Chassahowitzka Kayak Tour: Explore Nature's Gem

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 - Begin your adventure at Seven Sisters Campground, nestled along a serene canal just off the main Chassahowitzka River. From this starting point, paddle to the renowned Seven Sisters Springs, where crystal-clear water cascades over ancient limestone formations. Discover natural underwater tunnels connecting the…
What's Included
  • 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.
Additional Information

You might not have heard of it, but once you experience paddling The Chaz, it will be unforgettable! Nestled on Florida’s Gulf Coast, the Chassahowitzka River is a spring-fed haven teeming with wildlife, meandering creeks, and hidden treasures like The Crack and Seven Sisters Springs. It’s serene, untamed, and unlike anything else in Florida.
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Location
8544 W Miss Maggie Dr
West Miss Maggie Drive
Once you arrive at Seven Sisters Campground, you will go into the campground office (On the right once you enter) 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.

Customer Ratings
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Quest15352089678
Jan 6, 2026
Awesome day on the water with the manatees. - Awesome experience! Crosby was quite knowledgeable about manatees and knew exactly where they would be. He was accommodating to whatever we wanted to do. Plenty of time for pictures.
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Kambram2023
Dec 19, 2025
Wow! - Fabulous! Very knowledgeable guide and tour was amazing. Saw manatees, otter, alligator, birds, fish, crabs, beautiful waters (including springs) and foliage. A must-do if you are in the area!
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Nancyri1379zr
Dec 10, 2025
Great experience! Loved it! - Loved this tour!! felt like I saw Florida naturally!! Dmitry was great and so knowledgeable about the wildlife in area (birds, fish, and yes manatees, Likes it better the Crystal River because less hectic with boats and other kayakers. can’t say enough ! It was great and so was Dmitry and Lacey!
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W7150wsmollyw
Nov 25, 2025
Springs and manatees - Great experience! Great amount of time to explore both the seven sisters spring and the crack spring. Beautiful environment. Cat was our guide and she was amazing! We were about to swim in the springs and also see manatees in the main river.
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Laudigs
Oct 28, 2025
At last! A Manatee or 3! - Yassiel was perfectly honest with us from the beginning and said he wasn’t sure that we would see manatees as we were just out of season. But, we saw it all! We saw 3 manatees and all the birds. The only thing we didn’t see was a gator. Saw otters, storks, osprey and ALL of the usual birds. He went at our pace and was thoughtful in keeping us around the manatees and taking tons of pics for us. Amazing job!!
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Sambz7958tr
Oct 14, 2025
Beautiful serenity - We went kayaking for the first time in the clear kayaks with Crosby, it was beautiful & wonderful. From the fresh springs (that we could get out & swim in or dive through, to the various spring life (mom manatee & babies), to eagles & other varieties of birds, to tons of fish & with many varieties, to turtles and the list goes on. Crosby was a great guide, with lots of knowledge of the wild life & area. I highly recommend him & this tour
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Laraba7716hd
Oct 9, 2025
Wildlife Delight! - We are SO GLAD we chose this particular tour on The Chaz! Dmitry was a wonderful guide. He is super knowledgeable & enthusiastic about local wildlife. Dmitry was friendly and relaxed while also being on top of safety; attentive to each person in our party. [Thanks for being so patient & kind with 70y/o mom ;)] We were incredibly fortunate to see an alligator, a water snake, really cool birds like Wood Stork and many kinds of herons/egrets. We received a precious end-of-tour surprise when Dmitry’s sharp eyes spotted a small solo manatee (out of season)! This tour exceeded our expectations. We went on a Wednesday afternoon in early October; got back into some really beautiful quiet channels with hardly any other humans around. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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Carllf8644xn
Sep 29, 2025
Crosby and the 7 Sisters ,Crack springs. - Crosby was our guide and he did a Super job for us. We were the only two people so we had his undivided attention. He was very knowledgeable about the river. He showed us two Manatees, an Otter, a baby alligator. He showed us the 7 Sisters springs and The Crack. I had never been to either one so this was an awesome experience. Thanks Crosby for helping us make lifelong memories. We have been truly blessed to have Crosby as our guide.
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859bridgettek
Sep 7, 2025
Our Day On The Chaz! - Hi Austin! Thank you for reaching out, and thank you for creating Get Up And Go Kayaking that allows folks like us to have the opportunity to enjoy a perfect day out on the water Kayaking! We were able to explore your website with ease, finding everything needed to schedule our reservations. With that, we’d like to again thank Dmitry our fantastic tour guide for such amazing day on the water! As Dmitry greeted and introduced himself, he laid out the plan for the day on the water. During that exchange he was getting a feeling for what each of us were looking for out on the water today. Dmitry was very easy to talk with, and we truly enjoyed him sharing stories of his life on the water, which he was able to incorporate durning our kayaking experience! We appreciate his overall guidance and safety getting us in and out the kayaking. His overall knowledge while on the water, his amazing in site regarding the wildlife, layout of the waterways, from the birds, the manatees to everything in between really created an amazing experience. Thank you both for an amazing day on the Chaz today. It truly a wonderful day for all of us!
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D0nauw
Dec 28, 2025
A memorable and one-of-a-kind experience - We had a wonderful experience overall. The fee was slightly higher due to manatee season; however, the tour was calm, memorable, and well worth it. The clear kayak made the experience incredibly immersive—you truly feel like part of nature, especially while paddling through the springs where the water is remarkably clear. We greatly appreciated our tour guide, Cat. She was very knowledgeable about the area and thoughtfully planned an excellent route. She warned us about the tides, guided us through the springs, and taught us how to listen for and observe wildlife respectfully. We joined the 9:00 a.m. tour, which turned out to be the best time to spot manatees due to reduced sun glare on the water. We would recommend bringing a pair of polarized sunglasses to easier viewing. Although there were not large crowds—likely because the weather had been unusually warm the day before—we were fortunate to see several manatees resting, including a mother and her calf. In addition, we saw an incredible variety of bird species, many of which I had never seen in person before. It felt like a childhood dream come true, as if the animals had stepped right out of an encyclopedia. There was an option to swim in the springs, but we chose not to this time since we were driving long distances later that day. That said, I would absolutely love to return. Nature has so much to offer, and experiences like this remind us of the importance of respecting and protecting the environment.
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From $85
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).