Silver Springs Clear Kayak Manatee, Monkey & Wildlife Adventures
by Kayaking Florida
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This guided tour takes place on the clear waters of Silver Springs in Orlando, Florida, lasting about two hours. Participants use transparent tandem kayaks that provide views of underwater features such as sunken ships, statues, and movie props. The group paddles through the waterway led by a professional team with over twenty years of experience, including a University of Florida master naturalist who shares information about the area's ecology and its history as Florida’s first tourist attraction. Wildlife sightings include manatees, wild monkeys, and various water birds. The tour includes the use of all necessary equipment, taxes, and fees. Gratuities are not included. The clear tandem kayaks have a maximum combined weight capacity of 410 pounds, with no single person exceeding 225 pounds. For guests who exceed these limits, paddle boards and non-clear solo or tandem kayaks with higher weight capacities are available as alternatives. This tour offers a combination of clear kayak paddling and wildlife observation adventures on Silver Springs.
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Explore the underwater world of Silver Springs in a clear kayak. Amazing wildlife may be seen here, such as manatees, wild monkeys, and so much more. We offer 2 hour guided tours, in the clear, pristine waters of Silver Springs. View tons of fish, turtles, and old movie relics. from the oldest tourist attractions in Florida. Experience one of the best kayak tours in Florida, on one of the most beautiful rivers in the world. We also offer high-quality sit on top kayaks & paddle boards for this amazing adventure. Silver Springs's famous history includes Tarzan and several Hollywood movies that were filmed here. Silver Springs is truly a Florida wildlife paradise. The raw beauty is extravagant, and what better way to experience it, than in a clear kayak. If your staying in Orlando, Silver Springs State Park is a 90 min drive from Orlando, and makes a wonderful day trip.There are hiking, and biking trails, clear bottom boat rides, wonderul food, and much more. The kayaking is the best in the state, with 5 miles of crystal clear water, and one of the last undeveloped springs, and wild wilderness in Florida. Wildlife is abunant. The park is a national natural land mark.
120 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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