Kayaking in Virgin Islands

On holiday, apart from taking a rest break from the daily routine, many other activities involved. Enjoying the sun and water sports on the beach, watching whales and dolphins jump and play, encounter with exotic beasts with the wildlife safari, birdwatching, and so much more!! To add to this, we avoid forgetting two more water sports – Rafting and Kayaking. These are the two most exciting options to choose when on an adventurous holiday. And the best part is that it can suit to your needs. Whether it is gushing through the rapids that you’re fond of or you want to drift down a river on a gentle current – just get into a raft or a kayak, pick the paddles and you’re off with the current. Real adventure means packing a tent on the bottom of your craft and getting out into the wild, hearing nothing but the sounds of the lush rush gush.

Looking onto a comparatively soft adventure – Kayaking. Traveling just a little distance from the resorts, those give pleasure, U.S. Virgin Islands gives you a chance to immerse yourself in its more pristine side with kayaking experiences on the bio-diverse and interesting water bodies in that region – the mangrove lagoon and Virgin Islands Marine Sanctuary located on the island’s southern coastline.

The best outfitter for taking this adventure in this location is with local Virgin Island Eco-Tours. They also have their own private marina at Holmberg’s marina. You launch for outings from this marina and these outings range from two-and-a-half hours (minimum time) all the way up to five hours (maximum time). Both, top-seated double kayaks and single seated kayaks are provided depending upon various factors like the number of people in you group, your age, weight and choice. They take you to special regions, guiding you through the plant and marine life of the area. Notable plants species and growth of that region are pointed on the way along with capturing sights of some of the bird and marine life too – like dwarf herrings, eagle rays, snowy egrets, great barracudas, jellyfish, mangrove crab, nurse sharks, etc. Many routes along this way are dominated with typical plant life such as red mangroves. Also, there are aviary and migrant visitors of these place that include brown pelican (an endangered species), blue herons, night herons egrets, yellow warblers, hummingbirds and so many more.

Some of the outings they provide can stretch far near Long Point, the southernmost tip of St. Thomas. It is here that the lagoon borders the Caribbean and is separated by a single coral and shell barrier reef. On the route, tourists interested in snorkeling can take their pleasure at certain points to view some of the inhabitants close enough, in the shallow clear water.