Florida Wild Manatees Snorkeling & Springs Women's Adventure

      Crystal River, FL, United States

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      Green Edventures Ecotours & Expeditions
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      Mar 1 - 5, 2019
      Group size: 10 - 13
      Florida Wild Manatees Snorkeling & Springs Women's Adventure
      Crystal River, FL, United States

      Green Edventures Ecotours & Expeditions
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      176 reviews

      Mar 1 - 5, 2019
      Group size: 10 - 13

      About this trip

      Join us for an unforgettable adventure into Florida's "Nature Coast" and be introduced to some of Florida's wild residents including the Florida & West Indian Manatees.


      Fun outdoor local adventures like snorkeling with manatees, an airboat ride, kayaking in backwater springs, and nature hikes will reveal a Florida few people ever see. 


      This adventure is designed for women to learn, explore, and discovery in a safe and supportive atmosphere. All skill levels are welcome. In addition to a fun trip, expect lots of laughs and to meet future life-long friends!


      Trip Highlights


      • Experience the real Florida along the Nature Coast.
      • Learn about Citrus County's amazing springs and how people and animals depend on them for survival.
      • Go kayaking in the wild Chassahowitzka River, Florida's Amazon.
      • Life-changing in water guided encounters snorkeling with wild manatees.
      • A thrilling airboat ride over wetlands and through rivers to see wildlife not accessible by the prop boats.
      • Take a walk on the wild side with naturalist-led hikes to learn about ecology of upland Hammock Forests.
      • Pontoon boat cruise into the Gulf in search of dolphins at sunset.
      • Visit to the Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park for a closer look at native Florida flora and fauna.

      What’s included

      • Meals
        All meals from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on departure day.
      • Lodging
        Double occupancy at Plantation Resort & Spa
      • Activities
        All scheduled activities & equipment
      • Transportation
        Airport and local transfers

      What’s not included

      • Airfare to Orlando
      • Spa Package Upgrades
      • Alcholic Beverages
      • Gratuities
      • Travel Insurance

      Available Packages

      Trip Price
      $1,795
      Deposit: $500

      Available options

      Itinerary

      Arrival Day
      Dinner & Orientation
      Welcome to Florida. Participants will be transferred from Orlando to Crystal River by 12 seat mini bus. Move in, dinner, and enjoy the resort's pool, Jacuzzi, and other amenities.

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      Green Edventures Ecotours & Expeditions
      176 reviews
      Fun, active, and educational nature-based group eco-adventures for people to connect with wild places and animals in extraordinary environments. Specializing in women's adventure travel groups, and teacher-led student groups. Inquire about custom and co-ed trips.

      Reviews

      KS
      The Green Edventures Roatan trip was absolutely 100% one of my favorite trips I have ever experienced. The accommodations were perfect. Every bungalow had its own deck jutting out into the crystal clear sea. The wildlife interactions on this trip were absolutely phenomenal sea turtles, sloths, dolphins. Did I mention the SLOTHS?! Snorkeling the Mesoamerican Barrier reef was an experience I will never forget. The Anthony’s Key staff and our phenomenal trip leader Kelly bent over backwards for us daily, which is no easy task! You could really tell everyone involved loves their job and was truly happy to help. I appreciated the educational aspect, learning about the reef and fish and our impact as humans on both. The capstone activity was zip lining which was an absolute blast and the views were breathtaking. I wish I could go on this trip over and over again!
      By Kim S for Roatan 2024: Women's Snorkeling & SCUBA Eco Tour on May 01, 2024
      The trip to Roatan was wonderful. Our trip leader ,Kelly, was very accommodating, , kind and so helpful. The accommodations and employees at Anthony's Key Resort were amazing. The snorkeling was great ! I was not in love with snorkeling before, but this trip changed my mind... warm water, beautiful fish and reefs. Our snorkel guide,Jennifer, shared her knowledge on fish, reefs, and snorkeling. I would highly recommend this trip !!
      By Terry A for Roatan 2024: Women's Snorkeling & SCUBA Eco Tour on Apr 30, 2024
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      Overall I think it was a good trip. The accommodations, food, and weather were perfect. The local people were very friendly and helpful. The snorkeling activities were enjoyable, but you could see the reefs were suffering from some degradation. The tour of the island was interesting but very long - 5 1/2 hours in the van was too much. Swimming with the dolphins was the highlight of the trip for me. Bugs (noseeums) were bothersome. Our trip leader did a good job of managing 16 people. She was kind but sometimes overwhelmed which made her unable to accept suggstions about little changes that people thought would make things better.
      By Paula S for Roatan 2024: Women's Snorkeling & SCUBA Eco Tour on Apr 29, 2024
      Roatan was another fabulous trip! Resort staff went out of their way to give us the best experience ever. Kelly was our trip leader extraordinaire. Something fun for everyone. Green Edventures is just my kind of touring group. I’ve gone on at least a dozen trips with them and never had a complaint about anything. Terrific activities, learning opportunities, wonderful travel destinations, always great food and excellent staff. The dollar to fun ratio is always better than going with anyone else and that’s why I keep going back to them.
      By Ellyn C for Roatan 2024: Women's Snorkeling & SCUBA Eco Tour on Apr 29, 2024
      The March 2024 Hot Springs and Wellness Retreat to Iceland was amazing. GreenEdventures ran this winter trip; it was a quieter and cozy side of Iceland with a mix of small local lodging and restaurants and larger places as well. The volcanic landscape and the sea and fjords were beautiful. We swam outside natural pools and spas every day while we experienced the winter serenity, and sometimes her fury. The spa time also gave us a chance to interact with Icelanders. And our daily meditation and reflection provided personal insights. The pre-trip information, including gear, was complete and timely and GreenEdventures readily answered any question. This was my second GreenEdventures trip and I would not hesitate to book another. Trips are varied: women only like this one, mixed group, school age, and private tours. Tara Short (the owner/trip leader) researches the local guide(s) and has excellent relationships with them. That is one of the outstanding aspects of her trips and her company. She also gets to know each of the travelers on her trips. Most of the women on this trip had traveled with GreenEdventures previously. https://greenedventures.wetravel.com/trips/iceland-2024-spring-equinox-hot-springs-mindfulness-retreat-green-edventures-eco-tours-safaris-akureyri-14105617
      By MaryAnn A for Iceland 2024: Hot Springs & Mindfulness Retreat on Apr 04, 2024
      MaryAnn thank you so much for taking the time to write this review!! It was my pleasure and an honor to have you join me, Inga, Svava, and Olof in Iceland! I wish we could do this trip together every year!!
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      I went on an amazing trip with Tara to Baja, Mexico in 2020. This was a dream trip for me being a wildlife lover. It was incredible to be able to swim with whale sharks and sea lions and get up close with gray whales. Camping on the beach was amazing. We had a great group of women and everyone vibed well and all of the tour guides including Tara, Alex and Chabello were so fun, friendly and helpful every step of the way. The food was great at the campsite and at the restaurants we got to try. When our trip plans initially got derailed waiting on a negative Covid test and we had to get a different flight, Tara did everything in her power to accommodate us and make sure we got to enjoy every part of the trip, including setting us up with another whale shark swimming tour after we had missed the initial one with the group, and she spent time waiting for us to finish before leaving for the airport. I definitely recommend Green Edventures, especially the Baja Mexico trip!
      By Katie M on 14 Feb, 2022
      I just returned from the Wisconsin Women's Tour and couldn't have asked for a better trip! For me, the amount and type of activity were perfect. Who know there was so much to discover practically in my own backyard?
      By Cynthia Casey W on 22 Oct, 2020