Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure
Description
Explore the crystal-clear waters of Silver Springs State Park on a guided clear kayak or paddleboard adventure through one of Florida’s most iconic freshwater ecosystems. Known for exceptional water clarity and abundant wildlife, Silver Springs offers the chance to see manatees (seasonal), wild rhesus monkeys, turtles, fish, and native birds in their natural habitat. Your local guide will lead you through calm spring-fed waterways while sharing insight into the park’s history, ecology, and wildlife. Keep your camera ready — manatee sightings are unforgettable, and the resident monkey population adds a rare twist to your paddle. Choose from clear single kayaks, tandem clear kayaks, or stand-up paddleboards, all designed for stability and underwater viewing. This relaxed, beginner-friendly eco-tour delivers an up-close wildlife experience in one of Central Florida’s most beautiful natural settings. Just minutes from Ocala and an easy day trip from Orlando.
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Where can you kayak or paddleboard and see monkeys, manatees and turtles all on the same day? On our Silver Springs Adventure. We paddle the Fort King paddle trail through lush forest and gorgeous turquoise waters to the spring head. Silver Spring was Florida's first tourist attraction which dates to the 1870s. We'll stop along the way to observe wildlife and make new friendships. The pictures here are stunning!
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We are extremely pet friendly. Please contact us prior to your tour so we can determine if this activity is suitable for your pet.
Reviews(394)
Had an awesome time on the clear kayak tour with Roger. He was entertaining, knowledgeable, and made the history of Silver Springs interesting. We saw monkeys, alligators, turtles, and lots of birds. The clear kayaks were a great touch. Definitely one of the highlights of the trip!
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Our guide did a great job. He was very knowledgable and made sure we all enjoyed ourselves. Would recommend this tour
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We had an amazing experience with Epic Paddle Adventures at Silver Springs! Roger was an outstanding guide—friendly, knowledgeable, and made the trip so much fun. We paddled in a clear kayak, which made it easy to see the beautiful, crystal-clear water and all the fish below us. Along the way we saw alligators, a wide variety of birds, and the best part of all—the monkeys! It was such a unique and unforgettable adventure. I highly recommend Epic Paddle Adventures and would definitely do it again!
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The Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure was well organized from start to finish, and the experience was both relaxing and exciting. The clear kayaks gave us a unique perspective of the water, making it even more enjoyable to observe the wildlife and beautiful surroundings. Our tour guide, Ben, was fantastic. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel comfortable, regardless of their kayaking experience. Throughout the tour, Ben shared interesting facts about manatees, the local ecosystem, and conservation efforts, making the experience both fun and educational. He was also patient and made sure everyone in the group stayed together while giving us plenty of opportunities to enjoy the scenery and take photos. Seeing wildlife such as a manatee, gators, monkeys, and various birds in their natural habitat was an unforgettable experience, and Ben's enthusiasm made it even more memorable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. It's a wonderful way to experience Florida's natural beauty while learning about its incredible wildlife.
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Thank you Ben for such a great time!
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Ben was very informative made sure we all had a great experience. He had a great sense of humor. Have fun.
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Ben was great 👍Would do it again Cool experience proffecional no rain it rain after Emanuel like it
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Very relaxing, saw a lot of animals, fish, birds and turtles. Mary was our guide and she was great! Full of information and pleasant personality.
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Manatee season is only November -March. The river is beautiful and our guide did a great job of pointing out wildlife and trying to make it interesting despite lack of manatees. We still had a nice time, but we had expectations that we would be kayaking with manatees based on the website’s description.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this feedback. We do our best to make sure guests know the dates for manatee season and that we can't guarantee wildlife sightings. We are always sad if we don't see them this time of the year.
Manatees are seasonal , found out at the end of the tout that they come in the winter. So we did not see any. But tour guide was amazing.
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