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2 hours
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Witness the aquatic wonders of manatees alongside turtles, fish, and exotic birds! Occasional sightings of playful monkeys and otters amid the lush landscapes of Silver Springs. Silver Springs State Park is consistently voted the #1 place to paddle in Florida, the largest State Park in Florida, the largest Spring in the world, and located in the Ocala Forest.
Our friendly, expert guides will lead you through crystalline waters, revealing the diverse ecosystems and secret treasures of a world untamed by time. The ancient forests and vivid, turquoise waters will leave you spellbound!
Our super-stable vessels ensure an unforgettable experience. Our Clear Single Kayaks, Clear 2-Person Kayaks, and Paddleboards offer unparalleled views of the crystal clear underwater wonders!
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We are extremely pet friendly. Please contact us prior to your tour so we can determine if this activity is suitable for your pet.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Clear Kayak or Paddleboard and all safety equipment
Local guide
Dry Bag for Phone and Keys
*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
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!
292 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Richard W,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
Roger was an excellent guide, Informative and helpful made it fun. Would highly recommend this tour.
Joshua R,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
Our guide Stevie was amazing loved the quick witted jokes dropped in with all the knowledge of the springs!!!!
Wes D,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
Unfortunately, this event was overbooked, and there was too many participants . it was not possible to all of us to hear what the guy had to say about the Silver Springs. Even though he tried hard to be informative and entertaining. On top of that, we ended up waiting 35 minutes before the boat launch because of necessity of purchasing the entry tickets to the park.
Jennifer J,
Jul 9, 2025
- Viator
Stevie was an excellent tour guide! We saw a monkey, alligators, birds, learned the history of the area and the beautiful turquoise springs! Great time!
Heidi A,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
Great morning, saw several different birds, lots of turtles and a few gators. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable.
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