Water Activities

Fossil Hunting Tour

Charleston, SC

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Location
Charleston, SC
SKU
WAT-CSC-0009
Overview

Embark on a prehistoric adventure as you travel to a remote location in search of million-year-old fossils with an expert naturalist guide!

  • Enjoy a fully guided 4.5-hour tour with this TripAdvisor 5-star rated provider
  • Cruise by boat through Lowcountry marshland to an uninhabited beach front
  • Learn about local ecosystems, wildlife, and South Carolina’s paleontological history
  • Take a 5-mile roundtrip hike for finds like shark teeth, marine fossils, and more
  • Explore remnants of the Ice Age and beyond on this incredible Fossil Hunting Tour!
When Do I Choose A Date?
Either yourself or the lucky recipient can make a booking and select dates once you are in receipt of the voucher. You'll register the voucher, follow the booking instructions and your experience with us begins!

March - August:
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Essential Information
  • All ages are welcome
  • Participants will need to be able to walk up to 4.5 hours/5 miles on the beach
  • A backpack or small cooler containing drinks and snacks is allowed
  • Single-use glass bottles are not permitted
  • A minimum of 4 participants is required for this tour to run 
Duration
This walking tour lasts approximately 4 to 4.5 hours, covering 5 miles roundtrip.
Experience Provider Info
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Maximum Participants
This tour is available for up to 12 participants.
Spectators
This experience is for booked participants only.
Weather Dependent
Please contact your tour provider with any questions about weather conditions.
What To Wear
Dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy, comfortable walking shoes that you don’t mind getting sandy. It’s also recommended to bring along a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a backpack to carry personal belongings like drinks and snacks, and a camera to document your findings. (Tip: Bring an extra bag for your fossil and shell collections!)
What can I expect on the tour?

You can expect to have a great time with a knowledgeable naturalist guide as you search for prehistoric fossils.

What should I wear?

Dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy, comfortable walking shoes that you don’t mind getting sandy. It’s also recommended to bring along a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a backpack to carry personal belongings like drinks and snacks, and a camera to document your findings. (Tip: Bring an extra bag for your fossil and shell collections!)

What kind of boat will we take out to the lighthouse?

You will be aboard either a Carolina Skiff or Sea Hunt Bay Boat.

Are there any age restrictions?

All ages are welcome. However, there is a 5-mile hike. So, participants should be comfortable walking for 1-3 hours along the beach.

Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 30 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time.  If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Experience Gifts.

Cancellation Policy

Once you have received a booking confirmation, all bookings are final. No cancellations or rescheduling requests will be allowed. Failure to appear on your booked date or to cancel prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience.

Location

Charleston, SC

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