Recently Viewed
Clear Kayak Manatee Adventure
4.6
241 Ratings
Silver Springs
Embark on a captivating Silver Springs tour and encounter manatees, monkeys, and other aquatic wonders. Explore the #1 Spring in Florida and be spellbound by its ancient forests and turquoise waters!
Embark on a captivating Silver Springs tour and encounter manatees, monkeys, and other aquatic wonders. Explore the #1 Spring in Florida and be spellbound by its ancient forests and turquoise waters!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Silver Springs State Park - Where can you kayak or paddleboard and see monkeys, manatees and turtles all on the same day? On our Silver Springs Adventure. We paddle the Fort King paddle trail through lush forest and gorgeous turquoise waters to the spring head. Silver Spring was Florida’s first tourist attraction which dates to the 1870s. We’ll…
- Silver Springs State Park - Where can you kayak or paddleboard and see monkeys, manatees and turtles all on the same day? On our Silver Springs Adventure. We paddle the Fort King paddle trail through lush forest and gorgeous turquoise waters to the spring head. Silver Spring was Florida’s first tourist attraction which dates to the 1870s. We’ll stop along the way to observe wildlife and make new friendships. The pictures here are stunning!
What's Included
- Local guide
- Dry Bag for Phone and Keys
- Clear Kayak or Paddleboard and all safety equipment
- Local guide
- Dry Bag for Phone and Keys
- Clear Kayak or Paddleboard and all safety equipment
What's Not Included
- *Gratuity for your guide(s)(suggested 20%, good time $10 per person, amazing time $20 per person)
- Bottled water
- State Park and Launch Fee - $6 per person
- *Gratuity for your guide(s)(suggested 20%, good time $10 per person, amazing time $20 per person)
- Bottled water
- State Park and Launch Fee - $6 per person
Additional Information
Experience the aquatic marvels of manatees, turtles, fish, and exotic birds! Occasionally, playful monkeys and otters can be spotted amidst the lush scenery of Silver Springs. Silver Springs is consistently ranked as Florida’s top spring.
Our knowledgeable and friendly guides will navigate you through the crystal-clear waters, unveiling the diverse…
Experience the aquatic marvels of manatees, turtles, fish, and exotic birds! Occasionally, playful monkeys and otters can be spotted amidst the lush scenery of Silver Springs. Silver Springs is consistently ranked as Florida’s top spring.
Our knowledgeable and friendly guides will navigate you through the crystal-clear waters, unveiling the diverse ecosystems and hidden treasures of a world untouched by time. The ancient forests and vibrant, turquoise waters will captivate you!
Our exceptionally stable vessels guarantee an unforgettable adventure. Our Clear Single Kayaks and Clear 2-Person Kayaks provide unmatched views of the underwater wonders!
- We are extremely pet friendly. Please contact us prior to your tour so we can determine if this activity is suitable for your pet.
Location
Silver Springs State Park
East Silver Springs Boulevard
IMPORTANT: This meeting location is not in Orlando. It is at Silver Springs State Park in Ocala, FL. DO NOT google Epic Paddle Adventures and go to our address in Orlando. Please make sure that you are going to the right location.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(241 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Morgan_b
Feb 10, 2025
Super fun! Our guide was... - Super fun! Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly ! He made the most of the tour, would definitely recommend!
Review provided by Viator
Rebecca_h
Feb 9, 2025
Amazing adventure - This was a great experience! The water was clear and we saw manatees! I would definitely do this with friends again!
Review provided by Viator
Amyhx1937zn
Feb 4, 2025
We got to see monkeys, turtles and alligators. - Roger and Lindsey were amazing! The weather was beautiful and the whole experience was perfect. We would definitely recommend this experience.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Companion60569720333
Feb 4, 2025
Great! - Excursion was awesome! I went solo, had some great guides, didn't see any manatees or monkeys unfortunately, but sooo many turtles, different birds, some alligators, and a very relaxing kayak trip. I was enjoying myself so much I almost didn't realize until the end that we didn't see any monkeys or manatees, but can't make the free roaming animals come when we want!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Lisa_a
Feb 2, 2025
Great experience, a must do tour - So much fun. Rich and Brice made this an easy excursion even for first timers. Even though we have little experience with a kayak, it was very manageable. We had several newbies and they managed easily. We saw manatee, birds, turtles, and several alligator. The water was crystal clear. I highly recommend this tour.
Review provided by Viator
924denisel
Feb 8, 2025
Manatees up close and personal. - The weather was absolutely perfect! The guide was very knowledgeable and led us to two manatee sightings. We would recommend this tour to others visiting the area.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Trailblazer69266
Feb 3, 2025
Fun Adventure to Silver Springs State Park - We enjoyed our kayaking with the manatees. I should have booked a tour earlier in the morning to see more manatees. Our guide, Guy, was able to locate one manatee for us to watch. We were able to see her 3 times! These gentle giants are more active in the morning. Guy pointed out alligators and many birds to us also. The monkeys were not in the area due to the construction at the park. Hopefully when you book your tour the construction will be completed!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Alexis_h
Feb 14, 2025
We went on February 13,... - We went on February 13, 2025. Our tour guide was amazing and very knowledgeable. I just wish they would’ve taken his knowledge of there being zero chance of us seeing a manatee or monkey and putting it on their ad before we drove the 2 hours to see a few gators.
For anyone else interested he going. I became aware that manatees only generally come out in January and February as those are generally the colder months of the year. We ended up going on a warmer day and because of that we saw none of them. I don’t know why we saw no monkeys.
Because of the long drive and the lack of manatees or monkeys we would’ve given the review 2 stars. However, it wasn’t the guides fault, he was very informative, and they are very dog friendly as long as you call ahead and discuss with them.
I marked I would recommend to someone else but that’s if they wanted to see the beautiful springs and some gators close up.
Review provided by Viator
T8630oqwilliamg
Feb 11, 2025
"Strange Wilderness" type tour - We didn't see any manatees or monkeys. We did see some turtles, alligators, and fish. The scenery was nice. You can't really see through the boats like you would expect. You load and unload the boats yourself.
Our guide was nice enough but I couldnt stop thinking about the movie "strange wilderness" I got the vibe he was thrown off by having children join the tour and not being able to swear freely. Felt like all his jokes were supposed to have punchlines he had to adapt for the children.
Once I remembered the movie "strange wilderness" I couldnt stop laughing at how much our guide reminded me of the main character. Possibly high, couldn't remember much, felt like he was the guy they call when the other guides don't show up to work. Very "chill" guy, the talked super slow (probably to stretch out the very limited amount of information he had to share with us)
Overall not bad. But definitely disappointing to not see any manatees or monkeys. And not being able to see through the bottom of the boats was surprising (they did work slightly better in direct sunlight)
If you are here for long period of time and have some money to waste and nothing else to do, I'd say give it a go. Don't recommend making this the main event for a trip as is was pretty underwhelming.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Jane_k
Feb 2, 2025
Plan for extra time as... - Plan for extra time as launch may not be on time
Keep your launch receipt out of your dry bag because you need to show it again when you launch your kayak.
Don’t pay extra for a clear kayak because they are so scratched up on the bottom you can’t see through it.
Our guide was great
Review provided by Viator
