Compare Mexico City Stopover by Intrepid Travel vs Florida Rivers and Manatees Kayaking Adventure, Homosassa Springs, FL by AE Adventures
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| Duration | 3 days | 7 days |
| Price From | $ 740 | Check price |
| Price Per Day | $ 247 | Check price |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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Navigate your way through Mexico’s enormous and vibrant capital on this jam-packed Short Break Adventure. Set out on a city tour and learn the history surrounding the stunning sights of one of the biggest cities in the Americas. Wander the stalls of Mercado de San Juan and be overwhelmed by the incredible array of produce on display. Venture out of the city and experience the incredible Aztec ruins of Teotihuacan with a knowledgeable local guide, then be welcomed into a family home to share some authentic dishes bursting with local flavours. In your spare time, simply chill out with a tequila or two and let this city’s ambience take over. |
Go with the flow! This trip is all about going with the flow while looking for manatees and other wildlife in the crystal clear, spring fed rivers of the area. The first time a manatee sticks its snout out of the water right next to your kayak you'll be a "sea cow" lover forever. Homosassa Springs, Florida is located on the gulf coast approximately 70 miles north of Tampa. This area is part of the Nature Coast Trail and well known for it's manatees, birding and archaeological sites. Some other rivers in the area that we'll explore are the Chassahowitzka River (Chaz), Crystal River and Rainbow River. All offer crystal clear waters with a chance to see manatees and plentiful other wildlife including many species of ibis, heron, cormorants and anhinga. Oh... and don't forget about the monkeys! Yes, we paddle past Monkey Island on the Homosassa River where a small family of monkeys live year-round. Our lodging while in this region is the Homosassa Riverside Resort, where you have a birds eye view of the river and Monkey Island. Standard hotel rooms with mini-fridges and coffee makers are available, which are not riverfront, and riverfront suites with full kitchens are also available. The resort has direct access to the river so we can simply walk out the door and go kayaking! There is also an onsite restaurant, lounge, tiki bar and swimming pool. |
Day 1 Mexico City
Bienvenidos! Welcome to Mexico City. Check in to your hotel, where a welcome pack will be waiting for you. This will include all the information you need for your Short Break Adventure. If you have free time today, why not venture into the streets and check out this incredible city. Modern meets ancient in Mexico City – one of the world's largest urban centres. Although crowded and smoggy, D.F. (Distrito Federal) offers a great variety of impressive museums, galleries and architecture, along with exciting night life and delicious street food. Why not head to the Zocalo – the city's huge central square – to see Aztec ruins and colonial architecture or relax in one of the many parks, plazas and gardens.
Day 2 Mexico City
Pick up the rest of your travel mates today and head out of town by public transport, experiencing how locals move about this crowded city. Hop off at the archaeological area of the Teotihuacan pyramids and explore the grounds. Visit the Moon Pyramid, the Calzada de los Muertos (Dead Pass), and the 63-m-high Sun Pyramid, the tallest and most spectacular in the area. Next, head to a nearby village and stop by a family-run business where you’ll learn about obsidian – the material that the Teotihuacan people use to make their tools, idols and decorations. You’ll also get to sip pulque (an ancient sacred drink), considered by some as the great-grandfather of tequila! After working up an appetite, be welcomed into a family home for a memorable lunch where you’ll be served authentic dishes bursting with local flavours and plenty of Mexican hospitality. After lunch, head back to Mexico City.
Day 3 Mexico City
Have breakfast this morning and then take some time to refresh and pack up, before checking out of your hotel. You can leave your luggage here this morning, before heading out on today’s final adventures. Your guide will pick you up from the hotel, at 10 am, for an epic journey of exploration through Mexico’s incredible capital. Let your expert guide bring 700 years of history back to life as you uncover little-known facts and hidden hotspots, from Aztecs to art, in one of the biggest cities in the Americas. Head into the heart of Mexico City – the Plaza de la Constitucion – and hear about the remains of an ancient city located under the modern metropolis. Visit iconic sites like the Templo Mayor and the Metropolitan Cathedral – the biggest cathedral on the continent – and see one of Diego Rivera's most famous murals at Museo Mural. Head to the fresh food stalls at Mercado San Juan and shop for snacks and souvenirs. Wander through the Palace of Fine Arts (Palacio de Bellas Artes) and when you’re finished, your guide will lead you back to your hotel, where your trip will come to an end.
Day 1:
Arrive at The Homosassa River Resort for check-in after 3:00 PM. We will meet in the lobby at 5:00 PM for a "meet and greet" and then head out for dinner.
Day 2:
On our first day we unload boats and get fitted with equipment right at the resort. After some basic paddling instruction, we'll hit the river and head out past Monkey Island toward to the head of the river and the wildlife park to get a view of our first manatees by kayak. Public take-outs and land are limited on this stretch so we'll head back to the resort for lunch and facilities. After lunch we'll take a ride over to the wildlife park to learn more about manatees and the wildlife in the area.
Day 3:
We head back out on the Homosassa to paddle towards the Gulf of Mexico and explore the many tidal creeks and canals in the area.
Day 4:
We head over to the Rainbow River where there are more opportunities to see manatees and wildlife in this crystal clear spring fed river.
Day 5:
In the morning we'll take a break from paddling and head over to the Crystal River Archaeological State Park, this park is a historic Native American site with burial mounds, temple/platform mounds, a plaza area, and a substantial midden. The afternoon you will have free to explore on your own. Take a ride to Cedar Key, hike in one of the local state forests, visit Tarpon Springs and learn about the history of sponge diving in the area or simply go back to the resort and read a book by the river.
Day 6:
On the last day we head to the least developed river in the area, the Chassahowitzka where we'll paddle into hidden springs and explore our way to the Gulf of Mexico.
Day 7:
Check out will be at 10AM from the resort.
