Archaeology, Birding, blackwater river, Civil War History, Florida history, Guided Tours, Interesting plants, North Florida, Plant lore, Rentals, River, Shuttle available, steamboat era history, Steamboat history, swamp exploration, Timucua Indians, wildlife watching
Bear Creek Guided canoe and kayak trip Group size: 1 – 24 people Trip length: 5 – 5.5 hours Skill level: Intermediate Cost Most guided tours are $50 per person. (includes boat, paddle, vest, shuttling and your guide) Using your Own Boat – $40. (many...
Florida history, Guided Tours, North Florida, Rentals, River, Seminole War history, Shuttle available
Black Creek Canoe and Kayak Trip Group size: 1 – 24 people Trip time: 3 hours Skill level: Beginner – Expert Cost Most guided tours are $50 per person. (includes boat, paddle, vest, shuttling and your guide) Using your Own Boat – $40. (many paddlers...
Archaeology, Canaveral National Seashore, dolphins, Florida history, Guided Tours, Indian mounds, Interesting plants, National Park, North Florida, Plant lore, Rentals, River, Shell midden
Canaveral National Seashore Kayak and Canoe trip Group size: 1 – 24 people Trip time: 3 – 6 hours (several options) Skill level: Beginner – Expert Cost Most guided tours are $50 per person. (includes boat, paddle, vest, shuttling and your guide)...
Archaeology, Bald eagle nesting, Birding, Florida history, fresh water marsh, Guided Tours, Interesting plants, North Florida, Plant lore, Rentals, River, Seminole War history, State Park
Cross Creek Canoe and Kayak trips Group size: 1 – 24 people Trip time: 3 – 3.5hours Skill level: Beginner – Expert. (This is an easy paddle on slow, tannin-stained waters. The open waters of the lakes can get choppy in wind, but we are never very...
Archaeology, Birding, dolphins, Florida history, Guided Tours, Indian mounds, Interesting plants, island hopping, Manatee encounters, Manatee Tours, manatees, National Park, North Florida, Plant lore, Rentals, River, Springs, State Park, Wildlife refuge, wildlife watching
Crystal River Canoe and Kayak trips Group size: 1 – 24 people Trip length: 3 – 4 hours Skill level: Beginner – expert (great for kids!) Cost Most guided tours are $50 per person. (includes boat, paddle, vest, shuttling and your guide) Using your Own...
Archaeology, Bartram, Birding, blackwater river, Florida history, Guided Tours, Interesting plants, manatees, Plant lore, River, river otters, swamp exploration, Wildlife refuge, wildlife watching, William Bartram
Deep Creek Kayak (& Canoe) Tour Group size: 1 – 24 people Trip time: 4 – 4.5 hours Skill level: Beginner – Expert. (This is an easy paddle on slow, tannin-stained waters. The open waters of the lakes can get choppy in wind, but we are never very...
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Gum Slough Kayak (& Canoe) Tour (X-stream spring adventure) * Group size: 1 – 24 Trip length: 6 – 7 hours Skill level: Beginner (physical ability, endurance and determination are needed) Cost Most guided tours are $50 per person. (includes boat,...
Adventure Outpost Tours, Archaeology, Bald eagle nesting, Birding, Coastal hammock, dolphins, Florida history, Guided Tours, Indian mounds, Interesting plants, kayaking in springs, Manatee encounters, Manatee Tours, manatees, marine life, monkey, Plant lore, Rentals, River, river otters, Seminole War history, Shuttle available, spring, spring run, Springs, State Park, Timucua Indians, Wildlife refuge, wildlife watching
Homosassa River Kayak (& Canoe) Tour Group size: 1 – 24 Trip time: 3-3.5 hours Skill level: Beginner – pro. The open channel can become a bit challenging when the wind kicks up. Otherwise, it’s a breeze ) Cost Most guided tours are $50 per...
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Hontoon Island Kayak (& Canoe) Tour Group size: 1 – 24 Trip time: 4.5 – 5 hours Skill level: Intermediate, narrow winding creek can be a challenge for novices Cost Most guided tours are $50 per person. (includes boat, paddle, vest, shuttling and your...
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Ichetucknee River Kayak and Canoe tours We offer several options for paddling the Ichetucknee River. We have a Short trip (2 hours), a Longer trip (4-5 hours) and also unguided/rental canoe or kayak trips with a shuttle. Short trip: (Head spring to Hwy 27 bridge)...
