A Tipping Guide for Tipping Your Guide

Nature Adventures Outfitters is proud to employ some of the best guides in the industry. Our guides are certified, conscientiousness, professional and committed to providing you with a great kayaking experience. . Our Guides strive to make you feel like you are a part of our NAO family and hope to make your experience one you will talk about for years to come A considerable amount of our Guide's income comes from gratuities. In response to customer questions regarding guide gratuities, we are providing the tipping guidelines below :

20% for an Outstanding and Memorable Experience

Your kayaking experience was wonderful and far exceeded your expectations Your guide was extremely knowledgeable, engaging, attentive and adaptable to your needs. He/she went above and beyond to make sure your experience was outstanding.

15% for a Great and Fun Experience

Your kayaking experience exceeded your expectations. Your guide provided an experience that was  very informative, memorable and fun. Your guide was very friendly and made a true difference in your experience.

10% for an Average Tour Experience

Your guide provided you a satisfactory tour. You felt safe, and were given the necessary information that enabled you to have a safe, fun experience.

0% for anything else

If you have had anything less than a great experience we hope that you will provide us with feedback that will enable us to brush up on our skills! We value your honest feedback and follow-up on all customer comments and suggestions. NAO values the opportunity to serve our customers and is committed to high standards of customer experience.

 

About NAO

At Nature Adventures Outfitters, our entire focus is on giving you the best kayak experience the waters near Charleston and the South Carolina coast have to offer. Whether you're staying at the Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, or Downtown Charleston, we have tours for every member of the family. Featuring expedtition sea kayaking to South Carolina attractions including the barrier islands, blackwater swamps and rivers. No experience necessary, so plan your next South Carolina vacation with Nature Adventures Outfitters!

Our record on Safety and accurate Naturalist interpretation has given us a reputation as Coastal South Carolina's most recommended and respected Kayak Guide Service.

Environmental Organizations paddle with us and we've had repeat clientele for years!

Contact Us

We are the closest outfitter to Charleston and the oldest and most respected naturalist guide service!

You can GPS in 483 West Coleman Blvd,
Mt. Pleasant 29464 and it will take you into our parking lot on the water at Shem Creek. Do not use this address for our other tours - click here for directions to our Blackwater Tours or our other Saltwater Tours.

Address: 483 West Coleman Blvd Mt. Pleasant. South Carolina (On the water at Shem Creek)
Telephone:  843-568-3222
Telephone 2:  800-673-0679
E-mail:  nao@att.net
Headquarters  and Mailing Address:

1900 Iron Swamp Rd. Awendaw, SC 29429