Skip to main content

Hilton Head Morning Kayaking & Coffee Guided Tour

Recommended by 93% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Hilton Head Island, USA
High interest
Booked 2 times today.
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7
·
· Sarah_D ·
Oct 2025
Kayaking tour was amazing! I learned not only about the history of Hilton Head, but also about the ecology and environment. The guide was outstanding!
· Terra_Y ·
Jul 2025
We had a memorable experience. Not only did we see manatees and dolphins up close but, we learned a great deal about the lowcountry from our tour guide, Alli. 10/10 recommend!

Overview

Start your day off on the right foot with a relaxing kayak tour through the waterways of Hilton Head. Join a small group and grab a cup of coffee to energize you before setting off. Then, explore the marshes and broad creeks of the region, learning about the local area from your guide.
  • An early morning kayak means fewer people on the water
  • Observe local wildlife including birds and dolphins
  • All necessary kayaking equipment is provided
  • A small group means more attention from your guide

What's Included

  • Kayak
  • Life Jacket for each Participant
  • Paddle
  • Coffee or Tea
  • Experienced Local Guide leads the tour
  • Views of Broad Creek mansions & wildlife
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 86 Helmsman Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USA

    Drive past the Black Marlin restaurant. We are located on the far righthand side of the building as you walk towards the marina. Look for the Lowcountry Watersports Flag by our check in office.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Hilton Head Island Beach (Pass By)

Hilton Head (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Single kayakers must be 14 years + (accompanied by an adult 18 years + within the party)
  • Maximum weight is 400lbs per kayak
  • Minimum age is 5 years old to participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Gallery picture 1 (from a traveler's review)
Gallery picture 2 (from a traveler's review)
Gallery picture 3 (from a traveler's review)
Gallery picture 4 (from a traveler's review)
Gallery picture 5 (from a traveler's review)

Featured review

Judy_R
Alli was our guide and she did an amazing job! Very informative and friendly! She made the whole experience enjoyable even when the rain came in and we all got drenched. Definitely recommend kayaking and having Alli as your guide!

Reviews

4.7
based on 40 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Paddling with dolphins

Sarah_D, Oct 2025
Kayaking tour was amazing! I learned not only about the history of Hilton Head, but also about the ecology and environment. The guide was outstanding!

Excellent experience

Jane_M, Aug 2025
Rebecca was Very friendly and knowledgeable.. we loved her enthusiasm! She had good stories. Thank you Rebecca

Our family had such a...

Melissa_S, Jul 2025
Our family had such a great experience! Our teenage boys have deemed it as one of the best experiences!

A Great Adventure

Terra_Y, Jul 2025
We had a memorable experience. Not only did we see manatees and dolphins up close but, we learned a great deal about the lowcountry from our tour guide, Alli. 10/10 recommend!

Nice morning paddle

Amy_S, Jun 2025
Cindy was a friendly and knowledgeable guide. We were able to see multiple dolphins along the way as well.

Good family activity

Kristen_H, Jun 2025
Tour was catered to the experience level and ability of the group. Fun and informative! We may have missed the dolphins but we saw several kinds of birds.

Great Experience

Chelsea_K, Jun 2025
Great experience! Very knowledgeable. We enjoyed learning about the island from a local. The student training with her was wonderful too!

Fun Kayak adventure with Alli

Judy_R, Nov 2024
Alli was our guide and she did an amazing job! Very informative and friendly! She made the whole experience enjoyable even when the rain came in and we all got drenched. Definitely recommend kayaking and having Alli as your guide!

Leisure kayak trip

Mark_W, Oct 2024
This was a leisure kayak trip. Alli was very personable, informative as our guide. We saw a couple of dolphins out in the channel.

Morning kayak ride

Jennifer_M, May 2024
Cindy was a great tour guide. Enjoyed the tour around the harbor. Very relaxing and the guide was very informative of the island.

Memorable

Joyce_H, Aug 2023
It was a great experience. Our guide was very engaging and knowledgeable about the area. Her dog provided entertainment as well.

Wonderful day!

Jennifer_F, Jul 2023
Fantastic tour! Cindy was very knowledgeable and her dog is a very good boy!!!! We had a wonderful time enjoying the natural side of HHI.

Laid Back Kayak Morning Fun

Jessica_E, Jun 2023
This was a lovely way to spend the morning! We had coffee and then kayaked at a leisurely pace while our tour guide (her hilarious dog Van Gogh rode and dove off her kayak multiple times—that dog is living his best life!) spoke about living in the area. A manatee even swam right in front of my kayak. This was a very laid back kayak trip. We covered less area than we expected, but it was a perfect family experience for us. We really enjoyed it!

Beautiful excursion.

Laura_M, May 2023
Great experience for beginners. The guide was knowledgeable about local wildlife and I learned a lot about the island.

Great way to start the day!

Celia_R, May 2023
Great way to start the day! Allie was our tour guide she offered great information about the area and was upbeat and having fun. Nice leisurely kayak, beautiful back drop and an encounter with dolphin made this morning one for the memory books

We really enjoyed the...

Jenny_J, Apr 2023
We really enjoyed the morning kayak and coffee trip. Our guide was excellent! We saw 2 dolphins that swam right next to us for a long time. It was so fun. We would definitely do this again!!

We had so much fun!! It...

Anna_L, Sep 2022
We had so much fun!! It was for sure a great way to start our day. Sydney our tour guide was the best! Informed us about wildlife and the salt marsh ecosystem. We can’t wait until we return to HHI to do this again!

Enjoyable, relaxed morning

Molly_H, Aug 2022
Enjoyed Learning trivia about the island, having the dog jump from kayak to kayak, and the dolphins swimming right beside us as we came in with the fishing boat

Very friendly guide, nice...

Kim_B, Jul 2022
Very friendly guide, nice paced adventure, nice treat to have the iced coffee waiting for us and seeing Gary the dolphin as we left the dock was the icing on the cake!

Amazing tour

Michelle_D, Mar 2022
Cyndi was an amazing tour guide who went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience possible. Very knowledgeable about the area and very fun to be around. One of us was struggling with learning how to kayak, and she went out of her way to tie them off to her kayak so that they could still enjoy the tour. 10/10 service

Didn't happen. Tour company canceled

Michael_H, Feb 2022
The trip was cancelled by the tour company due to it being windy . The weather seemed fine. Rescheduled for next week. Hope it happens.

Would do this every morning if I could!

Bethany_G, Jul 2021
Cindy was an awesome guide. She made sure to engage personally with all participants. We really enjoyed talking to her about our shared bird wildlife experiences - and of course, the Starbucks coffee delivered to us before the trip made it perfect! Highly recommend!

Great Experience

Staci_A, Apr 2021
We had a wonderful time with just two of us and our guide! Beautiful and informative. Our guide was very friendly.
Likely to Sell Out

From $49.00

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 16 days in advance.

Compare Similar Experiences

1 / 3
Current
Likely to Sell Out
Hilton Head Morning Kayaking & Coffee Guided Tour


1 hour 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
From
$49.00
Hilton Head Morning Dolphins & Donuts Cruise


1 hour 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
From
$55.00
Daufuskie Island Guided History Tour from Hilton Head


4 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
From
$135.00
Hilton Head Guided Kayak Eco Tour


1 hour 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
From
$45.00