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We offer a premium guided eco-tour experience for an affordable price

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The Outer Banks are simply beautiful. You’ve never seen nature like this before

Popular Outer Banks Kayak Tours

Kitty Hawk Maritime Forest & Marsh Kayak / SUP Tour

This is an ideal Outer Banks kayak tour for young children and beginners. We paddle at a relaxed pace and the trees provide excellent protection from the wind, even on gusty days. This OBX Kayak tour is perfect for anyone who enjoys nature and wildlife.

Sunset & Bioluminescence Kayak / SUP Tours

The Outer Banks is known for incredible sunsets. Get a front row seat to OBX cotton candy skies on our Sunset Kayak Tour in Kitty Hawk. Prefer night kayaking? Check out our spectacular Bioluminescence Kayak Tour in Nags Head and see organisms glowing in the water.

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge Kayak Tour

This is our maximum adventure tour! Explore this unusual habitat and learn about its exotic wildlife. Alligators call this refuge home along with black bears and endangered red wolves. It’s not unusual to see alligators in the water or lounging along the shore.

Outer Banks Kayak Adventures was created from a passion for nature and paddling, & the desire to share meaningful outdoor experiences with others.

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Outer Banks Kayak Adventures

5.0

Based on 773 reviews

Pam Longley

00:29 29 Sep 21

I participated in the Kitty Hawk Maritime Forest & Marsh Tour on 15 Sept 2021. Gavin was the best guide! He ensured... we were instructed on the equipment and safety tips. He provided interesting facts about the area and nature we encountered in a friendly and entertaining manner. I called ahead of time and changed the date of my tour. The staff was accommodating and professional. I received a prompt email with the change confirmation and a text message with specific details for getting to the start location. It was a great experience. I would definitely sign up for another adventure with the group again.read more

April Jane

16:17 05 Aug 21

Brought my 5 yr old twins. They had a blast!Tiger was very personable. He remembered our names and He made sure the... kids had a chance to see the alligators before moving on to the next thing.We got to see a total of 3 alligators while kayaking. The canal was super fun to maneuver through.And we saw a good amount of butterflies.Thanks Tiger for a fun day!read more

Sarah Ferrin

13:16 21 Jul 21

What a wonderful adventure! I brought my eight year old twins and we did tandem kayaks. The kayaks were comfortable and... clean, the atmosphere was stunning and unique, and our guides Tiger and Erika were absolutely wonderful. Both had wonderful knowledge of the area and great stories to share and facts about the wildlife around us. We had a terrific experience and even saw an alligator! We will definitely be back!read more

Ashley Loftus

12:56 15 Jul 21

We had an great time kayaking with our guide Gavin this week. Gavin was so kind and made an effort to get to know... everyone in the group. The kayak trip was easy and relaxing. We actually brought our 2.5 year old along for the trip and she had a great time. My husband and I were able to share a tandem kayak with her in the middle. It’s a fun activity for all ages. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for something to do while in the area.read more

Jason Davis

14:13 27 Jun 21

Awesome Alligator River kayak trip with guide Tiger. He was full of knowledge about the area and made the tour both... fun and educational with cool stories. We only saw one alligator but it was a good one! About 5-6 feet long laying up on a grassy bank in the sun. We paddled right by him. Highly recommend this tour.read more

Nadin Kayserian

12:34 20 Jun 21

My husband and I had a great time on out tour! We were scheduled for the bio-luminescence tour, but unfortunately... because of the weather that specific tour got cancelled. Outer Banks Kayak Adventures were so quick to call me ahead of time and asked if I wanted to reschedule another tour or get a full refund. SO nice of them to offer both options. We went with the alligator tour and it did not disappoint! Tiger was so knowledgeable about the plants and animals of Alligator River, he was the best guide! And of course, got to see some alligators!!! Next time I book a tour, I hope it's with Tiger!!read more

