Manatee Encounter Kayak Tour
Overview
Spend your morning floating among the manatees during this Manatee Encounter Kayak Tour!
Once considered endangered, manatees have seen a significant improvement in population and habitat conditions over the past few years. On this tour, you will get to visit these majestic animals in their natural habitat! Florida's Blue Spring State Park is famous for its population of West Indian Manatees who spend their winters in the warmer waters of the park.
Your tour will begin with a paddle over to the entrance of the spring, where the manatees typically spend their days relaxing. There, your guide will instruct you to park your kayaks on the shore and take you on a nature walk along the entire length of the spring run. Your professional guide is a certified Florida Master Naturalist and is passionate about animal conservation and will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the plants and animals.
A great adventure for paddlers of all levels, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness one of nature's greatest shows!
What's included
- Learn the basics of kayaking from a 5-star rated experience provider on TripAdvisor
- Paddle through the famed manatee sanctuary at Blue Spring State Park
- Watch as hundreds of manatees glide effortlessly through the water
- Keep an eye out for otters, wading birds, alligators, and even the rare black bear!
- Personal expenses
Additional Information
No experience necessary
Tour is appropriate for paddlers of all levels in good physical condition
All ages welcome but participants must know how to swim
Water will be provided
All equipment is included (including kayak, paddles, and life jacket)
This tour lasts approximately 3 hours.
Once you receive the confirmation from Virgin Experience days, you will need to have your serial number and pin number at the ready, and then click on "Activate to view booking instructions". This will then ask you to fill in some details, and once your voucher has been activated you will be able to view the full product information and booking instructions.
Know before you go
Confirmation from Virgin Experience days will be with you within 72 hours of booking, , you will need to have your serial number and pin number at the ready, and then click on "Activate to view booking instructions". This will then ask you to fill in some details, and once your voucher has been activated you will be able to view the full product information and booking instructions. We recommend booking as far in advance as possible to ensure you get a suitable date, but it will advise of the recommended lead booking time for your exact experience within the product information. All experiences must be booked and taken before their expiry date on the voucher.
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
