Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure
Overview
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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!
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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
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
Options
Manatee Tour
Reviews
348 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful
William H,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience. Great wildlife. Very scenic. Was crowded in areas and our group was too large. Was difficult to stay close enough to hear guide with so many.
This was such a fun...
Carol O,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such a fun experience! After a little confusion at the park entrance, we found our guide Stevie and the adventure began. We are from the Pacific Northwest, so this beautiful waterway with its many springs was a most amazing few hours. As advertised, we saw manatees, many birds, turtles, and alligators. Stevie was great. Knowledgeable and personable, we learned a lot about the history of the park. All the while we were busy with our paddles, he was taking photos for us, even a few underwater videos. It was a great afternoon and I'm so glad we took the time to spend it on this tour.
Silver Spring Kayak Experience with Epic Paddle Adventures
Sightsee24694369890,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with Roger & Ben! Such a neat experience to be on the water and up close with manatees, gators, various birds, loads of turtles & a couple river otters! Roger & Ben were very informative & knowledgeable about the Silver River and the region. Would recommend to anyone.
Wild kayaking adventure
Jennifer E,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time with Rodger and Ben on this kayaking adventure. We saw lots of alligators, manatee, and learned some local history. Highly recommend!!👍👍
Enjoyable experience
susanpolgar,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We liked the tour very much. Our guide is knowledgeable and did a good job. But one star is off because of the price, much higher than the competitors. In addition, the quality of the kayak is so so. Even though the kayak is a clear one, it is very old and badly scratched so we can hardly see anything underneath it.
Overall not bad - but needs improvement and attention.
Y1986UIpaulh,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Went on the Epic Adventures Saturday 1/23/26 Manatees and Monkeys Clear Kayak/Paddleboard Adventure at Silver Springs. -tour was not bad and guide was knowledgeable. -however a few items they really need to address: *way too many folks on our tour 20+ made it very difficult to hear what the guide was describing. *way too many other people in the waterways in general - as well as glass bottom boats turning around in kayaking areas. *they should cut down on the group sizes. *launch points extremely crowded at the state park…they really should consider going to a reservation system and only allow in a limited number of folks per day to the park. *video link contained in the reservation confirmation email for directions to launch site and finding your guide didn’t work. *overall this is a cool experience but they need to think this through a bit more.
It was so fun. Saw...
Ericka F,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was so fun. Saw everything I was hoping to see. Tour guide was awesome, friendly and great sense of humor. Will highly recommend this to friends and family that will be traveling to FL.
Stunning!!!!
DayTrip05205894762,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guides we had were really nice and very informative information they passed along to us about the history. I would recommend
Silver Springs is...
Darin P,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Silver Springs is amazing! So much wild life. Our guide Roger Gudridge was a lot of fun to on be with! Great knowledge, jokes and all around good vibe.
Awesome
Odyssey51481556567,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience for the ones who like outdoors nice people and great atmosphere, we spent the time learning from the tour guides about the area and making jokes
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