NATURE INTERPRETIVE GUIDED TRIPS

This is a great venue for either individuals or groups who want a special experience. One of our knowledgeable guides will paddle with you while pointing out Florida's native flora and fauna as well as discussing some of the history and importance of the Hillsborough River. 

 

This 4-1/2 mile, downstream paddling trip through the Wilderness Park (a 16,000-acre preserve) takes approximately three hours. Feel free to bring along your own soft drinks and snacks or perhaps lunch. Don't forget your camera! 

We offer two nature interpretive guided trip options:

Open to the public - Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.

Private - Just your party on your schedule.

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All nature interpretive guided trips require an advance reservation and prepayment. See specific trip for details.

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WEDNESDAY AT 11:00 A.M.

This option is open to the public but requires a minimum of three guests for the trip to run. We use tandem (2-person) canoes and solo kayaks. The cost is per person.

Canoe - $58.00 per person plus sales tax

Solo Kayak - $83.00 per person plus sales tax

The fee includes your equipment rental, guide, and shuttle back to the launch site. Prepayment and reservations are required by 4:00 p.m. the Tuesday before.

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Reservations required

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PRIVATE TRIP

Private nature interpretive guided trips may be arranged for just your party on your schedule. They are available with at least a 48-hour advance reservation and prepayment by 4:00 p.m. the day before. The rate includes your equipment rental, guide, and shuttle back to the launch site. The rates for private nature interpretive trips are as follows:


Tandem Canoes/Kayaks

1 person $180.00, plus sales tax

2-5 people $100.00 per person, plus sales tax

6 or more people $75.00 per person, plus sales tax


Solo Kayaks

1 person $140.00, plus sales tax

2-5 people $95.00 per person, plus sales tax

6 or more people $75.00 per person, plus sales tax

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Reservations required

  • Prices do not include park's $2.00 per car parking fee.

  • Prices do not include 7.5% sales tax.

  • Rates subject to change without notice.

  • Major credit cards accepted.

  • Gift Certificates available.

  • Shuttle fee, guide, paddles, and life vests, are included in guided, downstream rental rates.

  • Reservations required for all guided trips.

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