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Ecotour guides for kayak tours in St Augustine

Kayak the GTM Research Reserve

In the GTM Research Reserve, GeoTrippin Adventure Company offers free kayak rental with all ecotours at four locations:

      • North Guana River, Mickler’s Road
      • South Guana Lake, Guana River Rd
      • Tolomato River, Tolomato Rd
      • Matanzas River, Cubbedge Rd

We can also trailer kayaks to any other spot your party wishes to explore. Please call (904) – 701-3272 if you cannot find what you need online. Bring your own kayak and save at least $10 per person.

 

 

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Saint Augustine Dolphin Watching

Dolphins ocean mammal found on St Augustine Kayaking

Observe Sea Life

Book your chance to see the different kinds of animals that live in our tidal lagoon.

Brackish Grass Marsh Mazes

bird watching in estuary around St Augustine, FL

Explore Estuaries

Where the river meets the sea, the grass mazes are full of life and plenty.

National Estuary Research Reserve

kayak oyster fields of matanzas river

Discover Nature

Children will benefit from exposure to nature for the rest of their lives.

Bioluminescent Kayaking

Touching bioluminescence while kayaking

Close Encounters

See and touch bioluminescent comb jellies trapped in Guana Lake.

If you love spending time outdoors and being in the water, kayaking in the GTM Research Reserve is the perfect activity for you! The Reserve offers over 3 miles of gorgeous coastline plus almost 60 miles of inland estuary to explore, and kayaking is a great way to see all that it has to offer.

There are many different types of kayaks to choose from, so you can find one that suits your needs and preferences. You can also go on guided kayak tours, which are a great way to learn about the area and see some of its hidden gems.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced kayaker, spending a day on the water in the GTM Research Reserve is sure to be a memorable experience. So what are you waiting for? Grab your paddle and get out there!

“Give yourself eight days to see a good chunk of the GTM. Two days if you are a GeoWarrior, one if you are me.” – Superman

GTM Education Center Guana Dam
GTMNERR Education Center gtmnerr.org

 A global model for protecting and restoring fragile ecosystems.  Practically the entire coastal wetlands in St Johns County are preserved, reserved, and parked. Our area is one of  28 NOAA Research Reserves. GeoTrippin’ kayaks the entirety of this awe inspiring 40 mile long coastal estuary system. Its a lucky person who’s adventure spans from Ponte Vedra to Palm Coast. Words can not capture this rare environmental treasure.

Geo made a fly over video. It gives a better idea of the immensity of adventures you can have in the St. Augustine, FL area. GeoTrippin’ tours focus on eight of the most popular kayak launches. But if conditions call for it we may launch elsewhere. Geo has inspected 28 of the best locations. All available on your very own Personal Epic Adventure.

The full initials would be NOAAGTMNERR – National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration’s Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve. 

Simply GTM will do. One of the many reasons Florida’s First Coast is the best coast. The sprawling GTM Research Reserve comprises of 72,000 acres of pristine Estuary. The North GTM comes in at 12,000 acres. The South GTM has approximately 50,000 acres. Mostly wetlands and fragile coastal ecosystems. There are multitudes of local, county, state, national, federal, educational, and private lands surrounding the GTM. Everyone of them, and more organizations, have a hand in preserving, restoring, managing, researching, and protecting the GTM.

fishing from kayak launchYou get to enjoy! The hard working folks and funding come from:

  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
  • Friends of the GTM
  • Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission
  • Florida and US Department of Environmental Protection
  • University of North Florida, Whitney Laboratory, Marineland
  • State, National, Federal, City, and two county’s Parks and Rec..
  • State and Federal Forestry Service
  • Plus the citizens who work and play on the water

Fort MAtanzas Kayak LaunchA favorite adventure launches from Fort Matanzas National Monument. With a half day tour, we can paddle to visit six parks, two aquatic preserves, multiple animal sanctuaries, the beach, (♫♪) and an Eagle in a Pine Tree. LOL

So what are you waiting for? Get your eco tour tickets!

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