Top South Carolina Eco Tours

An air-conditioned sightseeing bus offers a refreshing Charleston Sightseeing Tour for summertime visitors trying to escape the heat or those with limited mobility. Roll by popular "Holy City" sights like Rainbow Row, the Battery, White Point Gardens, Nathaniel Russell House, and St. Michael's Church from wide viewing windows while your guide informs and entertains with stories from Charleston's rich past.

Get all the thrills of a Charleston ghost tour without any walking on this haunted horse and carriage ride. A horse and carriage takes you down twisting side streets and cobbled alleyways with ease as your guide shares spooky stories from Charleston’s past. Make your way past the Mills House, the Circular Congregational Graveyard, and and Provost Dungeon in the heart of the Holy City.

Explore the beautiful cypress-lined Waccamaw River, Intracoastal Waterway, and the creeks and swamps on this guided boat tour near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Be on the lookout for birds and other wildlife that inhabit these southern waters that run along the refuge. The boat docks are located within Waccatee Zoo.

Travel back to Colonial times aboard a horse-drawn carriage and discover more than 300 years of history on this guided, 1-hour tour of Charleston. See the many mansions, churches and gardens of yesteryear on this narrated tour around historic Charleston. Enjoy the romantic clip-clop sound as this educational adventure winds through the streets and learn about this ‘Holy City’ and its rich history and role in Civil War times. See the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, one of the most historic buildings in America, and much more.

Zoom around Hilton Head Island on a small, motorized "creek cat" boat during this guided tour. Get views of all the quintessential sights, as well as access to some smaller marshes and wildlife-rich areas. Enjoy the opportunity to operate your own creek cat under the supervision of a guide; multiple departure times available.

Explore Broad Creek, venture through the tidal marsh system, and learn about the island’s history. Join us for a tour on Broad Creek watching for birds and dolphins in the salt marsh ecosystem. Along the way, your interpretive naturalist captain will entertain your group with fun facts and stories of the Lowcountry. Our boats are stable, comfortable, and ideal for viewing wildlife.

Travel along a forested bike trail without breaking a sweat on this Hilton Head Segway tour. Admire the scenery and the ride as you glide among live oaks, Spanish moss, and saw palmettos at a leisurely pace that’s ideal for teens and families. This fun ride doesn’t include any narration—just get rolling and enjoy the views.

Combine an excursion to see Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in their natural environment with personalized attention on this private tour. Depart from the Palmetto Bay Marina in a boat headed for the dolphins' swimming and hunting grounds with a guide, who will teach you all about their biology and behavior. Having a dedicated guide means you can ask plenty of questions as you travel.

Join us on this two hour private boat tour as we explore the calm waters behind Folly Beach in search of the local bottlenose dolphins. As we cruise through the creeks and inlets, you will have the opportunity to see these beautiful animals play, sleep and hunt. If the dolphins are feeding, you may be able to observe a hunting strategy called “strand feeding,” only seen in this part of the world. Along the way, you will also have the chance to see other local wildlife, such as wading birds, bald eagles, osprey, pelicans or maybe a sea turtle. This cruise includes up to 6 people for one price!

Explore Myrtle Beach's natural ecosystem and witness the beauty of dolphins in their wild habitats on this cruise. With knowledgeable local guides leading this cruise, guests can learn about dolphins while seeing them up close. This environmentally conscious endeavor highlights dolphins in a mindful manner, ensuring that nature is respected along the way. See the dolphins splash and frolic through the water as the sunset paints a glorious hue over Myrtle Beach on this unforgettable cruise.

Sail the Charleston Harbor, see dolphins, amazing sunsets or even participate in real sailing yacht regattas. Fate is not only the most demanded but also the largest and nicest sailing yacht available for Charter in Charleston, known for her beauty under sail, exquisite appointments below deck and the best customer service in the industry. Charters depart from Downtown Charleston just minutes from most hotels. Standard sails are 2 hours, sailing to Ft Sumter or the Ravenel bridge depending on wind conditions. We can narrate and give a full history tour or we can just put on some great music and let you enjoy yourselves and take in the beautiful sights of the Charleston Harbor. Its up to you We provide complimentary bottled water and soft drinks but you're welcome to BYOB or make it easy and have it catered through Caviar Bananas and enjoy charcuterie, wine, champagne, beer or brunch on board during your trip, delivered directly to the boat. #1 activity on TripAdvisor since 2010

Chase after a mermaid and look for dolphins in the wild on this fun-filled boat tour from Hilton Head. Mermaid Nina swims right up to your boat and shares tons of information about marine life and ocean conservation in a light-hearted way that kids are sure to love—you can ask her about life as a mermaid, too.

Dolphins are the most amazing aspect of Myrtle Beach's ecosystem, and guests can experience dolphins in their natural habitat on this adventure. See them as they frolic through the waters, swim, splash, and travel behind the boat on this incredible cruise. This tour is environmentally friendly, and the local captains are knowledgeable and know the dolphins' habitats and patterns well enough to ensure that guests see dolphins on their Myrtle Beach vacation!

Try the newest tour on Hilton Head Island! Drive your own mini boat while our experienced guide leads you to the best Hilton Head landmarks. There will be many stops throughout the tour for historic information, eco information, & wildlife viewing (like our many bird species or the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin.) The Mini Boats are easy to drive and can fit up to 2,3, or 4 people each. The tour will make a 20–30 minute stop at Disappearing Island, an island only accessible at low tide and known for its shells, starfish, & sand dollars! You will deboard your mini boat and have time to explore! This is sure to be the highlight of your trip!

Put your feet up, relax, and learn about the unique Salt Marsh Ecosystem with all of its nature & beauty, and enjoy some of our local history on this day sail! We’ll cut the engine and let the wind do all of the work while you keep an eye out for dolphins and birds! You are welcome to bring any other drinks and snacks you would like. Please make sure your beer is in cans and you have a plastic cup to pour your wine into.

This 1-hour tour is a great option for those who are short on time or who have young children. You'll still get to see dolphins on this tour, but you'll also learn about the island's ecosystem and see some of its other wildlife.