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South Carolina

Birding the Lowcountry

Program No. 20959RJ
With its salt marshes, abundant forests, coastal estuaries and diverse wildlife refuges, South Carolina’s Lowcountry is a haven for both birds and birders alike.
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Length
6 days
Rating (5)
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1,949
LODGING & MEALS
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Showing Lodging & Meals For:
Jan 25, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026
Feb 08, 2026 - Feb 13, 2026
Feb 15, 2026 - Feb 20, 2026
Mar 01, 2026 - Mar 06, 2026
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What You'll Eat
5 Breakfasts
4 Lunches
5 Dinners
Total: 14 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian
Where You'll Stay
LifeTides Institute's Community of Cottages
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Ridgeland
Thirty minutes from 300-year-old Beaufort’s antebellum charm and nestled on a 350-acre marsh island near the headwaters of the Broad River, the LifeTides Institute hosts Road Scholars in a community of comfortably appointed cottages with their own master suites (2-4 suites per cottage). Each cottage bedroom contains two queen-size beds with private baths, and has a shared living room, with full kitchen, washer & dryer and porches overlooking a beautiful marsh. There are ceiling fans and air-conditioning in all cottages. Freshly prepared meals are served buffet-style in a main dining facility, paying homage to local and organic ingredients. The area's nature trails offer ample opportunities to see wildlife in the nearby woods, including up to 250 species of birds. Good to know: Limited Internet access in common areas. No TVs in cottages. Note: Most meals served buffet-style; bus own table.
LifeTides Institute's Community of Cottages
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Ridgeland
Thirty minutes from 300-year-old Beaufort’s antebellum charm and nestled on a 350-acre marsh island near the headwaters of the Broad River, the LifeTides Institute hosts Road Scholars in a community of comfortably appointed cottages with their own master suites (2-4 suites per cottage). Each cottage bedroom contains two queen-size beds with private baths, and has a shared living room, with full kitchen, washer & dryer and porches overlooking a beautiful marsh. There are ceiling fans and air-conditioning in all cottages. Freshly prepared meals are served buffet-style in a main dining facility, paying homage to local and organic ingredients. The area's nature trails offer ample opportunities to see wildlife in the nearby woods, including up to 250 species of birds. Good to know: Limited Internet access in common areas. No TVs in cottages. Note: Most meals served buffet-style; bus own table.
LifeTides Institute's Community of Cottages
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Ridgeland
Thirty minutes from 300-year-old Beaufort’s antebellum charm and nestled on a 350-acre marsh island near the headwaters of the Broad River, the LifeTides Institute hosts Road Scholars in a community of comfortably appointed cottages with their own master suites (2-4 suites per cottage). Each cottage bedroom contains two queen-size beds with private baths, and has a shared living room, with full kitchen, washer & dryer and porches overlooking a beautiful marsh. There are ceiling fans and air-conditioning in all cottages. Freshly prepared meals are served buffet-style in a main dining facility, paying homage to local and organic ingredients. The area's nature trails offer ample opportunities to see wildlife in the nearby woods, including up to 250 species of birds. Good to know: Limited Internet access in common areas. No TVs in cottages. Note: Most meals served buffet-style; bus own table.
LifeTides Institute's Community of Cottages
Visit Site
5 NIGHTS
Location: Ridgeland
Thirty minutes from 300-year-old Beaufort’s antebellum charm and nestled on a 350-acre marsh island near the headwaters of the Broad River, the LifeTides Institute hosts Road Scholars in a community of comfortably appointed cottages with their own master suites (2-4 suites per cottage). Each cottage bedroom contains two queen-size beds with private baths, and has a shared living room, with full kitchen, washer & dryer and porches overlooking a beautiful marsh. There are ceiling fans and air-conditioning in all cottages. Freshly prepared meals are served buffet-style in a main dining facility, paying homage to local and organic ingredients. The area's nature trails offer ample opportunities to see wildlife in the nearby woods, including up to 250 species of birds. Good to know: Limited Internet access in common areas. No TVs in cottages. Note: Most meals served buffet-style; bus own table.