LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
Less physically demanding

TRIP ORIGINATION
Orlando International Airport

TRIP RUNS
March through May, October through December
Sunday through Saturday

GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Yes

PRICE
$1,200.00 per person

Trip Overview
Kayak down the very best rivers and streams that Florida has to offer, including the Santa Fe, Suwannee, Ichetuckneee, and the Northen Withlacoochee. Snorkel a host of large springs featured in the March 1999 National Geographic magazine. Cabins overlooking the junction of the Suwannee and Northern Withlacoochee Rivers comprise the base camp where all meals are prepared and served by trip leaders.

Itinerary
(NOTE: We ask that participants keep in mind that itineraries are greatly affected by weather conditions, and for that reason itineraries can not be set in stone. Each day the trip leaders will review weather forecasts, water levels, and visibility to decide which river to visit. The trip leaders ask that participants be flexible and patient with the chosen itinerary as the group’s safety is our primary concern.)

DAY 1 Airport pick up, drive three hours to Suwannee River State Park stopping for lunch in route. Introduction to kayaking riverside.

DAY 2 Madison Blue Spring swim, snorkel and play. 8-mile kayak trip down the Withlacoochee River to our cabins. Stopping at Pot Springs and the old Sawmill Springs. Evening swim at Falmouth Springs

DAY 3  Suwannee River Paddle from the lodge to Dowling Park. Stopping at numerous springs, swings, and shoals.

DAY 4  Kayak the Suwannee River’s “Spring Alley.” Float for half an hour, get out and explore a spring, repeat all day! On the way back to the lodge we will explore the world-famous Peacock Springs State Park at Luraville.  Don’t be surprised by the number of international travelers you may find at the end of the lightly-traveled dirt track, as people come from all over the world to scuba dive the vast network of underwater caverns found here.  We will swim and snorkel the placid run between the springs.  The amount of wildlife found in a clear water slough is so amazing and beautiful that you’ll want to swim the few miles out to the Suwannee. 

DAY 5  We start a little early today so we can be one of the first people on the water. The Ichetucknee is the ultimate tubing run in the world! Clear flowing water, sand bottom littered with fossilized sharks teeth, and the States Highest level of protection. Make sure to pack your snorkeling gear and underwater camera.

DAY 6  A bit of a drive today, but there’s a huge pay off.  We will be visiting the Wacissa Springs Unit and River.  Hundreds of springs dot the riverbed creating a big crystal clear river with heaps of animals.  Everyone gets a thrill from their first glimpse of a giant turtle, river otter, manatee, or small alligator swimming under their kayak.

DAY 7  Sleep in!  When you do wake up, take a walk, go for a swim or maybe a short paddle. Our van departs for Orlando between 10:00-11:00 a.m., with a 2:00 p.m. arrival at Orlando International Airport