Three Sisters Springs Eco-Tour: Guided Kayak and Swim Adventure in Crystal River

Experience the ultimate adventure with our guided kayak and swim tour inside Three Sisters Springs. Explore the stunning nature and wildlife, including dolphins, manatees, and turtles. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 469 NE 1st St - Kayak and Swim inside of beautiful Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River, Florida. Our guided swim eco-tour gives you the best of both worlds, you get to kayak the gorgeous waterways and learn about the ecosystem while swimming inside of Three Sisters Springs. Our company promotes conservation efforts and conducts our tours and rentals in the highest eco-friendly manner.

We require that you arrive 30 minutes prior to your reservation time. There is a short video (required by FWC) and waivers to sign before send out.

Your time on the water starts at your booking time. As such, if you arrive at your reservation time you will miss your tour. Tours leave at the scheduled reservation time to keep to schedule.

Children must be at least 3 years of age to participate. No pets are allowed on any of our tours.

All reservations are reserved as single kayaks. All children under the age of 12 must use a tandem kayak with an adult. Please message us through the system if you have children under 12. Adjustments are necessary for children or if you would like tandem (2 person) kayak instead of a single kayak. Weight limit for single kayak is 250 pounds.

What's Included
  • Sit-On-Top Kayak with equipment
  • Expert LOCAL Guidance
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Optional Photo Package For $37.99
  • Kayak Launch Fee $5.00 Each
Additional Information

Embark on our unique journey to kayak AND swim inside Three Sisters Springs as part of our guided eco-adventure. This all-inclusive trip features a kayak, snorkel, mask, life vest, swim noodle, and one of our excellent LOCAL guides. Throughout this journey, you will have the chance to admire the majestic nature and wildlife that are our signature attractions, including over 70 freshwater springs with the standout being Three Sister Springs. You might also spot dolphins, manatees, pelicans, tarpon, turtles, otters, among other local wildlife. Numerous photo opportunities will present themselves during our guided tours and an available photo package can be purchased at the tour’s conclusion.

Location
469 NE 1st St
Northeast 1st Street
We are located a few hundred feet off of US 19 in Crystal River on NE 1st Street. We have free parking available and we shuttle you to our launch area which is 1/2 mile away. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ARRIVE 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE DESIGNATED START TIME OF YOUR TOUR. NO REFUNDS IF YOU ARRIVE LATE FOR TOUR
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Robert
Sep 5, 2024
Recommended to all! - Friendly staff and well run business. Enjoyed the scenery and wild life along the way in kayak, which was in good condition for a comfortable paddling trip.
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Daniel_m
Aug 29, 2024
First time visiting a spring - Our first time to a spring. We were so happy with our guide Dani. She knew a lot about the springs and manatees. Paddles is so organized and professional. All in all our trip was perfect. Highly recommend Paddles and if you’re lucky you’ll get Dani to guide you.
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I4898cqjohnr
Aug 17, 2024
91 and 72 - Swimming in the cool 72 degree springs at three sisters was refreshing and well worth the trip. Especially when outside temperatures hovered in the upper 80s and lower 90s the day of the trip. Kayak and other equipment was in excellent shape and the guide was very helpful.
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Angelica_m
Aug 15, 2024
Water experience - Wonderful experience and beautiful sight so see. The tour guide was wonderful with leading and educating us about the Springs. Water was cold and we didn’t see any manatees but over all it was a great experience scuba diving.
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Adrianov287
Aug 14, 2024
Amazing Experience & Wonderful Tour Guide! - Wonderful experience! We had a guided tour with Danny from Paddles Outdoor to visit Three Sisters Spring. The nature was phenomenal and the duration of the tour was perfect. Better than that, Danny was very friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive, especially with our kiddos, their questions and curiosities. We extremely enjoyed our experience with Paddles Outdoor not only due to the amazing nature and water, but also due to how great of a tour guide we had!!!
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Stephanie_o
Aug 12, 2024
Great experience - The spring was amazing. Entertaining guide John was very personable and informative. Swimming and snorkeling was incredible
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Sightsee824076
Aug 12, 2024
Amazing real Florida experience - Our guide was really friendly and informative. We saw manatees multiple times even though our trip was out of season. FYI you will do a good bit of swimming and the spring water is cold!
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Christina_g
Jul 29, 2024
Most Memorable Springs trip - We had the best time ever. Drive 16 hours missed out tour and the ladies (Jessica)at the office were amazingly accommodating they let us opt for a kayak without the guided tour. They got us in and Koda and Josh were super helpful with instructions and getting us off the launch. Even waited in the rain as a thunderstorm was raining over us when we paddled back. Sorry we missed the tour but either way the springs were incredibly refreshing the water was crystal clear and everyone we passed was so friendly and helpful we didn’t get lost on our own we will definitely be back again for the tour next time. Not difficult to manuver and we had two 50 yr olds and 3 Twentysomethings but even little kids had no problem paddling.
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Gabby_f
Jul 12, 2024
WOW THAT WAS REAL?! - This is an AMAZING opportunity to visit the crystal clear Three Sister Springs. If you’re a local, make this a habit! If you’re visiting Florida, add this to the bucket list! Tour guide was highly knowledgeable and easy going, it’s the perfect amount of casual kayaking and swimming.
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Natalie_b
Jul 6, 2024
Beautiful setting - Wonderful guide and a lovely natural oasis. It did rain while we were out, but we made it fun and had a great experience.
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