Silver Springs Jungle Kayaking and Paddleboarding
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Orlando, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
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Overview
Explore the natural beauty of Florida–and discover scenic spots you’d otherwise miss–on this experience around the waters at Silver Springs, with the option to kayak or paddleboard independently or join a guided tour in a clear-bottom kayak (extra cost). Glide past lush greenery, paddle into corners and creeks, and look out for wildlife including native birds, turtles, and even monkeys along the way.
- Enjoy flexibility to explore Silver Springs on either a kayak or paddleboard
- Glide on the water and see wildlife in a more active way than other tours
- All equipment, including life vest and suggested route map, is included
- Please note, those kayaking will be paired up in tandem kayaks for two
What's Included
- Vessel, Paddles, Life Vests For Adults & Kids, Safety Whistle, Dry Bags (Upon Request) & Digital Map of Route.
- *Park Admission & Launch. This is a fee the guests pay to the state park on site.$6.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Kayak Rental Silver Springs LLC5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488, USA
Your activity will take place at the Silver Springs State Park. When you arrive, you'll enter a big parking lot. Drive to the very end and look for signs of "Paddle craft Launch and kayak loading zone". *If you see a big Arch that says “Florida’s Silver Springs”, do NOT walk in through there.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Silver Springs
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Silver Springs River
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Silver Springs State Park
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Olivia_S
The jungle kayaking tour was incredibly beautiful and peaceful. We went there even on a rainy, cloudy day; therefore the water wasn‘t as turquoise as wished, but nevertheless the trip was totally worth it! Guide Dylan was also super friendly and chill.
Unlike some other guided Kayak groups of ~10 people, we liked being
independent and travelling on our own speed through the river for up to 3 hours (which was totally enough!)
Reviews
4.9
based on 109 reviews
Tammie_D, Jun 2026
Very easy kayak trail no experience needed. Really easy to find, great communication and assistance. We saw monkeys, birds, fish and several gators. Very cool experience.
salome_l, Jun 2026
It was beautiful all the animals we got to see as well as looking through the kayaks and seeing the little fishes.
Alexandra_C, Jun 2026
Kennedy was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable. I went on a date, I wanted the guide for knowledge, my date wanted solo time with me, so she gave us the perfect balance. She was very funny and helpful.
If you are a beginner kayaker this is the perfect place. Current wasn’t strong at all. They also speak Spanish and English.
GPS might take you to the wrong entrance, make sure is one with a red brick like entrance. There are multiple entrances, when I call the number they immediately picked up and helped me.
You have to pay for using the park and launching the kayak. It’s two different organizations, this is on the information before you pay online. We paid $12 for two people, two kayaks, in addition to the kayak rental.
Clear kayaks are not that clear because they have scratches and they are a bit wider than a regular kayak, so the paddling is a little different. Still less distracting than a regular color kayak when it comes to the view.
You are not allowed to swim, to protect the environment, but trust, after you see a bunch of gators you will be ok not to. They do not approach you, I got 2 feet near a big fat one, my fault for not managing the kayak better, the gator just retracted away from me.
You see a lot of fish, a lot of birds. This mating season for birds, so you’ll see eggs, neat, and babies. You might see otters, manatees and monkeys but it’s not guaranteed. Very interesting tribals history.
I hope my date tipped Kennedy well!!! Also, Kennedy’s boyfriend, put a ring on it! Novio de Kennedy, que esperas?
Elva_P, May 2026
Amazing experience! Dylan was very informative and friendly. We did it with our 7 and 8 year old. Great adventure for families.
April_D, May 2026
We had such a great experience, and Dylan was so helpful and nice. The water was calm and beautiful. I highly suggest to take your time. We went around twice because we hurried the first time.
hobin_s, May 2026
Excellent customer service. Upon arrival I didn’t know how everything worked but somehow they found us and put us exactly where we needed to be. Dylan gave a excellent customer experience
Gina_C, May 2026
Super easy to rent the kayaks. They put them in the water and took the out. We saw manatees, monkeys, turtles, lots of birds, and alligators. Great experience!
Lupina_M, May 2026
Great people and customer service! The springs were beautiful, I was able to see a manatee, several gators and monkeys!
donna_S, May 2026
Very easy kayaking experience, but it has a lot of wildlife and plants to see. We even saw a manatee!
Janette_m, May 2026
Water was beautiful. We saw monkeys alligators, turtles , fish . Communication with tour operator was great. We did have to pay 2 $ per person for the park entrance. But the park was beautiful and clean
Anonymous, May 2026
Dylan and the crew are super chill and cool to get to know. Easy experience without a bunch of little things to worry about. Better communication than my Airbnb stay. Definitely worth the drive from Orlando/kissimmee area
Camila_I, May 2026
Dylan was amazing and very helpful! great experience! the water is very clear and the animals were incredible!
