Private Hilton Head Kayak Tour

Get on the water with one of our 2-hour custom kayak tours & classes. If you can dream it, we can do it! Outside Hilton Head private kayak tours and instruction programs are designed around your groups goals and desires. All you have to do is reserve the date and time, and using our network of guides, instructors and reservations specialists, we will design a program for you! This is a great option for those who are looking for a privately guided tour, as well as those looking for specific instruction.

Privately Guided Kayaking Tours

For those looking to do a private version of any group Hilton Head kayaking adventure, or wanting to do a trip not regularly offered, a private tour is a great option. Our Interpretive Naturalist guides are also kayak experts who can lead you on any length of tour. Popular private tour destinations include:

Circumnavigating The Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
Exploring The New River, Combahee River, Okatie River, Colleton River, Port Royal Sound, Broad River, Beaufort River, Tulifinny River, Pocataligo River, Coosawhatchie River
Paddling beach side to nearby Daufuskie Island, Page Island, Palmetto Bluff or Beaufort.

Kayak Instruction & Lessons

For those new to kayaking, we offer instructional programs that will set you on the right course for a lifetime of rewarding paddling. Our American Canoe Association instructors teach introduction to kayaking, strokes and maneuvers, assisted rescues and self rescues, launching and recovering, trip planning, kayak touring, tide interpretation and outfitting. For more experienced paddlers, potential instruction topics include kayak surfing, eskimo rolls, race training, freestyle, advanced strokes and commands, open water kayaking, trip leading, expedition planning, safety and health… to name only a few! Instructors are expertly trained, patient and very experienced with different types of paddlers.

Duration

The most popular length for private tours is 2 hours. However, full-day, half-day, and shorter tours, as well as multi-day expeditions, are all options. On a private tour or instructional clinic, the possibilities are endless! Just start by reserving your preferred date and time, and we'll customize if from there.

Location / Where to Meet

50 Shelter Cove Lane

Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Most tours meet at Outside Hilton Head's Shelter Cove location, but if your custom tour is better suited to meet at a different location, we'll connect with you directly to coordinate an alternate meeting location.

Ages & Requirements

The minimum recommended age is three years old. Children 12 and younger will usually paddle in a double kayak with an adult.

What's Included

Interpretive / naturalist guide & kayak instructor
All necessary equipment, including kayaks, paddles, and personal flotation devices.

Not Included

Water & Snacks
Gratuity

What to Bring / Wear

We recommend wearing comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing that can get wet, as well as shoes that can be secured to your feet (such as water shoes or sandals with straps). Sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses are also recommended, as well as a water bottle and any necessary medications.

Outdoor Activities in Hilton Head