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Tarpon Springs Kayak Eco Tour: Anclote River Exploration
4.9
72 Ratings
Tarpon Springs
Discover the charm of Anclote River with all it provides. Traverse through the mangroves under guidance, catching glimpses of fauna en route. Gain insights about the Floridian Eco Systems and take a halt at the historic Sponge Docks.
Discover the charm of Anclote River with all it provides. Traverse through the mangroves under guidance, catching glimpses of fauna en route. Gain insights about the Floridian Eco Systems and take a halt at the historic Sponge Docks.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - Our wildlife experts will guide you through the mangroves, spotting wildlife along the way. You’ll enjoy the piece and quiet as you drift along the river learning about the precious eco systems that surround us here in Florida. Of course there will be some time to float by the historic sponge docks in Tarpon Springs
- Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - Our wildlife experts will guide you through the mangroves, spotting wildlife along the way. You’ll enjoy the piece and quiet as you drift along the river learning about the precious eco systems that surround us here in Florida. Of course there will be some time to float by the historic sponge docks in Tarpon Springs

What's Included
- Kayak, paddle, and life jacket use included
- Kayak, paddle, and life jacket use included
What's Not Included
- Snacks
- Snacks
Location
1060 N Pinellas Ave
North Pinellas Avenue
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(72 Ratings)
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313jodim
May 19, 2025
A must-do eco tour! - Thank you so much, Julie! We had an incredible private tour... we would do this tour again in a heartbeat. Julie is the owner and is so knowledgeable about all the marine life in area. She was also very patient with us, two inexperienced kayakers! We saw stingrays, a beautiful great blue heron, the oyster beds and so many other things up close, and it was so interesting to learn about how man and the hurricanes have affected local marine life and the mangroves. This is a don't miss experience for anyone interested in an eco-tour vs. the hustle and bustle of the beach scene.
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John_m
May 12, 2025
Relaxing and fun kayak tour. - Experience wasincredibly fun. We took it at a pace that anyone maintain after two hours. I was not sore. We had a great opportunity to explore the mangroves and see wildlife. The guide was amazing. I highly recommend her. Call direct for military discount.
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Maryanne_g
Apr 25, 2025
Kayaking at its best!! - Julie was our guide. Very knowledgeable about the area and the afternoon was very relaxing and enjoyable!!
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Kristen_c
Apr 1, 2025
A must do activity while in or near Tarpon Springs! - Julie is great! She is super knowledgeable about all things flora and fauna for the region; we learned so much. She also gave great recommendations for where to stop for lunch and baked goods in the nearby Greek village. The paddling was very doable for any age (preteen and older).
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Scott_d
Mar 31, 2025
Our guide Julie was... - Our guide Julie was friendly and very knowledgeable - we had a great time - i was surprised how affordable the tour was
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Teresa_p
Mar 30, 2025
The most informative eco sunset kayak tour! - Julie was an excellent eco tour guide! Thanks to Julie’s local fauna knowledge, we were able to enjoy being amongst friendly dolphins, flamingos, sandpipers, egrets and even tiny night bats. Also, a great shelling experience, but recommend you wear water shoes.
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Rosy_i
Mar 29, 2025
Awesome experience and... - Awesome experience and very educational! Julia our guide is very knowledgeable regarding wildlife! super cool to see the area
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Nancy_d
Mar 29, 2025
Great trip! - The tour was a great introduction to the ecosystem and a fun activity for all. Our group included individuals from 10 to 70+. The paddling was easy for all. We saw dolphins, rays, jumping schools of fish, oyster beds and a variety of bird life. Julie was great! Highly recommended for all.
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Rennataw2025
Mar 17, 2025
Family fun experience - We had an amazing time on our family kayak adventure. Our tour guide Julie was the best- fun, super knowledgeable and made our experience a time to forever remember. Highly recommended
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Kenneth_l
Mar 17, 2025
Kayak problems. - Don’t expect to see a lot of wildlife. We saw one dolphin and one mullet. It was educational learning about the type of wildlife that use the mangroves as their nursery. And it was an easy paddle, no current, no waves, lots of sun. Unfortunately, my kayak had a faulty seat support so I had a difficult time for the 2 1/2 hours without adequate support for my back. The guide noticed about a half hour before the end of the trip and provided me with a couple foam inserts to help my low back.
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