About King's Landing
King's Landing offers an exceptional eco-kayaking experience on crystal-clear, impossibly blue waters, featuring highly engaging guides who provide rich historical context and help spot abundant wildlife like alligators, deer, and turtles.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Active families seeking an immersive, educational outdoor adventure with heavy wildlife viewingTeens and older children who have the stamina for active paddling, especially on the 8-mile run
Why families love it
- Highly knowledgeable and personable guides (Kim, Owen, Nigel) who share local history and identify wildlife
- Stunning natural scenery with incredibly clear, blue water near the river source
- Abundant wildlife sightings, including deer, turtles, diverse bird species, and numerous alligators ranging from 1 to 7 feet
- Guides who take photos for guests, allowing parents to relax and enjoy the paddle
- Fun and lively shuttle service for the return trip
- Eco River Adventure Shuttle Run
Insider tips
- Go to the right at the very beginning of the trip to experience the most beautiful water before heading left
- Be prepared to paddle actively between miles 3 and 5 where there is no river current
- Stop at Wekiva to use the restrooms before reaching the very end of the run
- Consider eating lunch at Rock Springs Bar and Grill after the tour; the outside looks sketchy but the back area is completely redone with great food
Good to know before you go
- Avoid the full 8-mile run if traveling with very young children who cannot help paddle through current-free zones
- Avoid peak summer crowds by booking in early March or mid-April for a quieter river experience
- No current to assist paddling between mile markers 3 and 5, requiring significant physical effort
- No restroom facilities at the immediate end of the 8-mile run
- Lack of clear instructions on where to leave kayaks at the end of the trip
- Crowds
- Fairly quiet and peaceful during early March and mid-April, especially between miles 2 and 8
- Value
- Excellent value for an all-inclusive eco-adventure featuring guided navigation, educational commentary, wildlife spotting, and a return shuttle service.
- Safety
- Attentive guides who ensure everyone in the group is relaxed, comfortable, and safe around local wildlife
What parents say
"Our guide grew up in this region and was full of knowledge of the region. She knows all the long term residents (wild life) by name and could grab a few additional images.You can "relax" in the kayak and enjoy the scenery while the guide will take wonderful pictures. Additional to the tour we received a historical knowledge of the area when the Spanish arrived to Florida. It will be great if the trip will be only 1-2 hours longer the trip to go more smoothly with the river flow down. We joined the tour mid April, therefore it was fairly quiet between mile 2 and 8."
in the last week
"Excellent tour! Owen is a great ambassador for Rock Springs and a fantastic guide. He shared interesting details about the foliage, wildlife and history of the area and how it was founded. The kayaking was super fun. We got a chance to stop for a swim and take pictures. Owen added to the adventure with stories about the animals he’s seen, made sure everyone in the group was relaxed and enjoying the trip. Owen was a pro guide, and we appreciated his genuine interest and knowledge in river. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!"
2 weeks ago
"This was a great experience. My husband and I tandem kayaked the full 8 mile trip. I definitely suggest at the beginning to go to the right and enjoy the beautiful water. When you head back to continue to the left beautiful as well a great balance of shade and sun. From mile marker 3-5 welcome to the best of Florida. Gators wild life serene u will think your lost and will need to paddle more and there is no current to assist until you see the mile 5 sign. Mile 4 was no where to be found. Mile 6-8 you can enjoy more current and clearer water. We finished in about 30 minutes to spare but we did "
3 weeks ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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