Trip 2 - General Info

A shorter version of Trip 1, you start at the Outpost and paddle downstream with the current for about 3 miles or about 1 1/4 hours of paddle time. Trip 2 covers the first half of Trip 1 in the section which is more narrow and shaded. Like all our trips, It is self paced and self guided and you have the use of the boat for the entire day if you wish. Depending on water levels, there may be several shallow sand bar areas to visit if you want to get out of your boat. We hope your plans will allow you to experience the full length of Trip 1 but  for those with limited time or endurance, Trip 2 is a pleasant outing and a great sampler of the Little Manatee river. We launch this trip continuously between 9:00 - 3:00 daily. This trip picks up at the concrete steps inside the state park, pictured here. Just like our other trips, we will handle the pickup of the boats, so don’t worry about bringing them up the ramp, our helpful and friendly staff have it covered! While we are happy to have you experience Trip 2, please allow for extra time and flexibility in our pickup schedule, as circumstances may dictate a wait time before we can come down in the bus for your group.

Trip Two Pricing

We charge for our trips based on the type of boat, not the number of people in that boat. All prices include all needed gear like life jackets, paddles and boat cushions, as well as shuttle service back to the Canoe Outpost, 7 days a week. Please note that prices listed do not include sales tax. Shuttle service on Trip Two is typically done on demand via phone call, so be sure to bring your cell phone with you. While this trip is shorter, our pricing is the same as Trip One as we are providing the same level of service and doing the same amount of work for either trip.

  • Canoes hold more people and gear than any other boat in our rental fleet, making them a great choice for larger groups with coolers to carry. 2 adults and 2 kids, or 3 adults per boat.

  • Double Kayaks are smaller and more maneuverable than our canoes, but hold less gear. Double sit ins can hold up to 2 adults and 1 small kid (under the age of 5), and 1 small bag or cooler. Double sit on tops hold 2 adults and 1 small bag or cooler.

  • Single kayaks are a great way to see the river! Agile, maneuverable, stable, and easy to pilot. Maximum of 1 person per boat, with 1 medium or 2 small bags or coolers.

  • If you have your own boat, we can give you a ride back from our pickup area for $23. If you have more than 1 personal boat in your party, we can give a $5 discount for each transportation fee.

  • In addition to our rental boats, we also offer add-on items for your trip including:
    dry bag rentals for $2
    seat back rentals for $3 (canoes only)
    Damage insurance for $1 per boat

    We also have a fully stocked store with hats, shirts, water shoes, snacks, drinks, ice cream, camping supplies, and all sorts of souvenirs to remember your trip.