Peaceful Kayak Trip With Wildlife - Drake was such a great guide! We saw lots of Eagles and other birds as well as snook and other fish in the water. Made is a but further down the river and saw the habitat transition to more brackish water which was really cool! The Chassahowitska River was so special as it hasn’t been dredged by the Army Corps of Engineers and so not as touched by development, so rare for Florida! We started at 8 am which I highly recommend because the River was much busier when we were returning. Drake had lots of great information about the river and its ecosystems. I am excited to return to this area and hopefully go on another guided experience with this company.

Guide was amazing! - Mr. Banks was friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable. Didn't see any manatee. They have already started migrating south. But the kayak trip was so peaceful and pretty. There are plenty of birds to watch. The mosquitoes and no-see-ums are out, so wear bug spray.

Worth Every Penny - This tour with Drake was absolutely wonderful. He took my daughter and I out into the river yesterday. We thoroughly enjoyed our time out there and with Drake. He is very knowledgeable about the local springs and wildlife and seems to truly enjoy sharing that with you. He is also a really nice guy that makes an effort to get to know you, which enhanced our experience. We already told him we'd see him again. 100% we will have him show us around other springs when we are in the area.

Nature Lovers Paradise - This is a beautiful river to kayak and there was an abundance of wildlife to see. Manatees, alligators, otters, and all kinds of birds were seen. Drake was a wonderful guide with lots of knowledge about the area.

Would recommend ! - Melissa was a great guide we had a fantastic moment kayaking ! Not the best spot for Manatee at the time we went but still managed to spot one ! Highly recommend !

We would recommend... - We would recommend Manatee Kayak Encounter if you want a unique experience seeing Manatees and other animals in their natural environment

River Tour - Had a great time exploring the Chassahowitzka with our guide Drake. He was super friendly and knowledgeable, and the tour itself explored such a beautiful and unique area. Highly recommended would definitely go again!

Great morning adventure. Would definitely recommend. - Diverse river experience. Kayaked over natural springs; through narrows lined with grasses and even walked in shallow water on beach sand. Saw lots of birds and river otters. Drake was friendly and knowledgeable about everything we passed.

canceled - it was canceled night before, so waiting on my refund .,, had to scramble next morning to find replacement , so the kids could still go

Do not booked - Booked on Tue night paid and then arrived Wednesday and no one was there. I waited 30 min and left. Called and number disconnected and no one answered my email - they are out of business I think