Birding the Lowcountry

6 days
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With its salt marshes, abundant forests, coastal estuaries and diverse wildlife refuges, South Carolina’s Lowcountry is an ideal destination for both birds and birders alike.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Search for the protected Red-cockaded Woodpecker during an excursion to the Webb Wildlife Center
    • Enjoy special field trips to sites in the ACE Basin and Port Royal Sound
    • Savor the cuisine of the Lowcountry as you enjoy an oyster roast, Lowcountry Boil, Hoppin’ John and more

What's this trip about?

    With its salt marshes, abundant forests, coastal estuaries and diverse wildlife refuges, South Carolina’s Lowcountry is an ideal destination for both birds and birders alike.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • Birding
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks

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Itinerary

Day
1 Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Ridgeland, SC D LifeTides Institute's Community of Cottages Activity note: Activity Notes Check in, settle in, and meet the scholars sharing your cottage or lodge. An orientation to the week's activities will fo...
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2 Birding at Savan nah National Wildlife Refuge & More Ridgeland, SC B,L,D LifeTides Institute's Community of Cottages Activity note: What a great day! Put on your walking shoes, grab your binoculars, Sibley's Guide, and sunscreen, and plan to see some really ...
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3 Birding at Bear Island Wildlife Management Area & More Ridgeland, SC B,L,D LifeTides Institute's Community of Cottages Activity note: We'll take the van to more wonderful birding sites today--these complementary sites will give you a chance to hone your bird-...
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4 Savannah NWR, Tupelo Trail and More! Ridgeland, SC B,L,D LifeTides Institute's Community of Cottages Activity note: We've all been seeing some great birds--and today will be no exception! What new birds will make their way to our group list today? Breakfast:...
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5 Webb Wildlife Center & More Ridgeland, SC B,L,D LifeTides Institute's Community of Cottages Activity note: Webb Wildlife Center is the home of the Red Cockaded Woodpecker, which nests in the Longleaf Pines there Breakfast: What will it be this morning? H...
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6 Program Concludes Ridgeland, SC B Activity note: Our final breakfast together--if you haven't tried grits yet, this is the day! Make plans to come back to see us. Please return your name tags and lanyards so that we can reuse them. Breakfast: Breakfast at 8:...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,349
Price per day$225
Last Updated: 9/14/2021

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Road Scholar Reviews & Ratings

4.3/5  Great
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Nancy

Oct 2019

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Highly recommend this fabulous trip!!

What a wonderful week of birding in the Lowcountry. Bob Speare is an excellent, friendly, knowledgeable naturalist. He made sure all birders saw each bird species. J...

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Lisa

Apr 2019

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I strongly recommend this trip

I strongly recommend this trip. The guides are knowledgeable, entertaining and kind. The food and accommodations are exceptionally good. I had a great time and added...

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Frank

Apr 2019

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Life Tides is in a lovely setting

Life Tides is in a lovely setting,something out of the book Prince of Tides. The staff was warm and welcoming and the food was delicious. The leaders,especially Bob ...

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Mark

Mar 2019

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The facilities are very comfortable and conducive

The South Carolina Low Country is a marvelous home to a great variety of birds no matter what time of year. In the fall, it is the winter residence for many ducks, w...

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Meals Included
  • 14 Meals
  • 5 Breakfasts
  • 4 Lunches
  • 5 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Salt
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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