Hilton Head Island is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. From dolphin-watching cruises to ropes courses, there are plenty of ways groups can enjoy the natural landscape.
"We offer a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities for groups, starting with 12 miles of beach," says Jack Reed, director of sales for the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Visitor and Convention Bureau.
Following are a few places and companies groups can turn to when they want to head outdoors.
For the past several decades, Harbour Town Yacht Basin (843.671.2704; www.harbourtownyachtbasin.com) has welcomed groups on the water surrounding Hilton Head Island for fishing tours and sunset charters. The popular marina is a great place for groups to enjoy a sunset dinner cruise aboard Spirit of Harbour Town (843.363.9026) and a dolphin cruise aboard Vagabond (843.363.9023).
Sea Pines Resort (843.842.1872; www.seapines.com) offers a wide variety of outdoor group adventures. The resort has more than 15 miles of paved trails for individual fresh air seekers to enjoy as well as a 605-acre preserve. Groups can book horseback riding adventures, EcoTours, nature scavenger hunts and orienteering, and even make their own set of beach Olympics events.
Since 1979, Outside Hilton Head (843.686.6996; www.outsidehiltonhead.com) has created tours for groups ranging from dolphin watching adventures to group kayaking trips. The company is based out of Shelter Cove, but often works with area resorts and hotels to accommodate groups of all sizes. In addition, Outside Hilton Head owns Page Island, a small island near Daufuskie Island, where it has set up a ropes course and can facilitate a wide range of team-building experiences.
For groups wishing to set sail, the 62-foot Schooner Welcome (843.785.5566; www.schoonerwelcome.com) hosts private sailing charters for up to 30 people. Group events onboard include sunset cruises, dolphin-watching adventures and team-building experiences raising and lowering the boat’s massive sails.
