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Chassahowitzka River: Clear Kayak Wildlife Adventure
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203 Ratings
Homosassa
Embark on a Chassahowitzka River Clear Kayak Tour for an unspoiled wildlife experience. Encounter manatees, dolphins, alligators, river otters, and a variety of fish and birds.
Embark on a Chassahowitzka River Clear Kayak Tour for an unspoiled wildlife experience. Encounter manatees, dolphins, alligators, river otters, and a variety of fish and birds.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - This tour begins and ends at Seven Sisters Campground located on a canal just off the main river. We’ll paddle to Seven Sisters Springs, where the natural underwater limestone creates several small cave tunnels that connect to each other, making it possible to dive from one opening to the next! Then,…
- Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - This tour begins and ends at Seven Sisters Campground located on a canal just off the main river. We’ll paddle to Seven Sisters Springs, where the natural underwater limestone creates several small cave tunnels that connect to each other, making it possible to dive from one opening to the next! Then, paddle downstream to Baird Creek, a winding stream that is only accessible by small paddle crafts and is like a scene from Jurassic Park!
What's Included
- All paddling equipment provided, including tandem kayak, life jacket, and paddles.
- All paddling equipment provided, including tandem kayak, life jacket, and paddles.
What's Not Included
- Bottled water
- Parking fees
- Towels, bathing suits, water shoes, sun glasses, etc.
- Bottled water
- Parking fees
- Towels, bathing suits, water shoes, sun glasses, etc.
Additional Information
Known affectionately as “The Chaz” by those who frequent its banks, the Chassahowitzka River is a hidden jewel fed by natural springs, teeming with life and draped in verdant flora. As you drift through its serene waters in our clear kayaks, each paddle stroke offers a glimpse into a thriving underwater world. Beneath you, manatees might meander, otters…
Known affectionately as “The Chaz” by those who frequent its banks, the Chassahowitzka River is a hidden jewel fed by natural springs, teeming with life and draped in verdant flora. As you drift through its serene waters in our clear kayaks, each paddle stroke offers a glimpse into a thriving underwater world. Beneath you, manatees might meander, otters frolic, and schools of fish flit through the shadows, while above, eagles and ospreys cut through the sky, adding a majestic touch to the vivid landscape.
- Not recommended for beginner kayakers
Location
8544 W Miss Maggie Dr
West Miss Maggie Drive
Once you arrive at Seven Sisters Campground, you will go into the campground office to pay $10 for parking and will be directed on where to park!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(203 Ratings)
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Xinchengz
Aug 16, 2024
A very nice experience with our tour guide Ryan. - We were lucky to have Ryan as our tour guide. Ryan is truly professional and we had a lovely experience at Crystal river. Despite our late arrival, which was entirely our fault, Ryan made efforts to come back and meet us at a different location and arranged a different but equally nice tour, and also ensured that we didn’t miss out on any of the planned activities. His extensive knowledge of the area, coupled with his eagerness to cater to our interests, made the tour not just informative, but also incredibly personalized. We had a great time. Ryan is excellent.
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Jeffreyce5425up
Jul 26, 2024
Love your kayak tour!! - We really enjoyed our kayak tour! The only thing we were disappointed in was the water wasn’t clear due to all the rain. But that did not affect our enjoyment. We even saw up close a couple of Manatees! We took our 9 yr old grandson. He truly enjoyed the experience.
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K4299tajuliab
Jul 3, 2024
Great experience! - We had a blast on this kayak tour. Izzy was awesome and very knowledgeable about the area. Got to see a manatee, some turtles, and a few neat birds. Izzy also gave us some recommendations of good local places to eat and things to do. She even took some pictures for us! Would definitely recommend!
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Jamespd8319vl
Jun 10, 2024
This is my 2nd time on this tour, and I'd do it again. - It couldn't have been better. Dolphins, manatees, gators, turtles, crystal clear spring-fed water, etc. Ryan C. was an awesome guide.
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O8791jlmelissal
May 10, 2024
Beautiful area and great tour with Ryan C! - I thoroughly enjoyed an engaging tour of the beautiful Chaz river with Ryan C! His knowledge of the area was impressive, and the passion for his work really stood out. He met the group's pace on the water and gave clear guidance on our route for the day. I never felt rushed, and had plenty of time to observe Manatee Cove and snorkel in the Crack! There were so many turtles and fish clearly visible in the clear water. The highlight of the day was finding a baby alligator lounging on a log. I hope to revisit this area soon!
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Linas_g
May 5, 2024
fantastic trip - we enjoyed the trip very much, the guide Ryan C. was very professional. He told us a lot about the surrounding nature and wildlife. He knows the area very well, so we were able to see manatees, alligator and swim in the beautiful springs.
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Roam11593783618
May 3, 2024
most impressive of tour in Florida - this tour was the most impressive of our Florida trip. We are extremely grateful to our guide Ryan C., who showed us the manatee, the alligator habitat, and answered all our questions. Thanks to him for an unforgettable trip.
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703renaef
Apr 21, 2024
Amazing! - My friends and I did this tour and it was amazing! Izzy was an awesome guide and so patient with us as we got up the courage to swim through the underwater caves. We just couldn’t bring ourselves to leave that area until we had all completed that once-in-a-lifetime experience! We would definitely recommend this tour! We saw manatees, otters, and lots of neat birds. Some of us weren’t experienced with kayaking and we still had a great time. Izzy also took pictures and videos for us. So cool!
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Trevorky9757dm
Apr 7, 2024
Great day with a great guide - Ryan was a great guide! Super knowledgeable of the area and the wildlife, would highly recommend as this was a great experience!
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598andriat
Apr 7, 2024
Relaxing day with Ryan - The views were really nice, the spring wasn’t too difficult to navigate. We had the chance to see plenty of manatees and swim in the springs. Our guide Ryan C. was very knowledgeable and gave us the freedom to take our time and explore. Would absolutely recommend Ryan to anyone visiting the area!
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