Outfitters and Guides
Make the most out of your South Carolina vacation with a professionally guided excursion! Canoe or kayak down the longest Blackwater river in the nation, take a guided backpacking hike into a wilderness camp, ride Class IV and V whitewater rapids, take home a trophy catch with a pro guiding you to where they're biting on a one of South Carolina's bountiful lakes or enjoy a near shore and deep sea fishing charters on the South Carolina coast.
From active outdoor excitement to relaxing nature cruises, South Carolina’s expert guides and outfitters will help make your Palmetto State adventure safe and exciting. Scroll through the listings below to locate guided adventures and outfitters in South Carolina. Click on a title for more information on listing. Use the tool bar to the right of the listings to add a location to your South Carolina Trip Planner
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A three-hour history and nature tour of the salt marshes of the ACE Basin. Join Cap'n. Stan on this 25-mile round trip excursion aboard the Dixie Lady, a 38-ft., 40-passenger pontoon boat.
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 Beaufort |
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Daily dolphin watch trips, nature and wildlife excursions, and sunset sails on the Pau Hana and Flying Circus catamaran sailboats. Summer fireworks cruises, sailing lessons and customized private charters available. Can accommodate the handicapped. Both vessels sail daily from Palmetto Bay Marina.
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Guided canoe and kayak trips on the Congaree, Saluda, Edisto Rivers, as well as hiking and rock climbing trips.
Equipment rental available. Retail outfitting store in Cayce, across the Saluda River from Columbia. Stocks canoes, kayaks, camping, hiking and climbing equipment as well as clothes, books, maps and supplies. Member of SC Professional Paddlesports Association.
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 Cayce |
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Dolphin Watch Cruises aboard the M/V "Holiday" and Sport Crabbing Excursions on the M/V "Crabber J II".
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The National Audubon Society's Francis Beidler Forest in Four Holes Swamp contains within its 15,000 acres, the largest remaining stand of virgin Bald Cypress/Tupelo Gum swamp forest left anywhere in the world. One thousand year-old trees and native wildlife abound in this pristine sanctuary that has been untouched for a millennia. A 1.75 mile self-guided boardwalk trail (handicapped accessible) allows visitors the chance to safely venture deep into the heart of the swamp...to see it the way nature intended! Canoe trips and naturalist guided walks and programs also are available seasonally and by reservation.
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 Harleyville |
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The Audubon Swamp Garden offers 60 acres of the primeval beauty of blackwater cypress and tupelo swamp, traversed by bridges, boardwalks and dikes. A 45-minute nature boat tour takes visitors through ancient rice fields.
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 Charleston |
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Naturalist led boat excursions though salt marsh tidal creeks to Capers Island State Heritage Preserve, one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands. Excursions include Capers Island Wildlife Exploration, Sunset Eco Tour, Crabbing Clinic, Creek Fishing and Remote Kayaking.
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Isle of Palms |
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Beaufort Kayak Tours provides high quality, narrated natural and cultural history kayak tours on the waters of historic Beaufort county. Tours are suitable for beginners and recommended for most ages. Nature and history, Hunting Island, and ACE Basin tours.
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Bee City focuses on educating the public on the importance of Honeybees. Get a close look at the workers, drones and queen. Enjoy lunch or dinner at the café. Visit the petting zoo. Purchase honey and beeswax items from the gift shop.
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 Cottageville |
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Tour service offers canoe and kayak tours on several rivers, including Little Pee Dee, Big Pee Dee, Lumber, Lynches, Waccamaw and Black. Historical areas include the "Tan Yards" of Marion County, Snow Island, and the hideout of Francis Marion. Meals can be included in day trips, moonlight trips and overnight trips.
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 Marion |
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