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Book NowParasailing over South Padre Island is a popular excursion for thrill seekers. Tourists and locals alike won't have seen the island and its environs quite as you will when you fly above it. Your guide will be able to show you a wide variety of species, such as bottlenose dolphins and osprey hawks, both in the air and on the ground.
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Book NowTake a dolphin-watching excursion from South Padre Island in the Gulf of Mexico. Settle into your comfortable seat and keep an eye out for pods of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in the wild. While you're out on the water, keep an eye out for lively aquatic species and enjoy the landscape along the Texas coast.
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Book NowOn a 1.5-hour wildlife boat excursion from Sea Ranch Marina, look out for the Atlantic bottlenose dolphins that flourish along the coast of South Padre Island. Wildlife-watching boats are outfitted with nets that allow you to get up close and personal with the marine life of South Padre Island, including dolphins and whales.
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Book NowTaking a boat trip is a great way to get a bird's eye view of the area. Get the same sights of South Padre Island but without getting shoved around by the mob with our alternate Jet Ski Experience. This Jet Ski tour allows you to explore the waters of Laguna Madre on your own or with a companion.
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Book NowA fishing trip to South Padre Island is a great way for avid anglers to spend half a day on the water. You may catch sand trout, whiting, shark, sheepshead, and more, depending on the season and circumstances. You can either bring your own equipment or make use of the equipment provided. It is necessary to have a current Texas Saltwater Fishing License.
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Book NowThis boat ride around South Padre Island is a great way to see the area's dolphins. Small groups of six passengers or less ensure that your captain will provide you with one-on-one attention and allow you to ask questions. You may learn a lot more about the island's ecology and history by listening to wildlife and history-focused commentary.
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Book NowRent a golf cart and cruise about South Padre Island in comfort. Depending on the cart you choose, you may fit up to six people in the vehicle for a one-of-a-kind island experience. In addition to the Bluetooth speakers and LED lights, these carts are powered by gas.
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Book NowBeing such a small island, San Padre Island has no problem with golf carts being used on the roads. With this 8-hour golf cart rental, you can avoid the stress of flagging down cabs. Your iPhone or iPad may be connected over Bluetooth, so you can play your own music as you ride. Additionally, you may select from a variety of pick-up times.
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Book NowA South Padre Island sunset tour on a 26-foot (8-meter) pleasure catamaran is one of the greatest ways to experience the island at the end of the day. Keep an eye out for bottlenose dolphins, seabirds, and other wildlife as you make your way along the Texas Gulf Coast's skyline. This private yacht hire is great for couples or those celebrating a special occasion because it has enough room for six guests.
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Book NowThe best fishing in South Padre Island's private bay! It's time to go fishing in the South Padre Island Bay! A 22-foot Majek M2 with two live wells, a cooler, ice, bottled water, and dry storage for personal belongings awaits you on the gorgeous Laguna Madre for a private fishing charter for 1 to 5 guests. Redfish, speckled trout, black drum, and flounder are some of our most sought-after catches.
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Book NowWhen you visit South Padre Island, it's like seeing New York City without going to a museum. This Banana Boat Ride on South Padre Island allows you to transport up to six passengers in an inflatable recreational banana boat that is not motorized. A boat trip is a great way to see the sites while also having some fun. As a safety precaution, life jackets are distributed to all passengers.
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Book NowYou can cruise the calm waters off South Padre Island on your own personal jet ski without the hassle of a group trip. Take a jet ski out for a spin and make a pit stop wherever you like to cool down or soak up some rays. Keep an eye out for dolphins, sea turtles, and birds while you're out on the water!
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Book NowThis South Padre Island Scavenger Hunt will allow you to immerse yourself in the city and culture of Texas' South Padre Island. Before you begin your scavenger hunt, a remote host will explain the rules to you. Once you're up to speed, you'll enjoy creative challenges, detective searches, social experiments and dares, and learning about the city's culture. This is a great way to get to know South Padre Island better.
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Book NowSouth Padre Island's sand sculptures are works of art in themselves. A hands-on sandcastle session is a terrific option for families with kids who want to learn how to construct sandcastles like the pros. You can participate in this activity on the beach closest to your location. A 1-hour or 2-hour course is available, as well as several times to fit your schedule. For the duration of your visit, you may use the offered sand sculpting equipment for free.
