Silver River Wildlife Tour: Clear Kayak Adventure

Explore Silver Springs in a clear kayak. Encounter manatees, monkeys, and more. Enjoy optimal visibility and comfort on this unforgettable wildlife adventure.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd - This 2 hour guided tour will be on our 100% clear kayaks, taking you down the beautiful spring fed Silver River! While paddling, we may come across some of the local wildlife such as birds, fish, manatees, and rhesus monkeys to name a few! Our 100% clear kayaks offer a unique experience when viewing the wildlife beneath you!
What's Included
  • Life Jackets
  • 100% Clear Kayak
  • Paddle
  • Dry Bag
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Private transportation
  • Swimming
  • Kayak Launch Fee, Silver Springs
Additional Information

Join us on this educational adventure as we explore the stunning sights and share fascinating tidbits about the local ecosystems along the Silver River. From graceful manatees to playful monkeys and everything in between, our tour promises exciting encounters with diverse wildlife. While we strive for unforgettable sightings, our top priority is…

Location
5656 E Silver Springs Blvd
East Silver Springs Boulevard
Look for the huge "SILVER SPRINGS ENTRANCE" sign off Silver Springs Blvd. Enter the parking lot and head towards the far end of the lot to find the paddling area. Park wherever you'd like in the main lot and locate your guide near the information bulletin by the paddling entrance.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Liliana
Jan 19, 2026
A breathtaking clear‑kayak adventure at Silver Springs with Aly - gliding through crystal‑clear waters - We had an unforgettable experience on our clear kayak tour with Aly at Silver Springs! The water was crystal clear, and we were surrounded by incredible wildlife—alligators, manatees, turtles, and so many beautiful birds. It truly felt like paddling through a piece of untouched nature. Aly was an outstanding guide: knowledgeable, fun, and passionate about the environment. She made us feel safe the entire time and shared fascinating facts about the springs and the animals we encountered.
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Debhf1385gi
Jan 13, 2026
Kayak Adventure - Aly was an amazing tour guide! We saw manatees, crocodiles, turtles and various assorted birds. Her knowledge of the springs and the animals that live there was extraordinary. I would highly recommend this tour!!
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Frog2london
Jan 5, 2026
Wonderful experience - What a brilliant trip in beautiful scenery. Saw so many manatees…. They were playing and swimming under our kayaks. Totally exceeded my expectations. Just 4 kayaks in our group which was amazing compared to other tours we saw which had so many more. We also saw otters, turtles, alligators and many birds. Our guide Aly, text before we got there so we knew exactly where to meet her. She told us loads of info as we kayaked along. If you can, definitely book this trip.
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Colleenhm3814xm
Jan 2, 2026
Fun for the whole family! - We had a wonderful time exploring! Aly and Josh were both so helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend to families it was a neat experience for the whole family. We have 3 kids ages 11-15 everyone had fun. Manatees were up close and very active, beautiful everywhere you look.
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Astrid_k
Dec 23, 2025
Great kayaking trip with... - Great kayaking trip with Aly! It was so much fun! Highly recommend!! Aly was very knowledgeable about the natural history of the area.
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Onair20412690232
Dec 23, 2025
An amazing tour! - We had a great adventure with Aly! She was really informative and told us all about the wildlife. She also took some great photos of our family and the wildlife and shared with us. We saw monkeys, manatees and an alligator! We had the best time and we would definitely recommend this tour to anyone! Thanks so much Aly for a great time!
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Tracy_j
Nov 26, 2025
Can’t wait to do it again! - 10/10 Highly Recommended!! The water is so clear!! Even in over 30 feet of water you can see the bottom of the spring. We saw lots of manatees, gators, some sea lions, turtles, fish, turkey and other birds. Even if we didn’t get to see the manatees, the tour was beautiful. Aly was our guide and she was very knowledgeable- not just about the tour but with other cool things to see in the area. She allowed us ample time to see everything and let us make the tour our own. I would do it again in a heartbeat!
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Marathonjones
Nov 8, 2025
A Lovely Experience - This attraction is a nice outing for all ages. Well-maintained and beautiful, we took our 90-year-old uncle on the glass-bottom boat tour (11:30 am is the only tour that is wheelchair accessible). We saw all of the springs, an alligator, and a manatee! Clean bathrooms. Pleasant employees.
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Austinbh1673um
Nov 4, 2025
Nature experience! - We went on a kayaking trip and were absolutely amazed by the abundance of wildlife we encountered along the way. The highlight of the experience was seeing several graceful manatees up close in their natural habitat. The scenery was stunning, the atmosphere peaceful, and our tour guide was exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive—making the entire experience both educational and unforgettable. We were extremely satisfied with the tour and would highly recommend it to anyone seeking an authentic and memorable outdoor adventure.
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Melissahw7009zy
Oct 27, 2025
Kayak tour - We had an amazing time, it wasn't manatee season but the gators made up for it. It was well organized and the tour guides were great. We recommend it highly
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From $75
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).