Paddling Tours at Kiawah Island
843.768.6001
The following paddling tours are two hours long. We highly recommend shoes that are secure to your feet, flip-flops and slides are not recommended. Suggested experience level and age requirements are listed under each tour description. Tour times vary daily, please visit the Heron Park Nature Center for a weekly schedule or contact the Resort’s Recreation Department at 843.768.6001. Canoe tours are available upon request, please check with the Nature Center for canoe tour availability. There is a 24-hour cancellation policy for all paddle tours. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Resort guests and Property Owners: $50 per person. Guests renting through outside rental agencies: $55 per person. $30 for all participants 3 – 11 years old.
New for Summer 2010: Walk Up Marsh Kayak Rentals
June 1- June 15: Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday; 9am - 2pm
June 16 - August 15: Sunday - Friday; 9am - 2pm
August 16 – August 31: Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday; 9 am – 2 pm
Rentals are first come first serve and will leave from the Mingo Point launch site, located on the right after entering the Mingo entrance. Rentals include, kayak, life vest, paddle, map and instructions. Crabbing equipment is also available for rent with your kayak and although crabbing is not allowed at Mingo Point, our maps will provide the appropriate areas. Last rental of the day should be back no later than 4 pm. Rentals outside the 9am - 4pm time frame may be accommodated upon availability for an additional $15. Weather Dependant: Rentals may be cancelled due to wind and rain, please call the Nature Center 843.768.6001 for updates.
Requirements & recommendations: Previous kayaking experience strongly recommended. We highly recommend shoes that are secure to your feet (flip-flops and slides are not recommended), clothes you can get wet, water and sunscreen. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. $40/single & $60/double kayak for a 2-hour rental; $10 for each additional hour. Crabbing Equipment: $10/net & hook (bait not included). Staffing is based on weather conditions, and launching during unstaffed hours is prohibited. The Nature Program also allows you to lauch your personal kayak during staffed hours. Launch Fee: $5/kayak. Launching outside the 9 am – 4 pm time frame may be available upon request for an additional $15 fee. Please contact the Nature Center for any additional questions
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Adult Twilight PaddleThe Kiawah Island Nature Program is proud to offer an exciting experience in tandem kayaking! Join us on an evening paddle through the Kiawah River to view a spectacular sky as the sun slips beyond the horizon. Then, while twilight illuminates the marsh, sights and sounds change from the usual commotion to a rare and tranquil silence not easily found today.
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Family KayakingThis trip is truly family kayaking at its best. We’ll paddle in tandem boats through some of the most remote tidal creeks in the Lowcountry. Paced for the novice paddler, this tour is great for viewing some of the brilliant landscapes Kiawah has to offer and provides an excellent time to get up close with the native wildlife. This is a great option for families wanting to paddle together.
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Marsh KayakingIf you’re an independent adventurer and like to set your own pace, marsh kayaking gives you the freedom you’re looking for. This tour leads you through the creeks to reveal what curiosities the marsh has to offer and is geared toward those who are looking to get a little exercise.
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Pluff Mud PaddleTimed perfectly with the tides, we'll make our way down to our very own sandbar with ample opportunity to explore what lies in the salt marsh. This tour has the shortest "Paddle Time" so it's the perfect option for families looking for an introduction to kayaking and some basic salt marsh ecology.
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Surf Kayaking RodeoJoin our surf kayak instructors as we head into the waves for the best "white-water" the Lowcountry has to offer. Take advantage of your guides' experience and instruction and feel the adrenaline surge as you carve across the waves. Need a break? We've got umbrellas and drinks as you catch your breath. After a day in the waves, you'll see why this trip is our guide's favorite.
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Teen Kayaking AdventureTime for the kids to get out and have an adventure of their own. After some quick tips, its time to jump in your own boat and have some fun on the water. From races in the river to ‘King of the Boat,' you’re sure to get wet and make some new friends while on this trip!
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