Top North Carolina Wildlife Watching

Go hiking in the outskirts of Asheville with a naturalist guide on this small-group tour. You and your small group of fellow hikers will head out into the hills, where you'll learn how to ID local flowers and trees. If you're lucky, you may even spot some wildlife along the way.

Get out of town for a half-day hike up to scenic waterfalls with this small-group hiking experience for up to four people. Your certified naturalist guide will lead you and your group on a challenging hike up to beautiful waterfalls, teaching you how to identify local plant life along the way.

What makes this traveling experience unique is that is designed between you and your private concierge/tour guide. You will have access to your guide prior to departure to pick and choose what your family interests are and play a part in how your sightseeing experience will unfold.

Unlike the larger ferry boats on our private tours using smaller boats we have the ability to do so much more and stay away from the more crowded areas. Captain Chris is local to the area, having grown up here only leaving the area during his time in the US Navy. Since returning home he has been a full time fishing guide in the area for nearly 20 years spending 200+ days each year on the water. Not only do you get to see sought after areas and sights but, you’ll have an opportunity to “see it like a local, with a local!” Great beach areas, wildlife, sea life, fishing, cast netting, clamming, set a crap pot, photograph your adventure and so many more possibilities.

See the wild horses of Corolla on a 2-hour tour on the Outer Banks in North Carolina. Travel by open-air 4-wheel drive vehicle along the sand dunes and ocean to view the wild horses. Along the way, you'll also hear about the history and ecology of the island, stop for photo ops of the horses and other points of interests, and gain private access to the Wild Horse Conservation Area. Choose from several departure times during the day on a tour that includes 4WD tour and guide.

Horseback riding through the Blue Ridge Mountains is a beautiful way to explore the area’s natural attractions. Trot through fern groves, past rows of wild flame azaleas, and into a white pine forest on well-trained, gentle horses. This tour includes a safety training, too, making it a good choice for beginner horseback riders and children.

Plan your vacation itinerary before you set foot in Charlotte, prebooking entry to the Sea Life Charlotte-Concord Aquarium. Beat ticket anxiety and secure access to this city aquarium. This family-friendly attraction is home to a whole host of marine life and animals, with plenty of interactive activities to keep children engaged and entertained. See stingrays, jellyfish, seahorses, sea turtles, and more.

One of the most biodiverse spots in the nation, the Blue Ridge Parkway shouldn’t just be driven—it deserves to be seen on foot, with a naturalist leading the way. With your guide at the helm, you and your small group will hike to gorgeous waterfalls, up to panoramic mountain views, and through the technicolor meadows, hills, and valleys that make Asheville and the Pisgah National Forest so beloved.

Enjoy a leisurely ride through Blowing Rock’s Moses H. Cone Park on a horse and carriage. Pre-book your ride and meet your coachman at the park, then sit back and relax as you ride in the comfortable carriage. Ride past the historical manor and along carriage trails and take in the views of the Blue Ridge parkway.