Savannah

Day Trips

See wild bottlenose dolphins playing in the waves around Tybee Island on this half-day dolphin watching cruise. Head out to the Tybee Island waterways to see scenic wildlife and historic lighthouses. Take the opportunity to chow down on crab, shrimp, and oysters at the Crab Shack on Tybee Island. Travel to Tybee Island for lunch on your own at the Crab Shack on Tybee Island where the Elite eat in their bare feet and dine on steamed seafood. Enjoy a fun atmosphere, spectacular scenery, exotic birds, and an alligator pond with over 100 reptiles to view. Board the boat for a dolphin cruise through Tybee Island’s waterways in search of the ever-prevalent bottlenose dolphin playing in their natural habitat. Stop by the Tybee Island Lighthouse overlooking the Atlantic Ocean for a photo opportunity before returning to Savannah.

Marvel at breathtaking views only seen by helicopter. Spot a range of wildlife from dolphins and sharks to sea turtles and manta rays. See Hilton Head, Daufuskie, Tybee Island, and downtown Savannah by air. Choose between 3 options: Ocean View – 3 minutes Get views of Folly Field Beach and the Port Royal Sound on an 8-mile loop around the northeast corner of the island. This flight is designed as a discovery flight to experience what it is like to fly in a helicopter. Beach Cruiser – 6 minutes Fly right over the sandy shores of Hilton Head. Depart out of the Hilton Head Airport and head east, right down the busiest beaches on the island. This tour offers great views of Folly Field Beach, Broad Creek, Port Royal Sound, and Shelter Cove. Beach Bum – 10 minutes A combination of the Ocean View and Beach Cruiser tours, this tour takes you along the most active stretch of beaches to Coligny Beach, Hilton Head's most popular beach park. Keep an eye out for marine life as you fly low along the beach. As you turn around you will begin to climb high in the sky giving you the best view of the island along with Parris Island and Downtown Savannah.

Your day begins with a tour of Bonaventure Cemetery to learn about the lives of notable inhabitants like Academy Award-winning songwriter Johnny Mercer, Georgia’s first governor Edward Telfair, philanthropist Mary Telfair, as well as the tragic tales of poet Conrad Aiken and Gracie Watson. The Cemetery walking tour meanders under moss-draped oaks and along the bluff of the Wilmington River. Bonaventure Cemetery, dating back to 1846, is one of the most beautiful cemeteries. Following the cemetery tour, you will have lunch on your own at Erica Davis Low country restaurant, a local favorite whose owner and family have deep ties in Savannah. Their focus on Coastal Southern Cuisine brings together fresh seafood, barbecue, and southern sides in a menu that embodies the Low country. After lunch, the day continues to Wormsloe Historic site and a drive through the picturesque Isle of Hope Historic District. Your visit to Wormsloe includes a breathtaking drive down the famous live oak tree-lined drive. You will take a short walk to see the Plantation Tabby Ruins that date to the 18th Century and visit the museum of the Georgia State Park Historic Site. After Wormsloe, you will drive down Bluff Dr to view the Intercoastal waterway and the magnificent houses that range in style from Greek Revival to Craftsman Bungalows. After this drive along the bluff, the thought of looking for a Realtor will come to mind. Finally, a stop is scheduled at the Famous Savannah Byrd Cookie Company headquarters for shopping and tastings of Byrd’s Famous Cookies. Key Lime, Bennie Bits and Cheddar Cheese are just of few of the favorites.

Cruise through stunning intracoastal waterways from Hilton Head Island to Savannah with this round-trip express ferry ticket. Board from inside the Sea Pines Resort, then travel to the city in a comfortable air-conditioned boat. Sit back and admire the view as you sail through old shipping channels. Enjoy over 4 hour in Savannah to explore the city, before heading back to the ferry. On the return trip, benefit from happy hour pricing on selected drinks.

Looking for a way to turn Savannah into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created an interactive scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the Amazing Race with a three-hour sightseeing tour of Savannah.  Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well-known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history.   A city where the Southern charm and sweet tea pours out freely. Your Savannah amazing scavenger hunt adventure begins in the heart of the city and takes you among the historic buildings, down to the sights of the riverfront and through the many garden squares. You'll explore a cemetery, visit a cathedral and find other hidden gems of the city.  So get ready to experience a true Southern Belle of a city and discover one of the best things to do in Savannah as you play the game, see the sights and experience Savannah in a whole new way.

First, attend an introduction session providing you with all the equipment and explanation needed. Learn to maneuver the stand up paddleboard, and stretch a bit before paddling. On the water, see a variety of birds, and possibly even dolphins. Small anchors are used to stabilize the paddleboards during yoga class. The yoga class can last 30 minutes to one hour, depending on your preference. Ultimately you can decide how much time you would like to paddle and practice yoga.