2 Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour in Gilchrist Blue
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Our guided crystal-clear kayak tours will show you a side of Florida’s waterways you’ve never seen before.
Paddle with us along the Historic Santa Fe River, which boasts the largest congregation of Fresh Water Springs in the world! During this tour, we’ll have plenty to explore and lots of picture opportunities. This tour offers a chance to really experience “Old Florida”, where there is an abundance of wildlife presence and scenic landscaping all along the way. Our guides will share lots of interesting history and information about the ecosystems while we're exploring the Spring run of Gilchrist Blue, and we highly recommend taking a dip or snorkeling in the refreshing clear blue spring waters!
Prepare to see whitetail deer, river otters, turtles, birds, fish, and maybe even an alligator in their natural habitat!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Blue Springs Park, 7450 NE 60th St, High Springs, FL 32643-5821
Paddle with us along the Historic Santa Fe River, which boasts the largest congregation of Fresh Water Springs in the world! In this 2 hour tour, we’ll meet and launch from Rum Island County Park where we’ll be able to explore over 5 freshwater springs including one of Florida’s hidden treasures Ruth B. Kirby’s Gilchrist Blue Springs. The paddle itself starts with a short beginner to intermediate level paddle against the current to several locally known springs including: Danielle’s, Johnathen, and several unnamed springs. We'll have plenty of picture opportunities and a chance to really experience “Old Florida”, where there is an abundance of wildlife and scenic natural landscaping along the way. You’ll then enjoy a relaxing float down the river into the Spring run of Gilchrist Blue. Here you’ll have the opportunity to swim, snorkel, or just enjoy more of the natural beauty of the Gilchrist Spring group. The tour will then return to Rum Island County Park via a short float/paddle.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Santa Fe River, Florida
The Santa Fe River is unique among the many found in North Florida, flowing underground in O’Leno State Park through an intricate cave system only to emerge in River Rise Preserve State Park. The best part? It is all protected for future generations so that they too can appreciate this natural wonder.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Use of 100% Clear Kayak
- Dry Bag
- Paddles
- Life-Jacket
- Seat Cushion
- Safety Whistle
- Tour Guide
Exclusions
- Parking fee for the County park $5
- Gratuities
Duration
2 hours
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
Voucher Info
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Get Up And Go Kayaking - Gilchrist Blue in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Our guided crystal-clear kayak tours will show you a side of Florida’s waterways you’ve never seen before.
Paddle with us along the Historic Santa Fe River, which boasts the largest congregation of Fresh Water Springs in the world! During this tour, we’ll have plenty to explore and lots of picture opportunities. This tour offers a chance to really experience “Old Florida”, where there is an abundance of wildlife presence and scenic landscaping all along the way. Our guides will share lots of interesting history and information about the ecosystems while we're exploring the Spring run of Gilchrist Blue, and we highly recommend taking a dip or snorkeling in the refreshing clear blue spring waters!
Prepare to see whitetail deer, river otters, turtles, birds, fish, and maybe even an alligator in their natural habitat!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Blue Springs Park, 7450 NE 60th St, High Springs, FL 32643-5821
Paddle with us along the Historic Santa Fe River, which boasts the largest congregation of Fresh Water Springs in the world! In this 2 hour tour, we’ll meet and launch from Rum Island County Park where we’ll be able to explore over 5 freshwater springs including one of Florida’s hidden treasures Ruth B. Kirby’s Gilchrist Blue Springs. The paddle itself starts with a short beginner to intermediate level paddle against the current to several locally known springs including: Danielle’s, Johnathen, and several unnamed springs. We'll have plenty of picture opportunities and a chance to really experience “Old Florida”, where there is an abundance of wildlife and scenic natural landscaping along the way. You’ll then enjoy a relaxing float down the river into the Spring run of Gilchrist Blue. Here you’ll have the opportunity to swim, snorkel, or just enjoy more of the natural beauty of the Gilchrist Spring group. The tour will then return to Rum Island County Park via a short float/paddle.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Santa Fe River, Florida
The Santa Fe River is unique among the many found in North Florida, flowing underground in O’Leno State Park through an intricate cave system only to emerge in River Rise Preserve State Park. The best part? It is all protected for future generations so that they too can appreciate this natural wonder.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Use of 100% Clear Kayak
- Dry Bag
- Paddles
- Life-Jacket
- Seat Cushion
- Safety Whistle
- Tour Guide
Exclusions
- Parking fee for the County park $5
- Gratuities
Duration
2 hours
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
Voucher Info
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Get Up And Go Kayaking - Gilchrist Blue in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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