Our favorite Eco-Tour in Orlando – Mountain Biking and Kayaking in one great day out!
Join us for this 2 part adventure in the Seminole forest, just 30 minutes north of Orlando.
Get ready for kayaking and mountain biking in one of the areas most beautiful forests. This is “real Florida,” and something you will definitely want to experience while staying in our great state. Did you know Florida is one of the most bio-diverse eco-systems in the world? Yep! On this tour you will get to see the giant gators, and river life of the Econolockhatchee river, and then mountain bike your way through some fun single tracks in the ancient Little Big Econ Forest.
Your guide will pick you up at your hotel (I-Drive and Lake Buena Vista only) between 8:30-9am. Self-drive guest must arrive to Seminole State Forest by 9am. Then we head to the ancient Seminole State Forest, also called “Little-Big Econ Forest.”
We start our day kayaking down the Econolockhatchee River, once home to Florida’s Native American Seminole tribe. Use your imagination as you begin to paddle your kayak down this famous blackwater river. You will be quickly be transported back in time to remote unspoiled Florida. Look on the river bank for mounds – they could be “Indian mounds.” These were made by Native Americans as a type of storage area along the river, so they would have a rest stop while they navigated these waters on the way to the St. John’s River. As you paddle, be on the lookout for alligators, bald eagles, blue herons and deer.
We stop for a picnic lunch (included) along the river before finishing our kayaking early in the afternoon. After a short break, it’s time to peddle into the outback of the Little Big Econ Forest. Explore some of Florida’s best single tracks, as your ride through the forest, over bridges, through creeks. This is a fun 2-hour ride that finishes out our day.
BK’s Pedal and Paddle tour from Orlando is the only one of its kind and one you should not miss if you want to have a “real Florida” adventure!
What is included
- All equipment
- Snacks
- Guides
- Transportation (hotel pickup from I-Drive or Lake Buena Vista hotels between 8:30am and 9:00am)
What you should bring
- Insect repellent
- Sunglasses
- Water bottle
- Sunblock:
Departure schedule
Daily departures at 10am. Self-driving guests must arrive at Seminole State Forest by 9am.
Group booking
Private group, school, church or businesses tour is available upon request. Call for more information and rates.
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Meeting point
This tour meets on Snow Hill Road near Geneva, Florida. Please click the Google Maps link below for directions. Parking is under the bridge on Snow Hill Road, just passed the trailhead for the Little Big Econ State Forest.
https://goo.gl/maps/um7VqkMU5Ht
Reviews
Write a reviewWe were able to see manatees and dolphins. Plus, we watched the sunset. It was incredibly beautiful and romantic. I didn't capture the photo of the sun because I was ...
Gorgeous Tour
We were able to see manatees and dolphins. Plus, we watched the sunset. It was incredibly beautiful and romantic. I didn't capture the photo of the sun because I was too busy enjoying the experience. I did get a shot of the beautiful sky after the sunset tour was finished. Our guides Bailey and Josh were awesome and made our trip unforgettable. They are very outgoing and knowledgeable about the wildlife in the area. The bioluminescence was beautiful that night. It was so dark that we were able to see millions of stars in the clear night sky. We were very lucky with the weather. I definitely recommend going with BK Adventures for the sunset tour and bioluminescent tour package. Oh, and don't forget to tip the guides, even though it is optional. They work really hard to make the trip enjoyable, and they have to keep track of everyone and keep them safe. It can be a high pressure job because people on the tour have different levels of kayaking experience, so be generous.
Words can't describe on how incredible this experiences is. Once you are on the water it is truly magical. The clear kayak would completely light up underneath you as you ...
Alex Jar
Words can't describe on how incredible this experiences is. Once you are on the water it is truly magical. The clear kayak would completely light up underneath you as you would go through the water. The fish jumping was so shocking. Highly recommend.
We booked a tour while we visited Florida. Steve was our guide, and he was amazing. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the nature and history. He was also extremely patient ...
Julie Lindy
We booked a tour while we visited Florida. Steve was our guide, and he was amazing. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the nature and history. He was also extremely patient with novice rafters. He was very responsive to my kids' comfort in the boat, excitement about the experience, and even let my younger son catch some jellyfish to study while on the raft. My children got on the boat a little nervous and left feeling proud and accomplished thanks to his expert guidance. We would definitely do this again and ask for Steve as our guide!
We came from Detroit and this was high on my bucket list! Kamari was an amazing guide! We visited in March there were very few bugs this time of year ...
Dawn Cross
We came from Detroit and this was high on my bucket list! Kamari was an amazing guide! We visited in March there were very few bugs this time of year and comfortable weather. The cone jelly’s were in season and it was amazing to see them light up when they are touched! But they did say it’s more pronounced in the summer. The raft was stable and it was nice to have a guide in the raft. About 90 min from Orlando with tolls 120min without. I will be back to see it in the summer.
