Cypress Gardens
A Unique Adventure to Remember
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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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 salt marsh with you on a kayak safari or boat tour! Dolphins, manatees, oysters, pelicans. Shem Creek, IOP, Kiawah & Bulls Is.
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.
Palmetto Carriage Works
Historic horse and mule drawn carriage tours
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.
Kiawah Island Golf Resort - Nature Tours
Wildlife activities include guided dolphin encounters, alligator excursions and world-class birdwatching.
Coastal Expeditions
Charleston’s Best Kayak, Paddleboard and Boat Tours
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.
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.
34 West Theater Company
“Simply delightful!” -NYTheatre.com
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
Explore the "Galapagos of the Eastern Seaboard" on this boat ecotour & island adventure! Dolphins, alligators, sea turtles, hiking, shelling. Don't miss this hidden gem.
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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