I had an amazing time on this trip. Some people probably enjoy renting their own vehicles and exploring, but I think there’s something of a talent (or at least skill) required to drive well on the beach and on the unpaved “roads” north of Corolla, and in finding the horses, who roam wild. Rather than risking getting stuck or lost, we enjoyed sitting in the back of our Suburban with a tour guide who had been running tours every summer for four years. He was friendly and was able to tell us so much about the horses–and the people who live in this barely charted territory in “Carova.” We saw foal, stallions, and mares in their natural surroundings. It was a really unique experience and I can’t say enough good things about the quality of the tour, the staff, and our very clean vehicle.
One other thing–I signed up for a tour early in the day, but, due to a minor car problem, I delayed my trip for a few hours. The staff was so understanding; they rescheduled my trip and told me of a nearby repair shop. It was my last day visiting the Outer Banks, and if not for their help and willingness to be flexible, I would have missed my tour AND worried about whether my car could handle the trip home.

I highly recommend seeing the horses, especially with Bob’s Wild Horse Tours.

- review by “time2getaway” travelers from DC