Silver Springs Kayak Tour: Florida Wildlife Exploration
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Silver Springs

Silver Springs in Florida is among my top choices of springs. The water’s beauty is incomparable and a diverse range of wildlife can be observed. Expect to spot monkeys, manatees, turtles, alligators, as well as a variety of birds. Please note that the single kayaks have a maximum weight capacity of 250lbs, and for the tandem kayaks, it’s 450lbs.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Silver Springs - We will paddle the Fort King loop, looking at all the wildlife along the way. We typically see turtles, manatees, alligators(at a safe distance) and monkeys.
What's Included
  • Kayak and paddle provided
  • Life vest and whistle included
  • Dry bags for valuables provided
  • All park fees covered, including the $6 launch fee
What's Not Included
  • Sunscreen(recommend 50+ spf), water and light snack(if needed)
  • Tip for your guide
Location
5656 E Silver Springs Blvd
East Silver Springs Boulevard
Meeting point is to the far right of the big parking lot where the canoe and kayak launch is located. I will be by the staging area against the fence with a company shirt on.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kimberly_e
Mar 24, 2024
Great experience for a great price! - The water was so clear and beautiful, our guide Aaron was so patient with us newbie kayakers yet, and so informative when asked about the surrounding wild life and waterways.
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I8694uhsusannem
Mar 22, 2024
Highly recommend Aaron's tour; skilled, knowledgeable & personable. We had a fantastic time! - Aaron is very knowledgeable, skilled, and personable! We had an amazing time paddling with him to the nooks and crannies to see the manatees, turtles, gators, and other items of interest along the river at Silver Springs. Aaron was so patient and helpful, even to paddlers not in our group, to make sure everyone was safe and having a good time on the water! The group photos were an added bonus as Aaron often got closer to the object than I could or sometimes wanted to (read: gators!) and his camera and lenses captured much more than my phone ever could. Highly recommend taking this tour!
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Tiange
Mar 21, 2024
Great tour, greater guide - Our experience was top-notch. Aaron was super professional and patient. My wife and I weren’t exactly pros at kayaking, but Aaron’s handy tips and guidance throughout made us feel super confident. Aaron’s not with some big company, so don’t expect a cookie-cutter tour. You’re in for a real VIP experience: getting up close with wildlife, deep dives into history and stories, and the cherry on top—he snaps awesome pics of your adventure with his pro camera. No need to look at other tours, you won’t regret this one. 我们的体验非常完美,Aaron十分专业,非常有耐心,我和太太之前划船的经验非常有限,Aaron给了我们非常有用的tips,而且他全程的指导也让我们感到非常有信心。Aaron不属于大公司,你在这里不会得到流水线罐头式的tour,你会得到真正vip式的体验:近距离观察动物的机会和详细的介绍,各种历史事件和故事,最棒的是他还会用他的专业相机为你记录旅途中的精彩时刻。没有必要再跟别的tour比较了,你绝对不会后悔。
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Tim_b
Mar 15, 2024
Outstanding - Book with Aaron!!! Very informed on the native species and pointed out many spots we certainly would have missed on our own. Gave us the history we even saw sunken boats. Would surely recommend and go again!
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Agnel_h
Mar 15, 2024
Well Worth It! - Aaron, our guide was very courteous, knowledgeable and easy going. Provided all essentials for the tour at a manageable cost. He communicated ahead of time and gave clear instructions. We got to see a manatee, several crocodiles, many turtles and other wildlife. Absolutely recommend it.
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U8384mhsharons
Mar 8, 2024
Manatees Were Seen & Memories Were Made - Some great memories were made on our kayak tour led by Aaron at Silver Springs. We were appreciative of the small group size, which in our case was just our family. As we had all kayaked before, we were quick to get going in the water and in short order came across a mother manatee and her young. We ended up seeing several manatees up close, a few alligators, turtles, many birds, and even a snake. The monkeys didn't come around when we were there. Aaron's non-hurried approach was great and he gave us time to linger where we found things of interest. We would recommend this tour to others.
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Mamathoma
Feb 25, 2024
An Awesome trip! Highly recommended - My husband & I went kayaking with Aaron at Silver Springs State Park and we had an amazing time! We saw tons of wildlife (manatees, gaters, beautiful birds and monkeys!) and learned about the animals that live near the river and some of the stories about the area. Aaron was super flexible (allowed us to change our trip time the day before we were to meet), and perfectly balanced safety, professionalism and fun! Aaron took many pictures from the trip which he shared with us. The kayaks were comfortable and stable (I highly recommend 2 kayaks vs a double, and sit on top kayaks over clear kayaks for comfort). The trip was a highlight of our week and I highly recommend booking with Aaron for a smaller, more personalized trip versus with a company with large groups. You won't regret a trip with AWA Kayak Tours.
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Aryel_h
Jan 31, 2024
Great afternoon with AWA... - Great afternoon with AWA at silver springs. I recommend booking and having someone with knowledge to tell you about area.
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Kimberlysq5339tw
Jan 23, 2024
Amazing Manatee Encounter - Aaron was so helpful in arranging our tour, he was responsive and very flexible with our requests. We really appreciate how knowledgeable and good natured he is, which made him an excellent guide. We also love how we went above and beyond to take pictures and videos of our manatee encounters so we could come away with some special moments captured on camera. We look forward to kayaking with AWA Tours again!
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Alberty2024
Jan 2, 2024
Highly recommend - Aaron gave our family noon tour around silver spring. He is very friendly and knowledgeable about the wild life in silver spring. We had a wonderful kayaking experience.
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