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Charleston Guided Kayak Eco Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 8.2 out of 10

Very goodTop 20% in Charleston

1,055 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Charleston
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Paddle Folly Creek’s tidal marshes on a guided Charleston kayak eco tour, with chances to spot dolphins, sea turtles, and waterfowl.

About this tour

Paddle into Charleston’s coastal wilds on a guided kayak eco tour through the saltwater estuaries of Folly Creek. Tidal creeks wind around uninhabited hammock islands, offering a peaceful way to experience the Lowcountry marsh.

Your professional guide leads this 2-hour outing and provides a kayak, paddles, a personal flotation device, and a dry bag for your belongings. As you glide through the waterways, watch for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, loggerhead sea turtles, and assorted waterfowl in their natural habitat. The tour is described as suitable for a range of fitness levels, making it a relaxed opportunity to explore the area by water.

Meet at the dock after parking at the end of Bowens Island Road, and arrive 15 minutes before departure. Bring water, sun protection, and shoes that can get wet. Book your Charleston Guided Kayak Eco Tour to discover the marsh from the water.

Highlights

  • Paddle through the saltwater estuaries of Folly Creek
  • Look for bottlenose dolphins, loggerhead sea turtles, and waterfowl
  • Explore tidal creeks winding around uninhabited hammock islands

What's included

Included

  • Kayak, paddles, and personal flotation device
  • Professional guide
  • Dry bag for a phone or personal belongings
  • 2-hour guided kayaking eco tour

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Arrive 15 minutes before departure
  • Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult in a tandem kayak; contact the provider to arrange one
  • Bring water, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and shoes that can get wet
  • Dress for the weather
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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Check in at the COA office on the dock; parking is in the gravel lot at the end of Bowens Island Road

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.89 on Viator and 4.84 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.2. Top 20% in Charleston means it ranks in the top 20% of tours in Charleston by this score.

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  • GetYourGuide
  • Viator

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