Silver Springs Kayaking: Year-Round Wildlife Adventure

Embark on a thrilling kayak tour at Silver Springs in Florida, where you’ll explore the stunning waterways and encounter a diverse range of wildlife, including manatees, monkeys, alligators, and more!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Silver Springs - We will paddle the Fort King loop, looking at all the wildlife along the way. We typically see turtles, manatees, alligators(at a safe distance) and monkeys.
What's Included
  • Two Person Tandem available upon request with 2 single purchase
  • Kayak and paddle, life vest/whistle, dry bags for wallet, keys, and phone
  • Local knowledgeable guide
What's Not Included
  • Sunscreen(recommend 50+ spf), water and light snack(if needed)
  • Tip for your guide(if you had an amazing time!)
  • Parking fees
  • Sunglasses(polarized preferred) to see underwater better
  • Hat
Additional Information

Silver Springs kayaking is available throughout the year, offering a wonderful adventure whenever you’re ready! The manatee season runs from November to March, but there are 7 manatees that reside in Silver Springs all year, providing a chance to spot them anytime. Regardless of when you choose to embark on the tour, you can expect stunning blue,…

Location
5656 E Silver Springs Blvd
East Silver Springs Boulevard
Meeting point is to the far right of the big parking lot where the canoe and kayak launch is located. I will be by the staging area against the fence with a company shirt on.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Katharinaf836
Dec 31, 2025
Most peaceful place - this was such a peaceful and beautiful experience. my sister and i were on a tour early in the morning in december, we were the only ones in the spring at that time. it was magnificent - the tour guide was so nice and we learned much about the wildlife and the place from him. he gave clear instructions and we felt safe the entire time. totally recommend this tour!
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Ravi
Dec 26, 2025
Must do experience if you are a nature and adventure lover - It was a great experience. Our tour guide Aaron started communicating with us as soon as we reserved our kayak tour. He provided instructions on where to park and when to arrive. He has a great sense of humor. The 1.5 hours tour was worth every penny. We saw manatees, gators, turtles, and various types of birds. Highly recommend this experience.
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Michael11741
Dec 24, 2025
bucket list done - just a great time. was truly amazing got to see them up close right under my boat. Was a wonderful time spending with family on the water
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Marliesrene
Dec 23, 2025
Wonderful experience - What an amazing experience! A beautiful area with insanely clear water. We were lucky and saw several manatees. Also alligators, many turtles and birds seen. Really worth it and Aaron is a super guide!
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Sherpa637926
Nov 27, 2025
Wonderful experience with AWA - Our family of 6 absolutely loved the kayak tour at Silver Springs with Aaron of AWA Kayak. We saw several manatees, including a one month old baby manatee! There were also lots of birds, turtles and a few alligators. Aaron was a great guide! He was very knowledgeable and he made our adventure fun. I highly recommend going with AWA. The kayaks they provide are much better quality than the ones the park provides. And having a guide like Aaron who knows the Springs and understands the animals is very helpful.
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Joemp2224hf
Nov 19, 2025
Best day ever!! - What an amazing day! Forget the parks and Mickey Mouse—go visit the manatees. Aaron and his partner were super friendly, full of knowledge, and great company. I can’t recommend this experience enough. Thanks again!
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Sazzle_dazzle89
Nov 19, 2025
The most amazing kayaking experience! - We had the best time kayaking with the manatees, gators and other wildlife! We were made to feel really comfortable even before our visit! From the moment we booked our tour, Aaron and his Lovely partner were so attentive and helpful. When we arrived we were given the clear and easy to follow instructions as first time Kayakers. Aaron was really informative about the wildlife around us and made sure we saw as much of the wildlife as we possibly could. I couldn’t recommend this experience enough. Thank you again! We had the time of our lives!!!
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R2351kuhelenm
Oct 24, 2025
Blue Springs tour - Aaron met us at Blue Springs for our kayak tour. Beautiful scenery! Aaron was a great tour guide, very friendly and knowledgeable. Saw manatees, alligators, turtles and lots of beautiful birds. Thank you we had the best time.
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Swansea1234
Sep 17, 2025
Relaxing! - We did the 5 mile self guided tour down and had the free shuttle back to the top. Perfect! Only took at about 2.5 hours. Keep an eye for the Manatees!
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Angelagreen2017
Sep 14, 2025
Silver Springs a must - An absolutely fabulous trip, our guide was amazing and it was so peaceful and beautiful. Sadly we didn’t see any manatees , but real nature is unpredictable and there were so many other animals to see. Would 100% recommend- a great way to reset from the chaos of the parks.
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From $65
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).