Charleston Tours
Come experience The Holy City!
Attractions
- Fort Sumter
- Broad Street
- Fort Moultrie/Sullivan's Island
- Middleton Place Plantation
- South Carolina Aquarium
- Upper King
- Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
- Gateway Walk
- Aiken-Rhett House
- City Market
- Patriot's Point Naval & Maritime Museum
- Barrier Island Ecology Adventure
- Boneyard Beach
Popular Itineraries
Charleston Eco Tour
Package Includes
Day 1
This morning you’ll depart your school for the drive to Charleston, SC. You will start your Barrier Island Ecology Adventure. Your first part of the trip will be spent on the boat exploring the tidal creeks of the salt marsh. Different topics will be discussed including: Spartina grass and its role, plant/animal species identification, adaptations, oyster bed communities, species diversity, marsh hammock ecology, geology of the salt marsh and the important of the salt marsh to humans and the Atlantic Ocean. You are able to experience and learn about marine life as you participate with your Barrier Island Guide to pull crab and habitat traps. The specimens caught are put into an aquarium and discussed by your guide. Common catches include sponges, sea whip, brittle stars, mud crabs, blue crabs, stone crabs, peppermint shrimp, decorator crabs, goby fish, toad fish, and an occasional octopus or horseshoe crab. The second part of the trip is spent on the beach at Capers Island State Heritage Preserve. On Capers Island there is a diversity of shells and the guides have fascinating facts about the lives of the animals which made them. You will also discuss sediments, barrier island formation, sand dune function, loggerhead sea turtles, erosion and deposition, beach ecology, and the maritime forest. Capers Island is an excellent example of erosion and deposition. You also have an option to hike a mile long trail that winds its way through the island before opening onto “Bone-yard Beach”. You will pass through different habitats including salt marsh, a fresh water pond, a large brackish water impoundment, the maritime forest and an extensive dune field. These interior ponds allow for plant and animal diversity along the trail and are a home to several alligators. Along the path, your guide will discuss topics like alligators, bird life/identification, uses of the maritime forest by humans, plant identification and adaptations. The trip lasts between 4 and 6 hours and will be specifically customized to fit with your group interest. For lunch you will experience a beachside cookout. You will taste hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, cookies and bottled waters. You will be able to have some time at The Isle of Palms Marina where you can enjoy free time and gift shops. You will head to your hotel to relax and freshen up before heading to your dinner cruise. You will board your dinner DJ cruise where you will have a great time!
Day 2
This morning after breakfast at the hotel, you will check out of your hotel and store your bags on your bus. You will then head to experience Charleston scavenger hunt tour which will take you throughout Charleston, SC for 2 hours and will be a fun highlight of your trip! Bring your cameras for some amazing photos as your explore and learn to have your team come FIRST PLACE and win the Scavenger Hunt! Your Colonial/Revolutionary Tour Package included the Old Exchange Building and The Powder Magazine. This is a guided program that will start by exploring the Old Exchange while learning the important role the building played during the revolutionary war. After touring the Exchange you will begin your scavenger hunt through Charleston’s historic district. Halfway through you will enter The Power Magazine where you will be given a tour of the Museum by another guide who is dressed to fit that period. You will then head to the aquarium and enjoy free time there. You will have lunch and then head back home.
- Round trip Bus, Air or Train transportation from your school to Charleston
- Hotel accommodations for one night in the Charleston area
- Breakfast at the hotel each morning
- Two lunches
- One DJ/Dinner Dance Cruise
- Professional tour manager throughout your trip and at the hotel
- Night Security at your hotel while your chaperones sleep
- One Free Place in Double Occupancy for every 10 full paying passengers
- Travel accident, trip delay and medical insurance up to $50,000 per person
- Free Website - parents can sign up & pay on line with no monthly recurring fees!
- Barrier Island Ecology Adventure exploring the tidal creeks of the salt marsh and the beach at Capers Island State Heritage Preserve. (Program can be customized and is from 4-6 hours in length)
- Hike onto “Bone-yard Beach
- Charleston, SC guided Scavenger Hunt Tour for two (2) hours
- Admission to the Aquarium with a hands on Behind-The-Scenes at the Sea Turtle Hospital
Day 1
This morning you’ll depart your school for the drive to Charleston, SC. You will start your Barrier Island Ecology Adventure. Your first part of the trip will be spent on the boat exploring the tidal creeks of the salt marsh. Different topics will be discussed including: Spartina grass and its role, plant/animal species identification, adaptations, oyster bed communities, species diversity, marsh hammock ecology, geology of the salt marsh and the important of the salt marsh to humans and the Atlantic Ocean. You are able to experience and learn about marine life as you participate with your Barrier Island Guide to pull crab and habitat traps. The specimens caught are put into an aquarium and discussed by your guide. Common catches include sponges, sea whip, brittle stars, mud crabs, blue crabs, stone crabs, peppermint shrimp, decorator crabs, goby fish, toad fish, and an occasional octopus or horseshoe crab. The second part of the trip is spent on the beach at Capers Island State Heritage Preserve. On Capers Island there is a diversity of shells and the guides have fascinating facts about the lives of the animals which made them. You will also discuss sediments, barrier island formation, sand dune function, loggerhead sea turtles, erosion and deposition, beach ecology, and the maritime forest. Capers Island is an excellent example of erosion and deposition. You also have an option to hike a mile long trail that winds its way through the island before opening onto “Bone-yard Beach”. You will pass through different habitats including salt marsh, a fresh water pond, a large brackish water impoundment, the maritime forest and an extensive dune field. These interior ponds allow for plant and animal diversity along the trail and are a home to several alligators. Along the path, your guide will discuss topics like alligators, bird life/identification, uses of the maritime forest by humans, plant identification and adaptations. The trip lasts between 4 and 6 hours and will be specifically customized to fit with your group interest. For lunch you will experience a beachside cookout. You will taste hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, cookies and bottled waters. You will be able to have some time at The Isle of Palms Marina where you can enjoy free time and gift shops. You will head to your hotel to relax and freshen up before heading to your dinner cruise. You will board your dinner DJ cruise where you will have a great time!
