Hellbender Snorkeling
Rosman, NC
The Safari
Did you know that North America’s largest Salamander species is right up the road in the Blue Ridge Mountains? Looking at a Hellbender is like witnessing the first creature to crawl on land from the ocean millions of years ago. Western North Carolina is home to a very healthy population of Hellbenders, and we could not be more excited to encounter these incredible animals. From late Augutst to early September, Hellbenders are breeding and competing for den sites. During this time they are moving around the river systems more frequently during the day. They’re typically nocturnal, so this is the best time of year to see them.​
Price: $175 Price Reduced
Trip Length: Half Day
Location:
Rosman, NC
Destination:
Blue Ridge Mountains
Itinerary
We will meet at the Champion Park Pool (38 Main St, Rosman NC) just outside of Brevard at 9:30am. Our guide Kevin will meet us and brief us as well as provide wetsuits and masks for those who need them. After we gear up, we'll follow Kevin and carpool to locations of his choosing. Once we arrive, we'll make our way down to the river and hop in the water. We'll be snorkeling for about 3 hours. Once we find a Hellbender, Kevin or I will signal the rest of the group and we'll gather around and admire the animal having plenty of time for taking pictures. We'll also have opportunities to view the diversity of unique fish species that live in the mountain rivers. We'll eventually make our way down river to the take out spot and head back to our vehicles at Champion Park Pool.
Price INcludes:
- Wetsuit, Mask, and Snorkel Rental
- Photo Coaching During Trip
- Snacks & Water while Snorkeling
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations will only be refunded if the cancelling party’s spots are filled by new reservations. We do offer lifetime credits that can be applied to other Carolina Safaris until your balance is fulfilled. Lifetime credits apply only to customers who give 72-hour notice and don’t get their spots filled. It is up to the cancelling party to fulfill their credits. Should a safari be cancelled due to weather, hazardous conditions, or extenuating circumstances to the company all reservations will be refunded.
All cancellations must be made by email to captzach@carolinasafarico.com or by phone at 732-996-4732