Explore “Old Florida” on The Chassahowitzka with us!
Come explore old Florida on this unique 3-hour tour in 100% CLEAR kayaks! We will paddle through the lush, spring-fed waterways of the Chassahowitzka River, affectionately known to us locals as the Chaz.
The Chaz is surrounded by protected land, guaranteeing a truly natural, unspoiled Florida experience. Share the water with manatees, dolphins, alligators, river otters, and countless species of fish, and keep your eyes peeled for any of the unique species of birds above.
The Chassahowitzka River is a beautiful natural spring-fed river in Florida that offers great opportunities for kayaking. The river is known for its crystal clear waters, lush vegetation, and abundant wildlife, including manatees, otters, turtles, and various species of birds.
While on this tour, you will have a personalized experience from our 5-star rated guides! Our guides will provide you with some of the history of the river (there are A LOT of amazing facts about this river!) as well as help spot various wildlife!
Learn about this AMAZING place from your 5-star Guide!
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.
Once we reach the end of Baird Creek, you will land at the hidden gem of what is known as “The Crack,” a beautiful natural spring surrounded by forest, usually accessed on foot! After a refreshing dip, we will paddle back to Seven Sisters Campground to complete the tour!
Our Guides love taking picture for you, so please don’t hesitate to ask!
Collect the exclusive Chaz sticker on the day of your tour from your guide! Collecting more location stickers can unlock some great rewards. Learn more about our loyalty program HERE!
Matthew is a former Peace Corps volunteer, world traveler, and manatee connoisseur! He has helped to slow the effects of climate change through his passion for marketing and research and is currently one of our guides along the Crystal River.
Hey, my name is Kristopher. I am a Crystal River born and raised native. I grew up on the water and have always had a deep love for it. Most of my free time is spent paddle boarding and enjoying the serene beauty of nature. I love history and make it a point to learn as much as I can about our local area and waterways. I can’t wait to see you on the river!
Please do NOT put sunscreen on the back of your legs because it eats the clarity away and cannot be cleaned off.
We encourage you to bring the following:
We will provide you with the following:
This is an intermediate paddle. Our guides will help if it is your first time!
Tips are greatly appreciated. Our guides work very hard to provide all guests with an unforgettable memory! Standard US gratuity is 20%!
No more than 425 pounds per boat (two guests) and no more than 250 pounds per seat (individual)
Each of our kayaks are tandem (made for 2 paddlers). However, the seats are removable and if you have an odd number of paddlers in your party we are able to accommodate the kayak as a single.
Keep in mind, the same 250 pound PER person weight limit still applies even if taking a kayak out as a single.
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Trips that are canceled by Get Up And Go Kayaking due to inclement weather, will be rescheduled or refunded.
Reservations that are canceled 48 hours or more before a scheduled trip will not be charged. Those that are canceled or in need of rescheduling within the 48 hour window of departure time will be charged full price.
No-show participants will be charged full price unless canceled outside of 48 hours. This includes showing up with less paddlers than the original amount booked for.
Get Up And Go Kayaking will not launch in unsafe weather conditions. Because of this, trips may need to be canceled or rescheduled due to safety issues. If this is the case, your reservation will be refunded in full (if it has already been paid). We will not be held responsible for any reservation that you fail to keep due to any unforeseen circumstances. We also reserve the right to change or cancel any tours due to circumstances beyond our control. In this instance, Get Up And Go Kayaking can refund the tour price, not any other expenses that may have been incurred.
(352) 834-1556
(Available from 8:00am – 5:00pm)
(352) 834-1556
(Available from 8:00am – 5:00pm)
Our Manatee Tour is a great option for those looking for clear water and manatees sightings in our crystal clear kayaks! Includes a beginner/intermediate paddle through Kings Bay to different waterways of Crystal River where manatee are typically active.
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