Kayak Tours
All guides are First Aid & CPR-certified.
Group (2 or more adults) and private tours available.
Private=your group only. Solo trips cost double.
Half-price* for children under 12 (*tandem with an adult)
Marshlands Paddle: Escape into a marshland
environment rich with birds, crabs, fish and other marine life. The wind
and current will determine the route you and your guide take, but featured
destinations include a tremendous sand dune with a spectacular view of the
marsh, a large osprey nest, and sailboat shipwrecked by Hurricane Fran.
Currently running by appointment; 2 hrs, easy
Group: $45 per person (Group =2 or more adults); Private: $65
Eco Tour: Embark on a quest to understand the many micro habitats existing in
the salt marsh and how they work together to support a very species diverse
marine ecosystem. On this kayak tour you will paddle to a variety of interactive
stations where you will stop, stretch your legs, and use all your senses
to explore the local flora and fauna. These trips are led by kayak guides
trained in environmental education practices, and the stations you visit
will vary based on tide levels. Some of the topics covered at our stations
include crabbing, seining, salt marsh zonation, shell fish, nursery habitat,
and benthic organisms.
April through October only; easy
Group: 2 hr, $50 per person; 3 hr, $60 per person; Private: $70/$80
Local Blackwater Tours
Join Robert Smith, Salt Marsh Kayak Company's blackwater expert, for a custom trip down a local, slow-moving blackwater creek. Spring & fall are the perfect time to explore this unique inland environment which is home to cypress groves, a variety of birds, long-nosed gar, alligator and black bear. Potential destinations include The Black River (which contains a 1200 year old cypress grove), Shelter Creek (home to a variety of tropical song birds), Town Creek, and the Northeast Cape Fear River.
3-hr & 5-hr tours available; reservations required; 4 person minimum
* Trips are scheduled b/w 9am-3pm; 5-hr $100 per; 3-hr $85 per
Bird Watching Tour: You never know what you
might see in the marshlands behind Wrightsville Beach! Blue, green, & tri-colored
herons, white & snowy egrets, pelicans, osprey and a variety of gulls abound
in this unique environment. In season, ibis, skimmers, oyster catchers,
terns, cormorants and loons can be viewed as well. Come explore the wonders
of this bird rich environment with an experienced guide.
Easy; morning and low tide recommended for best viewing
Currently running by appointment
Group: 2 hr $50 per person; 3 hr $60 per person; Private: $70/$80
Sunrise/Sunset Tour:
Wrightsville Beach is
strikingly tranquil, yet vibrantly alive with the sights and sounds of nature
at the beginning and end of the day. Join us for a guided trip at sunrise
or sunset and experience just how incredible our little beach can be.
2 hrs, easy; 24-hour notice and reservations required;
May through September only
Group: $50 per person; Private: $70
Masonboro Island Excursion:
Less than a mile
from our rental facility lies Masonboro Island - an uninhabited, pristine
retreat from the hustle and bustle of Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a vigorous
paddle to this barrier beach (or a pleasant ride by water taxi), and then
explore the flora and fauna of this unique environment by kayak & on a
walking tour.
3-4 hrs, easy to moderate; available by appointment only
Group: $70 per person; Private: $90
Hidden
Creek: Enjoy a paddle through a winding marshlands creek accessible
only at mid to high tide. This tour is for adventurous types who don't mind
a tight squeeze, as the creek narrows to mere two feet in one section. A
great trip for kayakers with moderate skills or those who have already conquered
our basic marshlands paddle.
3hrs, moderate; must be coordinated with the tides; by appointment
only
Group: $60 per person; Private: $80
Custom tours
available!
We are happy to work with your schedule and ideas!