Top Outer Banks Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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 North Carolina’s largest track of deciduous maritime forest habitat. Beginner Friendly Tour Search for osprey, egrets, herons. turtles and maybe river otter Safe, fun & educational Price Match Guarantee Quality Sit In Kayaks Available year round We are the only kayak outfitter on the Outer Banks certified by the American Canoe and Kayak Association with trained and certified guides.

Uncover the spooky history of the Outer Banks as you embark on a walking tour around downtown Manteo. Listen to tales about the Lost Colony and Blackbeard as you walk around stopping at landmarks including the Pioneer Theatre and Roanoke Lighthouse. Your guide also uses an EMF detector to search for spirits just like they do on paranormal TV shows.

Explore the calm waters of the Outer Banks’ Roanoke Sound by kayak on this excursion. Join a guide and small group for a paddle through salt marsh canals and flat water in the sound. While you paddle keep an eye out for local wildlife including pelicans, herons, ospreys, and skimmers. This tour is ideal for those who want a relaxing paddle that doesn’t tire you out.

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 also home to an old logging and whiskey distilling community during Prohibition. Who knew the OBX had black bear and endangered red wolves? Also see snowy egrets, great blue herons, and turtles.