2-Hour Guided Kayak Eco Tour in Charleston
by Charleston Outdoor Adventures
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$108Overview
This 2-hour guided kayak eco tour in Charleston begins at a private launch site on Bowens Island. Participants receive a safety briefing, kayaking instructions, and a demonstration on how to use the foot-controlled steering system of their kayaks. The tour then follows tidal creeks and salt marshes behind Folly Beach, navigating through the estuarine waters around uninhabited hammock islands. Throughout the paddle, the guide points out local wildlife such as Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, loggerhead sea turtles, pelicans, crabs, wading birds, and other waterfowl. The guide also explains the importance and functions of the coastal marsh ecosystems. All kayaking equipment is provided, including kayak, paddles, personal flotation device, and a dry bag for personal belongings. The tour is suitable for novice to intermediate paddlers. Children under 13 must kayak with an adult in a tandem kayak, which requires prior arrangement. Participants should bring water, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and shoes that can get wet. Guests are asked to arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts. Gratuities are not included but appreciated.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Charleston Outdoor Adventures
The tour begins at a private launch area on Bowens Island where the guide provides a safety briefing and instructions on using the kayak’s foot-driven steering system. Over the next two hours, you paddle through tidal creeks and salt marshes behind Folly Beach. The guide points out local wildlife including dolphins, wading birds, crabs, pelicans, and explains the ecological importance of the area’s ecosystems.
120 min
Meeting point
Follow Bowens Island Road to the end and park in the gravel parking lot located to your right. Make your way to the water and check in with the COA office located on the dock.
End point
Follow Bowens Island Road to the end and park in the gravel parking lot located to your right. Make your way to the water and check in with the COA office located on the dock.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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2-Hour Guided Kayak Eco Tour in Charleston
by Charleston Outdoor Adventures
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$108Overview
This 2-hour guided kayak eco tour in Charleston begins at a private launch site on Bowens Island. Participants receive a safety briefing, kayaking instructions, and a demonstration on how to use the foot-controlled steering system of their kayaks. The tour then follows tidal creeks and salt marshes behind Folly Beach, navigating through the estuarine waters around uninhabited hammock islands. Throughout the paddle, the guide points out local wildlife such as Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, loggerhead sea turtles, pelicans, crabs, wading birds, and other waterfowl. The guide also explains the importance and functions of the coastal marsh ecosystems. All kayaking equipment is provided, including kayak, paddles, personal flotation device, and a dry bag for personal belongings. The tour is suitable for novice to intermediate paddlers. Children under 13 must kayak with an adult in a tandem kayak, which requires prior arrangement. Participants should bring water, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and shoes that can get wet. Guests are asked to arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts. Gratuities are not included but appreciated.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Charleston Outdoor Adventures
The tour begins at a private launch area on Bowens Island where the guide provides a safety briefing and instructions on using the kayak’s foot-driven steering system. Over the next two hours, you paddle through tidal creeks and salt marshes behind Folly Beach. The guide points out local wildlife including dolphins, wading birds, crabs, pelicans, and explains the ecological importance of the area’s ecosystems.
120 min
Meeting point
Follow Bowens Island Road to the end and park in the gravel parking lot located to your right. Make your way to the water and check in with the COA office located on the dock.
End point
Follow Bowens Island Road to the end and park in the gravel parking lot located to your right. Make your way to the water and check in with the COA office located on the dock.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.