Rock Springs 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Enjoy a unique kayaking experience on this Small-Group Guided Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour of Rock Springs in Florida. Begin your tour with a quick tutorial on basic paddle instructions and information about the tour ahead. Your kayak tour will last approximately 2 to 2.5-hours depending on the speed of our group and any wildlife we may see along the way. There will be plenty of opportunities to stop and take pictures at several of the picturesque stopping points along the way (there will even be a couple chances for you to get out and enjoy the refreshing Spring water!) The first half of the paddle will be upstream towards the headspring of Rock Springs and the second half will be a gentle coast back to our launch point. Be ready to learn unique facts about the area and spot the local nature and wildlife along the way. Animals you may see: turtles, birds, fish, otters, deer, alligators, and more!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Weight Restriction: 425 pounds per boat (two guests) and no more than 250 pounds per seat (individual)
For every minor participating, there needs to be an adult to accompany them within the kayak. Children must be at least 3yrs old to participate.
Each of our kayaks are tandem (made for 2 paddlers). However, the seats are removable and if you have an odd number of paddlers in your party we are able to accommodate the kayak as a single. Keep in mind, the same 250 pound PER person weight limit still applies even if taking a kayak as a single.
What To Expect
Rock Springs Run
We will start the tour at King's Landing and paddle into a unique part of Rock Springs Run known as "Emerald Cut". This portion of the waterway is a beautiful greenish/blue tint with tree canopies overhead. There's a hidden jump platform that we allow guests to take a leap from if they choose.
Options
Kayaking
What‘s Included
Animals you may see: turtles, birds, fish, otters, deer, alligators, and more!
2 to 2.5-Hour Guided Clear Kayak Eco Tour of Rock Springs
Use of 100% Clear Kayaks
Enjoy a unique kayaking experience where you can view the water below you as you paddle
Learn unique facts along the paddle about the local waterways, wildlife, and more
Opportunity to swim in the spring water or use the rope swing for even more fun!
Quick instruction from guides on basic paddle techniques prior to tour
Multiple stops to take photos or view the surrounding wildlife
Small-Group for a more personalized experience (up to 10 travelers)
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
2,538 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A fantastic day in/on the water!
Taylor R,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved this kayak trip with my phenomenal guide Megan. The springs were perfectly clear and no more than 6 feet deep, albeit a bit crowded because it was a holiday. It was a nice paddle upstream with several spots to jump out in and swim in shallow water. Megan gave us history and took photos. The parking situation is a mess though, with most people basically having to park in a ditch alongside a two lane road. While I would highly recommend this tour, I do believe that it is worth noting experienced kayakers and those on a budget could easily rent kayaks directly from Kings Landing for a significantly lower price and do the same paddle themselves as it is a straight out and back. I saw a lot of people doing this and hanging out at swimming spots for longer to enjoy lunch. Overall, I enjoyed this about a million times more than the theme parks and will do this tour over Disney the next time I’m in Orlando.
Guided Rock Springs Trip
ruthhB5658SJ,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our experience was great. We had a terrific guide. David was knowledgeable, great with kids/teens and enthusiastic.
Read the reviews for FYIs - it will be helpful
Jeana P,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best to schedule an early experience so you can mitigate the parking mayhem. Know that even if you complete an online waiver for Get Up and Go, you will have to complete another one on site with the owners of the property. Go inside the cottage that has a sign for registration. That line can be very long depending on when you arrive. If you wore shoes or sandals , that’s ok - you will remove them and they will be kept in a safe place. The “clear” kayaks are actually kind of scratched up, so not completely clear. However, the paddle through the Emerald Cut on the Rock Springs Run is absolutely gorgeous. It is not difficult. Our guide (whose name escapes me) was very good. She had to spend a lot of time with some of the inexperienced paddlers in the group. We didn’t mind - it gave us time to just drift and take in the beautiful scenery. We were here on a weekday and although it wasn’t crowded when we started, by the time we were on the return trip it was much more so. Some of those without guides don’t know how to be safe. Also there are sections where you can get out of the kayak and splash around a bit. These areas were crowded. None of these issues were the fault of the Get Up and Go people, hence the 5 star review. Hope this info will be helpful to others!
Highly recommend!
alonat232,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience from start to finish! Our guide, Megan, was absolutely wonderful — very welcoming, friendly, and made everyone feel comfortable right away. The tour itself was fantastic. The company provides very detailed instructions multiple times and explains everything clearly, including how to find the launch site and avoid the traffic. Just follow the instructions and trust the professionals like Megan — they know exactly what they’re doing. Highly recommend!
Thanks for the memories
Discover67057938823,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide! She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and saved our neck for more than once. Thanks for the memories.
Great Tour!!
F5104COalyssaw,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This clear kayak tour was beautiful and Megan our guide was absolutely amazing!! She was so kind and personable, and she even took pictures for everyone on the tour. The pacing was perfect but I recommend coming on a weekday if you can! Lots of shade throughout the run so it was just perfect!
Chilled tour through the springs
simonf939,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had our tour with Dani at 11.30 on the 15th June. Daniel was a great guide and made the whole experience relaxed and fun whilst making sure she kept an eye on everyone to make sure we were all safe. The tour is a beautiful chilled change of scenery from the theme parks and is certainly something we would do again and would definitely pick to go with Dani. She was very knowledgeable in the area and made sure she took plenty of photos of us in all the picturesque areas. Highly recommended.
David rocks!
catiasa2026,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David was just amazing! I had the best time!
Amazing!
melaniebV3312XP,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with our guide, Megan! Joyful and knowledgeable!
Great experience!
Melody B,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fabulous time with Megan as our guide! We saw a ton of wildlife- birds, fish, turtles, and an otter!
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