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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

🌄 Full-Day Trip

Sample the best of Asheville with local tours, food, drinks, views, and transportation included.

Asheville
5 Hours
Bus Tour
Asheville Day Trips
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Ages 12+
P-51 Gunfighter Flight Experience - Wilmington, NC Sep 25-27

Ages 12+ - 20 or 40 Minutes

Wilmington
20-40 Minutes
P-51 Gunfighter
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 3+
4.9
Birthday Party (Ages 3-8)

1.5 hours • Up to 42 guests

Winston-salem
1.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Cooking Class
Taste Buds Kitchen - Winston-Salem
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4 Burner Blackstone

1 - 7 Day Rentals • 4 Burner Flat Top Grill

Wilmington
1 - 7 Day Rentals
Rentals
Got Shade Beach Rentals
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5
Electric Bike Rental • Full Day

Starting at $89 • Lock and Helmet Included • Ages 16+

Asheville
The Flying Bike
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Ages 21+
4.9
Canoe the river to local craft breweries

Ages 18+ • 3.5 Hours

Asheville
4 hours
Brewery, Canoe
Cedar Rock Adventures
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Surf Lessons: Kitty Hawk

1.5 Hours | Certified & experienced instructors | Ages 8+

Kitty Hawk
Stoke Dispensary
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4.9
Private
1 Hr Lea Island Excursion

Avg 25 miles round trip to Lea Island - 5 min sand bar swim break 1/2 way

Surf City
Private Tours
Jet Ski Tour, Surf
Surf City Jet Ski Rentals
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All

Folding Table (4ft)

1 - 7 Day Rentals • Portable 4ft Folding Table

Wilmington
1 - 7 Day Rentals
Rentals
Got Shade Beach Rentals
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Guppies Multi Day Camps: Pirates Voyage

3 hours a day, 3 days a week for 1 week: AGES 5 to 7

Surf City
Ecological Marine Adventures
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Asheville Mountain Portrait Photo Tour

$349 for Couples | $425 for Families

Asheville
WNC Photo Tours
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 2+
Wild Things Art, Entertainment, and History Rydables Tour of Charlotte

Discover Charlotte’s Past and Present on a 1.5-Hour Rydable Tour!

Charlotte
1.5 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Charlotte NC Tours
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4.6
Durham Dark & Mysterious Ghost Walk

Ages 8 and up • 1 Hour & 45 Min • Up to 20 People

Durham
Tobacco Road Tours
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Ages 13+
River to Sea Guided or Self-Guided Adventure Tour

Embark on the ultimate outdoor adventure with the River to Sea Tour

Wilmington
5 Hours
EZ Electric Bike Tours & Rentals LLC
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4.9
Rentals • Beach Cruiser 26 Inch Bikes

5 Hours-7 Days

Carolina Beach
Tony Silvagni Surf School
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4 Passenger Golf Cart

Perfect Way To Enjoy The Island! Ages 21+

Charlotte
2-7 Days
Rentals
HB3 Carts, LLC
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5
Tandem Bike Rental

Fun Ride for Two! Rider's height range: 5'2" - 6'1"

Surf City
Kayak
Topsail Surf & Cycle, LLC
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Paintball Tours Explore All

4.6
Half Day Summer Camp

Ages 7-16 • 9am to 12pm 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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4.6
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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4.6
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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4.6
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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4.6
VIP Membership

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

Durham
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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4.6
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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4.6
Airsoft - Field Entry ONLY

Have Your Own Equipment? Just Pay For Field Entry • Can Add On Specific Rentals, BBs, Etc

Durham
Until park closing
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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4.6
Xtreme Kombat Paintball Packages

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

Durham
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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4.6
Airsoft Package

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

Durham
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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4.6
Xtreme Kombat Paintball - Field Entry ONLY

Have Your Own Equipment? Just Pay For Field Entry • Add On Rentals & Balls If Needed

Durham
Paintball
Xtreme Park Adventures
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Boat Tours Explore All

