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The 9 Best Silver Springs Kayak Tours

9 tours  ·  from $35 a head

Glass-bottom boats have run here since the 1870s and the water is still that clear. These 9 cover the clear-kayak trips along the run, the wild monkeys on the bank and the manatee season, priced and timed from the launch.

Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs - Getting comfortable in the clear kayaks
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Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs

1.Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 580 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $84Our pick

Paddle a clear kayak through Silver Springs, with chances to see manatees, monkeys, alligators, turtles, and fish with a local guide.

“Super helpful with little ones! Josh was very patient - thank you, and learned a lot about the ecosystem 🌅”

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Silver Springs Clear Kayak Manatee, Monkey & Wildlife Adventures - The two-hour route from the launch point
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Silver Springs Clear Kayak Manatee, Monkey & Wildlife Adventures

2.Silver Springs Clear Kayak Manatee, Monkey & Wildlife Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 419 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

Paddle Silver Springs in a clear kayak with guides who help you spot manatees, monkeys, turtles, alligators, fish, birds, and movie relics.

“SO MUCH WILD LIFE it was awesome, our guide Chris was super knowledgeable about all the wild life and areas in the park and was a joy to be with for our adventure. Definitely would recommend!”

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Silver Springs: Clear Kayak Wildlife Adventure - The First Minutes on the Spring-Fed River
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Silver Springs: Clear Kayak Wildlife Adventure

3.Clear Kayak Wildlife Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Paddle a clear tandem kayak on Florida’s Silver River, with chances to see manatees, alligators, monkeys, birds, and fish.

“Josh is an amazing tour guide, very kind and super cool. Provided dry bags I don’t think I have ever came across any tour guides that has done that before. If you book Josh you won’t be disappointed:) .”

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Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours - Meeting the guides at 5656 East Silver Springs Boulevard
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Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours

4.Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Explore Silver Springs by kayak or paddleboard with wildlife guides, clear water, manatees, alligators, gear included, and a small group setting.

“One of the most incredible experiences I’ve ever had! If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would—this adventure deserves every single one and more. The work they do is truly inspiring, and their mission adds so much meaning to the journey. Our guides, Brad and Destiny, were phenomenal—friendly, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable about Silver Springs. They shared so much fascinating insight that made the entire experience unforgettable. I wouldn’t recommend doing this with anyone else—Kayaking with Sassy is simply the best!”

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Silver Springs Glass Bottom Kayak Tour - Why the guide matters
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Silver Springs Glass Bottom Kayak Tour

5.Silver Springs Glass Bottom Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Paddle Silver Springs in a glass-bottom kayak, spotting manatees, alligators, turtles, monkeys, shipwrecks, and clear spring water.

“This was an excellent experience kayaking with the whole family it was super calm and the tourists was the best at helping and explaining things!! This was the best experience I’ve ever had kayaking!”

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Clear Canoeing and Wildlife Sightseeing at Silver Springs - The First Minutes on the Silver River
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Clear Canoeing and Wildlife Sightseeing at Silver Springs

6.Clear Canoeing and Wildlife Sightseeing at Silver Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35Best value

Paddle a clear tandem canoe on Silver River, spotting manatees, turtles, alligators, birds, fish, and rhesus monkeys for $35.

“This place is a little pricey for how little there is to do if i were to go here again i’d do the 4 hour trip “ more bang for your buck”. My guide Paul 10/10 recommend trying to get him as your guide he was very friendly, and he was really knowledgeable about the springs the only thing that sucked is that we didn’t get to see any sea manatees and or monkeys but there is still plenty of wildlife out there to see. There is also a whole park to explore afterwords and or before your trip.”

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Silver Springs Manatee Kayak Tour - Manatees, alligators, monkeys, and clear water
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Silver Springs Manatee Kayak Tour

7.Silver Springs Manatee Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Paddle Silver Springs with a small group, clear water, manatees, alligators, monkeys, and an excellent guide for $65.

“Tour guide was amazing. Learned the history of the spring. Will do it again. We saw the manatee, lots of turtles, alligators, baby hatchling, fish, snake.”

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Silver Springs Self Guided Clear Kayak Rentals - Reaching the main spring
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Silver Springs Self Guided Clear Kayak Rentals

Silver Springs Jungle Kayaking and Paddleboarding - What makes the scenery worth the paddle
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Silver Springs Jungle Kayaking and Paddleboarding

9.Silver Springs Jungle Kayaking and Paddleboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $40

Paddle Silver Springs’ clear waters with manatees, otters, turtles, birds, alligators, and possible monkeys on a relaxed 3-hour outing.

“We loved every bit of our experience on the guided tour. Our guide showed all kinds of things and we were blessed to see many gators and manatees.”

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