Paddle through the St. Johns River on a guided kayak tour from Orlando. Spot manatees, alligators, turtles, and native birds as you explore the river.

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Full description
Meet your guide and get ready for a guided paddle on the St. Johns River, Florida’s longest river. Search for manatees and encounter other local wildlife like alligators, turtles, and native birds. We do a 1.5 mile paddle loop back to the launch site that takes about 1.5-2 hours.

From November to March, during manatee season, the Blue Springs run transforms into a manatee sanctuary and is closed to swimmers and paddlers.

Enjoy a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 kayaks per tour, perfect for families and smaller groups. I provide sit-on-top kayaks for better visibility. These kayaks are beginner-friendly and perfect for spotting wildlife beneath the surface. This provides better visibility and less glare on the water.
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Highlights
Paddle through the St. Johns River and spot manatees in their natural habitat
Enjoy a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 kayaks per tour
See alligators, turtles, and native birds as you explore the river
Learn about the local wildlife and ecosystem from your guide
Experience the beauty of Blue Springs, a manatee sanctuary in winter

Includes
Guided kayak tour from a Florida born local
Kayak and paddle rental
Life jacket and whistle
Dry Bags for the little items in your pocket that you don’t want to get wet. (like your phone and keys)
SPF 45+ sunblock
Bug spray
Water and a light snack
Waterproof camera or waterproof case for your phone (dry bag for phone is included but you can’t take pictures from inside it)
Dry clothes and towel for after the tour
Gratuity(tip) for your guide

 

 

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