Our girls annual weekend had such a good time with Dustin. He was knowledgeable and patient, and the fact that the weather and the water were perfect, only added to our pleasure. We enjoyed the animal signings, including three different types of snakes! We learned a lot about the area. Highly recommend this tour with Dustin. read more

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The guides were the best, think Al and Michael if I recall (sorry if I got the names wrong). They were so polite and helpful. Very professional and courteous. They made you feel safe too. I really appreciated them taking the time to instruct us. Well done! read more

I went on a tour this morning with Alan and Justin and had an amazing time! We went out in the rain, which would deter many, but our guides were both ready to go and excited! They had so much knowledge to share about the environment, park, and wildlife. I also loved seeing the creek in the fall. I would recommend this tour if you'd like to spend some time on the water in Congaree National Park. It was a ton of fun! read more

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Such a fun way to spend three hours. Dustin was a great tour guide! I highly recommend.

We booked our tour with JK Adventure super last minute and are so grateful they had the availability! We booked two tandem kayaks for my husband, myself, and our two young children. All of the equipment was great quality and we felt safe and well-equipped for our 3 hour tour. Dustin and Alan were awesome from start to finish. They were both informative and serious, and also laid back with plenty of jokes. They were quick to point out all wildlife and made their best attempts to have everyone see it. They graciously took and shared photos of the whole group and even gave local recommendations for things to do/see/eat. This was the perfect way to experience the park and we'll have these memories for a lifetime! read more

Loved our morning kayak experience. Since we were driving up from Charleston, I called ahead and requested a time change. Due to the risk of afternoon thunderstorms, we were suggested a max 1 hr start time delay. This allowed us to make our tour on time and with sufficient time for us to explore without running into as many of the other operating tours. Alan was our tour guide and I greatly appreciated his enthusiasm throughout the tour. For someone that takes tours our multiple times a week, he was genuinely excited by the wildlife encounters that we had (heron, owls, turtles and spiders!). Thank you JK Adventures for accommoding a schedule change and a great tour. read more

bryce and isabella were very good guides! the river was very beautiful. We had many opportunities to take photos. We saw lots of wild life including turtles, owls, and snakes read more

We had such a blast kayaking through Congaree National Park. Our tour guide was fantastic - super knowledgable of the waters & the park. Appreciated all of the communication leading up to the launch. We felt well prepared, safe, and had a lot of fun! read more

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Dustin was an excellent guide. Ensured our safety, got lots of great photos to share, and found many different animals along the way for us to see. read more

Very nice float in Congaree National Park. Water levels were really high. All equipment was well maintained and up to date. Guide had his hands full with a family that included 2 small children. He was very patient with them. Did not get to see many large older trees. read more

Our kayak trip with Dustin was one of the highlights of a National Park road trip including 7 parks. It was a pleasure to get off the beaten path and quietly float and paddle through Cedar Creek. It is a leisurely paddle of 4 miles round trip that takes up to 3 hours. There is much time to just float and take in the the park and the pleasant sounds of being within a natural setting. There is much to see and hear. The trees here are unlike any we have seen. We were treated to the call and response hootings of a pair of owls. We spotted fish jumping, birds, snakes and spiders - nothing to fear. Most impressive was a Bard owl swooping across Cedar Creek as we ended our trip. Congaree National Park is a treasure in this well-preserved and unusual flood plain. I highly recommend JK Adventures. They were very helpful on the phone getting reservations and giving us the details we needed. Our guide was awesome and met us right on time and helped our aging bodies in and out of the kayaks. No worries about getting wet. The price was less than another company I researched. My husband and I were lucky enough to be the only ones paddling with Dustin. We enjoyed his company and he was very knowledgeable and informative. read more

JK Adventure Guides - Paddling Cedar Creek in Congaree National Park - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me

Justin who runs JK Adventures is great! The info and directions he provides before the experience answer most if not all questions you may have. We arrived with the tour ready to go as the kayaks were already set out. Comfortable life preserves that fit all shapes and sizes! Justin has super powers for spotting wildlife. Stay near him to get a great lesson on the plants, animals, and life of the river. The kayaks are very stable too! My husband had no issues with balance in these. My sister also did great and this was her first time ever kayaking! Thanks for a great experience Justin! read more

