TourTruth score 8.2 out of 10
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Charleston Stand-Up Paddleboard Eco Tour 2 hr
TourTruth score 8.3 out of 10
Very goodTop 19% in Folly Beach
115 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Folly Beach
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Learn to paddle the Folly River, spot native birds and dolphins, and visit a private beach on this two-hour Charleston eco tour.
About this tour
Set out on a beginner-friendly Charleston stand-up paddleboard eco tour through the calm, flat waters of the Folly River. A lifeguard-certified instructor starts with a ground-school session, covering the basics before you launch.
Then paddle with the tide and wind as your guide, taking in native birds and watching for bottlenose dolphins along the way. At low tide, the route visits a private beach where you can stop for a swim. The two-hour outing welcomes beginners through advanced paddlers, and all necessary paddleboarding equipment and a life jacket are provided. A group photo is taken at the end and shared on the tour provider’s social media pages.
Bring water, sunscreen, and clothes you are comfortable getting wet in. Children ages 8 and up can join when accompanied by an adult. Book your Charleston stand-up paddleboard eco tour for an easygoing way to experience the river and its wildlife from the water.
Highlights
- Learn SUP basics in the calm waters of the Folly River
- Paddle alongside native birds and bottlenose dolphins
- Visit a private beach and swim at low tide
- Follow the tides and wind for a scenic paddle
What's included
Included
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Life jacket
- Equipment needed to get on the water safely
- Professional guide
- Stand-up paddleboard
- Paddle
Not included
- Gratuities
- Water
- Sunblock
Ratings on each provider
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View on ViatorViator
4.92 / 5 · 115 reviews
Important information
- Ages 8 and up
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Wear required flip-flops or water shoes
- Wear sunscreen and a bathing suit or clothes you do not mind getting wet
- Bring water; conditions can be hot
- Meeting point: blue barn-style office with a butterfly mural, just past the second bridge and public boat ramp on the right
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.92 from 115 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Folly Beach
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- 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 8.3. Top 19% in Folly Beach means it ranks in the top 19% of tours in Folly Beach by this score.
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