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    Hunt For Fossils On A Guided Morris Island Hike

    Cruise to Morris Island and hike for fossils with a naturalist

    5.0 stars• 11.6K reviews
    From$92/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    3 Hours

    Includes

    Guided tour, Naturalist guide

    Highlights

    Ride a motor boat through tidal creeks and marshes to uninhabited Morris Island, then hike the beach in search of fossils. Your naturalist guide explains what you’re finding and helps identify your discoveries along the way.

    • Board a motor boat and cruise 9.5 miles to Morris Island
    • Hike multiple miles on a 3-hour guided beach walk
    • Search for sharks teeth, shells, and pre-historic fossils
    • Learn why fossils are found in this area as you explore
    • Bring back finds as your guide helps identify fossils you spot

    What's Included

    • Guided tour

    Things to know

    No digging is allowed, including in dunes or cliffs, per state and federal laws. No dogs or pets are allowed on guided group tours.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel or reschedule more than 24 hours before departure with no penalty. Within 24 hours, tours are nonrefundable. Rescheduling within 24 hours has a 25% upcharge.

    FAQs

    Arrive 20 minutes before your tour time for check-in.

    Yes. Every person in your group must complete an electronic liability waiver before arrival. An adult must complete a waiver for each minor.

    Bring multiple bottles of water per person, sunscreen or sun-resistant clothing, a hat, sunglasses or eyeglasses with a retaining strap, shoes you don’t mind getting sandy, a bag for fossils and shells, any required medications, and a camera or phone.

    Meeting details

    1871 Bowens Island Road Charleston, SC

    Experience provided by Charleston Outdoor Adventures

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    Adult

    $92.22

    Ages 13+

    0

    Child

    $61.48

    Age 3-12

    0

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    Review summary

    5.0
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    The guides here are genuinely the star of the show. Names like Chris, Matt, Katie, Shane, and Shawn come up repeatedly, and reviewers consistently describe them as knowledgeable, personable, and deeply connected to the Low Country ecosystem. Whether it's explaining the tidal marshlands, sharing local history, or keeping a respectful distance from dolphin pods, the guides clearly bring real expertise and enthusiasm to every outing. The tour options are varied enough to suit different interests, from sunset kayak tours and fossil hunting to the popular OBX filming locations boat tour. Dolphin sightings come up in nearly every review, including mama and baby pairs, which feels like a genuine highlight rather than a lucky bonus. One reviewer even brought a group of 13 students for a full day of kayaking and fossil hunting, and another returned a second time with grandchildren, both raving about the experience. The overall vibe is relaxed and unhurried, with guides encouraging guests to move at their own pace and soak it all in. Family groups across wide age ranges, from young kids to seniors, seem to do really well here. It's the kind of place that earns repeat visits and strong word of mouth, and for good reason.

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