Hilton Head Guided Kayak Tour
Hilton Head Island, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
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Overview
Take a break from the beaches and entertainment of Hilton Head and get closer to nature on a guided kayak tours. In a small group of no more than 15, glide through the waters of Skull Creek, paddle through the rich ecosystem of the saltwater marshlands, and spot such wildlife as brown pelicans, egrets, herons, osprey, bald eagles, and Atlantic bottlenose dolphins.
- Experience the natural surroundings of Hilton Head Island by kayak
- Small-group tour (maximum 15): Ensures a more personal experience
- Learn about local wildlife and ecology from your guide
- Spot numerous different bird species, as well as Atlantic bottlenose dolphins
What's Included
- Guided tour
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 43 Jenkins Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, USA
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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Hilton Head Harbor RV Resort
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
janamcintosh
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.
Reviews
4.5
based on 117 reviews
Natalie_R, Aug 2025
Lovely kayak trip. We had beginners and experienced kayakers in our party and it was enjoyable for everyone
Rachel_S, May 2025
We enjoyed it! The online description was correct. No surprises. No special clothing or shoes required.
reneecortland71, May 2025
We are a fairly fit family. Our guide brought us out in poor and windy conditions . 2 of us got stuck in a riptide trying to enter a cove. She would not have known we were stuck because she was ahead of the group with her back turned toward us. My husband had to shout for her to help.
It was extremely exhausting to just paddle around.
She told us she usually would cancel under these conditions but “forgot” to check the wind forecast .
This felt like a test of physical and mental endurance versus a fun vacation paddle! Also she had no means of communicating with the shore .
There was no back up plan . It felt unsafe.
While giving a guided tour she spoke away from us into the wind and unless we were right next to her we could not hear a word she was saying .
Katherine_R, Apr 2025
It was peaceful exercise. The guide was very friendly and super accommodating. I had to change my time last minute, and they were happy to help. Definitely a beautiful trip, if you're up for the exercise.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Always great to get a little exercise while you enjoy the outdoors! Glad you guys enjoyed and we're always here to help accommodate in any way we can!
Mary_F, Oct 2024
Riley was a great guide!
Fun to see three pods of Dolphins !
Peaceful area, wind & current provided some fun!
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Shannon_E, Jul 2024
My daughter and I had a great time on our trip. We saw sea turtles, dolphins and manatees. Carter was amazing and we really enjoyed our time with him. He was so knowledgeable and you can tell how much he loves his job.
Melanie_H, Jun 2024
We really enjoyed our kayaking trip with this company. We had never been kayaking before and our guide put us at ease and made it really easy and enjoyable!
Scott_N, Jun 2024
Conner did a great job, striking a balance between letting the experienced kayakers go on their own, and hanging close by more inexperienced kayakers.
Marilu_F, May 2024
The tour guide was very nice. He was very knowledgeable of the nature and animals on our tour. Would recommend this tour.
Jonathan_C, Nov 2023
We had a great time on the water and saw a few dolphins. The weather was perfect and the tour guide was great.
janamcintosh, Nov 2023
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.
Cristie_N, Oct 2023
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.
Travis_H, Jul 2023
Big tour group with no guidance, explanations, or expectations. Literally paddled around a marsh and back to the dock. Took 25 minutes of the 90 minutes to get everyone in the water. The only good thing was the water was super smooth, but it was crazy hot.
John_J, Jul 2023
First time kayaking. Went with my teenage daughter and we had so much fun. The guide was excellent, the scenery was amazing, and we had a dolphin jump out of the water 10 feet from our kayak. I highly recommend this tour.
Angel_O, Jun 2023
The weather was very windy and the water was down so we couldn’t go into the places they wanted but the guides were very nice and it was a fun experience!
Rahul_S, Apr 2023
The guided kayak tour was great. We had two kids with us and got a couple of two person kayaks. We kayaked around the marshes and the tour guide provided some amazing insights about the island and the local ecosystem. The water was very calm with very few boats.
If you are looking for a peaceful activity on the water then this is a great option.
Meagan_T, Apr 2023
So much fun, really great tour guide. Highly recommend for something fun to do while visiting Hilton Head and we saw dolphins!
Chloe_T, Sep 2022
We were kayaking and a pod of dolphins came right up to us. Our guide, John, was great and let us take in the moment. It was amazing!
Joe_H, Aug 2022
Beautiful location. Great guide. Excellent weather. Would do this again. Our guide was knowledgeable and very personable.
Trudi_T, Aug 2022
Seeing all of the animals was very fun! William was very helpful! Winds were a little tough at first but it made it easier on the way back!
Melissa_T, Aug 2022
Your guide was friendly and welcoming we had so much fun. Beautiful atmosphere and fun for all levels.
Joseph_L, Aug 2022
couldn't find the place, no directions given and no phone number to call; missed our tour and requesting a refund
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Unfortunately this is not true, our address and phone number are posted online and when you book with our company you receive multiple emails with this information. Before our trip 15 minutes before departure our crew calls any groups that have not arrived and we could not get a response from your group. We called the number on file with no answer. We have 15,000 customers move through this location every year and have never had this issue.
Peter_T, Aug 2022
We got to see dolphins up close and a sea turtle. Much more wildlife such as birds and jellyfishes too. Loved the tour guide. William was great at acknowledging the wildlife and its environment. We had great laughs and memories! Thank you!
Allison_R, Jul 2022
As other reviewers said, this was a kayak trip and no more. We got no details of the wildlife or area. We simply kayaked. There was one bird but no other wildlife to see (I know that’s not the guide or company’s fault). The guide was kind but didn’t say hardly anything at all and most of the time was no where near us. He told us where to paddle to, and we sat there until he gave us the next direction. We can’t upload pictures bc none were taken. Other kayak tours we’ve taken in other places, the guides take pictures of you along the way…not this trip! It was relaxing, but if you are looking to expand your knowledge of the area, this is not the trip for you. This was an anniversary trip without our kids. We will not be doing it on our return trip with our kids in the future.
Elizabeth_B, Jul 2022
We had a great time kayaking! It was safe and easy going for our young daughters. We saw many types of birds, dolphins, and even a stingray!
Emily_k, Jul 2022
Our tour guide was great! We saw so many dolphins and they got super close to the kayak, but we did not get our whole 1.5 hours of water time because the other group that was coming out at the same as us was late 🙄
Noco_G, Jul 2022
Let me begin by saying that I have never written a review before but this trip really deserves the effort. The guide did not offer any information about the area, marine life or surroundings. He only directed us “ go straight, veer left” etc. I guess that’s what a guide is supposed to do? Maybe the guides were subs? Would not recommend
Katherine_S, Jul 2022
Our guide Joseph was really sweet. He told us about the area and ecosystem. The tour description is misleading though because it says there’s a chance for dolphin sightings, which we found out doesn’t really happen at that time of day. I would recommend a different excursion if you want to see a lot of nature.
Robby_S, Jun 2022
Our guide was great told us a lot of cool facts and was very friendly! She was also great with my kids and keeping them involved! And my boys loved the race at the end of trip we did!
Mirinda_W, Jun 2022
We had a great experience. Will was our guide and was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Would definitely recommend!
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