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 with a clear kayak adventure. Encounter incredible wildlife, including manatees, wild monkeys, and much more. Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour through the clear, pristine waters of Silver Springs. Witness a variety of fish, turtles, and historic movie relics from one of…
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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Marianne_e
Mar 21, 2026
Friday 10 am. - I highly recommend this kayak adventure. This was the best experience we have had to see nature up close Justin, I hope that was his name, was wonderful. Very knowledgeable. Saw manatees, otters up close, alligators, monkeys and birds. I don’t usually write reviews but this was awesome!!!!
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N5518qaeddieb
Mar 20, 2026
Manatee and monkey tour - Me, my wife, and our daughter had an AMAZING time! BIG thank you to Justin for being a the absolute BEST tour guide for us! We will definitely be returning and we really hope we get him as our tour guide again!
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Ciaramu607so
Mar 19, 2026
Beautiful and relaxing kayak tour - Had a guided kayak tour with Steve Tyndall. He was a wonderful guide and made for a beautiful and fun day! The springs are incredible and we got to see everything they advertise! It would have still been a great kayak tour even if all the wildlife hadn’t cooperated so well! Highly recommend. They took care of everything and we just had to paddle.
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A5596isbarbarap
Mar 18, 2026
We saw Monkeys, manatees and gators…oh my!! - We had a great excursion with Kayaking Florida. Steve Tindall was our guide and he was FANTASTIC. Knowledgable, personable and really made the 5mi kayak so enjoyable. We have done this trip before but this was by far our best experience! Feel comfortable booking with this company and ask for Steve!!!
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Geoffroyd2026
Mar 17, 2026
Great family adventure - Thanks Justin for the great tour!!! Fantastic wildlife overthere !!
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Suzannejj4162ix
Mar 17, 2026
Well worth the travel - It’s a wildlife preserve so your interaction is limited. You can’t get in the water but the wildlife is definitely up close and personal. Lots of bird species, alligators, and fish. No manatees this time of year. Good float and tour guide. I recommend bringing a GoPro or something similar.
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Logan
Mar 17, 2026
10/10 would recommend! - We had an excellent time on this kayaking adventure! Steve, our tour guide, took us out a little earlier than scheduled and we were able to see so much wildlife while it was much less crowded. We saw monkeys, alligators, 6 different species of heron, all sorts of different fish, turtles, even a raccoon was wondering around at one point. And of course, we got lucky enough to see 2 manatees! It’s definitely a shoulder workout paddling those kayaks but worth all the soreness later. Highly recommend!
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James_w
Mar 16, 2026
Thoroughly recommend! Well worth a trip - Fantastic experience, knowledgeable and engaging guide. Thoroughly recommend. We managed to see manatees, monkeys, crocs, lots of fish and bird species. Exceeded expectations and a breathtaking scenic setting!
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B1593skcindyg
Mar 15, 2026
Awesome kayaking tour - Very cool kayak tours. Had a great time and saw so much wildlife. Our guide took photos and videos of the monkeys, alligators, and otters as well as us so we didn't have to. I highly recommend this company
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Donna_u
Mar 16, 2026
Monkeys and Manatees - We didn’t see any Manatees or Monkeys. We paddled opposite of others and at one stretch we paddled upstream when everyone else was going downstream. It only lasted 1.5 hrs not 2. I was not impressed. It was March 16. Water was low. Also the glass bottom kayaks are very uncomfortable. Oh well live and learn.
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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).