Silver Springs Kayak: Wildlife & History Tour

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 & fees
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Our kayak tours are truly remarkable. Encounter manatees, wild monkeys, and stunning water birds in their natural environment. With 23 years of experience and a UF master naturalist, our owner has assembled a professional, knowledgeable team to ensure a safe and informative experience.
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Silver Springs,…

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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Michael_h
Sep 3, 2026
Wildlife galore - We saw all the wildlife we were hoping to see and got back before the rain. Manatees, monkeys, gators and birds all around.
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Q7755brlisan
Aug 31, 2026
Good time with friends - Had a blast! Saw lots of gators, turtles and fish. Even a sea otter.
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Agnesbp6009qz
Aug 29, 2026
Magnificent - 100% must-do Passionate Justin was very professional We even saw a manatee sleeping
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Agnes_b
Aug 29, 2026
Magnificent - Justin was very professional. A lot of knowledge about the site, he allowed us to observe a small manatee sleeping from 2 meters away, incredible. What a nice surprise
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606lizzyl
Aug 28, 2026
A Magical Journey with Justin - We get to see manatee and alligators, so amazing
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V6429zhalbertor
Aug 27, 2026
Excellent!! - The tour is highly recommended, it was better than I expected.
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U2350zhdonnal
Aug 26, 2026
Amazing experience would do again in a heartbeat - What an experience! I would highly recommend this tour and even for families (2 adults 2 children). Chris was knowledgeable, informative and super chilled. First time kayakers but Chris was patient and we dis not feel rushed at all. We seen Manatees, birds and also Alligators in the water in the wild with us (unfortunately no monkeys this time). Chris also provided us with all the photos and videos that were taken on our tour for free when most would normally charge extra. Only regret was us walking away on a complete high and forgetting to tip Chris for all his hard work. If your looking for an unforgettable experience I would highly recommend
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Sonyd751
Aug 22, 2026
It was a good experience that I was glad I did - Ms Ashley was amazing she kelp me calm I was very nervous my anxiety was high. She talked to me showing me some spots and different animals we came across. It was a nice a steady ride she never went ahead and left us. Overall she’s the perfect person to do the tour and I will definitely do it again.
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Sandra_g
Aug 21, 2026
Guide was Amazing - We had an amazing time. The water is gorgeous. Didn't see any monkeys, but there was a lot of wildlife to enjoy. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. He took photos of people in the group and shared them with us at the end of the trip. My sister invited a friend, who has never been to any of the FL springs. She enjoyed the trip very much!
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Alexgrant11
Aug 21, 2026
Amazing kayaking experience - We had Ashley as our tour guide, she was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable about the wildlife, area and history. She took photos of us and the wildlife so we didn’t have to worry about taking out of phones. You do have to pay an admission fee on top of the booking. We were lucky enough to see monkeys, a manatee and birds.
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From $80
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).