Salt Marsh Kayaking & Wildlife Tour in Pawleys Island
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness recommended to comfortably paddle for several hours and enjoy some hiking on the sandbar.
Overview
Paddle through Pawleys Island’s salt marshes on this 4-hour tour filled with birdwatching, sea turtles, and dolphins. Enjoy a leisurely lunch on a sandbar surrounded by coastal wildlife.
4-Hour Destination Salt Marsh Tour
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About This Adventure
Embark on an extended Salt Marsh Tour, where you'll paddle to the jetty and stroll along a scenic sandbar. Experience an abundance of migratory birds, with chances to spot sea turtles and dolphins. Enjoy a leisurely lunch break amidst nature, making this tour a memorable adventure for wildlife enthusiasts.
About
This tour is like the 2-hour Salt Marsh Tour, only longer. We paddle through the same inlet, but we go to the jetty at the entrance and take a very nice walk along a sandbar and out to the end of the jetty. We see a much larger number of birds on this tour and have a much better chance of seeing sea turtles and dolphins. We have a lunch break on this tour, so we recommend bringing lunch or a substantial snack along. This is the best tour for seeing migratory birds.
Rates
Adults (ages 13+) - $60 per person
Children (ages 12 and under) - $45 per tour
Available Times
Year Round - starting at 8am during the hotter months and 10am in Spring and Fall.
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Adventure Tips
Bring binoculars for birdwatching
Enhance your experience by spotting migratory birds in the salt marsh with binoculars.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Protect both your skin and the delicate marsh ecosystem with eco-friendly sunscreen.
Wear quick-dry clothing
Prepare for paddle splashes and warm sun with lightweight, moisture-wicking gear.
Secure gear in dry bags
Keep your belongings safe from water during kayaking with waterproof dry bags.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Bottlenose dolphins
- Wood storks
History
Pawleys Island’s salt marshes have long been vital to local fisheries and coastal resilience since the 18th century.
Conservation
This tour promotes low-impact paddling and educates guests to protect fragile marsh ecosystems and migratory bird habitats.
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Recommended Gear
Sit-on-top kayak
Stable and easy to paddle, ideal for salt marsh waters in warm weather.
summer specific
Waterproof dry bag
Protect your gear from splashes and potential wet landings.
Lightweight water shoes
Provide traction and protection during sandbar walks and shallow water.
summer specific
Wide-brim sun hat
Offers sun protection during long exposure on open water and sandbars.
summer specific