Florida Jungle Kayak Tour: Wildlife and Springs Adventure
4.7
33 Ratings
Silver Springs

Embark on a 5-mile wildlife adventure with Silver Springs Kayak Rental. Paddle downstream, spot manatees, monkeys, turtles, and more. Explore crystal-clear springs and enjoy a free shuttle ride back.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Discover the incredible manatees and monkeys! As the longest-standing tour and rental company on the river, with 16 years of dedicated service, we offer a unique experience. We are among the few companies that allow you to travel 5 miles downstream, disembark at Ray Wayside Park, and enjoy a complimentary shuttle ride back to your vehicle.
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What's Included
  • Kayak rental included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a self-guided journey to discover the enchantment of this renowned river. Paddle your kayak downstream and take in the timeless beauty and diverse wildlife. Be on the lookout for manatees, monkeys, turtles, various wading birds, fish, and alligators. Explore the springs and the crystal-clear waters as you navigate through the untouched Florida…

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Location
Silver Springs State Park
East Silver Springs Boulevard
Drive into the Silver Springs State Park entrance and down to the main parking lot. After parking please meet us on the south side of the parking lot towards the kayak launch area. Look for Discovery Kayak staff just past the kayak loading zone.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(33 Ratings)
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Happiness07215932518
May 8, 2026
Wonderful experience - Ryan and son Josh are awesome. I have been on many trips with them and have always had a great experience.
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Aspiemomigwt
Apr 27, 2026
Excellent kayak rental and shuttle service at Silver Springs! - Ryan called me as we were launching at Silver Springs State Park. He told me he'd be waiting for us when we were done, and he was. Ryan helped us load our kayaks and then drove us safely back to our vehicle to unload our kayaks. The whole experience could not have gone any more smoothly. I will be contacting Ryan next time we go kayaking at Silver Springs. Thank you, Ryan!
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Ellen
Apr 26, 2026
Beautiful area, lovely paddle - Ryan and his crew were very attentive to our needs and once we were set up we left on our u guided tour. We saw so much wildlife; alligators, shorebirds, turtles, manatees and that
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Russell_g
Apr 10, 2026
Absolutely beautiful. The... - Absolutely beautiful. The highlight of our trip was the 5 mile paddle down the river. Weather was perfect and we saw an abundance of animals.
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K9537wwchristineh
Apr 2, 2026
Perfect Day Kayaking at Silver Springs - Three of us had a great kayaking experience with Discovery Kayak & SUP at Silver Springs State Park this past weekend. Ryan Toler, owner and tour guide, supplied all the necessary equipment. He also verified who was experienced and who needed instructions before setting out. Ryan grew up in the area, so he knows the springs and river like the back of his hand. He shared the history of the area from pre-Spanish times to the present. He even calls the various reptiles, turtles and birds by name. We saw a manatee which he was able to capture via an underwater video and share with everyone. Plus he staged the three of us to get a photo for a memory keepsake. The weather was beautiful, and the paddling was easy. It could not have been a better experience. I highly recommend Discovery Kayak & SUP for a special Nature retreat.
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Indytraveler7125
Mar 21, 2026
Amazing morning at Silver Springs State Park - We booked the 3-4 hour unguided kayak trip at Silver Springs with Discovery. I especially liked the comfort of the kayaks. The seats were comfortable and had supportive backs. Foot rests were adjustable and each kayak had dry storage. The paddles had rings around the stem to stop water from running down to your hands and into the kayak. We were launched into the river and had an absolutely amazing 4 hours. Saw all kinds of birds, alligators, turtles, manatees, and monkeys! The constant current moved us along so some of the time we were able to relax and drift. Of course, the water was crystal clear! At the end of the trip, we were driven back to the parking lot where we left our car. Highly recommend taking this trip with Discovery Kayak Tours!
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Fellowtraveler521360
Mar 12, 2026
Another great experience - Always a great experience with Discovery Kayak, very easy to book your reservation. They were very accommodating to a schedule change we had. Always very friendly and we highly recommend them.
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O7811xfsusanm
Mar 12, 2026
Excellent guided tour! - Excellent guided tour on the river. Saw lots of animals and learned a lot too. Monkeys, alligators, birds, manatees, a snake and what great kayaking. Ryan was an amazing guide and I would highly recommend getting a guided tour rather than just renting a kayak.
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Nham2019
Mar 11, 2026
Kayaking the 2 hour river - This day on the river was great...the outfit made it easy to get in and out of the kayaks at a very busy place. Online reservations were easy. We saw lots of wildlife, and the kayaks were easy to work with. We did the 2 hour kayak and next time will do the 4 hour...it went by too quickly for us, as we were enjoying the paddle. The staff was excellent and helpful.
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Joncy7422jw
Apr 13, 2026
L_O_N_G kayak trip - Springs were beautiful! Self-guided 5 mile trip! Took my husband and 2 teenagers 3 hrs to do. The monkeys and otters are on the path to the right after launching. Saw 1 manatee in the main area. Saw 2 additional around mile 2-3. Not worth the 5 mile trip.....just pretty scenery. Should have stayed in the main area near the launch and near the glass bottom boats; you would have seen everything you needed to see
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).