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Welcome to North Carolina - where majestic mountains meet pristine beaches and every mile tells a story. From the misty peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the sun-soaked shores of the Outer Banks, North Carolina invites you to explore its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant local culture. Savor world-famous barbecue, wander through charming small towns, discover lively cities like Asheville and Charlotte, and experience the genuine Southern hospitality that makes every visit unforgettable. Come see why North Carolina is the perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and discovery.

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Planning the perfect vacation in North Carolina is easier than ever with our all-in-one platform for finding and booking day trips, tours, excursions, and memorable local experiences. Browse curated activities, compare options, and check live availability so you can reserve your must-do adventures well before you arrive in North Carolina. By booking ahead, you skip the hassle of searching once you're already on vacation and avoid missing out on popular experiences that fill up fast. Let us help you build a trip that’s smooth, stress-free, and filled with the moments you’ll remember most.

Why wait until you arrive in North Carolina to book your tours - only to discover that the ones you want are already full? Click any activity below to learn more about the tour, view availability, and reserve your excursions directly with the tour operators today!

Today's Featured Tours Explore All

4.7
Private
30 Minute Axe Throwing

Ages 12+ • Up to Four People • Private Target

Raleigh
Private Tours
Epic Axe - Morgan Street
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Karaoke Party Tours

For all ages! • 4 Hours • Great for special occasions!

Charlotte
4 Hours
Walking Tour
Karaoke Tours
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4.8
Sand Dollar Island Ferry & Tour

Adults - $22 Child (3-11) - $17 - Infants FREE l 3 Hours l All Ages l Tide Dependent Schedule

Morehead City
Morehead City Ferry Service
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Caribbean Crew Full Day

Experience the cruising lifestyle

Bella Catamaran Charters
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 3+
General Admission

1 Hour • Ages 3+ • Great Solo or with Friends!

Charlotte
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly
Picture Project CLT
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e-BIKE: RENTALS (2-8 hrs)

Travel Farther, See More❗️

Winston-salem
Triad ECO Adventures
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4.9
Rooftop Sunset Tour

Evening Tour • 3 Hours • 3 Rooftop Bars! • Sells Out!

Asheville Rooftop Bar Tours, LLC
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Group Walking Tour - Burton Street

See Burton Street like never before!

Ashveille
2
Hood Huggers International
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 1+
Asheville Brewery & History Walking Tour

Explore Asheville’s best breweries with local beer experts!

Asheville
2 or 3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Brewery, History Tour, Walking Tour
BREW-ed
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All

4.9
Private
Paddle Board Rentals

2 Hr Rental - Easy Launch directly into calm waters

Surf City
Private Tours
Surf City Jet Ski Rentals
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5
Rentals • Soft Top Surfboards • 9’

5 Hours-7 Days

Carolina Beach
Tony Silvagni Surf School
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Weekly Sunrise Paddle in the Zeke's Island Reserve

Club Sunrise Paddle, Meets every Wednesday

Kure Beach
Kayak
Kayak Carolina
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4.5
Private
Private Lessons - 3 Week Commitment at Fayetteville

Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • Free Tournament Entry

Fayetteville
Private Tours
Axes & Armor
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Shark's Tooth Island Salt Marsh Tour

2.5-3 Hours • Explore the salt marshes as well as a stop to look for fossils and teeth

Wilmington
Kayak
Kayak Carolina
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3 Day Rental: Kayaks, SUPs, Surf

3 Day Rates | Free Delivery

Kitty Hawk
Kayak
Stoke Dispensary
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Water Sports - 6 Day Rental

Surfboards, Paddleboards, Kayaks | Rates Vary by Item | Please select rental start day

Kayak
Wrightsville Beach Bikes & Boards
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4.9
Asheville Tubing Adventures

Ages 4+ • 2 hours • Tubes with Cup holders! • Enjoy the cruise!

Asheville
Asheville Adventure Company
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 6+
4.7
Tubing Reservations • South Asheville's French Broad River

Shuttles depart every 30 minutes | Tube reservations starting at $25 | Group booking for 20+ people!

Asheville
Approx 3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Shuttle
Zen Tubing
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4.9
Wait List

Don't see a date and time that works for you? Join the wait list!

Asheville
Amazing Pubcycle
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4.9
Private
Beautiful Self Guided Kayaking by the Biltmore

Ages 12+ • 2.5-3.5 hours • A relaxing and spectacularly beautiful float

Asheville
Private Tours
Kayak
Asheville Adventure Company
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Ages 12+
🛶 River Arts Tour

Ages 12+ • ~1.5 - 2 hours • Paddle RAD

Asheville
90 Minutes
Guided Tour
Blue Ridge Paddlesports
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Private
Group or Private Driving Tour

Bringing Asheville Black History Alive!

Asheville
2 hours
Private Tours
Hood Huggers International
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Pickup
Walking Tour - East End -Valley Street

See East End - Valley Street like never before!

