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River Tubing & Kayaking

Recommended by 92% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Myrtle Beach, USA
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7
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· Christopher_R ·
Aug 2025
Lots of fun. Jeffrey is passionate about his business. Everyone around him can feel it. The area had flooded when we went and they were so willing to accommodate us however we wanted (refund or different activity or proceed). We were so appreciative of their proactive approach, informing us of those weather-related challenges. The tube floating was so fun.
· Laurel_M ·
Aug 2025
We had a great time on our tubing trip. The river was very high because of all of the rain, but the owner, Jeff, was in touch several times by phone with updates, and the day of our trip was beautiful weather. We had a big group, with ages from 4 to 60, and we all had a great time.

Overview

Spend the day in the great outdoors, and enjoy a fun-filled time on the Waccamaw River, with this full-day pass. Secure your admission before you travel, and make the most of your time: choose to go tubing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding. You can also head to the Outpost facility to relax in a hammock, grill your own burgers or enjoy a picnic lunch, and sit around the fire pit.
  • Enjoy a family-friendly day out exploring the Waccamaw River
  • Choose to kayak, stand-up paddleboard, go tubing, and much more
  • A fire pit, picnic and grill facilities, and other amenities offered on-site
  • This flexible option lets you customize your own day on the river

What's Included

  • Tube or kayak, paddles, life vests
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Floating cooler ($10 includes ice)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 1249 Vera Rd, Longs, SC 29568, USA

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.2:00 pm

Itinerary

1

Waccamaw River Heritage Preserve

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

North Myrtle Beach

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

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Featured review

Nicole_S
A perfect mix..beauty of nature, relaxation, a little excitement, and GREAT PEOPLE!!! If you can’t swim (like me) no worries!! You are life jacketed up!! You won’t regret..fun for couples, families with kids, and even solo!!!

Reviews

4.7
based on 51 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Kayaking w/Gators

Paul_D, Sep 2025
The women checking us in were so friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Enjoyed talking with them. Would recommend.

Lazy or exercising you choose

Sam_W, Aug 2025
The river was a little flooded at the time, but we were still able to go down the river. And because of the distance We actually went twice, could have probably gone a third time. Very friendly and accommodating. As my son switched what he was using to go down the river.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thanks for coming, glad you enjoyed your time here!

Loved our float down the river

Laurel_M, Aug 2025
We had a great time on our tubing trip. The river was very high because of all of the rain, but the owner, Jeff, was in touch several times by phone with updates, and the day of our trip was beautiful weather. We had a big group, with ages from 4 to 60, and we all had a great time.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

It was a pleasure meeting you all, thanks for coming!

Great activity and even better owner!

Christopher_R, Aug 2025
Lots of fun. Jeffrey is passionate about his business. Everyone around him can feel it. The area had flooded when we went and they were so willing to accommodate us however we wanted (refund or different activity or proceed). We were so appreciative of their proactive approach, informing us of those weather-related challenges. The tube floating was so fun.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

It was a pleasure meeting you all, thanks so much for coming!!

Excursion 30 minutes from our condo

Pamela_B, Aug 2025
We had fun! Owner was very friendly and survivor island was fun too! Better experience 2nd round- 1st round 1 of the kids flipped out and couldn’t get back in for at least 10 minutes but they had life jackets and everything was fine -just scared but not scared enough to not go again….

Great Experience For all!

Eric_P, Aug 2025
Big thanks to Jeff, Natasha and Leah for creating a great experience for the family. I highly recommend to everyone, and even more so it's always great to talk to welcoming, down-to-earth people. We plan to come back in the future

No Alligators seen!

Alan_A, Jul 2025
It was good time going down the river, except my youngest had this fear that an Alligator was going to get us.

It exciting and...

JOE_H, Jul 2025
It exciting and interesting to see and do. We enjoyed it and we try it again. Great family experience

Soooo super FUN!!!!

Nicole_S, Jul 2025
A perfect mix..beauty of nature, relaxation, a little excitement, and GREAT PEOPLE!!! If you can’t swim (like me) no worries!! You are life jacketed up!! You won’t regret..fun for couples, families with kids, and even solo!!!

I would not do it again

Dan_B, Jun 2025
Slow float for 20 minutes and then they take you back up river to do it again. Not really three hours. Nice workers but not worth the price. We floated for 20-40 minutes and left.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

The length of the float trip is completely dependent on the ever changing river levels. The higher the river level the faster the float trip, it can range from 25 - 45 minutes per trip and we pick you up and bring you back. You are able to do as many trips as you would like during the 3 hour time frame which it clearly states in the description.

