Alligator River Refuge Kayak Tour At Buffalo City
Paddle with expert guides through refuge canals as you look for alligators and native birds
Duration
2 Hours
Includes
Kayak, paddle, life jacket
Highlights
Explore the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge by kayak and learn about the area’s unique habitat and wildlife as you paddle. Your guide leads the route and shares local stories as you search the waterways and shoreline.
- Paddle through canals and larger waterways in the refuge
- Search for alligators in the water or along the shore
- Spot native birds among bald cypress and loblolly pines
- Learn about the area’s wildlife and moonshiner history
- Get a paddle lesson on land before you launch
What's Included
- Kayak, paddle, and life jacket
Things to know
Arrive 15 minutes before the start time. Dogs are not allowed on this tour. Children 12 and under are placed in a tandem kayak with an adult unless requested otherwise.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations or reschedules must be made more than 48 hours before the scheduled start time for a 90% refund; within 48 hours no refund is issued. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refunded. If the tour is canceled due to weather, it will be rescheduled or refunded.
FAQs
Bring plenty of water (and a snack if you’d like), sunscreen, sunglasses and/or a hat, and a towel to leave in your car for after the tour. Wear shoes and clothing you don’t mind getting wet. You may also want insect repellent, a rain jacket if it might rain, and a dry bag.
No. There are no shoe or clothing requirements.
Single and tandem (double) kayaks are available; you select the number of tandem kayaks during the online reservation. Children 12 and under are placed in a tandem kayak with an adult unless requested otherwise. Children 12 and under are recommended to paddle tandem with an adult (not required), and ages 10–12 may request a single kayak if you’re confident they can paddle the entire trip.
Meeting details
Buffalo City Kayak Put-In
