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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(287 Ratings)
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Marynm7825ud
Jul 19, 2025
- Ashley was our tour guide and was incredibly knowledgeable and really made the tour so enjoyable. We saw 3 manatees and lots of other wildlife. Ashley answered lots of questions and taught us a lot about the area. This was the highlight of our trip!
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Alyssast9974gc
Jul 11, 2025
Amazing guide and beautiful scenery!! - The scenery was amazing!! Our guide was very interactive and made sure our family and all of the other members had many pictures to remember! After many weather troubles our tour was very worth the wait, thanks to Justin!
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L6520yglisac
Jul 10, 2025
Awesome experience - This tour is amazing! Justin was the BEST tour guide. We took a private tour with my family of 8. All the instructions on how to get the park, what to expect, what to bring and what to wear was super clear and easy to follow. We were able to see the manatees! The love, passion and knowledge he has for all the wildlife was awesome. We had the best time. He takes photos and videos for you. HIGHLY recommend! Thanks Justin!
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Y7107tqmercedesm
Jul 10, 2025
Friendly and knowledgable tour guides - Justin with kayak Florida was great! We had some thunderstorms come in during our original scheduled time but Justin adjusted quickly and suggested we take a later tour because of the possibility of a manatee sighting and this would allow us more time. We did end up seeing manatees which was very lucky because we came during off season. If you want to see them come to the springs during Nov-March. Justin was friendly, patient and knowledgeable. He took wonderful pictures and videos and shared them with us which will make our mommy and me trip even more special. Book with kayak Florida and you will not be disappointed!
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Amberchristaaa
Jul 10, 2025
Silver Springs Kayaking Adventure - We had a blast on our kayaking adventure with Justin! He was an incredible guide with so much knowledge about the Springs and its inhabitants. You could tell he really cares about the animals safety as well as ours. He took us further out to a spot he hoped had manatees and it did! He shot a lot of videos and pictures for the group so we could focus on staying in the moment + enjoying the experience. We all left so happy we went. Definitely recommend this tour and Justin!
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Q2873vamajas
Jul 10, 2025
Where the River Slows and the Stories Flow - As visitors from Poland exloring this part of the U.S for the first time , this kayaking trip was a truly unique and relaxing experience. The peacefull glide through the water, surrounded by untouched nature, felt like a dream. We saw an incredible variety of wildlife - herons, turtles, fish, otters and even manatee! The lush plants, moss-covered trees, and blooming flowers made it feel like paddling through a postcard. What really made the trip special was our guide, Chris. His passion, humor, and fascinating stories about the area brought everything to life. It was clear that he truly love what he do. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a relaxing adventure and good vibes
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Carterm932
Jul 9, 2025
Great trip! Would recommend - We saw monkeys, alligators, manatae… so beautiful… Justin our guide was great!. The kayaking was pretty easy as well. Loved it
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Kristin_j
Jul 8, 2025
great family trip - very interesting and informative, lots of wildlife to see in their habitats. great time relaxing with nature and wildlife.
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Melanie_c
Jul 25, 2025
Mistake to book CLEAR... - Mistake to book CLEAR kayak, and had to pay that extra fee. Nothing to see at the bottom, no manatee, no monkeys around. Ashley was great though.
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Jenniferd2516go
Jul 16, 2025
We tried to reschedule due to inclement weather but no one responded so we did not go - We tried to reschedule due to inclement weather but no one responded so we did not go. Unfortunately we did not receive a refund.
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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).