Clear Kayak Manatee Adventure

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: 24 hours
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…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Dry Bag for Phone and Keys
  • Clear Kayak or Paddleboard and all safety equipment
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

Experience the aquatic marvels of manatees, turtles, fish, and exotic birds! Occasionally, playful monkeys and otters can be spotted amidst the lush scenery of Silver Springs. Silver Springs State Park is frequently ranked as the top paddling destination in Florida, being the largest State Park in the state, the largest spring globally, and situated in…

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
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Gentry_n
Sep 24, 2025
Great experience - Such a cool /fun experience! We saw manatees, otters, turtles ,alligators so many fish and birds . Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to ensure we saw as many animals as possible !
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Jimlbainbridge
Sep 20, 2025
Great guide, comfortable pace and very informative - Stevie Ray our guide was very informative and led us at a very comfortable pace giving plenty of opportunity to see and experience everything on the tour.
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198micheald
Sep 19, 2025
Wow fantastic afternoon - Wow! Fantastic afternoon spent kayaking in crystal clear waters the manatees in natural environment ,gators,turtles, osprey, and numerous other birds and large shoals of fish . I would highly recommend to anyone who wants a break from Disney etc to try this. Our guide was very knowledgeable and was even helping pointing out to other users on the manatees whereabouts on the river.
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Melinda_c
Sep 17, 2025
It was such an amazing an... - It was such an amazing an experience ! We saw manatees and an alligator , it was very peaceful and Roger was a great guide
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Robert_b
Sep 8, 2025
A fun, beautiful, scenic way to experience Florida - My wife and I had a lovely tour yesterday with Stevie and a small group of others. Stevie is a terrific guide with a wealth of knowledge the springs with their remarkably clear water, the area and its history, and the stories of the wildlife that call it all home. If we had one thing to advise anyone considering this tour it is to remember that the wildlife lives according to their own schedules and timing so you may or may not get so see them, depending on time of day and season of the year. From what I understand, November through March are the best times to see manatee in the springs because this is when they want to come into the warmer waters when the ocean is cooler. And, of course, the smaller population that hangs around in the springs during the summer can be hard to spot because they take long breaths and a tour can only last so long or cover so much of the water. We had a great time, really enjoyed being out on the crystal clear water (really, you can probably just drink it straight from the side of the kayak!), and would gladly do it again. In fact, we immediately booked another tour for tonight with Epic. Maybe we'll get to see some dolphins!
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Voyage00279617933
Sep 7, 2025
Would go again! - Great experience! Got to see manatees, different birds, alligators. Tour guide was educated with great facts and friendly. He took pictures along the tour of us and the wildlife/scenery-we got all the picture for free!
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Wanderer16704472039
Aug 30, 2025
Clear kayaked silver spring. - Was so much fun and educational. Stevie was so knowledgeable about the tour and springs. Highly recommend. Great addition to any trip.
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Mackenzie_w
Aug 30, 2025
Creating lifelong memories at Silver Springs - This was an awesome experience and our tour guide, Stevie was very knowledgable about nature and the history of Silver Springs. His jokes are hilarious! Although we didn’t see any manatees (due to the time of year), we still had a great time!
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Kerim381
Aug 26, 2025
Exceeded Expectations - Bob and Logan were our guides and both were great! Loved the tour! Bob was very knowledgeable and personable which we loved. Thank you!
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Ismail_h
Aug 23, 2025
This tour company not advisable - The place is very natural & must vizited place, but don't take this company tour package, go directly to the place, you will find better options & cheap price, this our tour operator is not good, after giving all guidelines they started 30min late, bcoz 1 family came late & then he finished in rush with 1.30 min, when the tour was of 2 hrs, and we didn't enjoyed, even we have to carry our boat from starting point till river, which also hard, specially for ladies & children, again after taking high amounts they are asking us to pay tickets on entry around 2+4= 6 dollars. I am disappointed with this company tour, better go direct, you will find good deal, even asking tip everywhere, disappointing tourist.
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From $80
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).