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.
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Open 7 Days a Week
Seasonal Hours
9 am - 6 pm November thru April
9 am - 7 pm May thru October
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!
NAO Gold Level
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!














