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Nature/Eco Tours in Charleston, SC
The Lowcountry is home to beaches, marshes, river ways and islands just waiting to be explored. If you're still dying to catch a dolphin sighting or see all of the creatures that call the rich estuaries home, these eco tours are for you.
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Charleston Outdoor Adventures
Recommended by National Geographic, COA is located on pristine waters. Enjoy history, dolphins, & waterfowl via kayak, SUP & boat adventures. Top-rated Tripadvisor activity.
Cypress Gardens
Stroll miles of garden trails, paddle cypress swamp, relax in a greenhouse with butterflies & flowers, discover native & exotic reptile exhibits & the freshwater aquarium.
Coastal Expeditions
Let Coastal Expeditions share the secrets of the saltmarsh with you on a kayak, SUP or boat tour! Dolphins, manatees, shorebirds, history. Shem Creek, Kiawah River & Bulls Is.
Coastal Expeditions
Charleston’s Best Kayak, Paddleboard and Boat Tours
Kiawah Island Golf Resort - Nature Tours
Wildlife activities include guided dolphin encounters, alligator excursions and world-class birdwatching.
AquaSafaris, Inc. Worldwide Charter Yachts
Largest capacity catamaran north of Ft. Lauderdale! Explore uninhabited barrier islands. Learn about dolphin, turtles, shorebirds & the natural history of our rich estuaries.
International African American Museum
Visit the newest African American Museum
Nature Adventures, LLC
The history, nature and water of Charleston all in one! Kayak & paddleboard tours, rentals & lessons. Great for first timers and serious paddlers alike. Reservations required.
Center for Birds of Prey
Educational programs and flight demonstrations, followed by walking tours. Programs offered Thursday, Friday and Saturdays at 10:30am. 16 miles from downtown.
Freshfields Village
Shop & socialize in Lowcountry, High Style.
Barrier Island EcoTours
Naturalist guided boat excursions to Capers Island Preserve. Sunset dolphin cruise, family fun day & beachside cookouts aboard our 6, 16, or 49 passenger boats.
Bulls Island Ferry
Named a "Top 30 Trip to Take Worldwide" by Outside magazine! Take the ferry to a wildlife island to explore trails. Dolphins, alligators, sea turtles, shelling, birding & fun!
Sandlapper Water Tours
Come and explore Morris Island and go shelling with our naturalist. Learn while exploring Charleston’s Harbor marine life. 45 ft. Catamaran, USCG-certified for 49 people.
Town of Kiawah Island - Wildlife
From the wooded uplands to the beaches, animals thrive in the rich natural environment of Kiawah Island.
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