Salt Mash Kayak Tour

Product ID: 74682

Supplied by: St. Augustine Eco-Tours

St. Augustine Eco Tours offers guided kayak tours on the inland waters surrounding historic St. Augustine. What better spot to experience the water in the way people did centuries ago. Embark on your two-hour tour in tandem kayaks, a perfect mix of instruction and nature. You will paddle under the Bridge of Lions, past the Spanish fort, and into the saltwater marshes. No experience is necessary!

Duration: 2 hours

Offered languages: English

Overview

About
St. Augustine Eco Tours offers one of the most unique and user friendly kayak tours in the Southeast. Our permanent location puts us in the heart of Historic Downtown St. Augustine. What better spot to experience the water in the way people did centuries ago. We have a dedicated slip at the city marina where a specialized kayak dock makes getting in and out of the kayaks the easiest part of the trip. Extremely stable tandem kayaks with rudders make steering a breeze for beginners or the more experienced paddler.
No experience is necessary for our 2 hour guided nature tour. This is the perfect combination of instruction and nature! A brief paddling clinic will get you comfortable with your paddle and kayak. Before getting into the boats, your guide will instruct you on the basics of how to hold and use your paddle in the most efficient way. You’ll do a little kayak-specific stretching while you get comfortable with the equipment on land and learn our safety protocol. Then, your guide will take you on a paddle under the Bridge of Lions, past the Spanish fort and into the saltwater marshes of the historic mission grounds.

Additional Information

Can I wear flip-flops or go bare foot in the kayak? Why?
Well, you have to wear shoes, cannot go barefoot and we recommend sandals with a back strap or tennis shoes because they protect your feet. We will keep your feet dry while getting in and out of the kayak so don’t worry about that. Once in the kayak, it’s better to have something that will stay on your foot because you use your feet to move the rudder.

If you have never kayaked before, what is the best kayak trip to go on first?
If this is your first time kayaking with us or in general, we recommend doing our trip that leaves out of the Marina in downtown St. Augustine. It is a smooth, easy paddle that will be a good first trip for you. If you want to come back and find you have a newfound love for kayaking, we have many different off-site trips available for our more seasoned paddlers.

How often do the Kayaks roll over?
We use top of the line Necky Kayaks that are some of the most stable kayaks in the Industry. Rolling the Kayak happens very rarely and the chances of it actually happening are slim.