Morning Guided Kayak Tour on Folly River
Paddle the Folly River marsh with a guide who brings its wildlife into focus
Duration
2 Hours
Includes
Guide, kayak, lifejacket
Highlights
Explore the Folly River marsh on a morning paddle through calmer wind and water. Learn about the estuary's wildlife as your local guide helps you spot and identify its inhabitants.
- Paddle through the Folly River marsh in the morning
- Look for dolphins, birds, and other estuary wildlife
- Learn about the ecosystem from a local guide
- Enjoy the quiet beauty of the marsh
Itinerary
- Arrive 15 minutes before the tour
- Check in with office staff
- Get ready to kayak: Use the changing room, restroom, and put your personal gear in our cubbies, fill your water bottle, put sunblock
- Meet your Guide in the backyard to receive a PFD (lifejacket), Paddle.
- Head down to the waters edge for safety first start and basic instruction or "Ground School"
- Launch into the Folly River alongside your guides
- Practice your new kayak skills near the numerous beautiful native birds and bottlenose dolphins.
- Take a water break at the half way point in the river
- Your Guide will give an eco talk about the amazing dolphins feeding technique "Strand Feeding" and other wildlife within the ecosystem
- At low tide, we visit a private beach
- Refill your water back at our shop
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Basic kayak instruction
- Kayak and paddle
- Personal flotation device (lifejacket)
- Restroom access
- Water refill station
Important details
- Arrive 15 minutes before the tour
- Flip flops or water shoes are required
- Ages 13+ only for single kayaks
- Children 12 and under ride in a tandem kayak with at least one participant age 13+
- Carolina single sit-in kayaks have a maximum height of 6'2" and/or weight of 225 lbs
- Pescador single sit-on-top kayaks have a maximum height of 6'6" and/or weight of 375 lbs
- If no one else is signed up at tour start, single-kayak bookings require a private-tour fee of $30, not included in the listed price
Cancellation Policy
Full refund for cancellations at least 24 hours before the tour. Full refund if the operator cancels due to unsafe weather or conditions.
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FAQs
Wear flip-flops or water shoes; they’re required. Bring a water bottle, sunblock, a swimsuit, hat, and sunglasses.
A restroom and water refill station are available for your Morning Kayak Tour.
Gratuities are not included. Tips for your guide are welcomed in cash, credit, or Venmo.
Meeting details
Charleston SUP Safaris, 83 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
