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Hilton Head Guided Kayak Eco Tour 90 min

TourTruth score 6.0 out of 10

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70 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Hilton Head Island
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Paddle Hilton Head’s calm marshes with a guide, spot local wildlife, and explore Broad Creek on a 90-minute kayak tour.

About this tour

Set out in the calm morning waters of Hilton Head on a guided kayak eco tour, when boat traffic is lighter and marsh views feel especially peaceful. With a professional guide leading the way, paddle through quiet stretches of Broad Creek and get a closer look at the Lowcountry’s distinctive coastal ecosystem.

Along the route, learn about oysters, spartina grass, and pluff mud while watching for local birds. Atlantic bottlenose dolphins often frequent Broad Creek, so keep an eye on the water as you paddle. The 90-minute experience includes a kayak, paddle, and life jacket for each participant. Groups stay small, with fewer than 10 kayaks, giving you a more personal outing and room to enjoy the scenery.

Choose the Hilton Head guided kayak eco tour for an active, close-up look at the island’s marsh habitat. Check in at the Lowcountry Watersports office by the marina and get ready to explore the water at a relaxed pace.

Highlights

  • Paddle through calm marsh waters with a local guide
  • Spot oysters, spartina grass, pluff mud, and local birds
  • Look for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in Broad Creek
  • Enjoy a small-group outing with fewer than 10 kayaks

What's included

Included

  • Kayak
  • Paddle
  • Life jacket for each participant
  • Professional guide
  • 90-minute kayak experience

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • Single kayakers must be at least 14 and accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older in the party
  • Maximum weight is 400 lb per kayak
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Check in by the Lowcountry Watersports flag, on the far right-hand side of the building past the Black Marlin restaurant, toward the marina

Frequently asked questions

How long is the kayak tour?

The kayak experience lasts 90 minutes.

What is the minimum age to participate?

Participants must be at least 5 years old. Single kayakers must be at least 14 and accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older in the party.

Is the tour suitable for everyone?

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

What wildlife might I see?

You may spot local birds and Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, which often visit Broad Creek.

Where do I check in?

Look for the Lowcountry Watersports flag at the check-in office on the far right-hand side of the building, past the Black Marlin restaurant as you walk toward the marina.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.52 on Viator and 5.00 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.

How the score works and rating distribution in Hilton Head Island
  • 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 6.0.

Provider rating distribution in Hilton Head Island

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