A Naturalist’s Cumberland Island: Private Nature Tours
Are you a nature lover? Then this tour is for you!
From the marsh to the beach, from wild horses to ospreys, Cumberland Island boasts a wide range of habitats and animal species that you will not want to miss!
Choose from two tour options below.
A Naturalist’s Cumberland Island: Half-Day Private Tour
This is the nature tour we recommend, as it provides adequate time to slow down and truly appreciate the island’s charms.
While Cumberland Island’s history is fascinating, its nature is the real star of the show!
From white-sand beaches to neon-green marshes, magnificent live oak forests to a serene river, this island has so much magic to reveal. Set against the backdrop of the Carnegies’ evocative Dungeness Mansion ruins, these scenes are sure to capture your imagination!
Delve deeper into Cumberland’s surprisingly diverse habitats, native species, and famous non-native feral horses with a personalized, private tour led by an expert guide.
Explore these picturesque sites:
- Venture to a scenic marsh-front boardwalk to take in this pristine ecosystem and discover its importance to countless animal species. View the water birds (and maybe even an alligator!) who call it home.
- If the tide permits, visit Raccoon Key for some of the best shark tooth hunting on the Georgia Coast. Meanwhile, discover why this area is a tooth hunter’s treasure trove.
- Enjoy the shade of the maritime forest while gazing in awe at the twisted branches of its centuries-old live oaks. Learn about the commercial importance these trees played 200 years ago and Cumberland’s role in that industry.
- Head to the 17-mile-long white-sand beach, one of the longest stretches of undeveloped beach on the East Coast, to discuss its unique ecology and VIP visitors: sea turtles. You will have time to enjoy a leisurely walk up the beach to search for shells, look for horses’ silhouettes against the dunes, and take in unobstructed ocean views.
Along the way, discover unassuming yet fascinating details, such as bubblegum-pink lichen, beach morning glories, or yaupon holly, the leaves of which the local Native Americans brewed into a healthful tea.
On this intimate tour, let the flora and fauna of this island reveal their quiet magic in layer after captivating layer!
Times
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or
12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Pricing
$65 per person (minimum $450) for up to 9 people
$55 per person for 10 or more people
Distance
4 miles
To book, for other itineraries, or for pricing specific to your group, contact us here, call 904-735-8243, or fill out an inquiry form here.
A Naturalist’s Cumberland Island: 2-Hour Private Tour
This tour offers a perfect snapshot of the island’s ecology for those with limited time or energy.
While Cumberland Island’s history is fascinating, its nature is the real star of the show!
From white-sand beaches to neon-green marshes, magnificent live oak forests to a serene river, this island has so much magic to reveal. Set against the backdrop of the Carnegies’ evocative Dungeness Mansion ruins, these scenes are sure to capture your imagination!
Delve deeper into Cumberland’s surprisingly diverse habitats, native species, and famous non-native feral horses with a personalized, private tour led by an expert guide.
Explore these picturesque sites:
- Take in the island’s pristine marsh and discover the water birds (and maybe even an alligator!) who call it home.
- If the tide permits, visit Raccoon Key for some of the best shark tooth hunting on the Georgia Coast. Meanwhile, discover why this area is a tooth hunter’s treasure trove.
- Enjoy the shade of the maritime forest while gazing in awe at the twisted branches of its centuries-old live oaks. Learn about the commercial importance these trees played 200 years ago and Cumberland’s role in that industry.
- If time and energy levels permit, head to the 17-mile-long white-sand beach, one of the longest stretches of undeveloped beach on the East Coast, to discuss its unique ecology and VIP visitors: sea turtles.
Along the way, discover unassuming yet fascinating details, such as bubblegum-pink lichen or yaupon holly, the leaves of which the local Native Americans brewed into a healthful tea.
On this intimate tour, let the flora and fauna of this island reveal their quiet magic in layer after captivating layer!
Time
12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Pricing
$50 per person (minimum $300) for up to 9 people
$40 per person for 10 or more people
Distance
Up to 2 miles
Note: This tour does NOT automatically include the beach. If you wish to include it, please specify this in your inquiry.
To book, for other itineraries, or for pricing specific to your group, contact us here, call 904-735-8243, or fill out an inquiry form here.
Important Notes:
Cumberland Island Walking Tour fee does NOT include the ferry ticket or entrance to Cumberland Island National Seashore.
For park entrance fee information, click here.
What to Bring to Cumberland Island:
- Water
- Food
- Sunscreen
- Good walking/hiking shoes
- Rain gear
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Bug spray
There are two restrooms and two water fountains in the Dungeness Area and one at Sea Camp Beach.
Be aware there is NOTHING to purchase once you arrive on the island.
All of your trash is pack in, pack out.
Questions? Contact us here, call 904-735-8243, or fill out an inquiry form here.
Check out our other tours such as our St. Marys Murder, Mayhem, and Martinis Walking Tour or our Fugitives, Fighters, and Fudge: St Marys Walking Tour!
