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Crystal River: Guided Kayak Tour with Manatee Encounters

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Crystal River: Guided Kayak Tour with Manatee Encounters
5  / 52 reviews

Glide through the Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge on a guided kayak tour in Crystal River. Keep an eye out for manatees, otters, tarpon, bird species, and other wildlife.

About this activity

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Gabriela – United States

Weather was great considering the time of year! Group was large so we missed a lot of the information our guide shared. Seeing the animals was amazing!

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Gabriela – United States
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Annette – United States

Our guide Sarah was great. It was really fun. Great tour. We saw dolphins, eagles and manatees.

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Annette – United States

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    704 NW 6th St

  • On foot

    (2 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Kings Bay, Florida

    Guided tour, Kayaking, Marine life viewing, Hotel or resort activities, Scenic views on the way, Wildlife viewing (3 hours)

  • On foot

    (2 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    704 NW 6th St

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Paddle through the Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge in search of manatees
  • Depart from private docks in Crystal River and kayak to Three Sisters Springs
  • Experience nature's sights and sounds, connecting with the beauty of the refuge
  • Keep your eyes peeled for river otters, birds, and the tarpon beneath the water
  • Navigate through the inlets, springs, and the nooks and crannies of the Bay

Full description

Join a single or tandem kayak tour of Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Crystal River. Meet your guide and embark on this adventure through the bay. While manatees are the highlight of the experience, the bay is teeming with other incredible wildlife. As you paddle through the bay's serene inlets and springs, watch as your guide points out wildlife and shares fascinating insights about the area. Be on the lookout for playful river otters along the shore or a flock of birds drifting gracefully by. You might also spot tarpon gliding through the clear waters, adding to the thrill of this immersive nature experience. Fishing is not permitted, allowing for an undisturbed observation of this pristine ecosystem.

Includes

  • Guides
  • Single or tandem kayak (depending on option chosen)
  • Paddle
  • Life jacket

Not suitable for

  • Non-swimmers

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Please go to the blue house behind Paddletail Waterfront Lodge. Your guide will meet you at check-in.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Waterproof bag

Not allowed

  • Fishing

Know before you go

  • Fishing is not allowed
  • You might get wet, so bring appropriate clothing and a dry bag

Customer reviews

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5 /5

based on 2 reviews

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Gabriela – United StatesJanuary 14, 2025  – Verified booking
Weather was great considering the time of year! Group was large so we missed a lot of the information our guide shared. Seeing the animals was amazing!
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Annette – United StatesOctober 24, 2024  – Verified booking
Our guide Sarah was great. It was really fun. Great tour. We saw dolphins, eagles and manatees.
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Product ID: 815049

Activity provider:Paddletail Waterfront Adventures

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