Summary
Private Refuge Tour
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Prices From
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USD$ $55.00
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1st Departure
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01.01.0001
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Provider
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A Day Away Kayak Tours
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Destination
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Merrit Island
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Duration
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3.5 hours
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Challenge
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Easy
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Avg Rating
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Not Rated
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Yes this is a real photo captured on one of our tours by the husband of the young lady. No photoshop touch up involved. This is obviously a curious manatee with a very happy paddler.
On a private manatee encounter we take time with just you and your party to do what it is that you like best. Spend the entire time hanging out with the manatees, or visit the east shoreline and dig for clams. Take nets to catch and release critters...it is A Day Away's "have it your way" tour. Please give us a call to reserve your Private Manatee Encounter. Available April-October 7 days a week.
Itinerary
for your Private Kayak tour
Private tours give extra flexibility to spend time with the parts of the tour you enjoy most. Wheather birding, interacting with manatees, digging for clams or catching critters, its your choice to spend time doing what you enjoy. Private tours last up to three hours and can be scheduled around your time committments to meet your needs.
- Arrive at Launch Site: Check in, complete waiver, confirm payment
- Safety meeting; PFD check; paddling instruction, Boat assignments
- Launch Kayaks and enjoy a leisurely two hour paddle doing what part of the tour you like best.
- Arrive back at launch; turn in gear; farewell to guides
Gear List
Conditions can be extreme here in Florida. It is important to prepare well to gain the best enjoyment from your trip. Your guides are very familiar with your paddling environment and conditions. Feel free to ask any questions you would like in order to understand all you need to be confident about your trip. Please understand, we will not paddle in unsafe conditions including high winds and thunderstorms.
- Clothes you don’t mind getting a little wet.
- Swim suit/board shorts, shirt; Cool weather… cover-ups (avoid cotton)
- Water Shoes or sandals that can be worn in the water
- Bring an extra change of clothes just in case…
- Hat & sunglasses are great and SUNSCREEN – very important
- Camera & Dry bag (optional)
- Bottled water, Snacks
- Towel (left in car)
- Any special personal paddling gear if you like
- Bug Repellent
- Lock valuables in your trunk (never had a problem but is more safe)
What to expect…
- A drive that is 20 minutes east of Titusville out on the Refuge
- No restroom facilities at the launch site (visitor center is the closest)
- Just under two hours on the water for a leisurely paddle
- Expect to get a little wet – depends on you (or possibly your friends)
- To see lots of wildlife and stretch those muscles a little
- To learn some basics about paddling and more about local wildlife
- To actually wear your life vest & whistle
- Great guides who enjoy their work and keep you safe
- Lots of outdoor fun and a desire to come back real soon.
Travel Information
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Activity Location
Haulover Canal Launch
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, FL 32780 USA
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