Day 2
This morning after breakfast at the hotel, you will check out of your hotel and store your bags on your bus. You will then head to experience Charleston scavenger hunt tour which will take you throughout Charleston, SC for 2 hours and will be a fun highlight of your trip! Bring your cameras for some amazing photos as your explore and learn to have your team come FIRST PLACE and win the Scavenger Hunt! Your Colonial/Revolutionary Tour Package included the Old Exchange Building and The Powder Magazine. This is a guided program that will start by exploring the Old Exchange while learning the important role the building played during the revolutionary war. After touring the Exchange you will begin your scavenger hunt through Charleston’s historic district. Halfway through you will enter The Power Magazine where you will be given a tour of the Museum by another guide who is dressed to fit that period. You will then head to the aquarium and enjoy free time there. You will have lunch and then head back home.
Chucktown
Package Includes
Day 1
Upon arrival, you will meet your tour manager at the South Carolina Aquarium where you will have time to explore and enjoy the underwater sea creature exhibits! You will then have lunch. Following lunch, you will depart the aquarium and head over to the Charleston Museum. You will enjoy a LowCountry scavenger hunt inside the Charleston Museum. You will go and take a stroll to see Rainbow Row. You will see the pastel colored homes that were renovated and painted shortly following the Civil War. You will then go to dinner. Following dinner, you will then head over to visit the Dock Street Theatre where you will enjoy a show (TBD). You will then go to your hotel for check in.
Day 2
You will have breakfast at the hotel, board the bus and begin your day. You will go over to the Boone Hall Plantation where you will have a guided tour of the house, plantation coach, see the Black History in America exhibit and many others. You will then have lunch (not included). You will go over to Charles Towne Landing, where you will participate in an educational guided program tour. Your next stop will be over to see the HL Hunley Submarine, to tour the first successful combat submarine. Your next stop will be to visit the Waterfront Park. You will have free time to enjoy the fountains, swings and recreation. You will then go and have dinner. After dinner, you will return to the hotel for the evening.
Day 3
You will have breakfast at the hotel, check out and board the bus for your final day of touring. You will spend the entire day enjoying Folly Beach. You will have lunch and continue to enjoy the afternoon at the beach. You will depart for home.
- Round trip Bus, Air or Train transportation from your school to Charleston
- Hotel accommodations for one night in the Charleston area
- Breakfast at the hotel each morning
- Two lunches
- One DJ/Dinner Dance Cruise
- Professional tour manager throughout your trip and at the hotel
- Night Security at your hotel while your chaperones sleep
- One Free Place in Double Occupancy for every 10 full paying passengers
- Travel accident, trip delay and medical insurance up to $50,000 per person
- Free Website - parents can sign up & pay on line with no monthly recurring fees!
- Admission to the South Carolina Aquarium
- Visit to Rainbow Row
- Visit and show to Dock Street Theatre (TBD)
- Admission to Boone Hall Plantation
- Admission to Charles Tone Landing
- Admission and tour to HL Hunley Submarine
- Visit to the Waterfront Park
- Visit to Folly Beach
- Admission to the Charleston Museum
- Enjoy LowCountry Scavenger Hunt at the Charleston Museum
Day 1
Upon arrival, you will meet your tour manager at the South Carolina Aquarium where you will have time to explore and enjoy the underwater sea creature exhibits! You will then have lunch. Following lunch, you will depart the aquarium and head over to the Charleston Museum. You will enjoy a LowCountry scavenger hunt inside the Charleston Museum. You will go and take a stroll to see Rainbow Row. You will see the pastel colored homes that were renovated and painted shortly following the Civil War. You will then go to dinner. Following dinner, you will then head over to visit the Dock Street Theatre where you will enjoy a show (TBD). You will then go to your hotel for check in.
Day 2
You will have breakfast at the hotel, board the bus and begin your day. You will go over to the Boone Hall Plantation where you will have a guided tour of the house, plantation coach, see the Black History in America exhibit and many others. You will then have lunch (not included). You will go over to Charles Towne Landing, where you will participate in an educational guided program tour. Your next stop will be over to see the HL Hunley Submarine, to tour the first successful combat submarine. Your next stop will be to visit the Waterfront Park. You will have free time to enjoy the fountains, swings and recreation. You will then go and have dinner. After dinner, you will return to the hotel for the evening.
Day 3
You will have breakfast at the hotel, check out and board the bus for your final day of touring. You will spend the entire day enjoying Folly Beach. You will have lunch and continue to enjoy the afternoon at the beach. You will depart for home.
