Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Orlando, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See some of central Florida’s most spectacular scenery—and increase your chances of spotting wildlife—on this small-group, clear kayaking tour of Silver Springs State Park. Pick from multiple tour times and make your own way to the park, where you’ll meet your guide and get acquainted with your kayaks. Then, set off into the scenery. Learn more about the area as you go, and keep your eyes peeled for manatees, monkeys, alligators, and more. Note that park admission is not included.
- This kayaking excursion offers a unique, active way to explore the area
- A small-group tour guarantees hands-on guidance and training
- One-of-a-kind clear kayaks increase your chances of spotting wildlife
- Multiple tour times make it easy to plan around your sightseeing
What's Included
- Equipment including tandem kayaks, paddles, seats, and dry bags
- Safety equipment including lifejackets and whistles
- Gratuities
- Bottled water
- Admission Fee - Silver Springs State Park$2.00 per person
- Kayak launch fee, Silver Springs State Park$4.00 per booking
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488, USA
Arrive 30 minutes before your tour due to long lines. Proceed to the back of the Silver Springs State Park parking lot towards the Canoe and Kayak Launch. Check-in with your tour guide 30 min before your tour time.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Glide through the clear waters of Silver Springs paddling a glass-bottom kayak on this small-group adventure in Florida.
Your tour starts with meeting up with your guide and small-group at the departure point. Here you’ll be given a demo and instructions on how to paddle your kayak so you’ll feel safe and secure on the water.
All of your equipment is provided, including tandem clear kayaks, paddles, seats, and dry bags, plus safety gear like life jackets and whistles. You’ll follow your guide through the water, keeping your eyes peeled for wildlife in the water and on land, like alligators, manatees, monkeys and more.
Your tour starts with meeting up with your guide and small-group at the departure point. Here you’ll be given a demo and instructions on how to paddle your kayak so you’ll feel safe and secure on the water.
All of your equipment is provided, including tandem clear kayaks, paddles, seats, and dry bags, plus safety gear like life jackets and whistles. You’ll follow your guide through the water, keeping your eyes peeled for wildlife in the water and on land, like alligators, manatees, monkeys and more.
Silver Springs (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Weight limit for each seat is 250lbs and the weight limit for the entire kayak is 425lbs
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Featured review
Debra_S
The kayak tour with Sam was an exceptional experience. He is a knowledgeable and thoughtful guide — and a kind spirit. Our tour of Silver Springs was magical, from the early morning mist on the water, to our amazing encounters and observations of the manatees, monkeys, birds and an alligator! It was the most delightful tour I have ever taken and Sam is a true gem.
Reviews
4.9
based on 580 reviews
Debra_S, Jan 2026
The kayak tour with Sam was an exceptional experience. He is a knowledgeable and thoughtful guide — and a kind spirit. Our tour of Silver Springs was magical, from the early morning mist on the water, to our amazing encounters and observations of the manatees, monkeys, birds and an alligator! It was the most delightful tour I have ever taken and Sam is a true gem.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a beautiful review!
We’re thrilled to hear how magical your early morning experience at Silver Springs was from the mist on the water to those unforgettable wildlife encounters. We’re so glad Sam showed you such a great time.
We hope to welcome you back on the water again for another unforgettable adventure!
Gregory_M, Dec 2025
Josh was very good as a guide. The tour was good and we saw a lot manatees. However the park people (not associated with company at all) who controlled boat access were not setup to handle the number of people on Saturday. They need to get their act together. However the kayaking was a very good experience
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks for sharing! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the kayaking experience, manatee sightings, and Josh as your guide. We appreciate your understanding and hope to paddle with you again soon.
Dawn_R, Nov 2025
It was absolutely incredible. We had a small tour and our tour guide Josh went above and beyond to get us into areas that we could see the most wildlife. Even staying separated from the larger group and we saw manatees, alligators not just on the shore but also in the water. And we got to even see river otters.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you! We’re thrilled you had an incredible tour with Josh and got to experience so much amazing wildlife. We hope to see you again soon!
Terry_F, Jun 2025
Google maps puts you past the entrance you should take. The park needs to let you put up a business name sign. Very confusing with the amount of rental companies out there.
Josh the guide was excellent, if you get him you're lucky. Very informative about the water and full of information. I don’t know what you pay him but give him more.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for your feedback and great review! We understand how confusing it can be with all the outfitters and maps, but unfortunately we are not allowed signage at the state park so do our best with flags and calls to direct you to your guide. We are happy you enjoyed your tour with Josh. He's a great guide and loves to share his love of the river with guests. I'll be sure to pass along your kind words. Thanks for joining us. We hope to paddle with you again sometime.
