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Paddle a clear kayak through constant-temperature springs framed by limestone bluffs and cypress. This guided eco-tour pairs close-up underwater views with accessible flat-water paddling and interpretive insights on the springs' geology and wildlife.
Paddle a clear kayak through constant-temperature springs framed by limestone bluffs and cypress. This guided eco-tour pairs close-up underwater views with accessible flat-water paddling and interpretive insights on the springs' geology and wildlife.
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You push off from a grassy bank and the kayak almost disappears beneath you: the water is so clear you can read the ripples on the sand as if they were printed on a page. Cypress knees and limestone bluffs lean in; sunlight threads through the trees and paints the spring in bands of green and gold. The guide points out a submerged ledge and you drift over beds of fossilized shark teeth before slipping into a cool swim hole carved by centuries of water.
easy.
2–2.5 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires ability to sit in a kayak and paddle for up to two hours with short swim breaks
Children can join but must ride with an adult; specific age minimums depend on operator policy—confirm at booking.
Yes—life jackets are included and required; guides will fit each participant before launch.
Guides allow swims in selected spring openings but not full cave penetration; only enter areas designated safe by the guide.
Meet at the Cave Adventurers trailer by the water; arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in and get fitted with gear.
The region’s springs and caves formed in limestone over millennia and provided fresh water and shelter to Indigenous peoples and early settlers; nearby Florida Caverns was developed as a park to protect these subterranean features.
Springs are sensitive to runoff and human impact—operators emphasize reef-safe products, stay-on-trail launching, and no-touch rules to preserve water clarity and habitat.
Get Up And Go Kayaking - Merritt's Mill operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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