5
Private
Double Trouble: Shack Attack and a Lighthouse!!

Optional $200 Deposit • 5-6 Hours • Private Charter

Morehead City
Private Tours
Boat Tour
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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5
A Most Secluded Place

From only $599! • Optional $200 Deposit • 4 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

Southport
3 and 4 Hour Options
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Sunset Boat Cruises
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5
Private
'Round We Go: A Private Tour of our Waterways, including the ICW, Shackleford Banks, the Rachel Carson Reserve, legendary Wild H

Optional $200 Deposit • 2.5-3 Hours • Up to 6 passengers • All Ages

Morehead City
Private Tours
Boat Tour
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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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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5
Teaching Tuesdays

Optional $200 Deposit • 2 hours or 4 hours • Up to 6 Passengers

Morehead City
Boat Tour, Sternwheeler/Riverboat
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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Blue Magic — 24 ft Bentley Pontoon

Ages 21+ to rent • 4-8 Hours

Winston-salem
4-8 Hours
Boat Tour
My Lake Life llc
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5
Private
Private Tour: The Cape Lookout Lighthouse

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

Morehead City
Private Tours
Boat Tour
H2O Captain Eco-Tour Private Boat Excursions
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Visit Asheville Explore All

2026 Moab Utah Astrophotography Workshop

Sept 9th - 11th, 2026

Asheville
WNC Photo Tours
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Private
Visit Two Vineyards

5 Hours • Visit Two Vineyards • Up to 5 People 21+

Asheville
Private Tours
Outta Asheville
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4.9
Foraging Tour

$85 for Adults | 3 Hours | All Ages

Asheville
No Taste Like Home
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Roan Highlands Tour (Full Day)

$255 - $295 per person | 8-Hour Trip | All Levels Welcome!

Asheville
WNC Photo Tours
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Trolley Ride

Enjoy a 7-mile round trip open-air trolley ride while experiencing amazing mountain and river views!

Asheville
2 Hours
Trolley
Craggy Mountain Line
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Ages 12+
4.9
Private
Kid Cycle Tour - Private

Family fun on two wheels • All ages • 1.5 hours

Asheville
1.5 hours
Private Tours
Amazing Pubcycle
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4.9
French Broad Section 9 Whitewater Rafting

Ages 8+ • 4 hours • Beginner friendly

Asheville
Asheville Adventure Company
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Asheville Art Walk: Street Art Gems of the South Slope Downtown

All Ages • Up to 20 People • 1 Hour

Asheville
Mountain Murals
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Shuttle Service

Shuttle Service to Bent Creek River Park

Asheville
Up to 4 Hours
Asheville Canoe House
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Ages 13+
4.9
Hot Shop: 30 Minute Make Your Own - Asheville

$115 | 30 Min | Ages 13+ | 1 Participant Per Class | Fri-Sun

Asheville
30 Minutes
North Carolina Glass Center
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Kayak Tours Explore All

🛶 Biltmore Tour

Ages 12+ • 2–3 Hours • Paddle Through America’s Largest Backyard!

Asheville
2-3 Hours
Guided Tour, Kayak
Blue Ridge Paddlesports
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 5+
Single Kayak Rental

All Ages • Different rental options

Wrightsville Beach
Kayak
Sound Side
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Stoke Dispensary Surf Camp

6 Hours per day | All Ages | Certified & experienced instructors

Kitty Hawk
Kayak
Stoke Dispensary
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Ages 12+
Zeke's Island Tour

Discover Wildlife, Marshes, and Hidden Islands at Zeke’s Island

Kure Beach
2 Hours
Kayak
Aussie Yaks
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Ages 12+
Cape Fear River Leisure Rentals

We deliver equipment to the launch location

Wilmington
2 Hours - Full Day Rental
Kayak
Aussie Yaks
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Ages 12+
Masonboro Island Sunrise Tour

Enjoy the Sunrise, start your day right

Wilmington
2 Hours
Kayak
Aussie Yaks
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Holly Shelter Creek Kayaking Adventure

3 Hour Trip • Nature at It's Best! • Mon - Sun

Wilmington
Kayak
Mahanaim Adventures
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