Guided Manatee Paddle Tour at Manatee Springs
Paddle a clear spring with a guide, then enjoy lunch and a swim
Duration
2 hrs
Includes
Guided paddle, box lunch
Highlights
Explore Manatee Springs State Park by kayak, beginning in the clear waters of a first-magnitude spring and following the spring run toward the Suwannee River. Your guide shares insights into the park's wildlife and cypress landscape before you stop for lunch and swimming in the headspring.
- Paddle through clear spring water beneath ancient cypress trees
- Learn about the park's manatees, sturgeon, and other inhabitants from your guide
- Swim in the headspring after your paddle
What's Included
- Freshly prepared box lunch from the Chubby Mermaid
Important details
- Arrive 15 minutes early to get settled and meet your guide
- Ages 8+ only
Cancellation Policy
Bookings are non-refundable 10 days before your reservation. Rescheduling, subject to availability, is available until 72 hours before. Within 72 hours, reservations are non-refundable and non-transferable; transfers cost $25 per person. If unsafe conditions require rescheduling, no penalties apply.
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FAQs
Wear clothes that are comfortable when damp. Bring a towel, sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen.
Manatees congregate in the spring between November and April.
Meeting details
Manatee & Fanning Springs State Parks, 11650 NW 115th St., Chiefland, FL 32626
