Big Cypress Guided Kayak Tour

Duration

• Approximately three hours.

About

• Our Big Cypress Guided Kayak Tour takes you down a beautiful black water creek tributary of Amelia Island. All sorts of birds, reptiles, alligators, flora, and fauna may be seen on this relaxing, easy paddle for the whole family. Paddle out to see this local legendary cypress tree, thought to be several hundred years old!
• This is our most popular area for kayak tours of Amelia Island thanks to its inland calm waters. The Big Cypress Guided kayak tour will take you through beautiful forested wetlands teeming with native wildlife. You may experience turtles, alligators, red-headed woodpeckers, hawks, and possibly even a pirate or two! Your relaxing 2-hour paddle will bring you through the black water lined by cypress trees, sweet gum trees, pine trees, Spanish moss, arrowroot, wild azalea, and so much more. You will enjoy your paddle on this fresh water creek with the characteristic black or 'stained' water that comes from tannic acid formed as plants decay. This creates a transparent, acidic water that reflects the scenery around it like a mirror. This makes for an amazing eco tour and beautiful photographic opportunities.
• Because this waterway is protected from the direct coastal elements, it is much more calm, and makes the ideal choice for all skill level of paddlers. Being only minutes from Amelia Island, it makes for the perfect kayak tour adventure for all groups!

What We Provide

• Kayak or canoe*
• Paddle*
• Lifejacket*
• Bottled water
• Complimentary photos of your adventure!

*not included in Bring Your Own Kayak option.

What to Bring

• Sunscreen, bug spray if desired
• Hat, sunglasses
• Comfortable clothing you don't mind getting wet
• Shoes you don't mind getting wet