Asheville
1.5 hours
Pickup Available
History Tour, Walking Tour
Hood Huggers International
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4.9
Downtown Nomad Tour - Single Tickets

40 minutes • Ages 12+

Asheville
Amazing Pubcycle
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Kayak Tours Explore All

Kayak Rental Masonboro Island

Singles & Doubles -- Includes Free Delivery & Pickup, Paddle, PFD, Seatback, Orientation/Directions

Wilmington
Kayak
Kayak Carolina
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5
Fishing Kayak Rental

Quality Equipment - The Best rates in Topsail Island

Kayak
Topsail Surf & Cycle, LLC
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5
Fat Tire 7-speed Beach Cruiser Bikes

Quality Equipment - The Best rate in Topsail Island

Kayak
Topsail Surf & Cycle, LLC
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Cape Fear River Series: Downtown Wilmington to Riverlights Marina

Ride the Tide from Scenic Downtown Wilmington along Eagle Island, down to Riverlights Marina

Wilmington
Kayak
Kayak Carolina
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Black River / Three Sisters Swamp

7 Hour Trip • See 2600+ Year Old Cypress Trees! • Mon - Sat

Kayak
Mahanaim Adventures
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Zeke's Island Salt Marsh Nature Tour

2.5-3 Hours • Explore the saltmarsh by kayak -- Learn about the birdlife, history and ecology

Kure Beach
Kayak
Kayak Carolina
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Ages 12+
Zeke's Island Rentals

We deliver equipment to the launch location

Kure Beach
2 Hours - Full Day Rental
Kayak
Aussie Yaks
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5
Surfboard Rental

Quality Equipment - The Best rates in Topsail Island

Kayak
Topsail Surf & Cycle, LLC
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Shark's Tooth Island Salt Marsh Tour

2.5-3 Hours • Explore the salt marshes as well as a stop to look for fossils and teeth

Wilmington
Kayak
Kayak Carolina
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Masonboro Island Nature Tour of the Reserve

2.5 - 3 Hours • Beginners and First Timers Welcome

Wilmington
Kayak
Kayak Carolina
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Paintball Tours Explore All

VIP Membership

$337 - $437 • 6 Month or 1 Year Memberships • Paintball & Airsoft

Durham
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Private
Private Paintball - Xtreme Rage

1 Hour • Ages 8+ • Includes All Equipment, 500 Balls, & Gifts for B-Day Guest! • Minimum of 10

Durham
Private Tours
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Private
Private Paintball - Rambo

1 Hour • Ages 8+ • Includes All Equipment & 500 Balls • Most Popular • Minimum of 6

Durham
Private Tours
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Private
Private Airsoft - Rambo Shooter

1 Hour • Ages 8+ • 6 Player Minimum • Includes Equipment, Instructor & Private Field Time

Durham
Private Tours
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Full Day Summer Camp

Ages 7-16 • 9am to 4pm Everyday for 5 Days • The Perfect Place for your Kids this Summer!

Durham
Laser Tag, Paintball, Ropes Course
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Private
Private Rock Climbing

1 Hour • Ages 5+ • A Rocky Climbing Adventure Party

Durham
Private Tours
Climbing, Laser Tag, Paintball, Ropes Course
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Airsoft Package

Ages 8+ Recommended • Includes Mask, Gun, Battery, and BB's

Durham
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Xtreme Kombat Paintball Packages

Ages 8+ Recommended • Includes Mask, Gun, Tank, Hopper & Paintballs

Durham
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Private
Private Paintball - Casual

1 Hour • Ages 8+ • Includes All Equipment & 200 Balls • Best for Beginners • Minimum of 6

Durham
Private Tours
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Private
Private Airsoft - Xtreme Rage

1 Hour • Ages 8+ • 10 Player Minimum • Includes Equipment, Instructor & Special Gift For B-Day Guest

Durham
Private Tours
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Boat Tours Explore All

4.6
Sunset River Cruise

Full Bar | Enjoy the holiday lights & the Sunset!

Wilmington
Boat Tour
Cape Fear Riverboats
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5
Custom Excursions

Optional $200 Deposit • Call to Book • Up to 12 Hours • For up to 6 People • All Ages

Morehead City
Boat Tour, Camping
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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Private
Chartered Private Rental

All Ages • 2-4 Hour Options • Up to 10 Passengers

2, 3, and 4 Hour Options
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Blackbeard Scuba
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Private
Lowcountry Seafood Boil

All Ages • 3 Hours • 6 People Covered, Can Accommodate up to 10 Total

3 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Blackbeard Scuba
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5
Private
Serenity Now - A truly chillin’ afternoon

From only $599! • Optional $200 Deposit • 4 Hours • Up to 6 passengers • All Ages

Morehead City
Private Tours
Boat Tour
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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Sightseeing Tour

All ages • 1 Hr 15 Min

Southport
1 Hour 15 Minutes
Boat Tour
Oak Island Boat Tours
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5
Money On The Horses: A 2 Island Tour, Sand Dollar Island, and Shackleford Banks

From Only $699 • Optional $200 Deposit • 5 Hours • Up to 6 passengers • All Ages

Morehead City
Boat Tour
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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Private
Finale Rosborough Charter with Captain

All Ages •2 and 3 and 4 Hour Options • Up to 6 Passengers

3 and 4 Hour Options
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Sunset Boat Cruises
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Private
Private Sunset Cruises

All Ages • 2 Hours • 6 Guests Covered, Can Accommodate Up to 12

2 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Sunset Boat Cruises
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4.6
Cape Fear Sightseeing Cruise

1 Hour Cruise | Full Bar | Live Narrated

Boat Tour, Sightseeing Tour
Cape Fear Riverboats
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