Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure
Description
Explore the crystal-clear waters of Silver Springs State Park on a guided clear kayak or paddleboard adventure through one of Florida’s most iconic freshwater ecosystems. Known for exceptional water clarity and abundant wildlife, Silver Springs offers the chance to see manatees (seasonal), wild rhesus monkeys, turtles, fish, and native birds in their natural habitat. Your local guide will lead you through calm spring-fed waterways while sharing insight into the park’s history, ecology, and wildlife. Keep your camera ready — manatee sightings are unforgettable, and the resident monkey population adds a rare twist to your paddle. Choose from clear single kayaks, tandem clear kayaks, or stand-up paddleboards, all designed for stability and underwater viewing. This relaxed, beginner-friendly eco-tour delivers an up-close wildlife experience in one of Central Florida’s most beautiful natural settings. Just minutes from Ocala and an easy day trip from Orlando.
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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!
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(390)
Thank you Ben for such a great time!
Ben was very informative made sure we all had a great experience. He had a great sense of humor. Have fun.
Ben was great 👍Would do it again Cool experience proffecional no rain it rain after Emanuel like it
Very relaxing, saw a lot of animals, fish, birds and turtles. Mary was our guide and she was great! Full of information and pleasant personality.
Thank you so much!
Manatee season is only November -March. The river is beautiful and our guide did a great job of pointing out wildlife and trying to make it interesting despite lack of manatees. We still had a nice time, but we had expectations that we would be kayaking with manatees based on the website’s description.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this feedback. We do our best to make sure guests know the dates for manatee season and that we can't guarantee wildlife sightings. We are always sad if we don't see them this time of the year.
Manatees are seasonal , found out at the end of the tout that they come in the winter. So we did not see any. But tour guide was amazing.
Thank you for your feedback!
Roger was fantastic! He was so knowledgeable about the springs, animals and birds in the area, manatee, alligators, and things that have taken place in the area (think movies). He was friendly and encouraging while we kayaked down the river. Seeing Divine (pregnant manatee) and several alligators were the highlights of our tour! Say YES to this tour!
THank you so much for this amazing review! So happy you had a good time!
Our Family had a blast!! Roger our Tour guide was awesome he made sure we got to see the different animals and of course a manatee!! 10/10
Thank you so much for leaving this awesome review! So happy you had a good time.
A little knowledge of how to paddle is good...but not necessary. The pace is nice and slow...expect to get a little wet. The guides were very knowledgeable about the area!
My husband & I did the clear manatee & monkey kayaking experience. We were so excited and Roger(our guide) was wonderful & full of knowledge. Helped anyone and everyone along the way. It was worth the money and we are definitely trying it again.
Thank you so much for this feedback. I am so happy you had a good time!
