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Full Day Trips
Get adventurous
and take a full day to go exploring
Stunning, pristine waterways, white sand beaches, and
moss-hung maritime forests are the hallmarks of Georgia's wild and lonely
Barrier Islands. Our full day trips give you a satisfying taste of Georgia's
coastal wilderness, meandering through the tidal marshes and exploring
beaches accessible only by kayak. With guides well versed in the local
and natural history of the area, you will come away with fascinating insight
into the wilds of the Georgia coast.
Full Day Trips
Intermediate paddling skills are
required for Full Day Trips
All Tours require pre registration and pre payment
Listed below are full day trip locations suitable for
intermediate skill levels.
Little
Tybee Island
Little Tybee Island is a chain of inland hammocks and small barrier islands
connected by a maze of tidal creeks. Largely deserted even in summer months,
the area is accessible only by boat. A graphic example of dune formation
and maritime forest evolution, Little Tybee has a progression of palm,
juniper, bay, pine and live oak trees. It is inhabited by dolphin, raccoon,
gray fox, mink, feral pig, deer and alligator. There are no permanent
human dwellings. The island has several miles of beachfront, accessible
from inland rivers flowing to the sea. Thus, you can beach camp without
having to paddle through the surf zone. On the other hand, if you like
surfing, Little Tybee offers some of the best on the Georgia coast. Wild,
scenic and wonderful, it is a great place for forest camping in the winter
months or beach camping in warmer times. Sea Kayak Georgia runs day trips
and extended camping trips to Little Tybee.
Wassaw
Island
National wildlife refuge open to the public during daylight hours. It
has mature maritime forests and miles of deserted beach. Famous for the
Bone Yard, a grove of live oaks taken by the sea, dead but still standing
in the sand and exposed to the roots at low tide. Departure for Wassaw
is from Priest Landing down the Wilmington River, timed to be with the
tide both ways. All day trip for intermediate paddlers.
Ebenezer Creek
A blackwater river that flows so slowly you could paddle it in either
direction. The trip runs for seven miles through a cypress forest straight
out of Tolkien's Trilogy. Thousands of cypress knees reach up to meet
the Spanish moss like stalagtites and stalagmites in a watery cave. The
single best word to describe this place ? "Enchanting."
Skidaway
Narrows
Best summertime osprey viewing area around. Protected waters lead to large
hammocks and a Civil War gun embankment. Long route takes you past the
Isle of Hope marina and a number of interesting sail boats.
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