Hilton Head Kayak Tour: Wildlife and History
4.5
104 Ratings
Hilton Head Island
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Hilton Head Island with our guided kayak tours. Discover the island's rich history and encounter diverse wildlife, including dolphins, in the saltwater marshlands.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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43 Jenkins Rd - Come experience a nature walk on the water with our guided kayak tours! Glide through the waters of Skull Creek as your tour guide enriches your mind with historical and wildlife knowledge of Hilton Head Island. Paddle through the rich ecosystem of our saltwater marshlands, observing many indigenous species of bird wildlife, such as the brown pelican, egrets, herons, osprey, bald eagles, and many more.
Get up close and personal with our beloved Atlantic bottlenose dolphins! Hilton Head is home to over 100 local dolphins, living here year-round, and is also located on the migratory path for these spectacular mammals. Don’t be surprised to see these curious creatures swimming right alongside your kayak!
We have double and single kayaks available. This tour is great for all ages! No experience necessary!
The 90 minute tour includes loading and unloading, give you roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes on the water.
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What's Included
- Guided tour
Additional Information
Join us for an invigorating journey on water with our guided tours on the kayak! Sail smoothly across the Skull Creek, as your guide enriches your knowledge with historical facts and wildlife details of Hilton Head Island. Navigate through our abundant saltwater marshlands, witnessing numerous native bird species like the brown pelican, egrets, herons, osprey, bald eagles, and many others.
Get intimate with the Atlantic bottlenose dolphins that call Hilton Head home! Over 100 dolphins reside here year-round, increasing the probability of your encounter with them as our island also lies on their migration path. Don’t be startled to find these interesting mammals swimming alongside your kayak!
We offer single and double kayaks. This excursion is ideal for every age group, no prior experience required!
Location
43 Jenkins Rd
Jenkins Road
We are located at Hilton Head Harbor. You will check in before your tour, then get on the water. Our check in desk is located in the yellow building, there is a sign that says Island Head.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(104 Ratings)
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Jonathan_c
Nov 24, 2023
Fun time! - We had a great time on the water and saw a few dolphins. The weather was perfect and the tour guide was great.
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Janamcintosh
Nov 1, 2023
Great tour for all levels - we even saw dolphins! - Our group of 5 had a great time on our kayak trip. We had varying levels of kayaking experience, and our guide Joseph was great at making everyone feel comfortable and capable. Right after leaving the marina, we were lucky enough to encounter a couple of dolphins before continuing our trek across the creek towards Pinckney Island.
We enjoyed the ease of booking, checkin, grabbing last minute supplies at the store (that had the most adorable shop dog ever!), and then enjoying a leisurely trip seeing the low country in a new way. Definitely recommend Joseph and the tour.
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274marlenem
Nov 1, 2023
I highly recommend this company. - This was my second trip with this kayak company. I enjoyed my first trip out I scheduled a second one. Paddy, our tour guide was a wealth of information. Unfortunately, since it was high tide, we didn’t get to see the oyster beds but he still told us all about how they’re one of the four foundations of the eco system in HHI. The ramp they use for getting kayaks in and out of the water make this the easiest one for getting in and out of the water. I highly recommend.
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Brooke_stone
Oct 23, 2023
Great time! - We had the best time! We had quite the crew—-4 adults and 8 kids. We went out not expecting to see any wildlife, just a way to get our kids out on the water and doing something active. Our tour guide Will (we called him Will Turner) was so fun right off the bat, the kids loved him.
He took us through a little marsh area, where we found shells and oysters. We rowed around an abandoned sailboat, which the kids thought was so cool. And best part—we saw dolphins up so close! Swimming right around us. Totally unexpected and SO COOL. We would’ve loved this tour even without the dolphins but it definitely made it a core memory for our family.
Thanks for the best time Will! Highly recommend.
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Cristie_n
Oct 6, 2023
Kayaking fun! - We had a wonderful time kayaking. Our guide, Jospeh, was friendly and very knowledgeable on the area. Our experience was a little magical as a large pod of dolphins were swimming close to our group. Our kids really enjoyed seeing the dolphins.
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990debbiek
Sep 1, 2023
Great Experience - Joseph was a great guide - very chill, friendly and knowledgeable. The scenery was beautiful. Loved it.
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M7770bdsarahr
Aug 14, 2023
Amazing wildlife guided tour - 5 stars!!! Best kayak and dolphin experience was a huge bonus!!! We saw lots of wildlife: pelican, sea gulls , even a sea turtle popped its head up! Nature cooperated!! Most amazing was the dolphin baby and mother!! Great tour guide and eye for pointing it all out!!!
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Relax627779
Aug 6, 2023
Kayaking fun - We absolutely loved our kayaking tour. William, our guide, was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, friendly and fun. It was a great time!!
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Jimhi9452rz
Sep 5, 2023
Laidback tour - We were a family of 8 adults. The tour started on time and ended up being just our family. It was leisurely and enjoyable but there wasn’t a lot to see. This tour provides a very laidback experience. Thanks William for a great time.
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John
Oct 19, 2023
Nothing to See - Our guide was pleasant but there was basically nothing to see. We went across the bay, did a turn, went to the shore but all we saw was a blue heron. There was an abandoned sailboat which a family of 5 explored but it left us bored and unengaged. Very different from the writeup.
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