Archaeology, Birding, Boat sales, De Soto exploration, Florida history, fresh water marsh, Hernando de Soto, Interesting plants, kayaking in springs, Manatee encounters, manatees, North Florida, Plant lore, Rentals, River, river otters, Shuttle available, Spring hopping, spring run, Springs, State Park, Timucua Indians, turtles, Unguided trips, Wildlife refuge, wildlife watching
From Labor Day weekend to Memorial Day weekend (Fall, winter and spring) we offer rentals and shuttling for unguided paddle trips on Ichetucknee. This option is not available every day, so please call in advance to let us know what day(s) you plan on going and...
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Juniper Run Kayak (& Canoe) tours Group size: 1 – 24 people Trip time: 4 – 4.5 hours Skill level: Intermediate, narrow winding creek can be a challenge for novices Cost Most guided tours are $50 per person. (includes boat, paddle, vest, shuttling and...
Adventure Outpost Tours, Archaeology, Bald eagle nesting, Bartram, Birding, canoeing on Newnans Lake, floating islands, Florida history, fresh water marsh, Guided Tours, Indian mounds, Interesting plants, kayaking on Newnans Lake, lake, Mesic forest, North Florida, paddling Newnans Lake, Plant lore, Rentals, River, river otters, Seminole War history, Shuttle available, Timucua Indians, wildlife watching, William Bartram
Newnans Lake Kayak (& Canoe) tours Group size: 1 – 24 people Trip length: 3 – 4 hours Skill level: Beginner Difficulty: The shallow water may require an occasional scooch or pry, but you shouldn’t have to get out of your boat. Once we’ve...
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We offer 3 guided canoe and kayak trips on the Ocklawaha River: Ocklawaha River: Silver River – Gores Landing (see description below) Ocklawaha River: Gore’s Landing – Eureka Ocklawaha River: Florida’s Pompeii – The Reservoir (Rodman Dam)...
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We offer 3 guided canoe and kayak trips on the Ocklawaha River: Ocklawaha River: Gore’s Landing – Eureka (see description below) Ocklawaha River: Silver River – Gore’s Landing Florida’s Pompeii – The Reservoir (Rodman Dam) Ocklawaha River: Gore’s...
Adventure Outpost Tours, Archaeology, Bald eagle nesting, Birding, Blue Springs, Civil War History, Civil War site, Florida history, fresh water marsh, Guided Tours, Interesting plants, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, National Park, North Florida, Plant lore, Rentals, River, river otters, Seminole War history, Shuttle available, steamboat era history, steamboat landing, Timucua Indians, Uncategorized
We offer 3 guided canoe and kayak trips on the Ocklawaha River: Ocklawaha River: Florida’s Pompeii – The Reservoir (see description below) Ocklawaha River: Silver River – Gore’s Landing Ocklawaha River: Gore’s Landing – Eureka Ocklawaha...
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Olustee Creek Canoe and Kayak Trip Group size: 1 – 24 people Trip time: 4 hours Skill level: This is an easy, out-and-back paddle on quiet waters, suitable for all skill levels. Cost: $$50 per person. With your own boat it’s $35. Dates: Check the calendar...
Adventure Outpost Tours, ancient Indian trail, Archaeology, Bald eagle nesting, Bartram, Birding, blackwater river, canoeing on Newnans Lake, Florida history, Guided Tours, Hydric hammock, Interesting plants, kayaking on Newnans Lake, Mesic forest, North Florida, paddling Newnans Lake, Plant lore, Rentals, River, river ford, river otters, State Park, swamp exploration, Timucua Indians, wildlife watching, William Bartram
Prairie Creek Kayak and Canoe Tour Group size: 1 – 24 people Trip time: 2.5 – 3 hours Skill level: Intermediate – Expert Cost: $50 per person ($39 for “wanna go” members). If you bring your own boat it’s $40 per person. ($29 for...
Adventure Outpost Tours, Archaeology, Birding, Florida history, fresh water marsh, Guided Tours, Interesting plants, kayaking in springs, North Florida, Plant lore, Rentals, River, river otters, Shuttle available, Spring hopping, spring run, Springs, State Park, Wildlife refuge, wildlife watching
Rainbow River Kayak (& Canoe) Tour Group size: 1 – 24 people Trip time: 3.5 hours Skill level: Beginner – Expert Cost Most guided tours are $50 per person. (includes boat, paddle, vest, shuttling and your guide) Using your Own Boat – $40. (many...
