was informative, patient, and fun! (This time it was Anna) We look forward to our next visit!
Written August 6, 2023
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Kacie C
We are so happy to be a part of your family traditions and that you enjoyed our guide, Anna. We look forward to our next trip together.
Written August 7, 2023
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Dr. Mom
Toledo, OH3 contributions
Paddy was a great guide who provided is with all sorts of information about the area — history, wildlife, ecosystem, activities and restaurants, etc. This was an easy but fun trip with 2 kids (6 and 11).
Written August 5, 2023
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Kacie C
We are so glad you and your kids had such a great time paddling with Paddy and learning about the ecosystem! We hope to see you all back again soon.
Written August 7, 2023
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P987IMlisab
Geneva2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Jake was very knowledgeable and fun! We had such a good time and we were so excited to see manatees right next to our kayaks.
Written August 5, 2023
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Kacie C
We are so glad you had such a great time kayaking with Jake and the manatees! We hope to see you again soon.
Written August 7, 2023
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What about inclement weather, will it get cancelled and refunded for rain or storms?
can i bring my pet cat with me if i put a life vest on him?
Stacie R.
1 contribution
Sorry I have no idea. You should reach out to this group directly about that option.
Kward
2 contributions
Can three people fit in one kayak?
365rhondac
Atlanta, GA169 contributions
I would say no. But they did have singles and doubles available so you would need one of each.
N H
King William, VA35 contributions
So are there any gators in the waters that the tour would travel?
Artzen2017
Chicago, IL123 contributions
Did no see gators but saw plenty of dolphins, birds, some turtles but no gators.
World Trotter
Washington DC, DC77 contributions
Hi - Is this tour advisable if I don’t know kayaking at all ? Also not that great with swimming in general ?
Yearn4Adventure
Clarksville, TN220 contributions
I would still highly recommend it. The guides are awesome, and you aren’t in treacherous waters or anything that takes a high level of skill. On my tour there were kids, and individuals of all skill levels. Go for it!!
Are children the same price? Looking at doing 2 double Kayaks. 1 adult and 1 child per kayak.
wnarcher
Naperville, IL1 contribution
Yes. Same price
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