The 15 Best Silver Springs Tours

Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs - Following the guide through the springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 580 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $84Top choice

Meet your guide at Silver Springs State Park for a small-group paddle in a tandem clear kayak. After a safety briefing and paddling demo, follow the guide over spring-clear water, watching for manatees, alligators, monkeys, turtles and birds. Tours last about 90 minutes to two hours; park admission and the launch fee cost extra.

“Bry was an awesome guide. Really knowledgeable and helpful. See explained so much about the environment as well as the animals we saw. She took great pics and shared them with us. Thanks for a great experience Bry!!”

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Silver Springs Clear Kayak Manatee, Monkey & Wildlife Adventures

2.Silver Springs Clear Kayak Manatee, Monkey & Wildlife Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 419 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend about two hours paddling Silver Springs with a guide who helps spot wildlife and shares the river’s natural and film history. Clear kayaks reveal fish below, while manatees, turtles, birds, alligators, and sometimes wild monkeys may appear along the route. Guides include Ashley, Steve, Chris, and Justin. Solo kayaks and paddleboards are also offered.

“SO MUCH WILD LIFE it was awesome, our guide Chris was super knowledgeable about all the wild life and areas in the park and was a joy to be with for our adventure. Definitely would recommend!”

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Silver Springs: Clear Kayak Wildlife Adventure

3.Silver Springs: Clear Kayak Wildlife Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Paddle the spring-fed Silver River for about two hours in a tandem clear kayak, with a guide such as Aly, Josh or Emma leading a group of up to eight. The clear hull gives you a view of fish and the riverbed below, while birds, turtles, alligators, manatees and rhesus monkeys may appear along the banks. Paddles, life jackets and dry bags are provided.

“Emma was a great tour guide. Would definitely recommend this tour. We saw not one but 10 alligators during this kayak tour. Wonderful experience. Saw plenty of monkeys as well. Water is amazingly clean and river looks beautiful.”

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Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours

4.Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Paddle a kayak or paddleboard along Silver River for about two hours with a guide who shares local wildlife and history. You may spot manatees, alligators, turtles, birds, and fish in the clear water. Boats, paddles, life vests, and dry bags are included. The tour starts and ends at Silver Springs State Park.

“The experience was amazing . Pipi was fantastic throughout the tour very educated on the park and great customer service. Can't recommend any higher Thank you again”

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Silver Springs: Manatees and Monkeys Clear Kayak Guided Tour

5.Silver Springs: Manatees and Monkeys Clear Kayak Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · 2 hours · from $80

Paddle Silver Springs State Park for about 90 minutes with a guide such as Roger, Guy, Bob, or Stevie. Choose a clear tandem kayak, clear single kayak, or paddleboard, then look for manatees, turtles, birds, alligators, and sometimes monkeys or otters. The route also passes old movie-set remnants and forested waterway. Wildlife sightings vary.

“We loved it! Monkeys are apparently pretty rare but we saw tons of manatees! Couldn’t recommend more, silver springs is an absolutely beautiful gem that also isn’t too crowded!”

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Silver Springs Glass Bottom Kayak Tour

6.Silver Springs Glass Bottom Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Paddle Silver Springs State Park for about two hours with Wet Rabbit Kayaks. Your guide leads the route and points out wildlife, springs, underwater statues, and old movie-set remains. Glass-bottom kayaks and safety gear are included. Guides such as Ilissa, Sherri, Kaitlyn, and Tanya have been praised for their local knowledge and help.

“This was an amazing experience! The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly too! Very cool things to learn and she knows the area well and where to see all the cool wildlife! Very beautiful river as well.”

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Clear Canoeing and Wildlife Sightseeing at Silver Springs

7.Clear Canoeing and Wildlife Sightseeing at Silver Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35Lowest price on this list

Set off on a self-guided paddle along the Silver River in a clear tandem canoe, with paddles, life jackets and a route map provided. You may spot manatees, turtles, fish, birds, alligators or the park’s rhesus monkeys. Staff such as Rebecca, Tania and Paul have helped with check-in and launch instructions, but this is a rental, not a guided tour.

“We enjoyed the scenery and the tranquility. It was beautiful. We saw deer, many birds and manatees. Frank and Rebecca were pleasant and made our experience special.”

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Silver Springs Manatee Kayak Tour

8.Silver Springs Manatee Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Paddle the Fort King loop at Silver Springs on a guided kayak outing of about 90 minutes. Guide Aaron leads a group capped at nine, helps beginners, and points out wildlife such as turtles, alligators, manatees, birds, and monkeys. Kayak gear and dry bags are provided; bring sun protection, water, and a snack if you need one.

