Silver Springs Kayak Tour - Best price, Best Gear, Free Photos
Description
Experience the beauty of Silver River from a unique perspective of a glass-bottom kayak. Unlike larger commercial tours, our guided tours are intentionally kept small and personal, with groups typically consisting of 6-8 guests max. Through the transparent hull of your kayak, view crystal-clear springs, sunken movie props, historic artifacts, fish, turtles, and the river's famous shipwrecks. Along the way, your guide will share stories about the river's history, ecology, and wildlife. Silver River is home to manatees, alligators, turtles, river otters, fish, birds, and even wild rhesus monkeys. Every trip offers a unique opportunity to experience Florida's natural beauty up close and from a respectful distance. Our glass-bottom kayaks are safe, stable and comfortable for all experience levels. This experience combines the serenity of nature with the excitement of discovery beneath the surface. Please review the full listing, important info, and cancellation policy prior to booking.
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Explore the crystal-clear Silver River on a small-group tour led by an experienced, certified river guide! Paddle clean, safe and exceptionally stable glass-bottom kayaks while discovering springs, shipwrecks, underwater relics and the rare beauty of Old Florida. Along the way, watch for manatees, monkeys, alligators, turtles, otters, fish and birds. We keep our prices low and affordable without compromising quality, safety or experience. All ages and experience levels are welcome, and FREE photos and videos of your adventure are included!
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Solo kayak max weight is 200lbs. Double kayak max weight is 300lbs.
- All youth and children must be reserved just like adults to receive a seat inside a kayak
- An additional park fee of $6 per person will be due at the time of check-in
- Alcohol, pets, drones and swimming are all prohibited
- There are no stops along the way - continuous paddling for the duration of the tour
- Guests must be in good physical health
- Guests must be able to get into and out of their kayak with little to no assistance
- Late arrivals and no-shows will result in cancellation without refund
- Changes to your reservation cannot be made on site
- There are no refunds for guests who book over the specified weight limits.
Reviews(184)
Amazing experience.. clear water .. lot of animals and nice guided tour . Alligators, turtles , manatees
Had a wonderful experience kayaking today. We were amazed to see so many animals while travelling down the river alligators, birds, monkeys, turtles and our favourite a few manatees. Fantastic guide with vast knowledge of the animals and the area who is obviously very passionate about them. Even our 3 teenagers were enthralled and said they would love to do this trip again. Would recommend this to anyone, we have previously been on other kayaking trips in Florida and this was by far the best
We had a great time kayaking Silver Springs. We were treated to a rare glimpse of a mother and baby manatee, otters playing and catching fish for their lunch in the burrow. Snake birds swimming and sunning high above in the tree tops. Blue heron flying by in a hurry to their next stop. Alligators swimming and sunning and tending to their egg nests.
It was a great experience, great tour, great time. One of the highlights of our trip to Florida for sure. Would definitely do it again.
Alyssa was awesome, so knowledgeable and helpful. She has named all the gators! She provided us with beautiful videos of the tour and this is something we will come back to do for sure!
I found Wet Rabbit at the last minute while looking for something fun to do with my 6-year-old son. Viator made it seem like it was adults only, but I took a leap of faith, and I'm so glad I did—it must have been a misprint. We had such an incredible experience that we came back the very next day, and we're already planning another trip, even though we live in Fort Lauderdale! On our first tour, we saw a manatee along with so much other wildlife. On our second tour, we were lucky enough to spot an otter. Every trip felt unique and unforgettable. Alyssa, the owner, is incredibly knowledgeable and made each tour so personal and special. She also captured amazing photos and videos throughout the experience, so we could simply enjoy being out on the water. I'm honestly surprised she doesn't have even more reviews. After watching some of the other tours on the river, I truly feel this experience was much more personal, engaging, and memorable. If you're visiting Silver Springs, I can't recommend Wet Rabbit enough. It's an amazing adventure for both kids and adults, and one we'll definitely be doing again!
He was my first time doing kayak , was so fun cool, river so good, the fish, the alligator, and the boat next to the kayak was amazing
Our guide Lola gave us an amazing experience, super friendly, bubbly and knowledgeable. Allowed us to go at our pace, just perfect. Nature, crystal clear water and animal watching breathtaking. Hot sun + cold water = magic. Def worth the 2 hour drive up.
Very nice trip. Knowledgeable, attentive and friendly guide. Beautiful surroundings. Highly recommended. Small scale so very personal attention.
10/10 Recommend! Alyssa and Harper were both very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. They were able to accommodate my son, who has mobility issues. We saw a manatee and an otter and a Big Blue Heron, and of course lots of birds and turtles and gators. Harper shared his pictures and videos afterwards.
