Private Cumberland Island Half-Day Tour
Immerse yourself in the history and nature of this breathtaking island on a private, customized tour!
Wild horses. Elegant mansions. Unbridled nature.
On this tour, we devote the first half of our time to the island’s eventful history and the second half to its breathtaking nature.
First, enjoy a walking tour of Cumberland’s Dungeness Area to learn the tumultuous history of the island, inhabited over the last 500 years by Native Americans, Spanish, British, and Americans, as you travel down palmetto-lined trails past wild horses and expansive marshes.
Here, we explore
- The Carnegies’ haunting Dungeness Mansion ruins
- A 200-year-old cemetery where historic figures such as Light Horse Harry Lee are buried
- Carnegie servants’ buildings such as the beautifully-preserved laundry, and more.
Then, we walk beneath a canopy of live oaks through Cumberland’s maritime forest to its pristine white sand beach, where we learn about the island’s fascinating ecology and seine for fish along the shore.
Your experienced guide, who will create a fun and interactive atmosphere, will be focused exclusively on you and your group’s comfort and specific interests.
Time
12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Timings
Dungeness History Tour: 1.5 hours
Beach ecology/seining/free time: 1.5 hours
Walking: ~1 hour
Pricing
$65 per person (minimum $400) for up to 9 people
$55 per person for 10 or more people
Distance
About 2.5 miles walked with many chances to sit in the shade
Recommended ferries to book for this tour: 11:45 and 4:45.
This pricing does NOT include ferry tickets or park entrance fee.
For other itineraries and pricing specific to your group, contact us here or call 904-735-8243.
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.
Important Notes:
Cumberland Island Walking Tour fee does NOT include the ferry ticket or entrance to Cumberland Island National Seashore.
To book the ferry, click here.
Recommended ferries to book for this tour: 11:45 and 4:45.
For park entrance fee information, click here.
Looking for ways to fill your free time on the island? Find a guide to fun island activities here.
Questions? Check out these FAQs, our “How To” Guides, or contact us here!
Note: Tours run rain or shine, except in the case of inclement weather such as hurricanes.
Cancellation Policy
Customers who cancel or rebook their tour 48 hours or more before their reserved tour time will receive a full refund or may rebook to the date of their choice.
Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to inclement weather, such as hurricanes, or other unforeseen circumstances.
No-shows will be charged the full price.
Email mollysoldsouth@gmail.com or contact us here for cancellation and rebooking questions.
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!