Florida Springs Kayak & Snorkel

Apopka, FL, USA

Bt
Beyond the Map
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5 reviews
Duration: 7 days
Group size: 4 - 999
Florida Springs Kayak & Snorkel
Apopka, FL, USA

Beyond the Map
  • Email address verified
5 reviews

Duration: 7 days
Group size: 4 - 999

About this trip

Turquoise waters, abundant wildlife and a plethora of outdoor activities draw nature lovers to the freshwater springs, an often overlooked natural gem in Florida. Thanks to underground aquifers, about 800 billion gallons of water flow through limestone, some of which will bubble up to form more than 700 of the natural springs in Florida every single day. That’s the largest collection anywhere on earth! Join us as we discover this tropical outdoor oasis in central Florida. 


Highlights Include:

  • Kayak through crystal-clear, turquoise rivers
  • Snorkel alongside alligator gar, diving birds and softshell turtles. 
  • Camp beneath the stars 
  • Enjoy the warmth of a campfire with friends
  • Add on an option for additional activities such as gravel/road biking a section of the Florida Coast-to-Coast Trail, canyon zip-lining or horseback riding. 

Rental Gear

Rental Gear: (prices are shown for the duration of the trip unless otherwise noted)

- Sleeping bag- $25

- Sleeping pad- $25

- Camp chair- $15

- Headlamp- $10

- Snorkel gear- $25


*Tents, camp kitchen items, kayaks/paddles, PFDs included 

Accommodations

Basic tent camping is included. This is a "front-country" camping experience with basic facilities (showers/bathrooms), picnic tables and a fire-pit. 


Options to upgrade to a cabin rental is available at checkout. Please note, cabins are first come, first serve based on availability upon booking.

What’s included

  • Activities
    All activities outlined in the itinerary
  • Meals
    3 meals per day. Vegan, vegetarian and special diets are welcome to join!
  • Accommodations
    Camping (cabin rental upgrade available)
  • Camping Equipment
    Tent and cooking materials
  • Local Guide
    Trained guide(s) for the duration of the trip
  • Logistics & Planning
  • Entrane Fees & Permits

What’s not included

  • Transportation
    guests will bring their own private transportation or carpool with others
  • Items on Packing List
    Includes a sleeping bag/blanket, flashlight, etc.
  • Souvenirs
    & any additional personal items
  • Alcohol
    Anyone 21+ must purchase their own alcohol

Available Packages

Weekday Adventure

Choose from the dates below or request your own

1/27-1/29

2/10-2/12

3/3-3/5


*Generally speaking, there are less people in these locations during the weekdays

$325
Deposit: $150
Weekend Adventure

Choose from the dates below or request your own

1/29-1/31

2/5-2/7

3/26-3/28


*Expect more people in these locations during the weekends

$375
Deposit: $150

Available options



Itinerary

Day 1
Welcome to the REAL Florida

Greetings friends and welcome to the Florida springs! Humans have been fascinated by the alluring blue waters of the springs ever since they stepped foot in the state. Now it is your chance to discover them for yourself!


Today you will meet the group and our Beyond the Map guide(s) at our campsite. We will host a tent set up and demonstration for those new to camping. After dinner, we will go through a brief orientation and introduction while enjoying the warmth of the campfire. Relax, you've made it!



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Bt
Beyond the Map
5 reviews
At Beyond the Map our mission is simple- to share this big and beautiful world in the most unique and adventurous way that we know how!

Reviews

This was the trip of a lifetime. Absolutely unreal ecology and abundant biodiversity, with challenges daily that were so rewarding to complete. We snorkeled, canyoneered, hiked, ziplined...and had the most fresh and flavorful food for every meal. Our guides were so kind and knowledgeable and even helped us find a COVID testing location a day before we left. The two other women we met on our tour became long-time friends and we are already making plans for another trip. I would recommend Costa Rica and Beyond The Map a million times to anyone who wants a dreamy adventure vacation in the jungle! Thank you!!
By Sierra W for 4DAY_Costa Rica Adventure_Weir on Apr 11, 2022
The Costa Rica Immersion is a truly unique experience and allows the traveler to gain deep insight into the CR culture and lifestyle. Our guide Diego was one of the best we ever had, very knowledgable, hard-working, and caring. We loved the homestays, the meals, and day activities. We highly recommend this trip!
By Evelyn Z for Costa Rica Immersion on Apr 03, 2022
AJ
I had a great time and would highly recommend the Springs trip to others. It was a great group of people, good food, fun and educational. Cody and Allain are knowledgeable and ensured that we all felt comfortable and had a great experience.
By Alicia J for Outdoor Afro Florida Springs Camping on Mar 09, 2021
JT
Great time. Great people
By Jeremy T for Outdoor Afro Florida Springs Camping on Mar 03, 2021
This trip was phenomenal. Pay was the absolute best guide we ever could have asked for! It was a very humbling, life-changing trip that I will remember forever.
By Abigail G for FIT Puerto Rico Community Service Spring Break Trip on Mar 22, 2020