We had such an amazing time on our 3 hour marsh tour with Jake. I was a little unsure about how this tour would be-- it was a hot day and I'm not very outdoorsy. But, oh my goodness, this was by far my favorite part of our visit to Charleston. We went out on the 9 am tour to avoid the hottest part of the day. Our tour started with a very helpful and quick tutorial on kayaking procedure (which made me feel at ease because I've never kayaked before). It was a small group of 3 people and 1 tour guide. Jake made sure to take the tour at a pace we were comfortable with and was very flexible, encouraging, and knowledgeable. The great thing about this tour is that it is calm water so I was able to pick up maneuvering very quickly. There is so much to see, but the beauty of this activity is that each tour is a unique experience, based on what animals are around and what interests the group. We got to paddle within 10 feet of dolphins, we learned about the intricacies of local fishing practices, saw tons of birds, and just had a great time. Be sure to wear shoes that can get wet/dry quickly, especially if you have other plans for the rest of the day. And bring some water; we took a few breaks to chat, learn, and hydrate. I wasn't sure how this tour would be when we booked, but I'm so glad we did! It was amazing!