Overnight Blackwater Expeditions
Journey "down" the Santee River and camp out Riverside on an island, or sandy riverbank.! We explore Rice Canals, Blackwater Creeks, Brackishwater marshes and Freshwater islands all along the way. Once paddled and occupied by the Santee Indians, this pristine wilderness remains the same, uninhabited by development nestled in the Francis Marion National Forest.
See... Bald eagles, Swallow-tailed Kites, Hawks and many varieties of Wetland Birds. Shy and elusive Alligators, River Otter, Deer and Wild Boar are also sometimes seen.
Primitive and Semi-primitive camping available. Waterways include: Santee River , Echaw, Wambaw, Chicken and Hampton Creeks, The Edisto River, The Black River and more.
Overnight Saltwater Expeditions
Capers Island State Heritage Preserve, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Barrier Island waters & Marshes of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, McClellanville (Jeremy Creek ) and Awendaw Creeks.
Explore Barrier Islands, Brackishwater and Saltwater Marshes and Creeks throughout the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. Dolphins, occasional Loggerhead sea turtles and hundreds of coastal shorebirds frequent the area. Over 277 species of birds documented. Explore Remote Beaches, Islands and Coastal Plain Indian Ceremonial Shell rings.
These tours include some Open water paddling with full sun, wind and currents. *Guided tours highly suggested on the Coastal Expedition.
Where To?
Quick Info
Open 7 Days a Week
Winter Hours
9 am - 6 pm Now thru February 29
2 hour tours now offered at
10 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.
3 hour tour offered at 10 a.m.
Walk Ups are accepted: however, for confimed tours please make a reservation by calling us at:
843-568-3222
or
800-673-0679
or contact us online at nao@att.net
Or book online now!
Please Note: There is a 50% cancelation fee charged if you cancel the same day of your reservation.
In the News
NAO helps raise thousands of dollars each year by providing benefit kayak and canoe paddles for non profit organizations.2010 organizations included The Mount Pleasant Land Conservancy, Keeper of the Wild and for Kayak for the Kure for MS. Giving back to environmental and humanitarian causes is our mission.
Paddle for free with us!
NAO has started the first ever Women’s kayaking group in Charleston Come join us one and all on our once a month adventures!
Charleston Kayak Adventure Women’s Meetup Group
Groupon Coupon
Valid for our Shem Creek and Crab Bank Island location!
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Recognization for Sustainable Tourism
Nature Adventures receives a "Gold Level" Recognition by the South Carolina Nature-Based Tourism Association by implementing a variety of sustainable practices in helping preserve, promote and protect South Carolina’s Heritage and Environment in the Nature Based Tourism Industry.
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Nature Adventures has an A+ rating with the BBB!
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