Ride the Magic Bus for a guided wildlife tour in Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
2- 2.5 Hour
Up to 18 people
Guide, Bus tour, Refuge visit
This tour requires an eight-person minimum to run; if it is not met, ask Greetwell about pairing options before booking. Tours must leave the refuge no later than 30 minutes after dark and may end early if groups arrive late.
Full refund or credit with 48 hours notice. 50% fee if you cancel within 24–48 hours of start. No refunds inside 24 hours unless the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
Yes. The tour requires a minimum of 8 people to run. If the minimum is not met, you may be offered pairing options.
Bring drinks, snacks, bug spray, and a camera. You can bring your own food and drinks, but do not bring glass containers.
Meet at 5:50 PM and depart promptly at 6:00 PM.
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
This operation has built a stellar reputation through consistently excellent service across their jet ski rentals, airboat tours, and their popular Magic Bus bar crawls. The staff gets called out repeatedly by name—Captain Jamie earns praise for his encyclopedic knowledge of Outer Banks history and wildlife, while Shannon impresses with planning support and communication, and driver Nichole keeps groups safe and entertained. People genuinely love the personal touch here, with many becoming repeat customers year after year. The jet skis are brand new Sea-Doos that reviewers describe as fast and comfortable, and first-timers feel well supported by the friendly staff who take time to explain everything thoroughly. The airboat tours seem to be a particular highlight, offering great value especially at the 90-minute length, with opportunities to spot dolphins and learn about the local ecosystem. Groups of all sizes appreciate the seamless booking process and excellent communication. The overall vibe is professional yet warm, with staff who clearly go above and beyond to make each outing memorable.
Just book the adventure! My family took the airboat tour with Jamie and it exceeded our expectations. The boat ride was so enjoyable and Jamie was extremely knowledgeable of everything OBX. We stopped multiple times to check out the small islands and everything was perfect.
Danielle Herron
April 4, 2026
Just book the adventure! My family took the airboat tour with Jamie and it exceeded our expectations. The boat ride was so enjoyable and Jamie was extremely knowledgeable of everything OBX. We stopped multiple times to check out the small islands and everything was perfect.
Danielle Herron
April 4, 2026