Wild Pony Watching Boat Tour from Chincoteague to Assateague

4.5 (529 Viator reviews) 1 hr 30 min – 2 hrs Virginia area

Wild Pony Watching Boat Tour from Chincoteague to Assateague
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About this activity

Since 2001, Assateague Explorer boat tour has helped thousands of visitors to experience the wild ponies in their natural habitat. Locally owned and operated. Featured by ABC Good Morning America.

Itinerary

  1. Assateague Island NS-VA Unit · 45 min

    A 90-minute narrated boat tour along the shoreline of Assateague Island where wild ponies roam. A great chance of seeing wild ponies and other wildlife such as dolphins, eagles and shorebirds.

  2. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge · 45 min

    See the scenic parts of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge by boat in search of wild ponies, eagles, dolphins, shorebirds and other wildlife. Enjoy the scenery and wildlife along the way on this 90-minute narrated tour with island history and wildlife facts.

What's included

  • Narration (local knowledge of the island and its wildlife)

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

The Assateague Explorer captain and the crew will meet you at farthest left side of the harbor at dock #3. After you enter the harbor, stay left, past the restrooms/harbor master building, and go to the very end of the road. Look for the dock #3 sign and the "Assateague Explorer" sign.

End point: The Assateague Explorer captain and the crew will meet you at farthest left side of the harbor at dock #3. After you enter the harbor, stay left, past the restrooms/harbor master building, and go to the very end of the road. Look for the dock #3 sign and the "Assateague Explorer" sign.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.5/5

529 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor

  • 5 star403
  • 4 star48
  • 3 star30
  • 2 star15
  • 1 star33

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