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Kitty Hawk Woods Kayak Tour

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 …More

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Outer Banks, USA

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...

90 to 120 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$49
Alligator River Kayak Adventure

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge is a 125,000 acre wildlife preserve managed by the United States Fish & Wildlife Service. This incredible wildlife corridor was …More

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Outer Banks, USA

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge is a 125,000 acre wildlife preserve managed by the United States Fish & Wildlife Service. This incredible wildlife corridor was...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$59
Surf Lessons on the Outer Banks

Learn to surf on the Outer Banks in one of our daily surf lessons. Lesson includes ocean safety, surfboard anatomy 101, paddling technique, proper pop …More

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Outer Banks, USA

Learn to surf on the Outer Banks in one of our daily surf lessons. Lesson includes ocean safety, surfboard anatomy 101, paddling technique, proper pop...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$89
Kayak Rental on the Outer Banks

We are the only kayak rental company right next to the Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve. This paddling area is hands down one of the …More

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Outer Banks, USA

We are the only kayak rental company right next to the Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve. This paddling area is hands down one of the...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$35
Kitty Hawk Maritime Forrest and Marsh Tour

This is one of only a few maritime forests left along the Carolina Coast. The only way to view this area is on a kayak …More

Outer Banks, USA

This is one of only a few maritime forests left along the Carolina Coast. The only way to view this area is on a kayak...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$60
Floating Bar Crawl Tour

Asheville is known for Beer and Nature! We combine the two. This is a fun trip to bar hop by raft. We will casually float …More

Asheville, USA

Asheville is known for Beer and Nature! We combine the two. This is a fun trip to bar hop by raft. We will casually float...

4 hours
4.7 (55)
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$81
4 hour - 16 Person Pontoon Rental in Nags Head

Embark on the ultimate Outer Banks adventure with a pontoon boat rental in Nags Head! Perfect for families, friends, and groups, this activity blends relaxation, …More

Outer Banks, USA

Embark on the ultimate Outer Banks adventure with a pontoon boat rental in Nags Head! Perfect for families, friends, and groups, this activity blends relaxation,...

2 to 8 hours • Free Cancellation
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$509
Shark Tooth Island Kayak Rental

Explore the unique Shark Tooth Island and the scenic Cape Fear River with our kayak rentals. This self-guided paddle adventure is perfect for those looking …More

Wilmington, USA

Explore the unique Shark Tooth Island and the scenic Cape Fear River with our kayak rentals. This self-guided paddle adventure is perfect for those looking...

2 to 8 hours • Free Cancellation
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$45
Two- Hour Group Surfing Lesson in Cocoa Wrightsville Beach, NC

Great for families or large groups of friends that want to start their surfing journey together! A fun, healthy, safe way to let go and …More

Wilmington, USA

Great for families or large groups of friends that want to start their surfing journey together! A fun, healthy, safe way to let go and...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$110
Alligator River Refuge at Buffalo City

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge provides habitat to an extensive list of over 300 living species. On our kayak tours, we get the chance to …More

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Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge provides habitat to an extensive list of over 300 living species. On our kayak tours, we get the chance to...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$70
Fully Guided Rafting Trip

Fast Rivers opened in 1979. It's the second oldest company on the Nantahala River-- and our longevity is no accident. We're a small business and …More

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Asheville, USA

Fast Rivers opened in 1979. It's the second oldest company on the Nantahala River-- and our longevity is no accident. We're a small business and...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$60
Kayak Tour of Lake James

Lead by a certified naturalist, the Lake James kayak tour is a half day tour spent on a serene lake beneath blue skies. Along the …More

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Asheville, USA

Lead by a certified naturalist, the Lake James kayak tour is a half day tour spent on a serene lake beneath blue skies. Along the...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$125
Wrightsville Beach Private Boat Cruise: Island Hopping & Sandbars

Start your private boat adventure in Wrightsville Beach by meeting your captain at the dock and setting the vibe for your perfect day on the …More

Wilmington, USA

Start your private boat adventure in Wrightsville Beach by meeting your captain at the dock and setting the vibe for your perfect day on the...

4 hours
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$876
Hourly Single Kayak Rental in Whalebone in Nags Head

This location is the ideal location for a first time paddler to try kayaking. The water is very shallow (less than waist deep) and we …More

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Outer Banks, USA

This location is the ideal location for a first time paddler to try kayaking. The water is very shallow (less than waist deep) and we...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
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$29
Shark Tooth Island Tour

This tour is a “ripper” opportunity, ever dreamed of being Moana or Indiana Jones? Well put your wide brimmed hats on and lets get busy …More

Wilmington, USA

This tour is a “ripper” opportunity, ever dreamed of being Moana or Indiana Jones? Well put your wide brimmed hats on and lets get busy...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$60
Thrilling Jet Ski Adventure in Raleigh

Enjoy a thrilling jet ski rental experience in Raleigh with flexible options ranging from 1 to 4 hours. Perfect for adventure seekers aged 22 and …More

Raleigh, USA

Enjoy a thrilling jet ski rental experience in Raleigh with flexible options ranging from 1 to 4 hours. Perfect for adventure seekers aged 22 and...

1 hour
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$170
90 Minute Private Surf Lesson

Learn in a private setting the ways of Samurai everything you need to know about surfing and the ocean! …More

Wilmington, USA

Learn in a private setting the ways of Samurai everything you need to know about surfing and the ocean!...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$115
Private Efoil Adventure on Lake Norman, Lake Wylie or MIL with CharlotteEfoil

The most unique watersport experience, flight over water. We are with you every step of the way. Our instructors are in the water with you …More

Charlotte, USA

The most unique watersport experience, flight over water. We are with you every step of the way. Our instructors are in the water with you...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$180
Stand Up Paddledboard Rental, Jordan Lake

Our paddleboard and other non-motorized water equipment rentals launch from Farrington Point hand carried boat launch - one of the moat popular locations on all …More

Winston Salem, USA

Our paddleboard and other non-motorized water equipment rentals launch from Farrington Point hand carried boat launch - one of the moat popular locations on all...

1 hour 30 minutes
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$60
1.5 hour Jordan Lake Sea Doo Rental - up to 3 people/1 jetski

Whether you are looking for an exhilarating jetski experience on Jordan Lake, or want to leisurely explore the more than 400 miles of pristine shoreline, …More

Charlotte, USA

Whether you are looking for an exhilarating jetski experience on Jordan Lake, or want to leisurely explore the more than 400 miles of pristine shoreline,...

1 hour 30 minutes
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$300

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