Kitty Hawk Kayak Tour: Explore Maritime Forest

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: 24 hours
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…
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 undoubtedly one of the top family ecotour experiences available on the islands of the Outer Banks. This tour offers a beginner-friendly setting, navigating a serene, mirror-like creek that winds through the stunning natural beauty of one of North Carolina’s largest expanses of deciduous maritime forest…

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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Albacore
Sep 8, 2025
Excellent Eco-tour - We had an excellent paddle on the Alligator River with our guide, Trey. He kept a good pace, with lots of info about the plants and wildlife. We saw lots of butterflies, few birds, and yes, several gators. The wetland is a maze, so we were delighted to have a guide to lead us. The kayaks were in good condition and easy to steer. We highly recommend.
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A3196wbtonyac
Sep 24, 2024
Great Kayak Guide - Griffin was an excellent guide! He was knowledgable and friendly. We really enjoyed this experience and found it beautiful and relaxing.
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Cellbiologist
Sep 1, 2024
Relaxing good time - Love Maria as our tour guide. What a great personality! Kayaking trip is perfect for beginners or families to go together.
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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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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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640gwynethr
Sep 17, 2025
Not worth the money. Could do the same by yourself - I love to kayak, and thought this tour would tell me about the area, the trees, wildlife etc. It was straight down, and back, no info unless I asked questions. ....with the mud, smell, and snakes. Could have done it alone and saved a lot of money. Had I have known, I would have been sure to do a sound trip, not "maritime forest" ie swamp.
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From $49
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).