Alligator River Refuge at Buffalo City

See Alligators & Wildlife Up Close!

Duration

2 Hours

About

Our Alligator River kayak tour is our maximum adventure tour! On this Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge kayak tour, explore this very unusual habitat and learn all about its exotic wildlife. Alligators call this wildlife refuge home along with rare endangered red wolves, and a variety of unique birds that are native to the island. Alligators are shy creatures but they can be found in some of the canals and larger waterways of the refuge. Outer Banks Kayak Adventures expert kayak guides will lead you on a unique adventure searching for these prehistoric creatures. It’s not unusual to find alligators in the water or lounging along the shore.

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge provides habitat to an extensive list of over 250 bird species. On our kayak tours we often see Prothonotary Warblers, Wood Ducks, Northern Cardinals, Killdeer, Red-bellied Wood Peckers, Hairy Wood Peckers, and Pileated Wood Peckers. The refuge is also home to the largest concentration of black bears on the east coast. Black Bears can sometimes be seen roaming or relaxing on land, or climbing the trees. While touring the Alligator River, discover the history of moonshiners in this area while kayaking beneath grand bald cypress and loblolly pine trees. Our Alligator River kayak tour is an unforgettable experience you don’t want to miss! This is an excellent two-hour tour suitable for beginner and experienced paddlers of all ages.

Dogs are not allowed on this tour!

What to Bring

• Plenty of water and a snack if you'd like
• Sunscreen, sunglasses and/or a hat
• A towel for after the tour (you'll want to leave it in your car)
• Shoes and clothing you don’t mind getting wet
• You may also want to consider insect repellent, a rain jacket if it might rain, and a dry bag