Adventure Outpost Tours, Archaeology, Birding, black bears, Florida history, fresh water marsh, Guided Tours, Hiking, Indian mounds, Interesting plants, kayaking in springs, Mesic forest, North Florida, Plant lore, Rentals, River, river otters, Shuttle available, spring run, Springs, State Park, swamp exploration, Wildlife refuge, wildlife watching
Rock Springs Run Canoe and Kayak Trip Group size: 1 – 24 paddlers Trip time: 4.5 – 5 hours Skill level: Intermediate. The relatively long paddle will be exhausting for some. The winding stream makes this a steering challenge for first-timers. Cost: $50 per...
Adventure Outpost Tours, Archaeology, Bartram, Birding, Guided Tours, Interesting plants, North Florida, Plant lore, River, Springs, Wildlife refuge, wildlife watching, William Bartram
Salt Springs Kayak (& Canoe) Tour Group size: 1 – 24 paddlers Trip time: 3 – 4 hours Skill level: Great for beginners and experts alike. Cost Most guided tours are $50 per person. (includes boat, paddle, vest, shuttling and your guide) Using your Own...
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Santa Fe River Canoe and Kayak Trip Group size: 1 – 24 paddlers Trip time: 2 – 5 hours (depending which trip we do) Skill level: Great for beginners and experts alike. * NOTE – this page is for guided tours only. For information and pricing about...
Adventure Outpost Tours, Archaeology, Bald eagle nesting, Birding, blackwater river, Blue Springs, Boat sales, De Soto exploration, Florida history, Interesting plants, Karst topography, kayaking in springs, Manatee encounters, Mesic forest, North Florida, Plant lore, Rentals, River, river otters, Shuttle available, Spanish Mission site, spring, Spring hopping, Springs, State Park, Unguided trips, wildlife watching
Every day of the week (except Tuesdays), we offer unguided kayak and canoe trips on Santa Fe River. We also outfit kayak and canoe trips on Ichetucknee River on most week days, between Labor Day and through the fall, winter and spring until Memorial Day Weekend. These...
Adventure Outpost Tours, Archaeology, Florida history, Guided Tours, Interesting plants, North Florida, Plant lore, Rentals, River, Shuttle available, Springs, Unguided trips, wildlife watching
Santa Fe River: Spring-hopping Kayak (& Canoe) Tour Group size: 1 – 24 paddlers Trip time: 3 – 4 hours Skill level: Great for beginners (and enjoyed by experienced paddlers too) Cost Most guided tours are $50 per person. (includes boat, paddle, vest,...
Adventure Outpost Tours, Archaeology, Birding, Florida history, fresh water marsh, Guided Tours, Interesting plants, kayaking in springs, manatees, Mesic forest, monkey, North Florida, Plant lore, Rentals, River, river otters, Seminole War history, Shuttle available, spring, Spring hopping, spring run, Springs, State Park, Timucua Indians, turtles, Wildlife refuge, wildlife watching
Silver River Guided Kayak & Canoe Tour Group size: 1 – 24 people Trip time: 2.5 – 3 hours Skill level: Beginner – Expert Cost: $50 per person. With your own boat it’s $35. NOTE – There are additional park/launch fees of $6 –...
Adventure Outpost Tours, Archaeology, Bartram, Birding, Coastal hammock, dolphins, Florida history, Guided Tours, Interesting plants, island hopping, marine life, Maritime forest, North Florida, Plant lore, Rentals, River, Salt marshes, Seminole War history, Shell midden, Shuttle available, Wildlife refuge, wildlife watching, William Bartram
St. Augustine Kayak (& Canoe) Tour Group size: 1 – 24 paddlers Trip time: 3 – 4 hrs. OR 5 – 6 hrs. for longer tour Skill level: Intermediate. The open waters on this trip can be kicked up into a considerable chop by the frequent winds. Cost...
