Kiawah Island Paddling Tours
Paddle Rentals
Kayak and Paddleboard rentals are available throughout the year, but do vary seasonally.
Kayak Rentals
Available in the salt marsh, previous kayak experience required.
Weather Dependent: Rentals may be cancelled due to wind and rain.
Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Tandem and single boats available
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Stand-Up Paddleboard Rentals
Available in the ocean and salt marsh, previous experience required.
Weather Dependent: Rentals may be cancelled due to wind and rain.
Participants must be 14; under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Moderate physical ability required
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Paddle Tours
The following paddling tours are 2 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. There is a 24-hour cancellation policy for all paddle tours. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All paddle tours are weather, tide, and conditions dependent.
- Resort Guests and KICA Members: $60 per person
- Outside Rental Agency Guests: $65 per person
- Children 3-11 years: $50 per person
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.
Help the Nature Program with their sustainability initiative of reducing plastics by bringing a sustainable water bottle on any of our paddle trips!
Adult Sunset Paddle
Leisurely paddle at sunset
Experience Level: Beginner
Participants must be 16 years of age or older
Tandem boats
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Marsh Kayaking
An exploration through the creeks of the marsh
Experience Level: Intermediate
Participants must be 16 years of age or older. Paddlers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Single boats
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Pluff Mud Paddle
A family favorite!
Experience Level: Beginner
Participants must at least 35 lbs. and 3 years of age.
Tandem boats
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Tidal Trip and Dip
Time to get wet!
Experience Level: Beginner
Participants must be 35lbs. and 3 years old.
Tandem boats
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Teen Kayaking Adventure
Be prepared to get wet!
Experience Level: Beginner
Ages 13-17 only. Adults must sign their child in and out when being dropped off and picked up.
Single boats
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Tandem Kayaking
An exploration through the salt marshes
Experience Level: Beginner
Participants must be 8 years of age or older. Paddlers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tandem boats
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Stand-Up Paddleboard Tours & Lessons
Stand-Up Paddleboarding in the salt marsh
Experience Level: Beginner (for lesson) / Intermediate (for tour)
Lesson participants must be at least 14 years of age.
Tour participants must be at least 16 years of age.