Staff is AMAZING!!! Must check out!!

Amanda_C, May 2025
We had the best time! Very peaceful float and the staff was BEYOND amazing! I dropped my phone getting out of the raft (that was thankfully in a waterproof holder) and he got in the water and found it! Totally above and beyond for us and we are so grateful! Definitely check this place out. Everyone that worked there was so kind and helpful and had the biggest smiles. Thank you for a great afternoon! We will be back!

Birthday celebration on the River

Randi_S, Aug 2024
It was a birthday celebration and a great time. Jeff and Libby were wonderful and lots of fun. I gave a 4 not 5 because of the life vests. They were gross. They had a very strong BO smell and sandy. If you’re required to wear the vest they should be an acceptable clean. Otherwise everything was what we were hoping for .

Kayaking River Island

James_B, Oct 2021
The kayaking experience was very exciting and beautiful, I would recommend this excursion to everyone!! Love it!!!!

Amazing!

Patricia_P, Oct 2021
A couple of ladies invited me on their tour. So thankful. Wonderful time. Great guide-Cherish. So much to see. So peaceful

Great First Time Experience

Starlette_B, Oct 2021
This was the first time I ever went Tubing and it was fun. It was so peaceful and relaxing. I will have to do the kayaking next time. The staff was awesome also. I don't know how to swim but I didn't have any problems. This was my birthday gift to myself. My sistas came with me which made it even funnier. None of us knew how to swim.

Great time well wortg it

Tomlin_D, Jul 2021
Great experience friendly staff , safe enviroment .....well worth it ....tubing kayaking and paddle board fun ...2 thumbs up ....💜

Fantastic! Relaxing! Fun!

Cathy_K, Jul 2021
So incredibly peaceful and relaxing. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Absolutely outstanding experience.

Fun filled River Day

Gresha_T, Jul 2021
My family and I had a blast at River Island Adventures tubing and kayaking! We paddled down the River then floated back. We beached an on island and ate lunch we brought along in a floating cooler. We also played games. I highly recommend for a summer fun filled day!

A great learning experience

Diane_W, Jun 2021
It was great until we got to the end of the river or a turnaround we wasn’t sure what to do there was no instructions on that but all in all it was a great trip my first time ever kayaking but as I said I didn’t know what to do when we got to the end

Response from Host, Jun 2021

I am glad to hear your first time kayaking was a great experience! I am sorry for any miscommunication on our part for not making it clear you need to return to the launch point once you are finished. We hope you return in the future!

Wonderful experience!!

Lisa_H, Jun 2021
Talk about a wonderful time! The owner and son were so nice and made everything's so easy. I highly recommend them!!!

So much fun!

Michelle_S, Jun 2021
We had a magnificent time! The river was low so my understanding is it should've been even better. We would definitely do this again! Beth and Cameron were amazing! So nice and very accommodating. The owner Jeff even gave us a ride on the pontoon! LOVED our day with these folks!

Off the beaten path

Randa_K, May 2021
The river was low, but we did exactly what we wanted to do. Three adults were able to have a single person kyayak. We paddle as far as we could, then turned around. The area was well kept. The service was on point. Very satisfied.

Blast

Mark_F, May 2021
We really enjoyed our time here. We had a blast!!!! We stayed for our whole time we had the half day.

River Island Adventure Kayak Tour

Frederick_S, May 2021
A nice lazy trip. I brought a novice so water level abs currents we just right for us. A great River to learn. But durning Rainey season, it would be a challenging river.

Response from Host, May 2021

We enjoyed having you all!

It was okay. The staff was very friendly and helpful

Tijuana_B, Apr 2021
None really. My two children and I was the only ones there doing the tubing. Paid for a half day but only ended up staying for 30 mins

Response from Host, Apr 2021

Hi Tijuana, People had been tubing all day! I'm sorry it was just ok and hope you'll try it again in the future and check out the kayaking and paddle boarding as well. I actually have a great pic of you and kids and will message to you 🥰

Great

Quintina_A, Mar 2021
My friend and I really enjoyed ourselves kayaking and river tubing. The owners were so nice and patient with us. Will do again for sure when it's WARMER. ! THANKS GUYS 😊

Response from Host, Apr 2021

We are so glad you guys enjoyed it

Kayak

Sherif_A, Sep 2020
Very nice experience and very nice people. The river was great and weather was nice. Owner was very friendly.

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