Adam Roth

15:45 18 Jun 21

We had the AMAZING tour guide Gavin! He is super fun and he made everyone in our group smile throughout the whole trip!... He pointed out wildlife and some cool critters! He told us about Wax Myrtle and he told us that if you break a leaf from it it smells amazing! Gavin is a real pro at this sort of stuff! He really makes you feel like you have known him your whole life! He makes you feel like he is your best friend! This experience was the best kayaking experience I have ever had and I think that Gavin is the best tour guide ever!read more

Cade Somers

02:51 03 Jun 21

We had a light-to-moderate shower the entire time, but Tiger made sure to keep it a great experience for everyone,... including my family who rode in four boats. In fact, the rain and clouds actually kept it much cooler for us than what people likely experience on a regular basis. Nature's unpredictable, so you've got to go into the experience valuing the company, the beauty and curiosity of nature, and the possibility of discovery. We all (about 12 boats) passed within about 15 feet of a small alligator (~4 feet) without it moving or submerging. We saw evidence of alligators all around us. But when I think my family and I were about to give up on the possibility of seeing another, we saw a very large head pop out of the water about 75 yards back, right where we had just been. It was so cool to think it had likely been under our kayaks as we went through. Tiger's commentary was responsive to the uniqueness of the day, and he made an effort to interact with everyone in our group, even though there were times when the group could not physically fit into the same space at every stopping point. We'd already spent three days in the Outer Banks but hadn't heard any of the stories behind the names of several local towns and attractions. In dead moments and pauses, Tiger filled us in with tons of interesting local facts and even gave us ideas for other things to do on our vacation.read more

Sara Haire

22:53 29 May 21

My husband and I loved our kayaking experience with Outer Banks Kayaking Adventures! We did the Roanoke Island one so... we heard some history about the Lost Colony. The beginning part is quiet, calm and slow then once you get out to the sound the water is choppy which makes it more interesting! We stopped along side the island on some sand, saw some crabs and enjoyed the view. It was such a cool way to get to enjoy the natural beauty! Our guide- Rebecca- was so kind and helpful. It was our first time kayaking so no need to be intimidated. All I brought on the kayak was my water and some bug spray. We went in late May and the bugs weren’t too bad. Just some deer flies as it got hotter as we pulled back into the place where we put out. Oh and go first thing in the morning before it gets super hot!read more

Rennie Scott-Childress

15:31 28 May 21

My 21-year-old son and I had a wonderful tour with Gavin. The day was perfect weather-wise, and Gaven was perfect... guide-wise. He was laid back, attentive, and widely knowledgeable. The pace of paddling was leisurely. Gaving made it easy to converse about the flora and fauna as well as larger issues that impact this small piece of the planet. My son, who usually plays his cards close to the vest, actually left enthusiastic and expressed how much fun he had on the tour. Gavin made this hour-and-a-half one of the most pleasing adventures we've had in the Outer Banks over may years of coming here.read more

Matthew Waller

15:17 20 May 21

Our trip was so fun and informative with Gavin as our guide! He did a great job keeping us safe and teaching us about... the Maritime Forrest. The trip isn’t too strenuous, but challenging in a good way. I couldn’t get enough and I hope to go back someday soon. 10 out of 10 would recommend!read more

Kip Nazda

17:38 08 May 21

Just wanted to say my wife and I had a blast with Stephanie ( spelling?) She was really informative and her tour was... probably my favorite of the trips we took. She made sure everyone was comfortable and even held on to my car key cause I didn't have a compartment.Overall, we had a great timeread more

