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Chassahowitzka River: Clear Kayak Wildlife Adventure
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209 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
- Get Up and Go Kayaking - The Chaz - This adventure starts and finishes at Seven Sisters Campground, situated on a canal near the main river. Participants will paddle to Seven Sisters Springs, where the natural underwater limestone forms several small cave tunnels that interconnect, allowing for diving from one opening to another! Afterwards,…
- Get Up and Go Kayaking - The Chaz - This adventure starts and finishes at Seven Sisters Campground, situated on a canal near the main river. Participants will paddle to Seven Sisters Springs, where the natural underwater limestone forms several small cave tunnels that interconnect, allowing for diving from one opening to another! Afterwards, paddle downstream to Baird Creek, a meandering stream accessible only by small paddle crafts, reminiscent of 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
(209 Ratings)
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Explorer66271368489
Nov 27, 2024
Manatees, birds, springs... Beautiful place - We got to see a bunch of manatees, numerous species of birds, and the beautiful blue springs. Ryan T. took us to all the great spots.
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Anita
Nov 17, 2024
Great tour - scenic very impressive!!! - Actually we would have booked a group size, as it is just the start of the season, we were lucky enough to enjoy a private tour with Ryan C. We felt very comfortable. Ryan not only answered our questions, but also told a lot of interesting things about the flora and fauna. Also, we were very anxious to lead us to places where there were few people. We could see manatees on our tour. Also a baby alligator, turtles and lots of fish as well as birds. All in all it was an absolutely worth seeing tour. Thanks to Ryan for the lovely hours! Love Anita and Andreas
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89margarethep
Nov 14, 2024
Kayaking experience in wild Florida - Perfect weather and a beautiful, wild landscape. A great experience, gladly recommended.
Lots of wild birds and jumping fish. Sorry not to see a manatee, but well, it's early
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Courtneygv1661za
Nov 8, 2024
Afternoon kayak tour - We had an amazing time with Ryan C as our guide. Despite it being early in the season, we were able to see a few manatees! Ryan was engaging and informative and the setting is truly beautiful. Absolutely worth the drive out to the Chaz River.
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Meander46074474974
Nov 7, 2024
Overcast day but that’s was great for keeping it cooler out. This is a great tour in a beautiful area. - Amazing views. Too early for Manatees but beautiful views. Ryan C. is very informative and helpful. You will definitely get an upper body workout. Lots of wildlife.
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Danny
Nov 7, 2024
Jungle Oasis - We had a fantastic time exploring the river and the springs that feed into it. Ryan C was so informative and a pleasure to be around. We saw so much wildlife, Osprey, Blue Heron, Ibis, Turkey Vultures, Alligators and Turtles. All set in a surreal jungle setting as we paddled up into the springs of life. We learned so much and enjoyed ourselves thoroughly.
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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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Rebeccasg7167oo
Dec 12, 2024
Love Cami as a tour guide - Cami was absolutely the BEST! She’s very intelligent and kind. We really really enjoyed her and her knowledge. She knows what she’s doing. We got to see 6 manatees, 2 otters, 1 bald eagle and 1 crab.
The river was very disappointing though. It was used by the locals to through their dead fish waste back in. We saw dead fish floating plus trash and we got ate up by gnats. Would LOVE to kayak with Cami again but on another river.
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