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Book NowThis tour of South Padre Island includes a thrilling Jet Ski ride as well as information on the island's colorful past. With just a few friends, you can zip around the seas of Port Isabel, Brownsville, and even the Space X Rocket Launch Facility in South Bay. Your guide tells you about the area's history while you ride.
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Book NowDolphins, pelicans, and more await you on a 90-minute private boat excursion from South Padre Island. Up to six people can travel together on the 26-foot catamaran, making it a great option for large parties. Learn about the area's fascinating history in between wildlife encounters. Learn about the Karankawa Indians and the area's shipwrecks.
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Book NowGolf cart rentals on South Padre Island are an easy and convenient way to get around in the daily heat. The LED lights and built-in Bluetooth music system make for a great way to start a party while you cruise the island's streets, beaches, and bays. If you're traveling with a large group of friends or family members, this shared experience is great.
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Book NowIf you're flying into or out of the city, let the Chiefton Group take care of you... Curbside pickup and dropoff are available upon request. Enjoy the ride from and/or the ride back to the airport on the scenic route.
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Book NowThis private fishing trip departs from South Padre Island and heads out into the Laguna Madre. You and a small party of up to six people will board a catamaran for a day of fishing in search of sheepshead, drum, whiting, and sand trout in some of the best-kept fishing secrets in the area. In certain cases, you'll be given guidance by the captain, but in others, you'll be left to your own devices.
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Book NowThis four-hour trip will teach you about the shrimp business in South Texas and the history of Brownsville. From the deck, you may be able to see Elon Musk's SpaceX's Starbase rocket production and launch complex as well as Atlantic bottle-nose dolphins and migrating birds. Guests will also be given complimentary coffee, pastries, and shrimp cocktail.
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Buy guided tours to maximize your vacation time.
We work with the most prominent and best-known travel companies to put together a list of curated guided tours for you to choose from at your own pace. If you buy any of them, we get a small commission without you having to pay extra.
What are guided tours?
As a general rule, guided tours are all-inclusive group trips that are led by a local expert in the area and follow a predetermined travel agenda. There are several guided tours, skip-the-line tickets, group day/night trips, culinary tastings, wine tastings, and even airport shuttles available.
Should I use guided tours on my vacations?
Explore and experience your destination like a local.
Uncover hidden Gems! There are guided tours on places and activities that you never thought existed!
You’ll find a treasure trove of hidden treasures! Unusual and wonderful guided tours may be found all over the world.
Avoid scams and pay better prices
Pay the best price possible! It is common to be ripped by unscrupulous local tour agents. Book your guided tours ahead of time
I have a tight budget, can I still buy a guided tour?
Whatever your budget, there is almost certainly a guided tour for you among the huge range available.
Save time, Get the most out of your trip.
Don’t let your vacation time go wasted! Standing in line isn’t the place to make memories. If you plan early, you may avoid long queues at some of the world’s most popular sites.
When you have a tour plan, you know exactly what you’re going to do each day, so you don’t have to worry about any disappointment.
Check reviews before buying a guided tour
Spoilt for choice and can’t decide which tour to go on? If you want to know which activities are better for you, look at the reviews from people.
No risk to you. Free cancellation
For many of the guided tours, you can change your mind and cancel your booking without penalty up to 24 hours before the date of the activity. This is very helpful in the event your travel plans changes last minute
Meet people all over the world, make new friends on your next vacation
It’s great to meet folks from all around the world on your guided trips!
Types of guided tours available for your vacation
Depending on the city you are traveling to, there are almost any guide trips and activities for everyone. There are outdoor guided tours, water activities, Nature routes, Music celebrations, Local food trips, Workshops and Classes, Arts Performances, Hidden Gems expedition, beer or white wine drinking and tasting trips, exclusive TV & Movies trips, romantic couple tours, kids’ activities, tours to Parks and Gardens, Island exploration tours, check out well-known landmarks, Museum guided tours and tickets, Airport transfer services, Memorials for you to explore to under the local culture and history, go up Towers & seeing platforms to get a birds-eye view of the landscape, shopping trips, theaters and auditorium, visit ports and harbors, sightseeing cruise, bikes for rental, helicopter trips, ferry tickets, Jeep and SUV for rental, yacht services and sailboat rental.