Adventure Outpost Tours, Archaeology, Bald eagle nesting, Bartram, Birding, Florida history, fresh water marsh, Guided Tours, Indian mounds, Interesting plants, Mesic forest, North Florida, open water, Plant lore, Rentals, River, river otters, Shell midden, Shuttle available, Steamboat history, swamp exploration, Timucua Indians, Wildlife refuge, wildlife watching, William Bartram
St. Johns River: Bartram’s Battle Lagoon Kayak (& Canoe) Tour Group size: 1 – 24 paddlers Trip time: Short: (Battle Lagoon & Bartrams camp site), 3 hours. Long: (above plus 1/2 Alexander Spring Run, 6 – 6.5 hours Skill...
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Steinhatchee River kayak & canoe Tour Group size: 1 – 24 people Trip time: 3.5 – 4 hours Skill level: Beginner – Expert. (This is an easy paddle on slow, tannin-stained waters. The open waters of the last mile can get choppy in wind, but that...
Adventure Outpost Tours, Archaeology, Bald eagle nesting, Birding, black bears, Civil War History, Civil War site, De Soto exploration, Florida history, Guided Tours, Hiking, Indian mounds, Interesting plants, North Florida, old ferry crossing, Plant lore, Rentals, River, Seminole War history, Shuttle available, Spanish Mission history, spring, Springs, State Park, steamboat era history, Steamboat history, steamboat landing, Timucua Indians, Wildlife refuge, wildlife watching
Suwannee River Kayak & Canoe Tour (Upper River) Time: About 3.5 – 4 hours, including a lunch stop. Meeting site: Suwannee River, about 1.5 hours NW of Gainesville. Cost: $50 per person ($39 for “wanna go” members). With your own boat...
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SUWANNEE RIVER SPRING HOP #1: Charles Spring – Hwy 51 Group size: 1 – 24 paddlers Trip time: 3 – 4 hours Skill level: Great for beginners and experts alike The meeting place for this trip is on the Suwannee, about 1.5 hours NW of Gainesville. ...
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SUWANNEE SPRING HOP #2: Hwy 51 – Mearson Spring Group size: 1 – 24 paddlers Trip time: 3 – 4 hours Skill level: Great for beginners and experts alike The meeting place for this trip is on the Suwannee, about 1.5 hours NW of Gainesville. ...
Adventure Outpost Tours, Archaeology, Birding, Coastal hammock, Florida history, fresh water marsh, Guided Tours, Interesting plants, manatees, marine life, Maritime forest, North Florida, Plant lore, Rentals, River, river otters, Salt marshes, Seminole War history, Seminoles, swamp exploration, Timucua Indians, Wildlife refuge, wildlife watching
WACCASASSA/WEKIVA RIVER KAYAK AND CANOE TOUR Group size: 1 – 24 people Trip time: 3.5 hours Skill level: Beginner – Expert Cost Most guided tours are $50 per person. (includes boat, paddle, vest, shuttling and your guide) Using your Own Boat – $40....
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Wakulla River Kayak and Canoe Tour Group size: 1 – 24 people Trip time: 3 – 3.5 hours Skill level: Beginner (in good physical condition) – Expert Cost Most guided tours are $50 per person. (includes boat, paddle, vest, shuttling and your guide)...
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Weeki Wachee Kayak and Canoe Tour Group size: 1 – 24 people Trip time: 3.5 – 4 hours Skill level: Intermediate – Expert This river is about 2 hours south of Gainesville, 1 hour north of St. Pete and 1.5 hours west of Orlando. Description This...
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Withlacoochee River (North) Spring Hop (Kayak and Canoe Tour) Group size: 1 – 24 people Trip time: 4 – 4.5 hours Skill level: Intermediate – Expert The meeting place for this trip is about 1.5 hours northwest of Gainesville on the Suwannee River....
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Withlacoochee River (south) #1 : Trails End – Outlet River Group size: 1 – 24 people Trip length: 3.5 – 4 hours Skill level: Intermediate – advanced Cost: This one is $50 per person ($39 for “wanna go” members). With your own boat...
Adventure Outpost Tours, Archaeology, Birding, De Soto exploration, Florida history, fresh water marsh, Guided Tours, Interesting plants, North Florida, Plant lore, Rentals, River, river otters, Seminole War history, swamp exploration, wildlife watching
Withlacoochee River (S) #2 : The Limpkin Patch Group size: 1 – 24 people Trip length: 3.5 – 4 hours Skill level: Intermediate – advanced Cost: This one is $50 per person ($39 for “wanna go” members). With your own boat it’s $40...
