Three Sisters Springs Eco-Tour: Guided Kayak and Swim Adventure in Crystal River
4.8
127 Ratings
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
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Highlights
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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.
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
4.8
(127 Ratings)
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Alexists704cb
Apr 27, 2024
Bach Disaster Turned Amazing - I’m gonna be honest, I made a huge mistake and booked my entire bachelorette party for a tour on the wrong day and (obviously) we missed it. After a brief moment of panic, I called Shawna and she, the owner, and Josh turned my panic into magic. The stars luckily aligned and they hooked us UP. Josh was so knowledgeable of the area and the wildlife, got us some amazing pictures, and it’s a day we will all remember and cherish forever. Thank you so so much to the staff at Paddles Outdoor Rentals and Tours!!
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Alexis_t
Apr 27, 2024
Bach Disaster Turned Amazing - I’m gonna be honest, I made a huge mistake and booked my entire bachelorette party for a tour on the wrong day and (obviously) we missed it. After a brief moment of panic, I called Shawna and she, the owner, and Josh turned my panic into magic. The stars luckily aligned and they hooked us UP. Josh was so knowledgeable of the area and the wildlife, got us some amazing pictures, and it’s a day we will all remember and cherish forever. Thank you so so much to the staff at Paddles Outdoor Rentals and Tours!!
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Craigv429
Apr 22, 2024
Awesome eco swim kayak tour with Julia! - My wife and I had an awesome eco swim kayak tour! Julia was an awesome guide! Everyone at Paddles Outdoor Rentals was great! The kayaking, and the swim in Three Sisters Springs, were both super cool! We highly recommend going with Paddles Outdoor Rentals for your manatee tour. You won't regret it!
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Annamarie_r
Apr 13, 2024
Awesome and Fulfilling time! - Eli was hands-on and friendly. Very easy going and informative. All of the staff were super friendly, helpful, and attentive to safety and fun! My daughter and I had so much fun and would definitely do this again on the next trip to FL!
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Awpkville
Apr 2, 2024
Great morning kayaking and snorkeling - We had a great time with Dani, our guide. Great kayaking and snorkeling in Three Sister Springs with great insights/education from Dani.
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T5096rljenniferd
Nov 25, 2023
Great Manatee Tour - We loved our kayak and manatee swim tour! Jess was an excellent guide and so patient with our 8 and 4 year olds. We went at 8:30AM and saw so many manatees including lots of babies! Highly recommend!
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U3906bjsharonh
Jan 12, 2023
A Must Do!! - Paddle outdoor rentals is a great company. The stuff is so friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful time. Our guide Josh was great. A Local guy very knowledgeable. Josh was so friendly answered everyone’s questions. He even gave us recommendations of restaurants in the area. The whole experience was great. We also bought the picture package. Highly recommended. The pictures Josh took was incredible.
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E5690
Oct 21, 2022
Loved Every Minute! - Our trip was amazing!! We had the best time! Got to see quite a few manatees! Our tour guide, Josh, was awesome! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
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Ruth_b
Oct 20, 2022
Josh was my tour guide on... - Josh was my tour guide on a very cold day. He was helpful and knowledgeable and made sure I saw lots of wildlife beyond the amazing manatees. He also recommended a visit to the nature preserve/hospital on the way back which was also above expectations.
Would definitely recommend this company
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M9571lfvirginieb
Feb 23, 2024
Very disapointed - 3 hour tour paid 190 dollars for my son and me. I had high expectations from this kayak tour and swimming among the manatees. Very big disappointment. Cloudy water so impossible to take photos and we saw 5 gray manatees on the surface... John the guide was very nice but that doesn't change the content. The photo pack for almost 40 dollars for manatees that we couldn't see with our own eyes because the water was so cloudy...
Kayaking is expensive.
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