Silver Springs Clear Kayak Tour With Manatee Monkey And Wildlife Viewing
by Kayaking Florida
Overview
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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Silver Springs Clear Kayak
Silver Springs offers 2-hour guided tours in clear kayaks on 5 miles of pristine water. Wildlife such as manatees, wild monkeys, fish, and turtles may be observed. The site includes old movie relics from Florida's oldest tourist attraction, known for Tarzan and other Hollywood films. The park is a national natural landmark with hiking and biking trails, clear bottom boat rides, and undeveloped wilderness. It is located 90 minutes from Orlando and provides sit-on-top kayaks and paddle boards for this activity.
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.
Additional info
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