What you get
About River Wild Kayaking
River Wild Kayaking offers guided eco tours on the Anclote River in Tarpon Springs, starting near the historic Sponge Docks and winding through pristine mangroves where wildlife thrives in shallow waters. Expert guides share fascinating insights into local ecosystems and Florida's history while you paddle through hidden waterways and possibly spot dolphins, manatees, and active bats at dusk. With multiple daily tour times, sunset paddles, and optional evening paddling under the stars and moonlight, there's an experience for every comfort level and schedule.
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Good to know
What’s included
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- Historic Sponge Docks starting point
- Mangrove tunnel paddling
- Bat viewing at dusk (can be 100+)
- Manatee tours Nov-March seasonal
- Ethical manatee viewing guidelines
- Star navigation on evening tours
- Heart condition warning for night tours
as of September 2026 — verify on the operator’s site
Plan your visit
- Duration
- 1 to 2.5 hours depending on tour
- Tickets
- Eco Tours $49 per person (2 hours), Sunset Tour $49 per person (2 hours), Manatee and History Tour $54-$62 per person (2.5 hours, Nov-March), Naturally Creepy/Haunted Tours $29-$32 per person (1 hour) · as of September 2026 — verify on the operator’s site