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Experience the crystal clear water of Silver Springs State Park in a self-guided clear tandem kayak. Manatees, wild monkeys, epic water birds, turtles, otters, and so much more call Silver Springs home. Explore the underwater world of this Florida treasure, and see old movie relics, and sunken ships from what was the first tourist attraction in Florida. Bring your camera, because you will have plenty of memories you will want to capture, and cherish forever. We give you treasure hunt maps so you can find the sunken treasures along the way. Unlike our competitors, we will never ask you to carry the kayak to, and from the water. Our guides are the best Florida has to offer, and we are owned by a Florida native and UF master naturalist with 18 years of experience. So what are you waiting for? Paddle at your own pace, and absorb the raw, natural beauty of Silver Springs!
Silver Springs Self Guided Clear Kayak Rentals lasts about 2 hours.
Prices start at $65 per person for this Orlando experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet us at the rear of the main parking lot at the kayak launch.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 113 verified reviews; it is run by Kayaking Florida. Most-mentioned highlights: Tandem Clear Kayaks, life jackets, paddles, treasue hunt map.
Incredible experience, great staff, highly recommend!
Guides make a true difference when going out on the water. You get their knowledge, experience and jokes too! Your tour sounds amazing!
We had a great time out on the water, the pick up and drop off process was so simple and the instructions shared before hand made everything a breeze ! Can’t wait to come back!
Thank you for this! We try to be as great for our guests as can be. Glad everything went smoothly. :) Come see us again!
I had a wonderful experience with Justin. I was looking at several different options for my first visit to the springs in Florida, and I was very lucky to find this one. From the beginning, I thought the price was very affordable, and Justin was very attentive from start to finish, always checking in and providing excellent follow-up. That day, I had a small delay with my scheduled time, and Justin handled it with so much kindness and understanding, which I really appreciated. The place is simply wonderful. We saw so many alligators and had a truly magical experience! 🐊✨ Without a doubt, it’s an experience I will repeat. Thank you, Justin, for making this visit such a special memory.
Thank you for the kindness. :) Justin is a great guy to help! Gives it that extra personal touch for the guests. Glad you got him for your first spring tour! Please come back and see us during manatee season that starts in December.
What an incredibly organized experience! An hour before my booking time I got a detailed email about where to go and where to be. The staff were very visible and got me into the water a half hour early. Launching the kayak was perfection; A map and details were provided and a very expedited and organized exit out of the water. One of the best kayaking experiences I’ve had with an outfitter. I will kayak anywhere these folks operate in Florida! And of course, the springs were magical, lots of wildlife, incredibly clear water, great photography. A remarkable adventure!
We are truly thrilled to know that you had an amazing time. Sounds like everything was as smooth as butter. :) Thank you for trusting us!
We arrived early and the guys were ready and waiting for us and allowed us out on the water early. The communication from them was terrific. Text messages the day before and phone numbers on the day were very reassuring We had a wonderful couple of hours on the river and saw otters herons tortoises and even THREE ALLIGATORS Thanks guys
Thank you for mentioning the communication aspect. Many tend to take that for granted until they get with a company who has none! We try our very best for our clients to be as open and honest as possible. We love the otters! They are super charming!
We rented the clear kayaks in Silver Springs in Ocala FL! We had the best time! Justin helped us through the whole process
Glad your tour was amazing! The guides learn these springs like a second nature and truly are passionate about them. So glad to hear it was truly a relaxing memory for your group! Justin is pretty good and making sure it all comes together smoothly! That makes us feel so amazing. :)
Great communication by Justin, he gave thorough details for the location and meetup, then instructions for on the river. We can’t wait to bring the rest of the family up to do it again some time.
Thank you for the kindness. :) Justin is a great guy to help! Gives it that extra personal touch for the guests. Please come back and see us during manatee season that starts in December.
Upon arrival, Justin got our kayaks and was so helpful. My granddaughter had an anxiety attack when she got into the springs. Went to the bank and got out and Justin talked to her about how he was scared the first time he ever kayaked. He helped her through her attack and she got back in the kayak and had the BEST time. Now when she grows up she wants to work there as a guide. She is 12 years old. Justin was absolutely a blessing ❤️. He also gave us information to book directly with you. We will be bringing our family back often.
Justin has the sweetest spot for the kids and knowing how to calm them. He readily gives back to various groups for kids and loves that he can help heal them while still giving them an amazing tour! We are very lucky to have Justin be able to smooth things over and glad you guys had an amazing trip!
My husband and I had a GREAT 2 hour self guided trip. Justin and his crew were friendly and gave suggestions when I asked about wildlife I hoped to see. We plan to go back next year with more family members and do the 4 hour trip.
The 2 hour rental is a great idea to get your feet wet really! The 4 hour tour gives you the full lush experience of Silver and we shuttle you back too! Come see us this winter!
We had a fantastic experience booking two clear tandem kayaks at Silver Springs through Kayaking Florida. Justin was very accommodating and easy to work with, and the company offers the best value we could find among all operators at Silver Springs. We saw plenty of cool wildlife and had an overall great time.
So glad you had a good trip with Justin. Our guides do know the honey holes and secrets on the springs to give you that extra fun. Shhh. Don't tell! :) Glad you got to see alot of wildlife. Come see us at Blue Springs next!
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