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Guided Kayak Trips - Outer Banks, North Carolina |
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Set up your own private Custom Guided Kayak Trip for you and your family or friends.
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Outer Banks Guided Kayak Trip
October 19-25, 2008
April 12-18, 2009
$1295 per person, double occupancy (includes all taxes)
The Outer Banks of North Carolina is something every paddler should see. The Outer Banks and the surrounding areas are full of history and beauty, some of which can only be seen from the cockpit of a kayak. The Outer Banks are a group of barrier islands that separate the Atlantic Ocean from the saltwater sounds and mainland. There are many freshwater rivers and creeks that feed Albermarle Sound; this is where we’ll explore during our daily paddling trips.
Some of the areas that we explore include the Alligator National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), Pea Island NWR, Roanoke Island, Corrolla, and Ocracoke Island. The Alligator NWR is appropriately named for its population of a small species of American Alligator, the northernmost on the east coast. It has a very diverse eco system and is also one of the last strongholds of the Red Wolf. While here we paddle Milltail Creek, a tributary to the Alligator River, and also have the option of doing a “wildlife drive”. Pea Island NWR has long been recognized as a “birders paradise." Its bird list boasts an impressive 312 species! While here we paddle up the Pamlico Sound to see the waterside of the refuge and then we hike the trails in the refuge that have photo blinds, overlooks, towers, and spotting scopes. Roanoke Island has a rich history. Colonists made their way to the island in 1587, and it is there that the first permanent English settlement, now known as the Lost Colony (because it suddenly vanished without a trace), was located. We paddle to a replica of the Elizabeth II, a 69-foot, two-story ship that carried the colonists of Sir Walter Raleigh to the New World. We also have the opportunity to see Jockeys Ridge, the largest sand dune on the east coast, from the water. Corolla is located on Currituck Sound and is the home of several wild ponies that live on the sand dunes. It is also the nesting place of a healthy population of ospreys. Ocracoke Island is the home of the famous pirate Blackbeard. The area just outside Ocracoke where he frequently anchored his ship still retains his name, Teach’s Hole, and is the site of his death. We should see otters, herons, and the incredible barrier island ecosystem at work. We might even get a glimpse of the wild ponies that came to the island by early explorers whose ships wrecked in the Atlantic.
Our “base camp” for this adventure is a waterside house near the town of Kill Devil Hills. Here we are centrally located and have all the amenities of home, and then some. You are provided all meals; breakfast and dinner is family style at the house. Lunch is deli style and is taken with us each day so we can eat on or near the water.
The weather in the Outer Banks in spring can range from highs in the 60’s - 80’s and lows from the 50’s - 70’s. There is always a breeze, and rain is always a possibility. Kayaking is an activity that any reasonably fit person can enjoy. This tour is designed for beginning paddlers, and basic paddling and safety instruction is given at the beginning of the trip. You should be in good health and accustomed to regular exercise.
The cost of the trip includes kayak, paddling accessories, lodging, local transportation and all meals. Not included in the cost is air or land transportation to Kill Devil Hills, NC, alcoholic beverages, gratuities for the guides, or medical expenses due to injury or illness.
There is a minimum number of participants required to confirm this tour. Therefore please do not make any travel arrangements (airline flights, train) until you have received confirmation from us that the trip has fully booked. A 50% deposit is due at time of reservation, with payment in full due 60 days prior to the trip’s start date. For more information or to make a reservation, please email or call 315-335-1681. For reservation, deposit, refund and cancellation policies click here.
Click here for more photos from our Outer Banks Guided Kayak Trips.
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