Large Group Adventure Activities on the Outer Banks of North Carolina
Outer Banks Wedding Activities
Let us help remind you and your guests why you chose to get married on the Outer Banks in the first place with some great Outer Banks Wedding Activities. Explore the magical natural beauty of the barrier islands by kayak, sneak in an exciting surf, SUP or yoga workout before the big day, or let us put together a guided kayak fishing trip. We can customize a private trip that suits your hectic wedding week schedule.
Kayaking: The Outer Banks is a kayaker’s paradise. With over 10 different locations, we have a kayak tour near your wedding location. Come unwind and chill out on the water for a few hours.
Surfing: It’s no secret that the Outer Banks has some of the best surf on the East Coast of the United States. But did you know it is also one of the best places to learn how to surf? Our local knowledge of the best beginner waves on the Outer Banks will have your crew safely surfing in no time.
Stand Up Paddleboarding: Our experienced crew and teach your crew how to stand up paddleboard on the Outer Banks. Guided tours are offered from Corolla to Hatteras Island all over the Outer Banks.
Yoga and Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga: We can arrange for private yoga or stand up paddleboard yoga classes for you and your wedding party. Refocus and re-center before the big day, get in a great workout and look your best for the big day.
Bear & Wildlife Tours: We now offer guided nature tours throughout one of the most impressive wildlife corridors on the East Coast: the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. We will look for black bear, owls, hawks, turkeys, deer, alligators, reptiles and other animals from the comfort of our van. All trips include ecological talks about the wildlife and environment.
Equipment Leasing: Want to outfit your crew and beach house with top notch equipment for all to use? We can provide your group the gear you need. We have a bottomless supply of kayaks, stand up paddleboards, surf boards, wetsuits, skim boards, boogie boards, beach cruisers and more. Free and fast delivery all over the OBX.
Van Rentals: Need help shuttling your crew around the Outer Banks for the big day? We have 12 and 15 passenger vans on call to help get your crew where they need to go. Contact us if we can help with the logistics of your wedding party.
Outer Banks Bear Tours
Come seek out some of North America’s largest black bears and explore ecological majesty of one the most impressive wildlife corridors on the East Coast: the Alligator River national Wildlife Refuge. Outer Banks Bear Tours are an incredible and relaxing way to see wildlife close up, get away from the crowds of the beaches, and reconnect with nature in our National Wildlife Refuges.
On this 1.5 hour tour, we will cruise through the refuge searching for black bears, turkeys, owls, birds, alligators, deer and other native wildlife of the area. Your tour guide will seek out the nooks and crannies where these animals congregate and also talk about the flora and fauna of the tour.
Physical Education Field Trips
Looking for a way to spice up the PE Department at your school? Come and paddle some of our tour areas with guided kayak instructors.
PE was never this much fun while learning something new. All of our kayak tours begin with paddling instruction, boat steering techniques, safety protocols and a description of the tour area and route. Then we hop in the boats and practice our strokes, turning, breaking and paddling backwards. Now we are ready to venture off onto the tour and observe the natural beauty of the Outer Banks and coastal North Carolina. The guide will talk about local flora and fauna, coastal ecology, local history and offer kayaking tips throughout the tour. We will do all we can to make sure everyone is comfortable and having a good time while getting some good exercise in the outdoors.
*Educators and chaperones go for free for a three hour tour and lab. Includes paddling instruction, safety talk and closure activity.
Outer Banks Surf, Kayak, and Yoga Retreats
Relaxing and also challenging, this retreat offers a progressive set of lessons in kayaking, surfing, and yoga; a perfect opportunity to experience the beautiful coastal waters of North Carolina.
Both woman’s only and co-ed yoga retreats are designed to accommodate all levels of athletic ability.
Healthy, organic and locally sourced meals and accommodations in a classic Outer Banks beach house are included. Our qualified and compassionate staff caters to meet the needs of clients 24 hours a day utilizing a healthy vegetarian diet and the practice of yoga to balance and support the body, enhancing the ability to develop the technical skills of surfing and kayaking.
Clients leave with not only a better understanding of surfing, kayaking, and yoga but the confidence to practice these skills on their own in the future.
