Connect with Nature off the Beaten Path! Discover and Explore the Real Side of Florida Many Don't See!
Feel Miles Away From It All On the
Wild Withlacoochee River
Withlacoochee Wilderness Kayak Tour
This kayaking experience takes you off the beaten path and deep into the Withlacoochee Forest. Paddle through the freshwater tributaries of the Withlacoochee River surrounded by aquatic plants and towering bald knee cypress trees. This wetland ecosystem is host to the native white swamp spider lily and orange butterfly weed. Be on the lookout for a variety of birds: Limpkins, Kingfishers, Anhinga, and Hawks. Spot turtles enjoying the sunrays. Listen closely and you may hear, and get a glimpse of, some white tailed deer, racoons, and wild hogs.
Cypress Forest
Kayak Tour
Start on the tannin rich waters of the Withlacoochee River then explore a network of crystal clear springfed creeks, surrounded by a dense forest of cedar and cypress trees. Spot Great Blue Herons and other native birds foraging in the shallows. This ecosystem hosts a variety of dense foliage and aquatic plants from start to finish. Purple pickerelweed, yellow waterlily, and scarlet hibiscus. Be on the lookout for the many species of turtles that enjoy stacking up on logs and rock along the shore. Learn the natural history of Potts Preserve & Inverness in the 1900s.
Private Guided Kayak Tours Available Daily
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Nature Coast Eco Tours is located on
the Gulf Coast in Homosassa Springs. We offer a variety of kayaking tours around the Nature Coast and Central Florida. Explore with truly local, naturalist guides, with over a decade of experience on these primitive waterways. Discover the wildest parts of Citrus County: Withlacoochee River, Crystal River, Homosassa Springs, Chassahowitzka River, Rainbow Springs, Weeki Wachee, and much more! Paddle with comfort and stability in our premium Crescent kayaks that feature adjustable full framed seating, & moveable foot pegs. Observe wildlife and see the real side of Florida most don't look for.