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Beyond Outer Banks

Cape Hatteras Kayak Tour

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Outer Banks, USA
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Enjoy a relaxing time out on the waters of Pamlico Sound on a kayak tour to Cape Hatteras. Join a small group and paddle out onto the calm waterways just around the sunset hour. Keep your eyes peeled for local birds like ospreys, pelicans, egrets as well as sea turtles, rays, and river otters.
  • Watch the sun dip below the horizon while you paddle
  • This tour is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts
  • All necessary kayaking equipment is provided
  • A small group means more attention from your guide

What's Included

  • Kayaks, life jackets, safety equipment and paddle.
  • Does not include gratuity.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Salvo Day Use Area
    Salvo, NC 27972, USA

    We will meet in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore's Salvo Day Use area south of the villages of Salvo & Rodanthe. It is on the west side of Route 12 South and is marked by a brown sign. Park near the kayak trailer.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

Kelli_M
Our guide, Henry, was fun, informative, and shared great stories about the local lore. The scenery was beautiful and the sunset was lovely. Definitely an upper body workout for 2hrs of kayaking, so be ready lol. But other times we stopped rowing and flowed with the breeze.

Reviews

4.7
based on 21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Our tour guide Ellie was...

Molly_N, Jun 2026
Our tour guide Ellie was very nice, our tour was changed from a further location to a closer location, I am glad it did because it was much easier.

Such a fun trip through...

Mary_E, Jun 2026
Such a fun trip through marsh filled with birds and along the coast! Our guide was fun, relaxed and encouraging…he knew a lot about the birds and interesting facts about the outer banks

Response from Host, Jul 2026

This is why we do what we do!! Thanks for the love and support and come try another tour area next time on the OBX.

Cloudy sunburn

Jodi_F, Aug 2025
Our guide Nick was excellent, very helpful and friendly. We all got very sunburnt because it was cloudy and rainy when we e left the house, but turned sunny and hot. Moral of the story is always wear sunblock no matter what.

A great workout and fun

Kelli_M, Jul 2025
Our guide, Henry, was fun, informative, and shared great stories about the local lore. The scenery was beautiful and the sunset was lovely. Definitely an upper body workout for 2hrs of kayaking, so be ready lol. But other times we stopped rowing and flowed with the breeze.

It was a blast!

Kayla_B, Jul 2025
We had a great time! Our group was small when we took the 6 o'clock tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. The waters were calm so while you will exercise it is nothing too strenuous. We saw all sorts of birds and fish. The waters are also quite shallow so even weaker swimmers can enjoy the experience.

Very relaxing

Matt_R, Sep 2023
Great guide, beautiful scenery, on time, well organized A lot of fun. Got a good workout. Would highly recommend

Kayaking the bay

Jana_H, Jul 2023
Very peaceful...company runs right on time...very friendly...will do it again..it was our second time.

Do it

Bill_B, Jun 2023
Donnie was great. Easy trip. Thanks would have liked to see more wildlife Never really needed to get wet

Beautiful Sunset

Crystal_K, Aug 2020
My husband and I had a blast! We got to see a beautiful sunset on cape Hatteras. A must to do, very beautiful and fun.
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