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Outer Banks, NC

Kitty Hawk Kites is your one-stop-shop on the Outer Banks for adventure and family fun!

 

From extreme adventures like Hang Gliding, Kiteboarding and the OBX JetPak to family excursions like Kayak Tours, Dolphin Watching or Wild Horse Tours, Kitty Hawk Kites has something for everyone. Check out the options below.

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Click on the various activities below for more options. You can book many online from this site, or if you would like to speak to one of our associates, please call us at (252) 441-4124

Aerial Adventures

Hang Gliding

Learn to fly by trying Hang Gliding! Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching Hang Gliding lessons on the soft sand dunes of Jockey's Ridge State Park in Nags Head for over 40 years, or try a Discovery Tandem Flight with our certified instructors up to 2000' or a Mile High from our Flight Park at the Cotton Gin in Jarvisburg, NC (about 30 min from Kitty Hawk).
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1902 Wright Glider

Looking to make history while you’re on the Outer Banks? Fly a reproduction of the Wright Brothers’ 1902 Glider! This replica was built by the Wright Experience and is one of a few in existence and the only one of its kind available for the public to fly. The 1902 Wright Glider replica is museum quality and allows participants to experience exactly what the Wright Brothers felt as they prepared for their historic flight of the first powered plane in 1903.
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Parasailing

Soar above the Roanoke Sound and the Currituck Sound while enjoying breathtaking bird’s eye views of the Outer Banks. We offer 2 locations for parasailing, Duck and the Historic Manteo Waterfront. The views of the ocean, Roanoke Sound, Southern Shores, the barrier islands, Corolla Lighthouse, Bodie Lighthouse and marshes in between are fantastic.

The crew has over 30+ years of parasailing experience, with USCG licensed captains, CPR certified mates, and all have passed an intensive parasail training designed for your safety. You can be assured you will have the safest, most enjoyable parasailing air adventure possible.

The boats are located at the same location where you check in and watch a safety video–no cumbersome shuttle boats used and no more driving to meet the boat at another location after check in! Our Duck location boat carries a maximum of 6 passengers per parasailing excursion, so you won’t have to wait long for your turn.

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Scenic Aerial Tours

Gain a new perspective of the Outer Banks with one of our high flying scenic aero adventures! We offer all manner of aerial tours:

  • 3 & 5 passenger affordable Cessna flights
  • 3 passenger Robinson R-44 Raven heli tours
  • a 2 passenger original WWII bi-plane ride

Whether you want to fly over the Wright Brothers historic site, fly around some light houses or cruise the coastline in search of whales and shipwrecks, we've got a tour for you!

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Flight Training

What better place to take your first flight lesson than at Kitty Hawk? You'll be amazed as you take to the skies piloting a Cessna on your introductory Flight.

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Watersport Adventures

Kayaking

The Outer Banks offers incredible paddling opportunities for first timers and experience paddlers alike. Explore the natural beauty of the pristine waterways, experience the bountiful wildlife in their natural habitat, or catch a sunset over the water...you choose how you want to experience the Outer Banks.
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Kiteboarding

The Outer Banks offers incredible paddling opportunities for first timers and experience paddlers alike. Explore the natural beauty of the pristine waterways, experience the bountiful wildlife in their natural habitat, or catch a sunset over the water...you choose how you want to experience the Outer Banks.
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Surfing

Learn the fundamentals of surfing in our beginner surf classes! We discuss the importance of ocean safety, how to identify rip currents and how to read ocean conditions. We warm up with some surf specific stretches, and then we practice standing up on the board on the beach before we get in the water. After that it’s into the ocean to learn how to paddle properly and catch your first wave!
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Fliteboard E-Foiling

Experience the Outer Banks like you have never imagined... on an electric hydrofoil. Take flight with Fliteboard this year in Rodanthe!
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Stand Up Paddleboarding

Stand up paddleboarding or SUP, is both a fun and relaxing way to play on the water. Only a small amount of equipment is required to get into the sport – in fact, all you really need is a board and a paddle. SUP has been around for a little while, but has only recently really taken hold and become a mainstream watersports activity.
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Jet Skis Rentals

