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Encounter Manatee while Kayaking at Blue Springs State Park

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3+ hour eco-tour to experience Manatee in their natural winter home, Blue Spring State Park is the home to the largest number of Manatees in Florida.  Our trip will begin with a short paddle to the mouth of the springs where hundreds of Manatees are known to gather on the coolest days of winter. We will then take a short adventure over to Snakes Creek, an area known for the gathering wildlife and pure natural beauty. Large wading birds, Osprey, Bald Eagles, River Otters, Gators, Turtles and more are just a few of the treasures we may see along the way. It's nature, every tour is a new and fresh experience! SEASONAL TOUR - AVAILABLE DECEMBER-MARCH**Unseasonal Warm Temperatures WILL effect this tour and LIMIT or ELIMINATE CHANCES TO SEE MANATEE. Please contact with questions.

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Blue Spring State Park, 2100 W French Ave, Orange City, FL 32763-9501Manatee Expedition Guided Kayaking Eco-Tour. Most Intimate Manatee Encounter closest to Orlando. Duration: 3 hours 15 minutesPass By: Blue Spring State Park, 2100 W French Ave, Orange City, FL 32763-9501Driving Directions: *DO NOT ENTER BLUE SPRINGS STATE PARK*Follow the signs to Blue Springs State Park. When you get to the Park located on French Ave. PASS THE STATE PARK and follow French Ave. till the road ends in about 3/4 mile. The road ends at a boat ramp on the river. Your guides will be there with a red truck pulling a trailer load of kayaks.

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Near public transportation
  • SEASONAL TOUR - Manatee Season November-March. Low Manatee Activity expected during off season months and Unseasonably Warm Days during Winter Months.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Face Masks not required while kayaking. Natural Social Distancing occurs while on water.
Inclusions
  • Professional guide
  • Entry/Admission - Blue Spring State Park
Exclusions
  • Gratuities
Departure Point2422 W French Ave, Orange City, FL 32763, USADeparture Time9:00 AMDuration3 hours 30 minutesReturn DetailsReturns to original departure pointVoucher InfoYou can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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