Eco Tours
2–3 hours
Free cancellation
Not sure? You can cancel this reservation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
from
$68
per adult
River Wild Kayaking
River Wild Kayaking
5
Full view
About
Enjoy kayak eco tours on Anclote River. Located near the Sponge Docks. Intimate guided tours full of wildlife spotting and education.
Tarpon Springs, Florida
Tours and Tickets by River Wild Kayaking
Eco Tours
2 hours
Free cancellation
Not sure? You can cancel this reservation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Recommended by 100% of travelers
100% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
from
$54
per adult
Eco Tours
2 hours
Free cancellation
Not sure? You can cancel this reservation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
from
$110
per adult
Travelers talk about
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
5.0
49 reviews
Excellent
48
Very good
1
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
0
Deborah C
2 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Austin was an amazing guide, we learned so much and had a great experience. His passion and enthusiasm for his work shown brightly and made the tour very enjoyable. I’m a novice kayaker and could successfully complete the tour. We left there better people having been educated on the local ecosystem.
Written May 4, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thanks for the review! Really glad you had a good time with us!
Written May 5, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Lulalu
Hackettstown, NJ3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Our group of girlfriend kayaking enthusiasts took a 2 hour eco tour on Thurs nite. Julie was our guide and she made our trip unforgettable. Her vast knowledge of the local area, the eco systems and the wildlife led us to ask never ending questions. An amazing evening!
Written October 7, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thanks for the reviews! Really happy you all had a great time with us.
Written October 9, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Evelyne C
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Family
I love it, the views were gorgeous, are guide Julie was amazing, knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend this eco tour in Tarpon Springs and warmly thank our guide.
Written September 1, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thanks for reviewing us. Glad you enjoyed it.
Written September 11, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
debi
Tampa, FL11 contributions
Great echo tour on the Anclote river. Julie, our tour guide, was exceptional. Highly recommend this tour
The scenery and wildlife were beautiful
The scenery and wildlife were beautiful
Written August 18, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thanks for the review. Really glad you had a good time with us.
Written September 11, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Eleanor R
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • Family
Took this tour with my husband and our four teenage kids. We all had a lot of fun and saw so much wildlife! Julie is incredibly knowledgeable about the area, as well as the wide variety of plants and animals we encountered. We were fortunate to see some rarely-spotted birds, and even some tiny bioluminescent jellyfish! Highly recommend this tour!!
Written June 17, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thanks for the review. Super happy to hear you guys had fun!
Written September 11, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Theresa D
1 contribution
What a great adventure we had. Julie is absolutely amazing! She was so informative and answered all our questions. Her personality makes her the perfect tour guide. We learned so much today. It was the best kayak trip ever and seeing the manatees in their natural environment just put it over the top. We saw momma and baby and it’s cute little tail, as well as many others and they were so close to us. The fish were jumping like crazy and they fooled us sometimes. Anyway, don’t waste your money with any other company and be fooled by the glass bottom boats, because they’re too dirty to see through anyway. This one is hands down the best! Book it now and enjoy!
Written January 10, 2025
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Going P
2 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
Julie was very knowledgeable about many of the birds and animals on the trek.
We saw several manatees and enjoyed spending several minutes with them observing their playful nature.
The trek was pretty casual and we learned about the history along the Sponge Docks.
We saw several manatees and enjoyed spending several minutes with them observing their playful nature.
The trek was pretty casual and we learned about the history along the Sponge Docks.
Written January 4, 2025
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Lisa D
1 contribution
Dec 2024 • Solo
Julie was so great! She reached out ahead of time to make sure I was prepared. The experience itself was totally amazing. I plan to bring my husband back and do it again. We saw so many manatees and she was very familiar with all of the them; even before name! My I had such a peaceful time. Definitely a good workout. We also had to return Santa Jaws to his home!
Written December 14, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thanks for the review. So happy to hear you had a wonderful time with us.
Written December 28, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Michelle A
5 contributions
Nov 2024 • Solo
Julie was a wonderful guide! She even allowed me to bring Cedar Ann! We had a great time! She was very good with a lot of local information about the mangroves and seagrass and the wildlife that lives there!
Written November 30, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thanks for the review. Really glad you had a great time with us.
Written December 28, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Betsyburrie
Monroe, GA29 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
First off we got to experience a once in a lifetime! It was only my husband and myself with our wonderful guide Julie. A passing boat informed us they thought there were Manatees nearby so we paddled to the spot. We saw many manatees who were mating(?) or something and we couldn’t tell how many were in the frenzy. Many times they came up to our kayaks even passing underneath as if checking us out we saw 1 or 2 with their babies lifting their heads above water. It was such a Magical experience that the rest of the ride seemed uneventful. We circled around the mangrove and When we got back to the same spot, there was not a manatee in sight. I believe things happen for a reason, and for some reason we were put there to witness the spectacular event.
Written September 9, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Wow great tour. Thanks for the review.
Written September 11, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
No questions have been asked about this experience
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.