“6 star if I could. Aaron is really a nice guide. He did a great job making sure we had fun in the trip. It was the best tour we had in the 10 day family road trip. Highly recommend!”

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Silver Springs Self Guided Clear Kayak Rentals

9.Silver Springs Self Guided Clear Kayak Rentals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Set off in a clear tandem kayak on a self-guided, roughly two-hour route through Silver Springs State Park. Kayaking Florida provides a short paddling and wildlife-safety tutorial, plus life jackets, paddles and a treasure-hunt map. Look for fish beneath your boat, old attraction relics, sunken ships and wild animals. The route begins on King’s Trail and ends back at the launch point.

“A great experience in the wild but a real feel for safe kayaking. The water and wildlife were incredible!!”

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Silver Springs Jungle Kayaking and Paddleboarding

10.Silver Springs Jungle Kayaking and Paddleboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $40

Set out from Kayak Rental Silver Springs LLC for a private, self-guided paddle through Silver Springs State Park. Kayaks or paddleboards, paddles, life vests, a safety whistle, and a route map are included. Watch for manatees, otters, turtles, alligators, birds, and possibly monkeys. Staff members Kevin, Frank, and Kenna have helped paddlers with directions and weather delays, though staffing can vary.

“We went at a good time. Saw many birds, alligators, otters, turtles and manatees. Nov. 23. Grandson aged 9 loved it!”

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Sassy Silver Springs Kayak and Paddle Rental

11.Sassy Silver Springs Kayak and Paddle Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

At Silver Springs State Park, you get a private kayak outing for your group, with kayaks, life vests, dry bags, a route map and a safety briefing. Staff prepare your gear and help you launch. The outing lasts about two hours, and guides including Sassy, Brad and Destiny have helped guests get set up and learn about local wildlife.

“Brad was wonderful and friendly ! Provided everything need for a good time on the water! Will deff return!”

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Silver Springs Kayak Rental – The Best Florida Adventure

12.Silver Springs Kayak Rental – The Best Florida Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Launch from Silver Springs State Park with a kayak or paddleboard, paddle, life jacket, whistle, and map. Discovery Kayak Tours staff provide a route briefing and basic paddle instruction. You may see manatees and monkeys, and a five-mile downstream route with a shuttle back to your car is offered.

“They didn’t show they had a booking from us. After asking around another company helped us find someone. We finally got on the water 35 minutes late. They said Viator didn’t notify them or the email was lost.”

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Silver Springs Premium Florida Wildlife Experience!

13.Silver Springs Premium Florida Wildlife Experience!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Kayak Silver Springs for about two hours with a guide and a group capped at five. Paddle beneath cypress trees and Spanish moss on clear spring water, watching for seasonal wildlife such as manatees, alligators, turtles, birds, fish, and otters. Equipment, including a PFD, paddle, and dry bag, is supplied.

“I can’t recommend this tour enough! Tania is such a wonderful person – eco-conscious and passionate about sustainability, especially when it comes to preserving Silver Springs. We had an amazing time kayaking with her and spotting manatees, birds, turtles, and fish, all while learning about the history of the local flora and fauna. Tania is an excellent communicator and kept everything professional, yet laid-back, making the experience even better. You can tell she really connects with nature, and as someone who cares deeply about wildlife, this was by far the best part of our six-day trip to Central Florida. We booked a few other tours during our stay, but they…”

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Silver Springs – Glass Bottom Kayak Rental

14.Silver Springs – Glass Bottom Kayak Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50

At Silver Springs State Park, Wet Rabbit Kayaks provides a glass-bottom kayak, map, and short safety briefing before you paddle the Ft. King loop and Silver River on your own. Choose a two- or four-hour rental, watch for fish and turtles below, and keep an eye out for wildlife along the banks. Paddling experience and good fitness are required.

“The service was phenomenal by the operator. She provided detailed instructions and guidance. We saw many different wildlife while relaxing in our kayaks. When it started to rain in the last half of our trip, the operators called to check on us and even offered an extended trip due to the rain. Excellent company!”

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Silver Springs: Clear Kayaking Wildlife Tour

15.Silver Springs: Clear Kayaking Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Join guide Casey Barrick near the Silver Springs State Park kayak launch for an approximately two-hour wildlife outing in a clear kayak. You’ll paddle the Silver River in a group capped at eight, with gear supplied and a chance to spot manatees, turtles, alligators, fish, and birds. Park and launch fees cost extra.

“This was a great outdoor experience absolutely loved it our tour guide and his fiance were very patient and knowledgeable about the springs you can tell they really love what they do when it comes to kayaking would definitely recommend for anyone especially 1st timers will definitely book again”

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