Silver Springs Tour: Encounter Manatees and Monkeys
4.6
137 Ratings
Silver Springs
Embark on a captivating Silver Springs tour and encounter manatees, monkeys, and other aquatic wonders. Explore the #1 Spring in Florida and be spellbound by its ancient forests and turquoise waters!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Silver Springs State Park - Where can you kayak or paddleboard and see monkeys, manatees and turtles all on the same day? On our Silver Springs Adventure. We paddle the Fort King paddle trail through lush forest and gorgeous turquoise waters to the spring head. Silver Spring was Florida’s first tourist attraction which dates to the 1870s. We’ll stop along the way to observe wildlife and make new friendships. The pictures here are stunning!
What's Included
- Local guide
What's Not Included
- *Gratuity for your guide(s)(suggested 20%, good time $10 per person, amazing time $20 per person)
- Bottled water
- State Park and Launch Fee - $6 per person
Additional Information
The season for spotting Manatees spans from Nov 15 to Mar 31. However, they can be seen at our location throughout the year.
Experience the swimming spectacle of manatees together with turtles, fish, and exotic birds! Behold the intermittent encounters with lively monkeys and otters set against the verdant backdrop of Silver Springs.
Just 86 miles away from Downtown Orlando, discover the secrets of Florida’s top-rated spring. Our amiable, knowledgeable guides will escort you through transparent waters, showcasing the varied ecosystems and hidden gems of a world untouched by the passage of time. You’ll be mesmerized by the ancient woods and bright, turquoise waters!
Our exceptionally stable vessels promise a memorable journey. Stand-up paddleboarding is a crowd pleaser, but our transparent single or 2-person kayaks provide unmatched undersea views!
Venture to the Fort King Trail on a paddleboard to investigate Florida’s original tourist hotspot, established in the 1870s! The deserted film props tucked away in the original woodlands will make you feel like you’ve stepped into an exciting jungle adventure film!
- We are extremely pet friendly. Please contact us prior to your tour so we can determine if this activity is suitable for your pet.
Location
Silver Springs State Park
East Silver Springs Boulevard
IMPORTANT: This meeting location is not in Orlando. It is at Silver Springs State Park in Ocala, FL. DO NOT google Epic Paddle Adventures and go to our address in Orlando. Please make sure that you are going to the right location.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(137 Ratings)
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Rt953
Mar 20, 2024
Great family experience, hidden gem - What a hidden gem!! TJ and Roger were great guides and made you feel comfortable no matter what skill level. They take a good number of pictures; so you can keep your phone dry and enjoy the experience. We were fortunate to see monkeys, alligators, turtles, 2 manatees and a baby manatee. It was our first time paddling and looking forward to our next time.
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R8647mesarat
Mar 20, 2024
Great kayak experience! - TJ and Roger gave an excellent tour, very energetic and personable and patient with new kayakers. Saw lots of wildlife and had a great time!
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N12ftkarinab
Mar 17, 2024
Great Tour - Roger and Guy were amazing guides!! We appreciate all the information and special care! We were able to see manatees in a couple different areas.
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J_s
Mar 15, 2024
Awesome! - Was awesome, clear bottom are kindve pointless but it was a great experience overall! We saw a manatee and several alligators, and tons of different birds!
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Rachelw4643
Mar 14, 2024
Silver springs - Wonderful experience! Our guides, Roger and Bob were fabulous. Wear sunscreen. Bring water! We saw a manatee, an alligator, and lots of pretty birds!
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Betsy_e
Mar 12, 2024
Nice Experience - Guides were great
Jeff and Guy ? Beautiful paddle
Did not see any monkeys
Only 1 manatee and 2 small alligators
Went March 11 2024 @ 2pm
They take your pictures while your out there and don't charge you for them. That's very nice
Silver springs Park is very nice. You also have to pay for park admission and boat launch fees. And you have to carry your own canoe. I didn't like that part but they did help me carry it back in at the end
Overall it was a great experience
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Eric_s
Mar 6, 2024
Ask for Roger! - Roger was our guide, and he was excellent. Really knowledgeable, and safety-conscious. Also personable and engaging. He was great. We had a wonderful time! I wouldn’t classify the exierience as being “things-to-do-in-Orlando” (which is how I found it) because it’s about 90 minutes outside of orlamdo. It’s a great experience however!
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Charles_b
Mar 4, 2024
A fun trip for our first... - A fun trip for our first kayak experience! Our guides Guy and Roger were very knowledgeable and professional. We got a good education on local history and wildlife-thank you!
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Emily_r
Mar 18, 2024
Fun! - Nice trip, knowledgeable and friendly guide, enjoyable paddle and some nice wildlife. One manatee and no monkeys but lots of birds, turtles, fish, and alligators! Cool experience, would recommend.
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Denisebh3967hf
Mar 7, 2024
VERY DISAPPOINTED! - VERY DISAPPOINTED!
Equipment was old and not functioning properly. It was supposed to be a 2 hour adventure. It was more like 1.5 hours. We launched late and docked 20 minutes early. No monkeys were seen. 2 manatees were somewhat seen. They were a blur under the water. We had to carry our own kayaks to and from the water. My friend is 71 carrying her kayak was a bit much for her but they the guide did not take that into consideration. Her rutter was not working correctly so she struggled to keep the kayak straight the whole ride. She was quite a ways behind the the group and the guide never went back to check on her. At several points she was out of sight of the group and guide. This was very unsafe. The seats were torn and tattered.
It was a nice day weather wise so being on the water on a warm day was nice. If I were to do it again I would go to a different place.
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