Cat Island - Wando River Paddle and Fossil Hunt

duration: 5 Hours
cancellation_summary: Can Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, Within 24 hours of the event there will be a $20 rebooking fee on any rescheduled tours. Tours cancelled by Nature Adventures Outfitters due to weather will receive a full refund.
meeting_point: Paradise Island Boat Landing
min_age: 4
description: Cat Island is a small Island on the upper Wando River. This Island has a nice sandy beach that is great for relaxing and a small maritime forest to explore. Cat Island is also one of the best islands to hunt for fossils (mainly shark teeth) along the beach.

We will meet at Paradise Island Boat Landing at 9:45 and depart at around 10:00 am. We will ride the tide out to the Island. During the paddle you will learn about the diverse wildlife and rich history of the area. We stop on the Island where we can have lunch, relax, swim, explore, and hunt for fossils. I will lead a short nature walk on the Island as well for anyone who would like to join in. We will stay on the island for approximately 1 hour and wait for the tide to change, then ride the tide back to the landing.

You will need to bring lunch, plenty of water and sunscreen, and appropriate clothes and footwear for paddling and the beach.

what_is_included: The Price includes a kayak, Life Jacket, and Paddle for all participants. There will be a trained guide with you on the tour for safety and to interpret the surrounding nature and history of the area.

what_is_not_included: We do not supply dry bags or phone bags for the trip, we do have some available for sale if needed. It is not guaranteed that we will have extra sunscreen, most of the time the guides will be willing to share theirs, but that is not always an option.

Lunch is not included, you will need to bring a packed lunch and any snacks and drinks you would like.
what_to_bring: You will need to bring a lunch and any snacks and drinks you want while on the island.

You will need to wear clothes you do not mind getting wet and water shoes (preferably closed toed, but sandals and flip flops are acceptable). We also recommend a hat to keep the sun out of your face (we sell hats if you want a souvenir).

Bring a dry bag or phone bag for any gear you may not want to get wet. Sunscreen is a must have. In the summer it is always a good idea to carry Bug Repellant (you may need it at landing or meeting location, once on the water the bugs are not a problem).

If you or anyone in your party has an allergy to stinging insects or ants, please bring any medications along (i.e. epipen) and make the guide aware.

special_requirements: Children under the age of 14 will be required to go in a tandem with an adult over 16 years old. At least one person in the party must be over the age of 18. Children must be at least 4 years old to participate on the tour.

restrictions: Age Restrictions: must be over 4 years old (and 30 lbs) and one person in party must be over the age of 18.
Paddle Alone: 14 and over
Max weight: Single: 325 lbs, Tandem 550 lbs, Canoe 700 lbs, and Paddleboard 250 lbs

extras: We do sale some gear when available:

Phone Bags: $8
2 L Dry Bags: $12
Nature Adventures Outfitters Hats: $20
Nature Adventures Outfitters Shirts: $20

disclaimers: Minimum tour size is 2 people. If the tour does not meet this requirement, we reserve the right to cancel or reschedule.