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    Carolina Outdoor Adventures

    4.9 (19 reviews)
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    Jess P.

    After a long wait for stragglers, we set out on this kayak tour. Had a fantastic paddle on the Congaree with this Billy. Enjoyed learning about the history, including escaped enslaved Africans hiding in the "swamp," champion trees, and the history and ecology of the park. Saw a few snakes and a great blue heron. The kayaks are the fisherman kind with back rests and plenty comfortable. Slow paddle out and brisk on the return. The price matches other companies. They even give you a Gatorade at the end and post a video on IG. Highly recommend.

    Karla M.

    Had a great outing with Billy and Megan! Everything was prompt and ran smoothly getting into the water. I went alone and didn't feel out of place at all in our group of five. Billy is very knowledgeable and a great conversationalist so we were able to learn a lot about the park and the trees. The river is beautiful and Carolina Outdoor Adventures did a wonderful job of showing us a different view of Congaree!

    Stormy M.

    This was an amazing trip. It was pretty much a float down the water, enjoying the trees and song of the birds. The guides gave enough interesting facts of the area, but also gave us time to enjoy and explore. We saw a water snake that was quite friendly - actually climbing up and over one of the kayaks!! That was the first time the guides had seen that happen! Everything was made super easy. The kayaks were at the launch point and ready. The guides helped with the launch, didn't get wet at all. The return trip was against the current, but it was broken up by some rest stops to make it easy. And the kayaks were very comfortable even though we were on water for 3+ hours. This was a really fun adventure!!

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    For beginners this is the best kayaking team in the Congree park. The kayak seats are higher and like sitting on a patio chair. We saw a barred owl and many kinds of snakes (from a distance). There were only 12 kayaks in our group and we all got personal attention. I would love to do this again in the fall.

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    So much fun and fabulous people. Such a treat right here in Columbia. Went by myself and had zero trouble making pals and enjoying myself.

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    Awsome trip down the river. This was a great way to see Congaree NP. Very relaxing with friendly and knowledgeable guides. Highly recommend

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    Palmetto Outdoor

    Palmetto Outdoor

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    One of the highlights of my recent trip to Congaree National Park was a canoe excursion with…read morePalmetto Outdoor and I'm not so sure we could have asked for a better experience. Our guide, Sean, was fantastic from start to finish. Before the trip even began, he was extremely communicative with my friend who made the reservation, ensuring we knew exactly where to meet, what to bring, and what to expect. As someone who appreciates clear logistics while traveling, this was greatly appreciated. Upon arrival, we met our fellow paddlers, many of whom were fellow National Park enthusiasts visiting Congaree for the first time. Everyone was friendly, excited to be there, and Sean helped create a welcoming atmosphere before we even launched our canoes. For a little context: I am absolutely terrified of snakes. In fact, during my first visit to Congaree a couple of years ago, I considered doing a canoe trip but ultimately chickened out because I couldn't stop thinking about my slithery nemeses lurking nearby. This time, I decided to be brave. While several members of our group did spot snakes along Cedar Creek, everyone was incredibly understanding of my fears. When one was spotted, my canoe companion and guide were kind enough to help turn our canoe so I didn't have to see it. It may sound silly, but it made a huge difference and allowed me to actually enjoy the experience rather than spend the entire trip anxiously scanning the shoreline. And enjoy it I did! Paddling Cedar Creek was really scenic and surprisingly relaxing. Between the reflections on the water and the towering trees at times, I felt like I was in a scene from The Notebook. If you're visiting Congaree National Park, I highly recommend adding a paddle trip with Palmetto Outdoor to your itinerary. Great communication, great guide, great group, and a fantastic way to experience part of the park that most visitors never do!

    We took a guided canoe tour with Andy in Congaree National Park. Andy was very friendly and kept…read moreeveryone's spirits high. It was a beautiful day for a tour and the best way to see the park. The paddle was leisurely and Andy had a lot of good information about the park's history and ecology. He takes care of all the setup so you don't have to drag a canoe at any point. The cost was a good value for the experience. I would recommend it to anyone looking to visit.

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    Cedar creek bridge
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    National park canoe entrance
    This is the area where you tube. The elbow is the slow and easy part followed by rapids. There are 2 bridges, the second one is the exit.

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    This is the area where you tube. The elbow is the slow and easy part followed by rapids. There are 2 bridges, the second one is the exit.

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