When adventure calls you to the Outer Banks, adding a tour or two to the itinerary is a good way to make sure you see all the top sights. The following are five Outer Banks tours you won’t want to miss out on the next time your travel plans bring you in this direction.
Take a Corolla Wild Horse Tour
Time spent enjoying and exploring Corolla during an Outer Banks adventure is always a treat for travelers but if you happen to have a passion for wildlife, there’s nothing more exciting than booking a wild horse tour while you’re in town. Wild Horse Adventure Tours offers unique and customized experiences that allow guests to get within safe viewing distance of the wild mustangs that roam the sands of Corolla. Believed to be the descendants of horses that arrived with European explorers, these herds have thrived along the shorelines for centuries. Tours are a great way to mix history, ecology, and adventure alongside a friendly and informed guide. Booking through Wild Horse Adventure Tours in Corolla is a chance to see one-of-a-kind sights in the comfort of a 4×4 off-road vehicle. Hummer adventures are available starting at $65 a person and are ideal for driving within range of Mustang herds as they thrive in their habitats. Tours are typically two hours total and up to 13 passengers can participate in the experience.
Enjoy a Kayak Tour with Kitty Hawk Kites
For Outer Banks adventurers who are looking to tour the waves, booking a kayak experience with the team at Kittyhawk Kites is a must. Headquartered at 1226 Duck Road, the team at Kittyhawk Kites is proud to provide guests with access to their nature-focused kayaking excursions led by a knowledgeable and friendly guide. Kitty Hawk Kites has been serving the Outer Banks for more than 30 years and offers guests a wide variety of kayak options and Outer Banks tours to choose from. Kayak tours come with all the gear needed to make it a safe and successful day on the water. Both single and tandem boats are available and certified guides lead over 13 different types of tour offerings. Some of these include an Alligator River tour, a Kitty Hawk Maritime Forest experience, Corolla & Duck adventures, sunset kayaking outings, and nighttime Outer Banks excursions as well.
Book a Chartered Fishing Experience
Those who are excited to reel in something momentous will find that booking a chartered fishing experience in the Outer Banks is always the way to go! Head over to Bob’s Bait & Tackle at 1180 Duck Road to pick and choose from customized fishing outings with a guide that are sure to inspire. Guests are invited to select between nearshore and offshore chartered experiences depending on preference. There are full-day Gulfstream trips to enjoy with a focus on tuna and wahoo as well as half-day nearshore adventures where Spanish Mackerel and striped bass are likely to be reeled in. Extended nearshore journeys of six hours can be booked upon request as well as a sportsman half-day trip when you’re looking to make it an even more hands-on experience on the water.
Wright Brothers National Memorial Tour
When history and aviation combined happen to be on your interest list, making your way to Kill Devil Hill to tour the Wright Brothers National Memorial is well worth enjoying. This memorial sits in the place where Orville and Wilbur Wright worked tirelessly to unravel and conquer the mysteries of flight. When you tour the memorial, you’ll have a chance to see the place where they first had a successful flight, as well as the destination where they landed. There are reconstructed 1903 camp buildings on-site as well as the main monument which is impressive to behold. Sculptures are found here too and are designed to be interactive. Don’t forget to swing by the Wright Brothers Visitor Center for more area information and insight into the Wright Brothers history and accomplishments.
Tour Whalehead Club in Corolla
When you’re in Corolla, touring the historic Whalehead Club is always a highlight activity. The architecture was restored in 1992 and tours of the building offer up a chance to observe era-specific furnishings from Steinway pianos and clocks to furniture and flooring. Tours can be reserved in advance and are $5 for children ages 6-12, $7 for those 13-54, and $5 for those +55. Depending on when you arrive, the Whalehead Club also hosts seasonal candlelight tours and legends, lore, and ghost tours as well.
Book Your Stay Today
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