Silver Springs Kayak: Wildlife & History Tour

Experience the incredible beauty of Silver Springs on our kayaking tours. Encounter manatees, wild monkeys, and stunning birds while paddling in clear kayaks. Join us for a wildlife adventure!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd - Discover the underwater wonders of Silver Springs with a clear kayak adventure. Encounter incredible wildlife, including manatees, wild monkeys, and much more. Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour through the clear, pristine waters of Silver Springs. Witness a variety of fish, turtles, and historic movie relics from one of…
What's Included
  • Use of equipment
  • Taxes and fees included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Our kayak tours are truly exceptional. Encounter manatees, wild monkeys, and stunning water birds in their natural surroundings. With 23 years of experience and a UF master naturalist as the owner, a professional and knowledgeable team has been assembled to ensure a safe and enlightening experience.
Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of Silver…

Location
5656 E Silver Springs Blvd
East Silver Springs Boulevard
Meet us at the kayak launch at the rear of the main parking area., look for the red shirts. Ask a ranger where the kayak launch is if you can't find it. The park can be busy at times. Please take into consideration of traffic on your way to the park. Please arrive 1 hour before your tour time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(318 Ratings)
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Kellya1195
Oct 6, 2025
Great experience, would gladly go again. So much fun! - We had a great time on the tandem clear kayak tour with Chris! He was a great guide, and we got to see a manatee, gators, and monkeys too. My partner was a beginner, so we were a bit slower, but Chris was very patient and helpful. He made it a point to look out for the safety of wildlife. He took pictures and videos and shared them after the trip. Would recommend this tour, it took about 2 hours.
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Ns379
Sep 30, 2025
A great Day on the Springs! - Great experience from beginning to end! Easy to book, great directions, beautiful springs and Chris was full of educational information. We loved it!
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Christyd739
Sep 14, 2025
Amazing kayaking experience for newbies! - My sister, niece, and I went on this kayaking adventure and had the best time! Chris was our tour guide and we didn't know it, but we were in for a treat! Chris made the trip so fun - by giving us some history of the area and some fun facts about the wildlife. We understood the chances of seeing a manatee was slim due to the time of year, but he made it a point to show us other wildlife - water birds, turtles, alligators, and monkeys! He made the trip so fun. I highly recommend this trip and Chris as your guide!
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Abigailbt7857yb
Sep 13, 2025
Florida Kayaking Rocks! - Such a great time. Chris was our guide and was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable of the river and animals. He took pics along the way and shared them with us along us to be in the moment. 10/10. Highly recommended!
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Ericamg8143xk
Sep 12, 2025
Clear kayaking at Silver Springs - My fiancé and I met Chris for this tour and we had a blast! Chris was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and was so enthusiastic about the wildlife and the reserve. Ask for him if you do this tour!
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451marayab
Sep 10, 2025
Unforgettable - This was my first time ever kayaking and I had alot of fun! Our tour guide Justin was fun and took some really nice pictures of us near the alligators and manatees. I recommend checking this place out if you’re in the area. They also have a nice walking trail, cafe, and ice cream shop. Thank you Justin we had an awesome time!
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Kolbym830
Sep 6, 2025
Kayaking Guide - Justin was a fantastic guide highly recommend we got to see everything we’d hope to see. Alligators manatees and other wildlife. Highly recommend Justin!
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895jerryy
Sep 6, 2025
Good - Our guide Justin was amazing. Had a good time seeing manatees and gators. Will always remember this trip. Good workout for our body as well.
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Passport62684415076
Sep 1, 2025
Great tour, great guide, great for any level! - We took the guided kayak tour. Chris was our guide and was amazing! He know the area, did an amazing job of answering all of our questions, and allowed plenty of time for us to stop and enjoy the nature and wildlife we encountered. This was my boyfriend’s first time kayaking, and Chris took the time to explain and show him what to do, and was sensitive to his concerns about being on water. Take this tour if you get the chance! You will want to come back!
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Claire_n
Sep 5, 2025
Heaven in the heat of summer - What a beautiful haven of peace and calm. Clear waters and cool shade. Our guide Chris was so helpful and knowledgable. He made it a really special day. Only reason for not giving 5 starts was that we didn’t see manatees or monkeys but we saw lots of fish, birds and gators
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From $80
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).