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Mother’s Day Glamping Getaway on the Waccamaw: Slow Mornings, Sunset S’mores — May 9–10, 2026
A two-day, unstructured glamping weekend from River Island Adventures in Longs, SC that pairs fully set-up tents with a sunset fire and leisurely kayaking; this guide explains what to expect and how to make the most of the slow pace.
Mother’s Day Glamping Getaway on the Waccamaw: Slow Mornings, Sunset S’mores — May 9–10, 2026.
Celebrate Mother’s Day at River Island Adventures in Longs, South Carolina with a peaceful glamping weekend designed for unwinding: arrive to a fully set-up tent, spend evenings beside a sunset fire with s’mores, paddle the Waccamaw River at your own pace, and savor slow mornings capped by an extra late checkout.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
An unstructured weekend built for slow mornings
The experience emphasizes low-key time—unstructured mornings, relaxed afternoons, and an extra late checkout to stretch the Mother’s Day weekend beyond the usual schedule.
Cozy sunset fire and s’mores
Each evening includes a sunset fire where guests gather for s’mores and quiet conversation—a simple, deliberate moment designed to slow the day down.
Leisurely kayaking on the Waccamaw
Kayaking on the Waccamaw River is offered at your own pace, allowing for gentle exploration of the water and shoreline without a fixed itinerary.
What the day feels like
What the weekend feels like
The getaway is deliberately unhurried: arrive to a fully set-up glamping tent, fill the daylight hours with quiet activities or simply nothing at all, take an unguided paddle on the Waccamaw River, and close the weekend with an extended Sunday checkout that preserves a slow final morning.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this weekend suits and who may want a different plan.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Tents are fully set up on arrival; guests should still bring personal items for paddling and comfort during the stay and plan for relaxed, unstructured days.
This Mother’s Day weekend experience runs May 9–10, 2026, at River Island Adventures in Longs, South Carolina.
Expect no rigid schedule—days are designed to be open and leisurely, with an extra late checkout on Sunday.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When is the Mother’s Day Glamping Getaway?
The experience is scheduled for May 9–10, 2026.
Where does the weekend take place?
At River Island Adventures in Longs, South Carolina, on the Waccamaw River.
What is included in the stay?
Guests receive a fully set-up glamping tent, access to a sunset fire with s’mores, and the opportunity for leisurely kayaking on the Waccamaw River.
Is the kayaking guided or at my own pace?
Kayaking is offered at your own pace to allow for gentle, unstructured exploration of the river.
Is there an option for a later checkout?
Yes—this Mother’s Day weekend includes an extra late checkout on Sunday for a slow final morning.