Kitty Hawk Maritime Forest Kayak Tour

Discover the Kitty Hawk Maritime Forest by kayak. Perfect for families and beginners. Spot wildlife and enjoy a safe, educational adventure.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve - The Kitty Hawk Woods Maritime Forest Kayak Tour will explore the Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve in Kitty Hawk, NC. The Reserve encompasses a total of 1,824 acres and is bordered by Currituck Sound on the west, and Kitty Hawk Bay to the south, which contain the Reserve’s Kitty Hawk Bay Islands. Kitty Hawk Woods hosts several globally rare plant communities, including Maritime Deciduous Forest, Maritime Swamp Forest, and ponds.
What's Included
  • Kayak
  • Paddle
  • Life jacket
  • 1st aid kit
What's Not Included
  • Does not include gratuity.
Additional Information

The Kitty Hawk Woods Maritime Forest Kayak Tour is hands down one of the best family ecotours experiences to be had on the islands of the OBX. A beginner friendly environment explores a calm, glassy creek that meanders through the natural glory of one of North Carolina’s largest track of deciduous maritime forest habitat.

Beginner Friendly Tour
Search for osprey, egrets, herons. turtles and maybe river otter
Safe, fun & educational

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Quality Sit In Kayaks
Available year round

We are the only kayak outfitter on the Outer Banks certified by the American Canoe and Kayak Association with trained and certified guides.

Location
6150 N Croatan Hwy
North Croatan Highway
The Kitty Hawk Woods Maritime Forest Kayak Tour is hands down one of the best family ecotours experiences to be had on the islands of the OBX. A beginner friendly environment explores a calm, glassy creek that meanders through the natural glory of one of deciduous maritime forest habitat.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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941michaelf
Aug 25, 2024
Fun Kayaking - Totally enjoyed! Griffin was phenomenal. Safe, excellent equipment, fair price, good parking. Jay gave great customer service! Easy location. A must do!
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Kelly_g
Aug 15, 2024
Great for kids - Great first kayak trip for our boys (7 & 9). Friendly and knowledgeable guide. We saw lots of turtles, birds, and a few snakes.
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Benjamin_l
Jul 27, 2024
Fun - The kayak experience was well organised easy-going and lots of fun. Highly recommended. I would definitely do it again.
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Laura_w
Jul 6, 2024
Great experience - It was a great experience. The area was beautiful. Our tour guide Nick was knowledgeable and awesome with the teenagers. I would recommend this trip.
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Bobcz5465zo
Jul 4, 2024
Excellent outing - My wife and I really enjoyed this outing. We did the 10 am tour. The kayak part was easy and relaxing; it was special to see this unique slice of nature. Our guide Jalon was a biology major, super knowledgeable and great to be around. We definitely recommend this experience.
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Robert_c
Jul 4, 2024
Enjoyable Outing - My wife and I are very glad we went on this outing. It's a unique setting and easy water to kayak. Our guide Jalon, a biology major in college, was great and super knowledgeable. We definitely recommend this experience.
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Tericarlson
Jun 24, 2024
Amazing experience! - Maria was an amazing guide! She pointed out turtles and crabs, and told us where to avoid snakes! She was very patient with all experience levels, and very patient with my children (as well as the adults who were beginners!) It was a beautiful paddle through a very serene maritime forest, and we will be back again for a nighttime kayak tour!
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Duramaxdad
Sep 4, 2023
Great time! - Wife and I went into this activity with an idea of what we hoped it would be. Initially, we were a little apprehensive from reading the waiver they want you to sign. It sounded like the kayak activity was the next thing to skydiving without a parachute. We pressed on and booked for Monday, September 4. We were met at the starting place by the guide Gavin who quieted all our fears. We had a great time. Gavin was very knowledgeable about the area, the kayaks and the flora/fauna we would be seeing. I highly recommend this experience. The amount of time spent paddling was just right. Gavin was a pleasure to be with and our experience was what we hoped it would be. Don't let the waiver scare you away.
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156lucys
Aug 25, 2023
Highly recommend - We all loved this (me, husband, teenage daughter). Went for a 5.30 slot when it was a little cooler. Flan was a great guide, friendly, warm, informative. The kayaking is suitable for all abilities and is so tranquil and relaxing. Not physically demanding but you also feel like you get a bit of exercise while gently paddling through the beautiful, rare maritime forest. And there were very few bugs - didn't see a single mosquito.
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Jennifer_p
Aug 17, 2024
Peaceful Exploration - It was so peaceful to glide along the water! We enjoyed having the opportunity to observe the area and see a bunch of turtles!!
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