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We were fortunate to do this trip as we planned last minute due to weather. Doug guided us for an afternoon trip in the Congaree NP. Our trip was early April, the weather was cool and the water level perfect! We saw tons of banded snakes, spring flowers, fisher spiders and heard many birds. This despite traveling with a very loud teenager! Doug was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable with all the questions we asked and he floated among our different family groups to keep everyone informed as we traveled. His genuine love of the area shines through. He recommended the boardwalk trail at the visitor center, so we checked that out the next day. What a fabulous way to explore the floodplain inland from the river! We would do this trip again in a heartbeat! The boats are new, the jackets clean and comfortable with lots of nice sized pockets and the paddles are strong and easy to grip. I can't thank Doug enough for helping me feel comfortable on the water; I successfully navigated under a fallen tree for the first time! read more

I scheduled a guided kayaking adventure into Congaree NP just 2 nights prior to the adventure, and was so very pleased with our experience with co-owner/guide Doug, who was very knowledgeable about the abundance of flora and fauna throughout the 3-hour trip. He was so personable and funny, and was very kind to my sons. I felt very safe on the water and thoroughly enjoyed the lush beauty of this NP. Would highly recommend! read more

chimo93@hotmail.com Tim was our guide on Sat 10/23/21 at 9am. He was kind, friendly, laid back, and knowledgeable about the area. He made sure we were safe at all times but let us enjoy the river at our own pace. We followed a kingfisher and got a great close up of a curious watersnake. He also gave some great recommendations. At his recommendation we hit Timmerman trail and were able to see some great birdlife. Thank you JK and Tim for a great experience! read more

Super convenient. Alan was a great guide. And kayaking is a great way to experience Congaree National Park.

This tour is probably the best way to see Congaree National Park. Alan was an excellent guide who was informative and entertaining. We saw firsthand the unique biodiversity of the park and had a leisurely paddle for four hours. Felt like we saw it all! read more

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We had two great kayaking trips while visiting Congaree National Park. One was in the morning on Cedar Creek in the Park - saw owl, great blue heron, banded snakes (non poisonous and non active!), Bald cyprus and Tupelo trees. It was a great way to explore the park. One evening we kayaked on the Congaree, starting in Columbia. The trip was a cool way to end the day. The river is wide and the sky was blue!. Cool breezes off the cold water from the Saluda River that feeds into the Congaree. Justin, Doug, and Bryce are great guides! read more

We went on a Saturday morning kayak tour thru Congree NP. We only had 4 people with us on the tour. I am an inexperienced in kayaking but had no problems. Doug was super friendly and made the tour very enjoyable. Really enjoyed the tour, the company and the experience. Highly recommended! read more

JK Adventure Guides - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me

Great and easy communication leading up to our paddle. These guys were so fun and knowledgeable. We did a 3 hour Sunday morning kayaking trip and it was perfect. Doug and Justin were professional and fun and safe! Look forward to future adventures with them as the guide read more

We had a great time paddling Cedar Creek in Congaree National Park over the 4th of July. The guides were full of interesting information, some good humor, and interesting conversations. We saw many, many snakes (none poisonous), lots of turtles, an owl, a great egret, a couple ibis, a barred owl, and an alligator. All around a fantastic experience! I would highly recommend their service! read more

Doug gave an awesome tour and was such a great guide. The equipment is top notch, the tour was paced according to the participant preference for sightseeing (we weren't rushed), and the company is great to deal with. If you're looking for an awesome outdoor adventure, this is the company to go with! read more

Knowledgeable guides. We were on the water for almost 3 hours Saturday. Weather was great and guides are humorous.

A small group of us from a class decided to go on the after work kayak trip. Our guide was Joshua. He was patient and knowledgeable. We were all novices and one of us was nervous to start but relaxed and enjoyed the trip. It was a lovely evening and the trip was actually pretty easy we went about 3 miles at a leisurely rate The river was beautiful. I recommend this to everyone. read more