Carole_H, Jan 2025
All equipment was very well maintained and Sam kept the group together! I loved that it was a small group. Saw a lot of nature on the shoreline
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! We are happy you enjoyed your tour with Sam and the kayaks and our small group size. Thanks for choosing us. We hope to paddle with you again.
Jenniffer_C, Dec 2024
Amazing experience! My family loved it, sweetest tour guide was patient! I recommend this trip to everyone who loved wild life 😊
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad to hear that your family had an amazing time and enjoyed all the wildlife. It's wonderful that your guides patience and sweetness made the experience even more special. Thank you for recommending us. We hope you join us again.
Rita_H, Nov 2024
We had a great time, Josh was great, he seemed to know where all of the animals were! He was patient and kind!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
We are happy you enjoyed your tour with Josh at Silver springs! One of the perks of having a guide...they know where to look for all the wildlife! It's wonderful to hear he was also patient and kind. Thank you for the great review! We are delighted you joined us!
Karen_T, Nov 2024
Bry was an awesome guide. Really knowledgeable and helpful. See explained so much about the environment as well as the animals we saw. She took great pics and shared them with us. Thanks for a great experience Bry!!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Karen, thank you for sharing your experience! We are thrilled you enjoyed your tour with Bry and appreciated her knowledge of the area and wildlife. Glad you liked the pictures she shared as well. I will be sure to pass along your kind words to her. Thanks for joining us. We hope to see you back for more paddling adventures soon.
Makenzie_B, Nov 2024
Absolutely amazing experience. The glass bottom kayaks made ALL the difference. We saw gators, manatees, and tons of turtles and fish. Lauren and Heidi were amazing, and made us feel completely safe and were super laid back. Would absolutely do this again.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Makenzie, We are happy you both had an amazing time and felt safe. It was great to meet you and Ezra and we are so glad you were able to hop on the tour last minute. Enjoy the rest of your honeymoon! Thanks for choosing us!
MYLENE_D, Oct 2024
Silver Springs is so beautiful and the experience of kayaking in a transparent kayak was amazing. We can see all the fish beneath us. Our guide Bry was excellent, explaining everything about the place, very detail information about flora and fauna. She was very professional and kind with all the group.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for your awesome review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed all the beauty of Silver Springs and the unique experience of a clear kayak. Its wonderful that Bry made your tour an amazing, informative experience. Thank you for your recommendation and for joining us . We would love to see you back for more adventures in the future.
Sarah_M, Aug 2024
Bry was so nice and gave a wonderful tour. We got to see monkeys and alot of different types of wildlife very cool!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that Bry made your tour so enjoyable. Seeing monkeys and all the diverse wildlife is always such a treat. We're glad you had a cool experience with us! Thank you for choosing us!
Bertha_S, Aug 2024
I was amaze of how clear the water was, the Kayak was comfortable and our tour guide Bry, was excellent and very informative.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thanks so much for the review! We are happy you enjoyed your tour with Bry amongst the beautiful clear water of Silver Springs and the comfort of our clear kayaks. Thanks for choosing us! We hope to see you on another adventure!
Mackenzie_D, Aug 2024
My family and I had such a great time! We had gone Kayaking with a different company and trail three years ago, so I was overjoyed when this one went above and beyond. The river here was beautiful and there was so much wildlife to be seen. Josh our tour guide had just the right amount of information to keep us informed, but not too much talking to where we felt like we were getting our ear talked off the entire time. He also went at a comfortable place, even allowing us to stop and look at wildlife and at the end he took photos of us for memories! I would definitely come again. 10/10, recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We're thrilled that Josh provided the perfect tour for your family. I will be sure to share your kind words with him. We appreciate the recommendation and look forward to paddling with your family again! Thank you for joining us!
Greg_W, Jul 2024
The tour was great. Allie was an awesome tour guide and very knowledgeable. The Springs were so clear and beautiful. Lots of wildlife.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thanks so much for paddling with us! It's wonderful to hear you had a great tour with Allie and enjoyed her knowledge, the wildlife and clear water! Thank you for choosing us. We hope you join us again.
Stephon_Y, Jul 2024
Flight was delayed, showed up too late for the tour. Tried to call the number multiple times, no answer and no one called me back. Once I arrived, I found out the tour group left me and my ticket was non refundable. Wasted $80. Laughable organization. Do not book with them.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
We're sorry to hear about your experience and would like to address your concerns.
We did not receive notice of your flight delay or any calls from the number listed on your reservation. Our guide mentioned that you arrived nearly two hours after the tour was scheduled to start.
We understand your disappointment, but our policy clearly states that all sales are final and no-shows are non-refundable. Had we known about your delay, we would have gladly rescheduled your tour.
We hope you reconsider your review, as it does not accurately reflect our business or the situation. We always strive to provide the best service possible and assist our customers.
