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Good price and Rebecca...
Good price and Rebecca was amazing!! Would definitely recommend. Great experience for the family....
Clear Canoeing and Wildlife Sightseeing at Silver Springs
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $35 / person
- Location
- Orlando, United States
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 96 reviews
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Clear Canoeing
- Meeting point
- Enter park at the large wooden and brick sign that says Silver Springs Entrance. At the stop sign turn left to the main parking lot. On the side of the parking is the kayak drop of area. We will be at the kayak drop off area. Our clear kayaks have American flag life jackets.
Description
Rent our 100% Clear Canoes and paddle down the beautiful spring fed Silver River! While paddling you will come across local wildlife such as birds, fish, manatees, and rhesus monkeys to name a few! Our Clear Canoes offer a unique experience for viewing the wildlife beneath you! Most springs in Florida have just one spring head. At Silver Springs there are 30 documented spring heads. With your Clear Canoeing rental you are able to paddle over the spring heads an enjoy the view. You are renting the canoe and you are free to explore without being tied down to a guide. No guide mean are you not rushed to keep up the pace. You can take your time viewing the wildlife and getting plenty of photos. Within Silver Springs State Parks dogs are permitted on a leash. Dogs MUST be on a leash at all times. Dogs are allowed on our canoe rentals. Each clear canoe is tandem. If you would like to ride solo you need to pay for an additional person with their name as "Solo".
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 9 times a day, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 24
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $35
- Youth (ages 7–17)
- $35
- Child (ages 3–6)
- $30
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- $15
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:39 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 22.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Clear canoe, paddles, and life jackets are included.
Not included
Tour Guide- This is a self-guided rental not a tour.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
96 reviews
How it compares in Orlando
- Starting price $35 is 53% below the typical $75 for tours of similar length in Orlando
- Price unchanged over the last 20 days
Excurgo comparison of 865 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Weight limit of 250lbs per seat and 400lbs for the whole canoe.
- All canoes are tandem. The canoes comfortably fit 2 people maximum. One small child is permitted with 2 adults if the weight limit is not exceeded.
- Dogs are permitted. They must be leashed at all times.
- Drinks and snacks are permitted. Please remove your trash when complete.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Clear Canoeing and Wildlife Sightseeing at Silver Springs take?
Clear Canoeing and Wildlife Sightseeing at Silver Springs lasts about 1h 30min.
How much does Clear Canoeing and Wildlife Sightseeing at Silver Springs cost?
Prices start at $35 per person for this Orlando experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Clear Canoeing and Wildlife Sightseeing at Silver Springs run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with 9 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
How much does Clear Canoeing and Wildlife Sightseeing at Silver Springs cost for children?
Children aged 3–6 pay from $30, adults from $35.
Can I cancel Clear Canoeing and Wildlife Sightseeing at Silver Springs for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Enter park at the large wooden and brick sign that says Silver Springs Entrance. At the stop sign turn left to the main parking lot. On the side of the parking is the kayak drop of area. We will be at the kayak drop off area. Our clear kayaks have American flag life jackets. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 30 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap All canoes are tandem. The canoes comfortably fit 2 people maximum. One small child is permitted with 2 adults if the weight limit is not exceeded.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Clear Canoeing and Wildlife Sightseeing at Silver Springs worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 96 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Clear Canoeing.
Reviews(96)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
C
Wonderful time!
Rebecca was very knowledgeable about where to go on the river and was very sweet with our kids. We had a wonderful time! We saw lots of gators, fish, otters and monkeys!!
K
First time on the river...
First time on the river since we moved here. It was a beautiful day and we enjoyed it immensely. Go early. It was getting busy as we went back. Too many people cuts down on the ability to abide and enjoy the wildlife
C
Awesome experience
We were lucky to see all of the animals and species in the vicinity. Rebecca was helpful and stayed around whilst we had to wait for bad weather to pass.
U
Worth it
It’s worth every penny I was scared but it was so beautiful that it kept me going will forever remember this experience
Y
Felt like in the Amazons
I have nothing to add eveything ws just so Beautiful. We were on the clear canoe maybe the pillow could be a bit thicker because my back hurt agzer 30 min.
S
Great experience
Very friendly staff and pretty neat experience! Right away we seen monkeys and later some little gatprs and a manatee and several birds and big fish. The water is nice and cool on a hot day and crystal clear..
M
Dylan was great! Did...
Dylan was great! Did everything himself! Handled everything himself! Walked you through everything! Honestly i would prefer to go through them again than go through the state park itself
R
1st experience at Silver Spring
Easy to locate when you enter the park. We were contacted the morning of our reservation with detailed instructions for the check in process. Very friendly and kind staff. Trip was about 1 .5 -2hrs on river.. Which was just the right amount of time before my 5 year was over it and my 11&12 year old no longer wanted to row the canoe they shared. Path is a giant loop and you return to the same spot you departed. There is no swimming area, but they are hiking/ trains. Kids enjoyed seeing all of the different birds and fish... gators bathing.. and the MANY turtles in that beautiful crystal blue water.
K
Kayaking on Silver...
Kayaking on Silver Springs was such a fun and relaxing experience. We were able to go at our own pace, and it did not require a lot of physical effort to kayak on the river. While we were disappointed that we could not see manatees (they have already migrated out of this area for the year), we did see a lot of other wildlife (otter, monkey, alligators, lots of birds and turtles). The water was so clear and the trees were so beautiful with Spanish moss. I am a travel advisor and was happy to participate in this excursion, not only to enjoy it for myself and my family, but to also be able to recommend it to clients. We will definitely be back sometime when the manatees will be there! The tour group we used were super friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend!
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