Botany Bay Ecotours
Our focus at Botany Bay Ecotours is to provide content-rich programs that have a low impact on the property. The only way to access the 3+ miles of undeveloped beach on Botany Bay is to walk the 0.5 mile causeway to the beach. We offer tours at Botany Bay and on Edisto Island.
Walking Tours: Our walking tours follow the causeway and allow you to explore the connections between the salt marsh, maritime and beach communities and their connections to us. At the end of the tour, you are free to explore the beach at your leisure. Bring a picnic and stay awhile.
$15 for adults, $10 for children under 16. 1 hour
Kayak Tours: Explore Ocella Creek between Botany Bay and Swallow's Bluff Plantation. Learn about the salt marsh ecosystem and the history of sea island cotton that was grown on Botany Bay while paddling the route the Native Americans and plantation era inhabitants took to access Botany. $40 per person or $30 if you bring your own kayak. 11/2-2 hours, March-October.
Dolphin Kayak Tours: This trip focuses on the ever popular bottlenose dolphins. Paddle with the dolphins while learning about their amazing life history. This trip departs from Edisto Marina and we paddle in Big Bay Creek. $35 for adults, $25 children. 2 hours, March-October.
Sunset Cruises: Relax and unwind while your captain and biologist take you for a cruise out into St. Helena Sound. Watch the birds heading for their roosts, the dolphins feeding and the sun setting while you enjoy a cold beverage for the perfect ending to the day. This trip departs from the Edisto Marina. $35 per person- 1 1/2 hours, March-October.
Programs for school groups are correlated to the state science standards. Group rates are available.
