Two people stand on a broad sandy beach, one of them looking through a camera, looking out over ocean waves at sunrise.
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

Legacy Journeys

Little St. Simons Island

Find respite in nature on a barrier island sanctuary off the coast of Georgia.

March 8-13, 2026 

Experience tranquility on the Georgia coast and the spectacular ecological riches found on Little St. Simons Island. The privately owned barrier island is accessible only by boat and has been managed as a nature sanctuary for generations. Its wetlands, woods and shell-strewn coastline beckon exploration by foot and kayak. A prime spot for bird-watching, it offers close-up views of migratory birds feeding in the morning shadows and surf. Whether you paddle through tidal creeks and salt marshes or stroll through maritime forests with moss-draped oaks, you’ll be certain to enjoy this incredible retreat.

Highlights

  • Hop in a truck for a guided excursion with naturalists who live and work on the island. 
  • Tuck into a bird blind to observe egrets, wood storks, herons and roseate spoonbills. 
  • Kayak along tidal creeks surrounded by thousands of acres of protected coastal salt marsh. 
  • Scan the shores and marshes for shorebirds and American alligators.
A view for the bow of a kayak of nine other kayakers navigating through still waters and marshy grasses.
Little St. Simons Island Kayakers paddle along the waterways at Little St. Simons Island. © Parlee Chambers

Information & Reservations

Interested travelers should submit an online Trip Interest Form by Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET. For questions, you can review the Journeys sign up process information or contact TNC’s Legacy Journeys travel manager, Erin Crowther, directly at LegacyJourneys@tnc.org or (317) 829-1873.

For more information about cancellation terms, review our Frequently Asked Questions.