Below is a 3 Day Package Itinerary:
Day 1
- Fresh Squeezed Juice
- Sunrise Yoga Session
- Breakfast
- Surf Lesson
- Lunch
- Sunset Kayak Tour
- Dinner
- Meditation
Day 2
- Fresh Squeezed Juice
- Sunrise Yoga Session
- Breakfast
- Surf Lesson
- Lunch
- Afternoon Kayak Tour
- Dinner
- Meditation
Day 3
- Fresh Squeezed Juice
- Dawn Patrol Surf Lesson
- Breakfast
- Morning Yoga Session
- Lunch
- Afternoon Kayak Tour
- Massage
- Dinner
- Meditation
Kayak Camping Trips
Overnight Kayak Camping Trips are an incredible experience for those who love to paddle and are interested in a wilderness experience in Coastal North Carolina.
We offer overnight expeditions in several areas along the Roanoke, Cashie, Chowan Rivers and their tributaries, and the Albemarle Sound on platforms only accessible by kayak! These areas traverse great natural preserves of the Palmetto Preserve and the Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge and other watersheds of the Albemarle Sound. Observe bald eagles, owls, white-tailed deer, black bear and the serenity of coastal North Carolina.
One of the hidden gems of the North Carolina State Park system is Merchants Millpond State Park in Gates County. Described as “an enchanted forest, with primitive species of fish relatively unchanged over millions of years, towering bald cypress trees with massive trunks, luxuriant growths of Spanish moss. Here, coastal pond and southern swamp forest mingle, creating one of North Carolina’s rarest ecological communities. Together with upland forests, these environments create a haven for wildlife and humanity alike.” It is a paddlers’ paradise and one of the most unique camping locals in North Carolina.
Kitty Hawk Kayak & Surf School offers guided overnight camping excursions to this majestic paddling mecca. We will paddle to our campsite, set up camp and begin to unwind in the natural beauty of the place. Explore the pond by kayak, hike the trails through the forest, paddle up Bennets Creek, the source of the pond, and camp along the shores. This is also a great place for family camping trips, couples and first time kayakers as the environment is very sheltered from the elements.
You can choose from several tasty menu options to suit all appetites; you never knew camping out could taste this good!
*Discounts available for multi-day expeditions and large groups.
We have been shred-ucating visitors and locals alike of the Outer Banks since 2004 so come on in and shred off in one of our Outer Banks Surf Lessons!! A typical Outer Banks Surf Lesson lasts 1.5 – 2 hours and begins with a safety talk and learning the anatomy of a surfboard. Next paddling techniques, balance and feet positioning are discussed. Participants then practice popping up onto the surfboard on the beach before getting wet.
Our instructors are there to help you catch waves and answer any questions you might have about surfing, the ocean, waves, or surf culture. They shred before or after the lesson so you will spend more time catching waves instead of watching them shred. The OBX has some of the best surf conditions for beginner surf lessons on the East Coast so come on out and shred wih us!!
Why Take A Surf Lesson with Us?
We have been shred-ucating visitors and locals alike of the Outer Banks since 2004 so come on in and shred off in one of our Outer Banks Surf Lessons. The Kitty Hawk Kayak & Surf School was the first surf school on the Outer Banks to receive National Surf School and Instructor Certification for our business, and all instructors are CPR certified, follow the NSSIA guidlines for safe shreducation and have years of experience shredding locally and worldwide!!! We maintain a istructor to student ratio of 1 instructor to every 4 students to insure a safe, fun an educational experience. We also keep a close eye on the ocean with daily surf checks at dawn to make sure the condtitions are optimal for surf lessons. That means no shredding on red flag days or days with too much current, drift or big surf. At Kitty Hawk Kayak & Surf School, safety is our number 1 priority!! Our lead instructor Herman Hall has taught people how to surf on four continents and is the area’s first licensed surf instructor and surf coach through the National Surf School and Instructor Association (NSSIA). Put that with our experienced staff, perfect beginner surfboard, warm water and consistent waves, and you have the perfect recipe for shredding.
Free wetsuit rental if the water is cold. Boards available for rent after the lesson.