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Virginia Beach Sunset Dolphin Kayak Tour with Cape Henry Lighthouse and Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
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Virginia Beach Sunset Dolphin Kayak Tour with Cape Henry Lighthouse and Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel

by Chesapean Outdoors

2 hours
Virginia
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2 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
$122.40$136Save 10%
2 guests × $61.20
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This small-group kayak tour lasts about two hours along the shores of Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach. It begins at First Landing State Park, where the guide provides safety instructions and helps launch the kayaks. Participants will paddle sit-on-top kayaks along the coast, watching for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and various birds during their summer migration. The route passes notable landmarks such as the Cape Henry Lighthouses and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. As the sun sets, these landmarks are illuminated by the evening light, creating views over the bay. The tour is suitable for beginners, and the guide assists with navigation throughout the paddle. Taxes and fees are included, but parking fees at First Landing State Park and gratuities are not.

Highlights

Small-group kayak tour lasting about 2 hours
Guide-led kayaking from First Landing State Park beach
Dolphin and bird watching along Chesapeake Bay coast
Sightseeing of Cape Henry Lighthouse and Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel at sunset
Use of stable sit-on-top kayaks with guided navigation

What's included

Local guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges

What's not included

Parking fee at First Landing State Park ($4 weekdays, $5 weekends and holidays)
Gratuities

Itinerary

1

First Landing State Park

Guests meet at the main entrance beach of First Landing State Park for a safety briefing and kayak instructions. Guides assist with launching the sit-on-top kayaks into Chesapeake Bay. From there, participants paddle along the shoreline of Virginia Beach, seeking Atlantic bottlenose dolphins while watching the sun set over the bay.

2

Cape Henry Lighthouse

The tour passes the historic Cape Henry Lighthouses during the kayak route. Since 1996, dolphin watching trips have included this landmark. Paddlers see the lighthouses and other local sights while observing dolphins and various birds during the summer migration.

3

Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel

The kayaking route includes views of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel as it is lit by the setting sun. The guide leads the group past this landmark while participants continue to watch for dolphins and birds along the bay's coast.

4

Chesapean Outdoors

This location is part of the kayaking experience, overlapping with the dolphin watching and sightseeing of Cape Henry Lighthouses and Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. The tour highlights wildlife and coastal landmarks as the sun sets over Chesapeake Bay.

Meeting point

Camp Ground First Landing State Park - Main Entrance- NOT THE 64th STREET ENTRANCE!!

End point

Camp Ground First Landing State Park - Main Entrance- NOT THE 64th STREET ENTRANCE!!

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–12 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
Suitable for all fitness levels
Minimum participant numbers apply; tour may be canceled after confirmation if numbers are insufficient, with alternative offered or full refund
The tour operates in various weather conditions; participants should dress according to the forecast
Customers over 250 lbs must contact the operator before booking to speak with a representative
Total
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