Gabriele_Z, May 2026
Fantastic experience from start to finish. Booking the guided tour was absolutely worth it.
The guide (sorry, I forgot her name) was extremely knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting information that I definitely would have missed otherwise.
Just keep in mind that there is an additional $6 reserve entrance fee, which is not included in the booking price and must be paid on site.
Overall, a fantastic experience.
PS: Prepare to sweat and get wet ;)
Laura_M, May 2026
Great time with family, kids included. We saw all kinds of wildlife and would definitely do it again.
Mike_L, May 2026
One of the best kayak experiences ever!! We were able to see manatee, monkeys, a few gators, along with many turtles, fish and birds. We did a 2 hour self tour in a double and single kayak. Our kayak provider, Dylan, was excellent! Dylan and team were very friendly, provided quality kayaks, with clear details and directions. The double Kayak had a dry hatch for phone etc. and he provided a dry bag with the single kayak. for my phone and wallet! Highly recommend!!
Kisha_B, May 2026
Clear boat was great. Didn’t see monkey or manatee, but saw lots of other animals and birds.
Would recommend.
Sarah_H, Apr 2026
We had so much fun! Dylan was great also. He text me before my booking with instructions and his number if I had any questions. They put the kayak in the water for you and come to get you out when you're done. Definitely bring waters and sunscreen!
Jorge_C, Apr 2026
Kennedy was very knowledgeable and friendly. We saw lots of birds, turtles, alligators and even some snakes! The water was so clear!
Rachel_A, Apr 2026
We absolutely loved our kayaking experience. We got the regular kayaks. Recommend taking your time paddling and getting a waterproof phone case so you can take beautiful videos and pictures under the water. We enjoyed our guide, Dylan. He was very polite and accommodating. We seen lots of alligators, turtles, gar, and lots of other variety fish.
Henry_G, Apr 2026
This is a beautiful place to kayak. We saw a lot of wildlife and really enjoyed our time.
Would not recommend the clear kayaks. They are a great idea but aren't so clear that you can see a lot more. They are also wider than the standard kayaks so more water drips in the boat as you paddle.
Tour operator was great. He was very helpful and made the process easy.
Matthew_T, Apr 2026
Did not included park entry fee or vessel fee that is 6 dollars per person and vessel fee your park fee gets you access to the entire state park make sure to save a full day for this as the state park has lots of beautiful walking trails and a nice little gift shop and diner by the entrance of the park
We went self guided map could have been explained better
Olivia_S, Apr 2026
The jungle kayaking tour was incredibly beautiful and peaceful. We went there even on a rainy, cloudy day; therefore the water wasn‘t as turquoise as wished, but nevertheless the trip was totally worth it! Guide Dylan was also super friendly and chill.
Unlike some other guided Kayak groups of ~10 people, we liked being
independent and travelling on our own speed through the river for up to 3 hours (which was totally enough!)
Torsten_J, Apr 2026
Nice experience in the nature on glass bottom kayak, seen a lot of birds, turtles, frw gators and one manatee.
Very friendly and helpful staff
Sam_D, Apr 2026
A very beautiful and relaxing float with plenty of time to explore all the little nooks of the river.
I loved being able to see a baby and momma manatee up close. So chubby and cute!
Kori_E, Mar 2026
We had a fun time beautiful scenery. We didn’t see any alligators, manatees or monkeys but did see a lot of fish, birds and turtles.
Kenneth_N, Mar 2026
Unbelievably cool experience. Beautiful scenery, wild life, gin clear water.
There is a bit of a wait to purchase the ramp tickets.
TIARA_J, Mar 2026
This was such an awesome experience!!! I saw a billboard and was able to book with less than 2 hours to the launch time. The 3 hours was more than enough time to do my solo tour and make it back. I must admit that I was a little nervous about the alligators, but Frank reassured me that they wouldn’t bother me at all. I remember seeing a picture of a woman and her little baby in a kayak so I knew if they could do it, so could I. The alligators were really chill. It was so smooth of a process. The cost was so affordable and worth every penny. Even with it being spring break, it still wasn’t too crowded. I needed this relaxation in nature and Frank was so kind and informative! I’d definitely do this again with Silver Springs!
Craig_B, Mar 2026
Excellent experience, brilliant views, wow!
Huge thanks to our fantastic, most knowledgeable guide Kennedy.
Alligators, turtles, fish, monkeys and Manatees!
Lindsey_D, Mar 2026
Staff was extremely helpful, any questions we had they answered on the first ring. Kayaks were in great condition. We had an amazing time.
Angie_P, Feb 2026
We had a great time! Our trip was relaxing and very informative. Kennedy showed us her love for the area!
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