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Kayaking North Florida’s Sacred Springs & Rivers for Women

Program No. 25620RJ

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Women kayaking on a misty Gainesville, Florida river past a boat named The Timucuan, surrounded by a lush green forest canopy.

Women kayaking on a scenic river in Gainesville, North Florida, surrounded by lush green foliage and floating aquatic plants.

A group of women in Gainesville, Florida, observe the local environment from a wooden lookout during a sustainability and conservation learning adventure.

A wooden pavilion and boardwalk at Paynes Prairie State Park in Florida, overlooking lush green wetlands framed by trees with Spanish moss.

Visitors view a large mammoth skeleton exhibit at a museum in Gainesville, Florida, featuring displays about Northwest Florida's waterways and wildlife.

People gather on the ornate porch of a historic Gainesville house in Florida during a North Florida kayaking and learning adventure for women.

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2027

From Sunday

Jan 31, 2027

To Friday

Feb 5, 2027

From

1,949

Each

Women only

1 Traveler

Shared Room

Kayaking North Florida’s Sacred Springs & Rivers for Women

Program No. 25620

Jan

BEGINS

Gainesville, Florida

Feb

CONCLUDES

Gainesville, Florida

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

4 expert-led lectures

7 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 1,949

Pay Deposit 100

From Sunday

Jan 31, 2027

To Friday

Feb 5, 2027

From

2,349

Each

Women only

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Kayaking North Florida’s Sacred Springs & Rivers for Women

Program No. 25620

Jan

BEGINS

Gainesville, Florida

Feb

CONCLUDES

Gainesville, Florida

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

4 expert-led lectures

7 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,349

Pay Deposit 100

From Sunday

Jan 31, 2027

To Friday

Feb 5, 2027

From

1,949

Each

Women only

2 Travelers

Kayaking North Florida’s Sacred Springs & Rivers for Women

Program No. 25620

Jan

BEGINS

Gainesville, Florida

Feb

CONCLUDES

Gainesville, Florida

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

4 expert-led lectures

7 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 3,898

Pay Deposit 100

From Sunday

Feb 28, 2027

To Friday

Mar 5, 2027

From

1,949

Each

Women only

1 Traveler

Shared Room

Kayaking North Florida’s Sacred Springs & Rivers for Women

Program No. 25620

Feb

BEGINS

Gainesville, Florida

Mar

CONCLUDES

Gainesville, Florida

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

4 expert-led lectures

7 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 1,949

Pay Deposit 100

From Sunday

Feb 28, 2027

To Friday

Mar 5, 2027

From

2,349

Each

Women only

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Kayaking North Florida’s Sacred Springs & Rivers for Women

Program No. 25620

Feb

BEGINS

Gainesville, Florida

Mar

CONCLUDES

Gainesville, Florida

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

4 expert-led lectures

7 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,349

Pay Deposit 100

From Sunday

Feb 28, 2027

To Friday

Mar 5, 2027

From

1,949

Each

Women only

2 Travelers

Kayaking North Florida’s Sacred Springs & Rivers for Women

Program No. 25620

Feb

BEGINS

Gainesville, Florida

Mar

CONCLUDES

Gainesville, Florida

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

Included

12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

4 expert-led lectures

7 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 3,898

Pay Deposit 100

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Arrival day is on Sunday, February 28, 2027.

Meet the group at Sweetwater Branch Inn Bed & Breakfast in Gainesville, Florida

Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. inn check-in and Program Registration; 4:00 p.m. Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, March 5, 2027 in Gainesville, Florida at Sweetwater Branch Inn Bed & Breakfast

End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out.

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Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 15 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 4.5 miles .

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Phone: 3523711515

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are not required.

Taxi stand at airport Airlines at Airport: American Airlines is operated by American Eagle Delta Connection is operated by Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA). US Airways Express is operated by PSA Airlines.

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Car

Arrival day is on 2/28/2027.

Meet the group at Sweetwater Branch Inn Bed & Breakfast in Gainesville, Florida.

Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. inn check-in and Program Registration; 4:00 p.m. Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, March 5, 2027 in Gainesville, Florida at Sweetwater Branch Inn Bed & Breakfast.

End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. after breakfast; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..

Parking

Yes Free parking on-site

Directions

From North (I-75/Exit 387) to Sweetwater Branch Inn

From North: Take a right onto Newberry Road, follow Newberry Road (University Avenue) past the University of Florida. Follow into Downtown Gainesville. You will pass the Courthouse and Library on your right. Sweetwater Branch Inn is on the right hand side just a little way past the Library.

From South (I-75/Exit 387) to Sweetwater Branch Inn

From South: Take a right onto Newberry Road, follow Newberry Road (University Avenue) past the University of Florida. Follow into Downtown Gainesville. You will pass the Courthouse and Library on your right. Sweetwater Branch Inn is on the right hand side just a little way past the Library.

Directions from 441(Orlando/South) to Sweetwater Branch Inn

Take Hwy 441 North into Alachua County. It will become 13th Street. Take 13th Street until intersection of University Avenue and 13th Street. Make right onto University Avenue and follow into Downtown Gainesville. You will pass the Courthouse and Library on your right. Sweetwater Branch Inn is on the right hand side just a little way past the Library.

From Gainesville Regional Airport to Sweetwater Branch Inn

Take a right out of airport entrance onto NE 39th Ave. After 0.9 miles turn left onto NE Waldo Rd. After 2.6 miles turn right onto E. University Ave (Inn will be on the left)

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