MarinaKubasova, Jul 2024
It was truly one of a kind experience! Our tour guide, Bry, was so patient, knowledgeable and very sweet. She definitely made this tour the amazing family memories we will cherish forever!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you so much for the outstanding review, Marina! We're thrilled you had a one of a kind experience on your tour with Bry! Creating amazing memories is what we strive for and it's nice to know we achieved that on your visit. Thank you for choosing us.
weiying_Z, Jun 2024
The tour guide was a nice young lady, very polite and patient to communicate. Show us a lot of animals behavior and habits. Highly recommend this tour if you’re the first time do kayaking
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are delighted you enjoyed your tour with Bry and saw lots of wildlife. We appreciate your recommendation and are happy you joined us. We hope to see you back on a future tour!
Michelle_C, Jun 2024
It wasn’t manatee season but the springs were beautiful clean relaxing
Great guide Josh! Even showed up with a sprained ankle and powered through!
Very knowledgeable
Response from Host, Jun 2024
We appreciate the great review! We are happy you enjoyed our beautiful Silver Springs guided tour with Josh. He is a trooper! Thanks so much for choosing us! We would love to have you join us again during manatee season - November - March
julien_F, Apr 2024
Amazing moment in the jungle, we saw a lot of different animals turtles, gators, birds…
Josh our guide was very good ! I recommend
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We are so glad you were able to see the beauty of Silver Springs and all the wildlife on your tour with Josh. We appreciate the review and recommendation. Thanks so much for paddling with us and we hope to see you back for another adventure!
Roger_T, Apr 2024
Seeing a mother and baby thanks to the eagle eye's of our tour guide Brendon who was awesome! The tour was about the perfect length and surprise by the amount of wildlife we got to see!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thanks for sharing your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear you were able to see all the wonderful wildlife Silver Springs has to offer, including the momma and baby manatee. Thanks so much for paddling with us.
Chris_H, Apr 2024
Bry was an excellent tour guide, she is very knowledgeable and was able to point out much of the wildlife around us. We highly recommend her!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We are thrilled you enjoyed your tour with Bry! She is indeed knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. Thanks so much for the recommendation and for paddling with us!
Jennifer_C, Mar 2024
Joel was an excellent guide and very personable. We were able to see plenty of wildlife including manatees. The springs are a beautiful area to visit.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
We are thrilled to hear that you had an excellent tour with Joel and saw all the wonderful wildlife including manatees at Silver Springs. We appreciate the review. Thank you for joining us!
Xiaochong_C, Mar 2024
Brandon was a great tour guide. Saw most of the animals expected except for the monkeys. Overall an awesome experience
Response from Host, Mar 2024
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed Brandon as your guide and saw all of the wonderful wildlife expected...except the monkeys. We hope to see you again. Maybe next time the monkeys wont be playing a game of hide and seek! Thank you for joining us!
Wayne_J, Feb 2024
Bry was very knowledgeable on the river, we saw lots of manatees and alligators. It was a great trip!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you for the review! We are so happy you enjoyed your tour with Bry and joined us on a paddle down Silver Springs! We hope you can join us again!
Jonasdottir_S, Dec 2023
Can warmly recommend this trip, so amazing seeing all the wildlife! Our guide Bry was really amzing also 🥰
Response from Host, Dec 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your tour with Bry! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and recommending us
Jonathan_W, Nov 2023
Was a last minute thing it was peaceful and relaxing and the tour guide josh was awesome we saw monkeys,manatees and alligator’s.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thanks so much for the 5 star review! We are so glad to hear you got to see so much wildlife! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a great review of our tour and tour guide Josh!
Alyssa_R, Oct 2023
Super helpful with little ones! Josh was very patient - thank you, and learned a lot about the ecosystem 🌅
Response from Host, Oct 2023
We are so glad you joined us for an adventure through Silver Springs! Thank you for the review and we are happy you enjoyed your tour with Josh!
Rachel_H, Oct 2023
Bry was awesome. She was very knowledgeable and interacted with our group well. She even took photos of my family for us
Response from Host, Oct 2023
We are so glad you were able to join us for an adventure through Silver Springs! Thank you for the review and we are so happy you enjoyed your tour with Bry!
Rita_C, Aug 2023
Great day, Fun experience, Beautiful surroundings, educational and an Awesome guide! Thanks Josh. Highly recommend this 11/2 hour tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
We are so glad you were able to join us for an adventure through Silver Springs! Thank you
for the review and we are happy you enjoyed your tour with Josh!
Michael_B, Aug 2023
Joel was a great guide. He was helpful and knowledgeable . I would recommend this tour to anyone. Go early before it’s too busy
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful tour with Joel! We hope to see you again soon for another adventure!
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