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
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!)
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Overall a really great experience. Getting the kayak and being able to experience Silver Springs was amazing
You will have to pay a small boat launch fee in addition to the rental. We paid $14 for three people and two kayaks.
We were met by Dylan were he said he would be. Took us down to the river give us a copy of the map.Great experience seen manatee and gators and dear
Absolutely amazing! We made a mistake on our booking by booking for the 4th and we thought we had booked for the 5th. We arrived on the 5th and when we found the operator (Kevin) they couldn’t find our booking. This was because we had missed ours for the previous day and arrived a day later! OUR MISTAKE!. The tour operator didn’t blink an eye and said it’s ok, nothing to worry about and grabbed us some kayaks.
I couldn’t imagine this happening for any other activity where you arrive on the wrong day and you’re totally accommodated like it isn’t a problem.
My wife and children who at 15 & 18 loved it. We saw crocs, plenty of different birds fish & turtles and were lucky enough to see a huge manatee with her baby.
It’s very simple, one large circle to paddle around for everyone so you don’t need a guide. This is absolutely the best way to go! Far cheaper and the hire time if far greater.
I highly recommend this operator, you won’t find better!
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Lovely paddle through Silver Springs in 2 double kayaks. Felt very safe. Saw lots of birds, turtles a fair few monkeys and a handful of gators - some basking on the side and a couple swimming too but no Manatees.
Don’t think you necessarily need to have the clear kayaks, they didn’t really enhance the experience
10/10 recommend ! Dylan was very nice. We arrive late and he still gave us our 3 hours. The park was beautiful!! From Colorado and I 100% recommend.
They hyped up that you would see manatees, gators and monkeys!! We in fact don’t see anything! Although the water was beautiful we expected more!
Nick communicates well and his kayaks are super beginner-friendly. I was worried about the kayak because I had a difficult time on a guided tour, but his kayak is very easy to use. I had a great time on the river for two hours!
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.
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.
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
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 !
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
Kayaks were perfect. All in order, paddles, life jackets.
There is no shuttle service, only negative.
We had our whole family from 7-70years old for the glass bottom kayak trip. The employees were helpful and the scenery was amazing. I’ve been several times over the years and it is always such a pretty place.
We had an amazing time on the clear kayak tour! The views were beautiful, the kayaks were crystal clear, and the whole experience was peaceful and so much fun. The staff was friendly, helpful, and made everything easy. Highly recommend it if you’re looking for a unique adventure!
Easy event to locate, equipment suitable for the task. Friendly host, you’ll need a cell phone for pick up. The location is great, I would do the course in reverse next time as not paddling against the current on the return leg.
Fantastic experience. Kennedy was brilliant throughout and very knowledgeable about the area. Loved every second of it.
It was amazing. I’ve only paddle boarding one other time before and this doesn’t compare. Scenery was amazing and the price was reasonable
Scenic adventure awaits! My son and I had a wonderful time on this self-guided tour. We saw manatees, monkeys, and gators.
Dylan and Kenndy were awesome! The kayak tour was a great experience. Our guide Kennedy was very knowledgeable and informative about the springs and wildlife. I would definitely recommend this tour, it was a great experience!!!
Easy, relaxing and well-organized. We saw monkeys, lots of bird species, alligators. The water was clear. We enjoyed it very much.
Silver Springs is amazing! Beautiful scenery and wildlife abound in Silver Springs. Easy check in and friendly staff make the experience easier. As a first time on a kayak, it was a great experience. Even bought one after I left!
It was a very nice experience and the water was so clear. A bird came right out of the water eating a fish 😃 in front of our kayak. And our Guide was so friendly and accommodating.
The online pictures don’t do this place justice. I did not think the water would be as clear as portrayed but it was. Our tour guide, Kennedy, was knowledgeable and friendly. She took lots of extra time with us and made us feel like we were important. I highly recommend visiting Silver Springs for a kayak trip!!!
With the third-party vendors, they are in the parking lot area wasn’t hard to reach him. You have to pay to get in the park, which is only like six dollars. People are very helpful. I was late and they were still very accommodating. The kayaking itself was amazing and beautiful. I am inexperienced. And at one point, you do have to swim Against The Current for a little while it wasn’t terrible but if you feel like it’s a lot of work along definitely make sure you go with someone.
Had a great time with my wife. The staff gave out great Instructions and directions. Enjoyed it very much almost ran into a alligator though. But we was able to turn the kayak in time. We will be back
It was one of the highlights of our trip. We decided last minute to go clear kayaking. All the other clear kayaking were sold out except for this one. They were able to accommodate a large party every last minute.
We enjoyed our tour guide and the excursion! Very knowledgeable and personable. Highly recommended for large families!
I have been to Silver Springs many times but I have never kayaked. It was so awesome to be one with nature in a jungle setting. So peaceful, so beautiful and a nice exercise too, saw otters and alligators and turtles, plenty of birds and fish want to do this.Every week now it was beautiful, Dylan, was exceptional so happy we booked.This can't wait to do it again
Trip was exactly as advertised. Dylan made everything super easy and was awesome to work with. River was a little crowded, but that was expected. Highly recommend this group. Great deal for the money.
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