Silver Springs Kayak Tour: Wildlife and History

Experience the incredible beauty of Silver Springs on our kayaking tours. Encounter manatees, wild monkeys, and stunning birds while paddling in clear kayaks. Join us for a wildlife adventure!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd - Discover the underwater wonders of Silver Springs in a transparent kayak. Encounter incredible wildlife, including manatees, wild monkeys, and much more. Enjoy 2-hour guided tours through the clear, pristine waters of Silver Springs. Witness a variety of fish, turtles, and historic movie relics from one of Florida’s…
What's Included
  • Use of equipment
  • Taxes and fees included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Our kayak tours are truly exceptional. Encounter manatees, wild monkeys, and stunning water birds in their natural surroundings. With 23 years of experience and a UF master naturalist as the owner, a professional and knowledgeable team has been assembled to ensure a safe and enlightening experience.
Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of Silver…

Location
5656 E Silver Springs Blvd
East Silver Springs Boulevard
Meet us at the kayak launch at the rear of the main parking area., look for the red shirts. Ask a ranger where the kayak launch is if you can't find it. The park can be busy at times. Please take into consideration of traffic on your way to the park. Please arrive 1 hour before your tour time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(236 Ratings)
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Dreamyvacations
May 10, 2025
Chris is the Best! - Our kayaking experience was absolutely fantastic, and Chris made it even more special as our guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and always eager to help. We felt truly lucky to have him leading the way—his kindness and attentiveness made sure everyone had a great time. Couldn't have asked for a better tour guide! Thank you Chris.
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Passenger31220587075
May 10, 2025
Peaceful clear kayak tour - Justin offered our family a wonderful clear kayak tour by sharing historical insight. The area was beautiful and peaceful.
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Angelarb3150wb
May 10, 2025
Wonderful experience - Great experience, loved the park and kayak tour. Guide was very knowledgeable and kind. Tour was about 1 1/2. Plan on being wet, wear a swimsuit.
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Nancyf152
May 9, 2025
Greatv - Justin was great saw gators, otter, turtles wild birds and fish. Learned about ship wrecks, movies and most importantly conservation efforts to save this treasure.
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171alisonz
May 7, 2025
Great time! - We had a great time kayaking today! My kids and I opted for single rider kayaks. Chris was our guide! He was great! Very informative and fun! So worth it! We saw a lot of wildlife and Chris took a bunch of photos for us! Great experience! Highly recommend.
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Chantrell_s
May 5, 2025
A lovely day at the springs! - Florida Kayaking (Steve) was great! He was knowledgeable of all the wildlife and very nice and caring about all members in our group. It really was great to go at a decent pace and still be able to see and explore.
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Jennifer_k
May 4, 2025
Magical and unforgettable experience - Our tour guide Steve Tyndall was friendly and knowledgeable, sharing information about the ecology and history of our surroundings. What a magical, unforgettable experience! We didn’t see any monkeys, because that is random, or manatees, because that’s only in winter. But we saw alligators, turtles, waterbirds, and a river otter!
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Huma_q
May 4, 2025
Great relaxation spot - The water was soothing to kayak in. Steve was great guide. Took his time with me. And did not rush me.
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R7439qbmegang
May 3, 2025
Justin was great! - Justin was great! Such a fun time. We saw gators, otters and more. Highly recommend. Much easier than booking through the state park
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Dpi121qt
May 8, 2025
Definitely A Tour to take! - Chris was an amazing guide. Told lots of stories and pointed out lots of interesting areas where scenes from movies were shot and wildlife. On this trip we didn’t see any monkeys, just alligators, lots of turtles, ducks/birds, and fish. The spring was so clear and gorgeous. Only reason why I gave it 4 stars instead of five is for me the seats in the clear kayaks were uncomfortable. Wish I had a little more time to get situated in the kayak, felt a little rushed to get into it. My hip started hurting after about 1-1/2 hours. Also, wish the tour was all kayaks; there were some paddle boards in our group and one of them didn’t pay attention to the kayaks so that was annoying. I would take this tour again but would request a regular kayak.
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From $80
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).