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
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We always like to try something new on our annual summer break and opted for the manatee tour. On a Tuesday it's only $29 a person which is fantastic value ...
Shandy
We always like to try something new on our annual summer break and opted for the manatee tour. On a Tuesday it's only $29 a person which is fantastic value for the 2 hour plus we spent on the river. Saw many manatees and a few dolphins plus many types of birds. Would recommend to anyone.
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We took the sunset/bioluminescent tour and it was more magical than I could have imagined! Our guide was the best! The sunset was gorgeous and we were surrounded by manatee ...
Shannon Bailey
We took the sunset/bioluminescent tour and it was more magical than I could have imagined! Our guide was the best! The sunset was gorgeous and we were surrounded by manatee and dolphins. Once the sun went down the water started to glow. The sea life below were streaking and jumping all around us. It was magnificent!
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This was by far the best tour & experience we've ever had. We were getting out of the car when we spotted Samantha's beautiful smile, we felt very welcomed by ...
EXPLORE WITH KENZO AND BEN
This was by far the best tour & experience we've ever had. We were getting out of the car when we spotted Samantha's beautiful smile, we felt very welcomed by her & the whole team. They were very attentive & so kind. We did the Sunset Kayaking with Bioluminescence
at the Haulover Canal location. Our guides were incredible, Jay & Jayden. They take safety very seriously & make sure all the guests feel safe & comfortable. They are so knowledgeable, patient, kind & very professional. I was very touched by the compassion they showed me when I shared that I cannot swim, I was very nervous while driving there but when we arrived I felt so cared for, heard, reassured & absolutely safe throughout the entire tour. The Sunset was absolutely beautiful but the highlight was seeing the bioluminescent comb jellies, seeing the water glow and sparkle as we paddled through the dark waters. We saw manatees, dolphins & lots of fish. After the tour ended Jacob extended his hand to help me get up & out of the kayak, for me this was a very kind gesture. They truly go above & beyond for all the guests. On our way out we interacted with Rohan & Rohit, very Intelligent, knowledgeable, sweet & such a great representation of the company. We also met Kailani. Thank you for an unforgettable experience & the exceptional customer service you provided us & other guests. Our guide Jay made the tour so fun & enjoyable with his candid sense of humor. We couldn't stop laughing. We will definitely be back & highly recommend BK Adventure!! -
Absolutely loved this!! We had captain John and he was absolutely amazing and very personable. There were six kids which would normally be a lot to handle but he was ...
Emma Diel
Absolutely loved this!! We had captain John and he was absolutely amazing and very personable. There were six kids which would normally be a lot to handle but he was great! So much fun we even got to hold some really cool glowing Jellys!! Definitely the highlight of my trip 🙂
