We took a 2 week vacation in Florida with our 2 kids (19 and 21). We only took a few pre-booked excursions and we are so glad that the Sunset and Bioluminescence Tour with BK Adventures was one of them!
Our guide, Nigel, was great - he had lots of information about the area and wildlife and was very accommodating. We were extremely lucky that we were the only ones booked on the Sunset portion of the tour (there were 10 more guests joining us for the Bioluminescence portion after dark). We were happy to have a single dolphin following us down the estuary, but when I told Nigel that I'd be "over the moon" to be able to see manatees (as I assumed we'd be out of luck, since we weren't visiting in the winter when they are the most plentiful), and he responded with "OK then, let's go"....I wasn't sure what to expect.
What we found were a group of about 4 playful manatees that gave us a wonderful show! They were curious and came right up next to our kayaks - I was so looking forward to seeing these gentle giants, and my kids got an even better view of them. It was an experience that we won't forget!
After a 1/2 hour break back on shore, where the rest of the group joined us, (and we had to watch out for a hungry raccoon, who we were warned would hop into your car looking for a handout, given an opportunity), we headed out again after dark for the Bioluminescence part of the tour. The glowing dinoflagellates were spectacular - kayak paddles left blue trails, handfuls of water sparkled in your palm, and fish shooting by underwater were like streaks of lightning.
It was an amazing experience!
Back on shore, we met a mama wild boar and her piglet RIGHT behind our car in the parking area - there is a lot of wildlife in this area (it IS a wildlife refuge, after all), so keep your eyes open...
The tour (really, 2 tours combined) was well worth the price! Tip your guide - they deserve it!
Ответ от хоста
Jul 2019
Hi there! Thank you so much for sharing all these lovely details about your experience, it means so much to us that you would take the time to write it out! Our Sunset Bio Package is definitely one of our favorite adventures, and you made it easy to see why we feel that way! We're very glad to hear Nigel and the wildlife made your tour so memorable, we hope to see you again soon!