Tours/Orlando/Silver Springs Jungle Kayaking and Paddleboarding
Viator · Private tour

Silver Springs Jungle Kayaking and Paddleboarding

4.9(161)Orlando1 hour
VIATOR4.9(72)TRIPADVISOR4.9(89)

Description

Whether you're seeking a peaceful escape, a family outing, or a one-of-a-kind adventure, Silver Springs is the place for you. Glide across some of the clearest waters in the world, where ancient springs bubble up from the Earth and the forest feels alive! Couples will love the quiet moments—drifting beneath towering cypress trees, sunlight filtering through the moss, and maybe even sharing a surprise encounter with manatees. Families will find excitement spotting turtles, birds, fish, and maybe even wild monkeys on the treetops. There’s nothing like paddling deeper into the winding creeks, where every turn brings wonder. Your time on the water will be serene, thrilling, and unforgettable. Experience Florida’s natural attraction the way it was meant to be—up close, and personal! IMPORTANT: Guests will be paired in tandem (2-person) kayaks, except for those who choose the paddleboard option. If the total number of guests is odd, one person will be assigned a single (1-person) kayak.

Tour Options

Guided Tour
  • *Guided Tour In Clear Kayaks: Discover Silver Springs with an expert guide and create unforgettable memories! Experience Florida the right way! Expert Guided Tour: Guided tour participants will be paired in tandem (2 person) clear kayaks. Odd # of guests will be in 1 person clear kayaks. Duration: 2 hours: To prepare for the tour, guests must arrive 30 minutes before the activity start time. Guided tours last approx 1.5 hours. Weight Capacity : All transparent kayaks have a combined weight limit of 400lbs. This limit cannot be exceeded.
Transparent Kayak (Tandem)
  • *Self-Guided Adventure: All necessary equipment & instructions will be provided on site prior to launch. Experience Silver Springs at your own pace! Transparent Kayak Rental: Guests will be paired in our 2-person transparent kayaks. Odd # of guests will be in single transparent kayaks. Duration: 3 hours: To prepare for the activity and minimize delays, guests are highly encouraged to arrive 20 minutes before the start time. Weight Capacity : All transparent kayaks have a combined weight limit of 400lbs. This limit cannot be exceeded.
PaddleBoard (*Not a Kayak)
  • Self-Guided Adventure*: All necessary equipment & instructions will be provided prior to launch. Experience Silver Springs at your own pace! Stand Up Paddleboard: Guests who select "Option 3" will be placed in a 1 Person, hard shell, non-transparent Stand Up Paddle Board. Duration: 3 hours: To prepare for the activity and minimize delays, guests are highly encouraged to arrive 20 minutes before the start time. Weight Capacity:: Each paddleboard has a combined weight limit of 225lbs. This limit cannot be exceeded.
Standard Kayak (Tandem)
  • Self-Guided Adventure*: All necessary equipment & instructions will be provided on site prior to launch. Experience Silver Springs at your own pace! Standard Kayak-Not Transparent: Guests will be paired in Standard Non-Clear Double Kayaks. Odd # of guests will be placed in Single Non-Clear Standard Kayaks Duration: 3 hours: To prepare for the activity and minimize delays, guests are highly encouraged to arrive 20 minutes before the start time. Weight Capacity : "2 person" kayaks have a combined weight limit of 500lbs. "1 person" kayaks have a combined weight limit of 350lbs.

Highlights

Vessel, Paddles, Life Vests For Adults & Kids, Safety Whistle, Dry Bags (Upon Request) & Digital Map of Route.

What's included

Included
Vessel, Paddles, Life Vests For Adults & Kids, Safety Whistle, Dry Bags (Upon Request) & Digital Map of Route.
Not included
*Park Admission & Launch. This is a fee the guests pay to the state park on site.

Traveller Ratings

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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 poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(161)

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Sarah_V
August 17, 2026
Book your Silver Springs adventure!

We saw lots of monkeys, two manatees, five gators, lots of birds, blue fish, and more! We booked through a third party and they were really nice and carried our kayaks to the launch pad. We were really happy we ended up booking and would definitely do this experience again.

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Sarah_T
August 12, 2026
We had an amazing...

We had an amazing experience. We saw lots of wildlife as well as a lot of giggling trying to steer a kayak. Would highly recommend this place to everyone.

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Kayla_H
August 9, 2026
I had a great experience,...

I had a great experience, nick checked in with me prior to my timed activity and confirmed to direct me from there. He was nice and made everything go smooth. Launched me and my paddleboard in for me, would definitely do it again

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Z9878EEdebm
August 1, 2026
Fantastic

Our family had a fantastic time! We saw so much wildlife including: otters, alligators, fish, a manatee, birds, turtles and a monkey! It was very peaceful. We highly recommend!

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603jenng
July 29, 2026
One of Florida’s Best Wild Experiences

We have lived in Florida for 25 years, gone to countless springs and kayak tours but this was our first time attempting to find the monkeys of silver springs. We brought family who was visiting- three adults, 2 teens and one 9 year old. We did the clear tandem kayaks. Great service - Danny showed us the map and landmarks to make the loop, made sure we had life jackets and helped us launch on the ramp. Super friendly and knowledgable. The narrow run was beautiful, spring fed and clear, lots of birds and fish but we didn’t see any monkeys. We turned into the wider river part - other kayaks had just seen a manatee there but we didn’t see it. We did see the beatiful blue spring heads and a few small gators. Do not swim here, yall. My husband finally followed one of the glass bottom boats into an inlet on the far side of the river and there they were. A huge pack of monkeys roaming the bank and swinging in trees. It was magical. I’ve been on so many wild Florida adventures - I never expected to experience this magic again after all these years. Stay wild, Florida 🐒

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Gretchen_N
July 29, 2026
Thunderstorm Adventure

It was great had to wait on state park to lets on river due to thunderstorms. We went out when was safe but then on way back did get caught in river w/ thunderstorms & it was bad trying to get back river in kayak w/ wind 0 visibility took on water. When got back nobody was there to help pull us in but it was still a fun experience lil scary as the kayak did get blown into an alligator thank goodness it was little! lol saw manatee and family !

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Thomas_C
July 28, 2026
Beautiful wild nature.

Beautiful nature, but a tiring walk. The feeding structure is deficient, and it is worth taking food for children.

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Kam_D
July 27, 2026
no tour guide, no direction

I booked a tour guide, paid $180 for nothing..wish I would've known we wasn't going to have anybody to guide us or an actual tour would've paid for a regular experience,cool experience overall

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John_M
July 24, 2026
Kayaks were perfect. All...

Kayaks were perfect. All in order, paddles, life jackets. There is no shuttle service, only negative.

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156sebastiaanv
July 24, 2026
Beautiful Kayaking in Silver Springs

Well arranged! The morning before the meeting we received an extra app with an indication of where exactly we could find them (there are several Kayak providers there. We were kindly received by Don. He gave a clear explanation of the route. The material was good. Very much enjoyed our trip in Silver Springs!! Really a must do when you are in Florida.

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