Silver Springs Kayak Rental: 5-Mile Wildlife Adventure
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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: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Come See the amazing manatee and Monkeys.
We are the longest-running tour and rental company on the river with 16 years of service. We are also one of the only companies that allow you to go 5 miles downriver and get out at Ray Wayside Park and receive a Free shuttle ride back to your car.
We offer Single Kayaks, Tandem Kayaks, and Paddle Boards (SUP). We have the best kayaks on the river. All kayaks have sturdy backrests and are super stable, track well and you don’t sit in water.

Single or tandem kayaks will be determined by availability.

Single kayaks have a weight limit of 250 pounds.
Tandem kayaks have a weight limit of 450 pounds.

Our friendly staff will have you sign waivers, go over a map, and even help with paddle instruction before launching you onto the river.

Points of Interest

  • Silver Springs State Park
What's Included
  • Kayak rental included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the enchantment of this renowned river on this Self-Directed journey. Steer your kayak downstream and soak in the timeless allure and rich wildlife. Be on the lookout for manatees, monkeys, turtles, various types of aquatic birds, fish, and alligators. See the springs and crystal-clear water as you kayak through the untouched Florida Rainforest. Expect to paddle a distance of 5 miles down the river before reaching Ray Wayside Park. From here, we offer a complimentary shuttle service to return you to your vehicle.

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 in the staging area marked off with orange cones.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Alicia_g
Mar 15, 2024
Absolutely beautiful and fun! - This was a great local family excursion for the whole family over the Spring break. My teenage kids and their friends had a great time!
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S4641elsarahm
Feb 21, 2024
Excellent time!! - “Paddle boarded from Silver Springs State Park to Ray Wayside Park. We used our own board but caught a ride back to the park with discovery. Thanks so much for providing this service! Your service was recommended by another customer and I will recommend to others! I appreciate hard working hustling men and the guy who gave me and a few other's a ride was kind, generous, and didn’t screw around. I appreciate people with this type of personality. I didn’t catch his name. 10/10 recommend even the kayak rentals to anyone! Thanks!!”
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435deannb
Mar 11, 2024
Average at best. - Drove 2 hours and took the BFF from North Carolina kayaking to see the Manatee's and Wildlife. This was my 4th time Kayaking here. All the prior experiences were great. Once we launched, The path to the right was blocked off, therefore, we paddled straight going down some river. We encountered motor boats galore, exhaust, 1 alligator and zero Manatees. Truly disenchanted that no one informed us of the path closure. Yes, I see it now on the web, but I felt that as an employee giving us directions, someone could have mentioned. Save the wildlife and Ban the motor boats and people swimming and drinking on their boats.
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