Guided Kayak Tours are Superior to Rentals in Crystal River: Here’s Why.
When planning a trip to Crystal River, one may ask “why should I do a guided tour instead of just renting a kayak?” It can be easy to feel overwhelmed by all the various options for kayaking in Florida. Let’s make things easy. Here’s why our clear kayak eco-tours are the BEST way to experience the most in Crystal River.
By booking a guided kayaking tour with Get Up and Go Kayaking, you are setting yourself up for success! It’s your guide’s job to make sure that you and your family are having a seamless experience–no worrying about getting the right equipment and moving your rental kayak to the launch area. Our guides have everything you need on location, so all you have to do is show up and have a great time!
Not only this, but our guides are always happy to provide extra assistance for those who need it getting into and out of the kayaks. This is especially helpful for beginners and first-time kayakers! Additionally, your guide will give you tips and tricks as you paddle to make sure you’re not overworking yourself–keeping you present and able to enjoy your tour.
Expert Guides with Expert Knowledge
When you take a tour with Get Up and Go Kayaking in Crystal River you are matched up with one of our many expert guides who know these unique waterways like the back of their hands! Instead of renting a kayak and following a map through an area you aren’t familiar with, our confident guides will be sure you and your family experience Crystal River to its fullest potential.
Our guides have a trained eye for wildlife and can identify and tell you about anything you discover on tour! No need to fuss with a pocket guide – all you need to do is watch and listen carefully to your guide as they point out all of the native animals they’ve come to know so well. They can even tell you about the personalities and stories about each species – knowledge you can’t find on the internet!
Our attentive guides will also be happy to tell you more about Crystal River itself – from its history and the importance of the wildlife refuge to where the best place to eat is. It’s almost like having a travel agent right beside you, giving you all the details that only a local would know!
From learning about the local animals who call Crystal River home, the city’s history, and getting local recommendations, the knowledge shared with you during a tour with us is truly invaluable!
Trained for Safety
Get Up and Go Kayaking prides itself on not only providing excellent tours that focus on giving you and your family unforgettable memories, but also being the safest operator on the water. Before ever getting into your kayak, your guide makes sure that everyone is feeling comfortable and lays out guidelines in their safety chat to make sure everyone has a fun and safe experience. Life jackets will be provided, they guides will carefully help each person in and out of the kayak with one-on-one attention!
Our guides are trained for emergencies, know boater’s safety guidelines, and always have safety as their top priority in any situation. Their keen awareness keeps them alerted to changing weather conditions, other boaters, and keeps the overall comfort and safety of each paddler in mind through everything. You can truly relax the entire time knowing your is handling everything for you!
Not only are our guides making sure that you and the rest of our guests are safe out on the water, but they are also making sure that everyone is being safe with the local wildlife! Our Manatee Season Tour (November-March) brings people from all over the world to see these marine mammals – and we love to introduce everyone to them! However, our guides provide our groups with ethically responsible encounters with these gentle giants.
Book a Guided Tour With Get Up and Go Kayaking!
If you’re ready to have an easy-going, curated, unforgettable experience with our
top-notch guides at Get Up and Go Kayaking, make sure to book a tour as soon as possible! They sell out fast!! From April to mid-November, you can book our Three Sisters Springs Tour, and from mid-November to March, you can book our Manatee Season Tour!
Our live availability can be found on our website, where you can book with us directly.
Have questions or want to learn more about the different tours? Call us at (352) 747-4289 to talk to us anytime between 8AM and 5PM every day and we’d be happy to help you with any questions you might have. We can also get your reservation set right away over the phone!
We can’t wait to show you exactly why our guided tours are the absolute best way to experience kayaking in Crystal River!