Explore St. Croix by Kayak and Foot with BushTribe Eco Adventures

BushTribe Eco Adventures — St. Croix Kayak & Hike Tours

BushTribe Eco Adventures operates guided hiking and kayaking experiences from Christiansted, St. Croix, focusing on Salt River, Annaly Bay, Ruth Island, Green Cay, and Caledonia Ghut. The operator offers night and morning paddles, destination kayak trips, guided hikes, and equipment rentals including sit-on-top kayaks, clear-hull kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards. Useful search terms include bioluminescent kayak St. Croix, Salt River kayak tour, tide pools hike Annaly Bay, Caledonia Ghut hike, and kayak rentals Salt River.

Popular Trips and Highlights

• Bioluminescent Kayak and Bonfire — Night paddling in Salt River Bay to observe dinoflagellates and luminous organisms during guided blackout paddles. Guides share ecological context and local history.
• Hike to the Tide Pools — Approximately five-mile hike through tropical forest to the tide pools of Annaly Bay with scenic views and opportunities to swim.
• Hike the Caledonia Ghut — A 90-minute guided route with freshwater pools, geology interpretation, and moderately strenuous trail sections.
• Destination Kayak — Three to four hour kayak excursions to Ruth Island or Green Cay with options for ocean or clear kayaks and flexible departures.
• Kayak and SUP Rentals — Sit-on-top, see-through kayaks, or SUP boards available for self-guided exploration of Salt River National Historic Park.
• Morning Kayak in Salt River — A three-hour guided paddle departing at 8:30 am for calm waters and morning wildlife viewing.

What to Expect on Tours

Guides provide safety briefings, interpretive commentary, and equipment orientation. Trips vary from short hikes to multi-hour paddles and are designed for a range of fitness levels. Transparent hull kayaks improve marine visibility while ocean kayaks suit open-water conditions. Rentals support self-paced visits to protected bays and ecological preserves.

Locations Covered

• Salt River Bay and Salt River National Historic Park for both morning paddles and nighttime bioluminescence.
• Annaly Bay for coastal tide pools and forested approach trails.
• Caledonia Ghut for freshwater pool exploration and geology-focused hikes.
• Ruth Island and Green Cay for destination paddling and shoreline wildlife viewing.

Booking, Duration & Practical Info

Departure times and durations depend on the chosen experience: destination kayaks typically last three to four hours; the morning kayak departs at 8:30 am; the Caledonia Ghut hike is approximately 90 minutes; the tide pools hike covers about five miles. Reservations allow selection of kayak type and help manage group size to protect sensitive environments. Rentals are available for independent paddling in designated areas.

Why Choose These Tours

• Local guides with island knowledge provide ecological interpretation and safety-focused guidance.
• Multiple trip types accommodate hikers, paddlers, families, and independent explorers.
• Clear-hull kayaks and SUPs offer enhanced wildlife viewing in shallow bays.
• Activities operate within protected coastal and inland sites on St. Croix, emphasizing low-impact exploration.

For visitors searching for St. Croix kayaking, bioluminescent kayak experiences, guided tide-pool hikes, or kayak and SUP rentals in Salt River, BushTribe Eco Adventures provides focused, location-based outdoor offerings centered on ecology, safety, and respectful access to island natural areas.