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.

Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• SEASONAL TOUR - Manatee Season November-March. Low Manatee Activity expected during off season months and Unseasonably Warm Days during Winter Months.
• Face masks required for travellers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
• Gear/equipment sanitised 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.

Logistics Instructions

Start location : Thank you for choosing **The Paddling Center Manatee Tours**. We look forward to spending the morning with you as our guest on this adventure! We will meet you at the French Avenue launch site at the end of French Avenue in Orange City. Things to know/bring: Weather appropriate comfortable clothing, sun protection, sunglasses, hat, sun block, waterproof camera. Change of clothing, jacket on cooler days. If you need to change your clothing or use the restroom prior to or after the trip you will need to use the facilities at the state park. (additional fee required, does allow reentry.) Driving directions: I-4 to the Orange City exit 111B. 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. *DO NOT ENTER BLUE SPRINGS STATE PARK* For GPS - use park address: 2100 W French Ave, Orange City, FL 32763 Click [Here](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//28.946804,-81.344019/@28.9504581,-81.3456747,15.71z) for Google Maps directions. Thanks again, **The Paddling Center, Manatee Tours** 407-343-7740 info@paddlingcenter.com [http://www.paddlingcenter.com/](http://www.paddlingcenter.com/)

End location : Thank you for choosing **The Paddling Center Manatee Tours**. We look forward to spending the morning with you as our guest on this adventure! We will meet you at the French Avenue launch site at the end of French Avenue in Orange City. Things to know/bring: Weather appropriate comfortable clothing, sun protection, sunglasses, hat, sun block, waterproof camera. Change of clothing, jacket on cooler days. If you need to change your clothing or use the restroom prior to or after the trip you will need to use the facilities at the state park. (additional fee required, does allow reentry.) Driving directions: I-4 to the Orange City exit 111B. 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. *DO NOT ENTER BLUE SPRINGS STATE PARK* For GPS - use park address: 2100 W French Ave, Orange City, FL 32763 Click [Here](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//28.946804,-81.344019/@28.9504581,-81.3456747,15.71z) for Google Maps directions. Thanks again, **The Paddling Center, Manatee Tours** 407-343-7740 info@paddlingcenter.com [http://www.paddlingcenter.com/](http://www.paddlingcenter.com/)

Special Instructions :
Dress Code: Comfortable Clothing, Sunglasses, Hat, Sunscreen

Change of Clothing (you may get wet)

Tickets

*Mobile or paper ticket accepted
*One per booking

Prices

* Per Person

Adult : from 8 to 99 : from 0 to 12 Persons

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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