Day or night. Historic water. Wildlife. Bats. Bioluminescence.
Pick one — or do them all.
Kayak in the salt marsh around Fort Matanzas.
Kayak the slow-waters of the St Johns River.
Kayak to watch sunset until the water lights up.
Conveniently Located Near: St. Augustine, Villano, Butler, Crescent, Matanzas, Cinnamon, and Flagler Beaches. Just minutes from Palm Coast, Ponte Vedra, and Palatka, FL. Only a 45 minute Drive from Downtown Jacksonville or Daytona Beach. convenient location 4 miles from I-95 SR 206 exit. 12 miles south of the St Augustine Historic District on SR A1A under the SR 206 Draw Bridge.
The most outstanding eco experiences Saint Augustine has to offer.
Small group size and well trained guides who stay calm in emergencies.
Three locations with kayak storage, restrooms & gift shops.
After ensuring safety and fun, our guides inspire wonder, not lecture.
Well trained, enthusiastic, educated, certified, licensed, and insured guides.
Most bioluminescent kayaking St. Augustine tours depend on seasonal blooms. GeoTrippin paddles a different waterway. Guana Lake is a shallow brackish lake where prehistoric comb jellies become trapped behind the Guana Dam and continue to breed. These comb jellies are not dinoflagellates, and they do not sting. Their bodies reflect light during the day and glow when the water moves after dark. This natural cycle creates Guana Lake bioluminescence throughout the year-round, making it different from many Florida bioluminescence tours that operate only during certain months. If you are looking for bioluminescence in St. Augustine, Florida, this unique habitat offers consistent opportunities to see glowing water.
Your night kayaking St. Augustine tour begins near sunset. The group paddles into Guana Lake, where the water is usually only two to three feet deep. As daylight fades, the lake becomes quiet and each paddle stroke leaves a blue-green trail in the water. Reach into the lake and you can watch tiny points of light react to your hand. Groups stay small, giving everyone space to paddle comfortably. Guides carry lights throughout the tour, and the guiding lights along the dam make navigation straightforward after dark. Fall, winter, and spring usually provide the strongest viewing conditions for this bioluminescent kayak tour Florida experience.
The evening paddle has become one of St. Augustine’s quieter date-night options, with about 90 minutes on glowing water in a group of six or fewer. Book your bioluminescent kayaking St. Augustine tour and experience Guana Lake after sunset.
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Three of the four seasons—fall, winter, and spring—offer the best conditions because comb jelly activity is strongest. Tours run year-round at Guana Lake, with waning moon nights providing the darkest skies and highest visibility.
No experience is necessary. Every tour starts with a quick paddling lesson, and the sit-on-top kayaks are designed to be stable and beginner-friendly, operating in water that is usually just two to three feet deep.
The launch point is about 12 miles south of downtown St. Augustine on SR A1A, located just two blocks from Crescent Beach and roughly 45 minutes from both Jacksonville and Daytona Beach.
Yes, the bioluminescent night paddle is widely considered one of the top date night activities in the area. Groups are kept small for an intimate environment, and private tours can be arranged upon request.
Children weighing over 50 pounds are welcome on most tours. Guests under 15 simply share a tandem kayak with an adult. The daytime eco-tours are especially popular for families.
Bring bug spray, closed-toe shoes, and clothes you don't mind getting wet. All standard paddling gear is provided, though bringing a small headlamp or flashlight is recommended for extra visibility.
Yes. Guana Lake's glow comes from prehistoric comb jellies instead of seasonal dinoflagellates, which allows GeoTrippin to run bioluminescent tours throughout the entire year rather than during narrow seasonal windows.
Contact our St. Augustine based customer service
Text or VM: (904) 701-3272
eMail: bkkayker@gmail.com
GeoTrippin is a network of local kayak guides, outfitters, and liveries across St. Augustine, Hastings, and Palatka. Don’t waste time searching—let our local pros find the ideal tour for your next St. Augustine paddle.
Tour location varies. Headquartered at Genung’s Fishcamp. 291 Cubbedge Road, Saint. Augustine, Florida 32180.
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