Frederick W

21:15 26 Apr 21

I did the marsh tour with a group of friends about a week ago, it was a perfect weather to kayak through the beautiful... maritime forest, however the trip seemed a but rushed, as if the guide was on a very tight schedule.Half of the group said they could not hear the guide explain the history and nature because they could not keep up. Also you had to be quick if you wanted a picture of turtles, birds, or anything. The only stop was a couple minutes at the canal bridge at turning point, with a short time for pictures or getting a quick snack or drink.read more

jade knox

16:37 24 Apr 21

We went tandem kayaking. Gavin was our guide for the kittyhawk maritime forest and marsh tour. He was an awesome guy.... He was very informative and had a great personality. You could tell he loves what he does. The tour was beautiful and a lot of fun. I highly recommend going. Was worth the money and time.read more

Sarah Bois

13:23 22 Apr 21

Me and my family had a great time with Gavin as our guide. We had the only child in the group we went with. Our son is... 11 and had a great time learning about the turtles, birds and plants we saw. But the best thing, by far, were the snakes. Gavin said, "we may see a few cotton mouths, so be on the lookout in the shrubs on the sides." We saw no fewer than 18 snakes some of which were HUGE! I'm not saying this to scare anyone. It was amazing seeing thee animals in their natural habitat sunning themselves on the branches. Gavin was perfect in telling people how to avoid them, remaining calm and so no one in the tour group was nervous. He had great natural history info and bots of history for this area. Those who didn't like snakes just stayed paddling in the middle of the water.Gavin also made sure to connect with each paddler even as we spread out a bit. All in all, this was one of the highlights of our stay in OBX.read more

Rachael Erickson

15:49 21 Apr 21

Gavin was funny and very knowledgeable. Had a wonderful time! The tour was just the right length! Not to long and not... too short. Beautiful scenery and very relaxing. Highly recommend.read more

Christopher Winters

13:17 08 Apr 21

Eli is amazing. I rented a kayak for a week while staying in Pirates Cove (great canals for paddling) and took two of... his tours. Very knowledgeable friendly and professional. Will definitely use this company again!read more

Kelly Holtel

13:30 05 Apr 21

We loved our Kitty Hawk 1.5hr kayaking excursion! We kayaked in between the marsh areas of Kitty Hawk and loved... learning all about the ecosystem and history of the area. Our guide was so informative and helpful and made the trip even better!We will definitely do this again when we come back to the OBX.read more

Erin GIbson

14:50 01 Apr 21

Highly recommended. We had two tandem kayaks for my husband and me and our two boys 13 and 10 on the Alligator River... tour. It's a beautiful location and we saw lots of turtles and an alligator. Helpful guides and educational. Would go again 100%. Afterwards do the wildlife drive through the preserve which is right off the road you take to the put in site. We saw a river otter and about a million turtles and several heron!read more

Trish Sherlock

13:34 31 Mar 21

We truly enjoyed our experience. The opportunity to see alligators, spend some time paddling & get a short history... lesson checked off the boxes for everyone in our family. Great way to spend a few hours in OBX.read more

Kudaravalli Nagasai

18:25 25 Mar 21

It was my first time kayaking and the guide was very knowledgeable it was a wonderful experiencevery calm and... pleasant water, Saw some wildlife and lots of turtlesread more

Katherine Curran

18:18 08 Sep 20

Participated in the bioluminescence tour and had a great time! Admittedly a shorter trip than I anticipated but connor,... our guide, made it super fun and informative! He gave us knowledge about the area and about the bioluminescent life we were able to witness. He was also super relaxed and kept us laughing the whole trip. Recommend to all and our group will love to return and do a different trip with this company.read more

Megan Haines (M)

19:47 28 Aug 20

Had a wonderful time! Went as a family and it was really well put together. Instructor was very knowledgeable about... kayaking, history of the site, and surrounding nature and wildlife. I have a lot of experience with kayaking and have been formally trained but those in my family didn’t have any experience. It was cool to see them really learn how to maneuver a kayak and listen to the guide on the tour. Highly recommend this!Definitely wear something you don’t mind getting a little wet. Some people on the tour were upset they got wet but it’s totally normal to have some water get in the kayak. Any kind of quick dry clothes would be perfect for this.read more

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