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A marshland teeming with green grasses stretches into the distance on Little St. Simons Island.
Little St. Simons Island Creek flowing from East Myrtle Pond on the north end of Little St Simons Island, Georgia. © Blake Gordon

Legacy Journeys

Little St. Simons Island

Enjoy a relaxing excursion in Georgia to a privately owned barrier island teeming with wildlife.

There are two departures for this trip. The first departure is full; to join the waitlist, contact Shana Love at (888) 733-5774 or shana@littlessi.com. The second departure was recently added and still has a few spots available.

Vaccination for COVID-19 is required for all travelers on 2022 Legacy Journeys.

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Two Departures: May 6-12, 2022 OR May 20-26

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TWO DEPARTURES: May 6-12, 2022 OR May 20-26, 2022 | EXPERIENCE QUIET BEAUTY ON THE GEORGIA COAST and immerse yourself in the ecological riches of Little St. Simons Island. Accessible only by boat, this barrier island has been managed as a conservation property for generations. Its 11,000 acres of coastal salt marsh, maritime forests and ever-changing coastline beckon exploration by foot, bike or kayak. Intimate tidal creeks meander through untouched coastal salt marsh rich in native wildlife. Each day of your visit holds a new adventure, from paddling to birding to biking. Since only a small number of overnight guests are permitted each day, you are ensured the peaceful enjoyment of this enchanting wild landscape.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Take a guided adventure with an expert naturalist.
  • Begin the day with a morning beach walk.
  • Go on a guided kayak trip along tidal creeks surrounded by thousands of acres of protected coastal salt marsh.
  • Scan the shores and marshes for migrating water birds.

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Information & Reservations

Reservations can be made with the trip specialist listed below.

Shana Love
Phone: (888) 733-5774
Email: shana@littlessi.com

 

All travelers are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate on 2023 Legacy Journeys.

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Two beachgoers look through a telescope for birds and wildlife in the early morning light at Little St. Simons Island.
Little St. Simons Island Travelers birdwatch on the beach in the early morning on Little St. Simons Island—a private, coastal island in Georgia. © Warren Miskell/TNC
An American green tree frog perches on a large green frond.
American green tree frog Found on Little St. Simon's Island, Georgia, an American green tree frog perches on a large green frond. © Clay Bolt
Three people stand along the tidal shores of Little St. Simons Island looking for birds and other wildlife.
Bird Watching Three people stand along the tidal shores of Little St. Simons Island looking for birds and other wildlife. © Clay Bolt
Spanish moss drapes from the trees.
Coastal maritime forest on Little St. Simons Island. © Blake Gordon Photography
Well-camouflaged amongst a blanket of duckweed, an alligator's eyes rise just above the water's surface.
Alligator American alligator in a freshwater pond covered with duckweed on Little St. Simons Island, Georgia. © Marc Del Santro
A small cabin accommodation on Little St. Simons Island nestles amongst green grasses and trees draped in spanish moss.
Housing accommodations Housing accommodations on Little St. Simons Island, Georgia. © (c) Warren Miskell/TNC
× Two beachgoers look through a telescope for birds and wildlife in the early morning light at Little St. Simons Island.
× An American green tree frog perches on a large green frond.
× Three people stand along the tidal shores of Little St. Simons Island looking for birds and other wildlife.
× Spanish moss drapes from the trees.
× Well-camouflaged amongst a blanket of duckweed, an alligator's eyes rise just above the water's surface.
× A small cabin accommodation on Little St. Simons Island nestles amongst green grasses and trees draped in spanish moss.