Feel the spray on your face as you race around the sound on the ride of your life. Our Yamaha waverunners will definitely get your heart pounding whether your renting or taking a guided tour around the marsh islands to go see a lighthouse from the water.
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Boating & Cruises

Pontoon Boats

Bring the family for a fun day on the water! Go fishing , swimming or exploring with one of our easy to operate pontoon boat rentals. We have 12 passenger and 16 passenger boats available in Duck and at Whalebone Water Sports in Nags Head.

 

All of our boats are equipped with quiet and efficient 50 hp Yamaha four stroke engines, anchors, swim ladders, Bimini tops for shade, plus GPS and depth sounders for safe navigation.

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Cruises

Choose from a few options to find the perfect match for you and your family/friends.

 

Enjoy an intimate sail aboard the 41' Tartan sailboat during the day or for a romantic Outer Banks sunset.

 

Or travel with a larger group from Duck across the Currituck Sound on the Sanctuary Vineyard Voyage.

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Tubing

Tubing is a great way to enjoy the soundside on the Outer Banks. You can book a Private Trip for your family or jump on board with a couple other families. You'll definitely get wet so be ready for some fun on the water!

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Fishing

The Outer Banks is well known for its incredible fishing. Kitty Hawk Kites can help you find the fish on a Deep Sea Fishing Charter with one of the most experienced captains in the area or help you find some of the local fishing holes from a Hobie Kayak. You'll never forget the first fish you hook on the Outer Banks, whether it's a big tuna or a speckled trout.

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Wildlife Eco-Tours

Dolphin, Wild Horses & Wildlife Tours

The Outer Banks offers unparalleled Wildlife viewing opportunities.

 

Atlantic Bottle-nose Dolphin, Wild Spanish Mustangs, hundreds of species of native and migratory birds and even wildlife that will surprise you like the North American Black Bear on the Dare County Mainland are all available to be observed in their natural habitats on one of our many educational and family friendly Eco-Tours.

 

Join us on one of our tours to view these amazing animals...you won't be disappointed!

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Land Activities

Beach Horseback Riding in Frisco

It is approximately 45 minutes through Buxton Woods (NC Coastal Reserve and Maritime Forest) out to the beach. After a 30 minute ride along the ocean you will return back through the woods to the barn. We usually see a variety of wildlife depending on the time of year.

Plan for 2-3 hours for the total tour time.

Price: $175.00
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Walking Ghost Tour - Manteo

OBX Ghost tours is something your family will be talking about the rest of the summer! You'll be entertained as a guide leads you through down town Manteo by lantern telling the spooky stories that makes The Outer Banks one of the most haunted beaches in America! Whether you believe or not, you'll enjoy your time at OBX Ghost Tours. Book now for the time of your afterlife!
Private tours available on non operating days. Call for for availability.


**The price of your ticket does not include the gratuity for the guide. If you enjoyed the walk, your guide will greatly appreciate a tip.**
$20 per Adult

$18 per Child

(12 & under)
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Duck - Ecological and Historical Walking Tour

Join us for a scenic stroll along the boardwalk as we explore the only Outer Banks town whose name truly fits—Duck! Discover how this charming coastal town got its name, and uncover its fascinating history—from resilient local families and bold entrepreneurs to wartime training and heroic lifesaving missions. But it’s not all history—this is a tour for nature lovers, too! As we wander the edge of the beautiful Currituck Sound, we’ll introduce you to the rich local flora and fauna that make this ecosystem so special. Think of it as a nature walk and time machine in one! Perfect for curious minds, nature enthusiasts, and history buffs of all ages!
Private tours available on non operating days. Call for for availability.


**The price of your ticket does not include the gratuity for the guide. If you enjoyed the walk, your guide will greatly appreciate a tip.**
$30 per Adult

$25 per Child
(Ages 3-12)

$1 per Child 3 and under
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