Florida Rivers and Manatees Kayaking Adventure

Trip Overview

Trip overview should be: This trip is about relaxed kayaking while looking for manatees and ​other wildlife in the crystal clear, spring fed rivers of the area. The first time a manatee sticks its snout up right next to your kayak, you'll be hooked.

​Homosassa Springs, Florida is located on the gulf coast approximately 70 miles north of Tampa. This area is part of the Nature Coast Trail and well known for it's manatees, birding and archaeological sites. Some other rivers in the area that we'll explore are the Chassahowitzka River (Chaz), Crystal River and Rainbow River. All offer crystal clear waters with a chance to see manatees and plentiful other wildlife including many species of ibis, heron, cormorants and anhinga. Oh... and don't forget about the monkeys! Yes, we paddle past Monkey Island on the Homosassa River where a small family of monkeys live year-round.

Our lodging while in this region is the Florida Cracker Riverside Resort, where you have a birds eye view of the river and Monkey Island. Standard hotel rooms with mini-fridges and coffee makers are available, which are not riverfront, and riverfront suites with full kitchens are also available. The resort has direct access to the river so we can simply walk out the door and go kayaking! There is also an onsite restaurant.

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