Lowcountry Adventure

Posted by Kated on March 2nd, 2020

Day 1 — Welcome to South Carolina

Charleston arrival

At the airport, you will pick up your rental car and transfer to your hotel — Belmond Charleston Place.

Boat tour & Lowcountry boil

After check-in, start your Lowcountry adventure on a private boat tour with a delicious beachside seafood boil including local shrimp paired with house-smoked sausage, sweet corn, and small potatoes simmered in a flavorful season mix. Enjoy your dinner as the sun sets over the salt marsh.

Day 2 — Charleston

Disembark onto history at Fort Sumter

Get off your private boat onto the historic ground: here the American Civil War started. Venture into the lower level of Fort Sumter and touch the cold guns. Silently, vainly, they point out through the embrasures. They are asleep now. But once they were awake, and roared and smoked and dealt out death. When you go up again into the daylight of the present, you will look over the sturdy fort wall out to sea, and ponder on the fates of men and nations. In some places, the past never dies.

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Sightseeing at your own pace

Take the afternoon at leisure to explore Charleston on your own. Walk around the historical center and learn about one of the most important cities in American history. Should you prefer a professional guide to accompany you, we will be happy to arrange it. Eventually you may choose to drive to a nearby (30 min drive) Boone Hall Plantation, one of America’s oldest working plantations.

Explore Charleston’s haunted Historic District

Feel the chills down your spine. Wander through eerie churches and back alleys — at night. Then, venture into the Provost Dungeon, where people were imprisoned during the Revolutionary War. And if this is not enough for the scares you crave, ask your guide to tell you some of the ghostly truths about one of the oldest cities in the United States. You will then hear stories of Charleston ghosts, haunted houses, voodoo, and Lowcountry superstitions. Maybe you should not have asked…

Day 3 — Charleston to Kiawah Island

Ride through Charleston the old, fashionable way

Lift your skirts — imaginary or not — and step onto a real horse-drawn carriage. Like true gentry, see old Charleston at a leisurely pace, one horse-step at a time. Ride past ancient trees and grand mansions from bygone times, down the long avenue and all the way to the seashore. Your guide will tell you the true stories that made these places — and that live in them still.

Enjoy sunset stillness on Kiawah River

Later, drive to the luxurious Sanctuary Hotel on Kiawah Island. Dip your paddle gently in the silent Kiawah River as sunset tints the sky with reddish gold. Now, rest motionless, letting your kayak glide on the darkening waters. “In twilight copse the glow-worm lights her spark…” Listen to the soothing sounds of the marsh. The breeze in the reeds. The cry of a homing bird. The crickets chirping. The harmony of nature plays on the background of growing twilit stillness. Open your soul to it, and it will draw you into serenity.

Day 4 — Kiawah Island

Wander outside time at The Sanctuary Resort

There’s so much to see and do on Kiawah Island. Adventures include: marsh kayaking, golf, wild dolphin and alligator encounters, surfing and stand up paddleboarding lessons, fishing charters, archery activities and more! With more than 30 miles of paved trails and 10 miles of bike-friendly beach, enjoy endless opportunities to explore Kiawah on a biking adventure with the entire family. How about a scavenger hunt by bicycle? There are scores of activities at the resort with something for guests of all ages, interests and abilities.

Day 5 — Kiawah Island 

Kiawah Island

Whatever activity you didn’t get to enjoy yesterday, enjoy today! Go for kayaking, boat tour, round of golf or simply relax with your loved ones.

Angel Oak Tree

If you are feeling adventurous, go for an afternoon road trip. First is at the Angel Oak Tree, which is thought to be one of the oldest living organisms east of the Mississippi River. The tree is estimated to be 400–500 years old. It stands 65 feet tall, is 28 ft in circumference, and an area of 17,000 square feet is shaded by its tentacular crown.

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

After a short stop at the magnificent Angel Oak Tree, continue your trip to Magnolia Plantation. The total distance from Kiawah Island is around 30 miles, so you won’t drive too long. It is the oldest public tourist site in the Lowcountry, and the oldest public gardens in America, opening its doors to visitors in 1870 to view the thousands of beautiful flowers and plants in its famous gardens.

Day 6 — Kiawah Island to Savannah

Drive to your next hotel

After breakfast and check out, drive from Kiawah Island to Montage Palmetto Bluff, where you will spend next two nights. The drive will take around two and half hours. En-route you may have a quick stop at the Old Sheldon Church Ruins.

Savannah

After settling in to your hotel, it’s time to explore Savannah on an in-depth walking tour. You will be taken through well-known landmarks and hidden gems to discover true Savannah charm. Your guide will also lead you to a local favorite restaurant to indulge in authentic Southern cuisine based on your desired tastes. If you haven’t already, you should try the local favorite dish — shrimp and grits!

Day 7 — Savannah

Travel back to Savannah’s past

See yourself in Civil War Savannah as your private guide shows you historic places of the city. Ask him about daily life in the South during and after the “Recent Unpleasantness”, and learn why Sherman spared the city during his march to the sea. Then, forget wars and blood. Remember only the good things of life before. You will think of beautiful long dresses, social gatherings, the whole different rhythm and meaning of life in those times. Steep yourself in the poetry of the past and enjoy it.

A turning point in military history

After sightseeing Savannah, you may choose to visit Fort Pulaski National Monument. It is located on Cockspur Island between Savannah and Tybee Island. For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the US main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority to these forts. The Union army used rifled cannon and compelled the Confederate garrison inside Fort Pulaski to surrender.

Day 8 — Departure

Drive to Charleston airport

Transfer to Charleston International Airport for your departing flight. The drive will take around two hours.

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