Top things to do in South Carolina in Summer (Updated November 2026)

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Guided Sunset Kayak Nature Adventure

Paddle through Hilton Head Island’s breathtaking salt marshes on an exciting 2-hour guided sunset kayak tour! Led by expert naturalist guides, you’ll explore the rich …More

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Paddle through Hilton Head Island’s breathtaking salt marshes on an exciting 2-hour guided sunset kayak tour! Led by expert naturalist guides, you’ll explore the rich...

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Charleston/Folly Beach Shark Tooth and fossil Island Drop off

If you are wanting to explore one of the best places to find shark teeth and fossils than this is the trip for you. You …More

If you are wanting to explore one of the best places to find shark teeth and fossils than this is the trip for you. You...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Hilton Head Guided Stand Up Paddleboard Tour

Stand up paddle boarding focuses on creating core strength and stability as you float on top of the pristine water. Come walk on water with …More

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Stand up paddle boarding focuses on creating core strength and stability as you float on top of the pristine water. Come walk on water with...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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Kayak Rental On The Waccamaw River

Explore South Carolina’s Waccamaw River by kayak or stand-up paddle board, with equipment guidance and route instructions before you set out independently. Paddle roughly half …More

Explore South Carolina’s Waccamaw River by kayak or stand-up paddle board, with equipment guidance and route instructions before you set out independently. Paddle roughly half...

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Kayak With Dolphins in Historic Shem Creek

Paddle into the heart of Charleston’s most iconic tidal creek on this guided kayak adventure. From our private dock on Shem Creek, you’ll slip past …More

Paddle into the heart of Charleston’s most iconic tidal creek on this guided kayak adventure. From our private dock on Shem Creek, you’ll slip past...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Hilton Head Sunrise Kayak Tour

Experience the serene beauty of Hilton Head Island’s Lowcountry on a guided sunrise kayak eco tour. As the first rays of light illuminate the marshlands, …More

Experience the serene beauty of Hilton Head Island’s Lowcountry on a guided sunrise kayak eco tour. As the first rays of light illuminate the marshlands,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Guided Stand Up Paddleboarding Activity in Hilton Head Island

Take a naturalist guided stand up paddle tour of the coastal salt marsh, an unbelievable perspective of Hilton Head's beautiful waterways! This is a perfect …More

Take a naturalist guided stand up paddle tour of the coastal salt marsh, an unbelievable perspective of Hilton Head's beautiful waterways! This is a perfect...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Kayak River Tour to a Private Island

Take a guided tour of the Waccamaw River learning about the local wildlife, trees and plants along the river with a chance to explore a …More

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Take a guided tour of the Waccamaw River learning about the local wildlife, trees and plants along the river with a chance to explore a...

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Private Afternoon Harbor Cruise on Kismet for parties up to 20

Looking for a private luxury yacht for your large group? Kismet can hold up to 15 passengers, cruise the harbor, BYOB, awesome stereo, bathroom, history …More

Looking for a private luxury yacht for your large group? Kismet can hold up to 15 passengers, cruise the harbor, BYOB, awesome stereo, bathroom, history...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Chattooga River Rafting Wild Section 4

During your Section 4 Chattooga Rafting trip, you'll raft the river that Southern Living named as The 1 Thing Every Southerner Ought to Do. You'll …More

During your Section 4 Chattooga Rafting trip, you'll raft the river that Southern Living named as The 1 Thing Every Southerner Ought to Do. You'll...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Private Morning Excursions on Yacht Kismet up to 20 passengers

Everyone loves the Kismet for its style, comfort and ability to hold large groups of 20 passengers, we also include rafts and water hammocks at …More

Everyone loves the Kismet for its style, comfort and ability to hold large groups of 20 passengers, we also include rafts and water hammocks at...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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3 hour Private Afternoon Boat Ride and Beach Excursion

Enjoy a half day cruising the harbor on a private center console captained by a professional yacht captain. Stop at secluded island beaches for shark …More

Enjoy a half day cruising the harbor on a private center console captained by a professional yacht captain. Stop at secluded island beaches for shark...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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2 Hour Guided Kayak Tour at Palmetto Bluff

On this casual kayaking tour for nature lovers, you get explore the local creeks of Palmetto Bluff with a naturalist guide. Stop and see dolphins …More

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On this casual kayaking tour for nature lovers, you get explore the local creeks of Palmetto Bluff with a naturalist guide. Stop and see dolphins...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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3 Hour 25 ft. Luxury Pontoon Private Hilton Head Boat Rental

Voted Best of Hilton Head year after year, Hilton Head Island Boat Rentals welcomes you to explore Hilton Head by boat! The new Luxury Group …More

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Voted Best of Hilton Head year after year, Hilton Head Island Boat Rentals welcomes you to explore Hilton Head by boat! The new Luxury Group...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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4 Hour 25 ft. Luxury Pontoon Private Hilton Head Boat Rental

Voted Best of Hilton Head year after year, Hilton Head Island Boat Rentals welcomes you to explore Hilton Head by boat! The new Luxury Group …More

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Voted Best of Hilton Head year after year, Hilton Head Island Boat Rentals welcomes you to explore Hilton Head by boat! The new Luxury Group...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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Private Sunset Harbor Tour 20 passenger party Yacht Kismet

Relax and enjoy a refreshing beverage as we cruise the Charleston harbor, take in a history tour or enjoy a swim or do it all! …More

Relax and enjoy a refreshing beverage as we cruise the Charleston harbor, take in a history tour or enjoy a swim or do it all!...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,549
Chattooga River Rafting - Mild: Section 3

For over 50 years, NOC has been guiding guests on the Chattooga River. NOC's founder, Payson Kennedy was a stunt double in the movie Deliverance, …More

For over 50 years, NOC has been guiding guests on the Chattooga River. NOC's founder, Payson Kennedy was a stunt double in the movie Deliverance,...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Private Sunset BYOB Boat Ride on Southern Charm

Enjoy two hours cruising the harbor on a private center console captained by a professional yacht captain. Stop at secluded island beaches for shark tooth …More

Enjoy two hours cruising the harbor on a private center console captained by a professional yacht captain. Stop at secluded island beaches for shark tooth...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$625
Charleston Dolphin Tour - Private up to 10

As you embark on our 2-hour journey, you'll witness some of the most spectacular scenes enjoyed in coastal South Carolina. Our goal for our guests …More

As you embark on our 2-hour journey, you'll witness some of the most spectacular scenes enjoyed in coastal South Carolina. Our goal for our guests...

2 hours
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$495
2-Hr Blackwater Kayak Tour just outside Charleston

Come and view the wild side of Charleston!! Just 50 minutes from downtown Charleston, and 40 minutes from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. This "Nationally Recognized …More

Come and view the wild side of Charleston!! Just 50 minutes from downtown Charleston, and 40 minutes from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. This "Nationally Recognized...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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