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1326 SE US HWY 19 CRYSTAL RIVER, FL 34429 (352) 795-2255
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Kayak tours are a great way to get out on the water and see many
of the habitat Florida has to offer. From Wild Pigs, to Ospreys and Eagles, Manatees to Alligators you’ll
have a chance to witness nature in all its wealth firsthand and from the
security of a kayak. We can take
you to Native American Mounds. For
1,600 years these mounds were a prehistoric ceremonial center. Native
Americans traveled great distances to the complex to bury their dead with
ceremony and to participate in trade activities. Crystal River has several
of these mounds in the area. Travel
by kayak to see some of them. Learn
more of the history of these sacred sites. Find out why these mounds are so close in relativity to the mounds
of the Aztecs.
Tour the Chassahwitzka Wildlife Preserve, walk the birding
trail, ride the rails to trails. We
at Kayaks and Beyond offer a most unforgettable experience and tour via
kayaks. Come join us. For little more than a movie and snacks,
you’ll see Old Florida the way it was hundreds of years ago as most has still
been untouched.
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Kayaking is fun, and Kayaks and Beyond practices safety when kayaking. We realize not everyone kayaks at the same level or expertise. For that reason we have different boats for different levels of paddlers.
While ANY boat can tip over, many of our boats are stable enough for a first timer to handle.
Our group tours policy is "No Kayaker Left Behind." The slower kayaker will NOT be left way behind the group. This is unsafe, and our guides will not allow this.
Our tours are relaxed adding an easy, comfortable pace which is set by the group. Learn tips and paddle techniques from our more experienced paddlers on these tours.
Later, when your confidence builds and your skills improve, join our more experienced paddlers on tours designed for them. Longer, a bit faster, and more skill will be needed.
Overnight tours and camping trips are coming. This will be an exciting experience in both expedition kayaking and camping. |
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Moonlite Paddle
Trips on, or close to the night of the
full moon. Call for information and reservations. (352)
795-2255
Kayak around
King’s Bay, Crystal River, and Salt River. Get a chance to see Dolphins, Manatees, the Sunset, and Moonrise. Interpretive
tour completes with Smores and Hot Cocoa around a fire with Sing-Along
and maybe a Ghost Story or two. Shuttle included.Kayak and Canoe
rentals available. This is a benefits tour.
The Marine Science Station benefits from monies
collected from the proceeds, with donations made for their museum
project, so future generations can experience what we take each day for
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The evenings are beautiful in Crystal River. The
sunsets over King’s Bay and the Gulf of Mexico are picture perfect.
Not many people get to experience this view, and even fewer experience it
from a vantage point that even the most romantic would be envious.
You can experience this opportunity by the light of the full moon in a canoe or kayak.
In the Spring through Fall we’ll have an evening
BBQ.
No need to worry about your car, boat, or time,
as we take care of everything. At the close of the evening you’ll
have your vehicle there at the take out spot because we shuttle you to the beginning of the kayak tour.The sky is full of lights besides the
moon. During the evening phase of the Kayak Moonlight paddle tour,
see Saturn as it appears in February as a yellowish “star” just below the
“Snow Moon.” Prycyon will shine off to its right. In May come experience a “Blue Moon” as Khonsu
appears twice in one month, ONLY about every 3 years. The “Thunder Moon” is in July. Then in October
will be our Haunted Halloween Kayak Tour, a
tour to die for!!! The fee for
all this is only $35, which includes parking, shuttle, and interpretive
guide. Kayak rentals and canoe rentals available for a reduced fee.
There are only a
limited number of spaces available, so make your reservations
early. For more information call (352) 795-2255 for details,
schedules, and availability.
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