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Clear Canoeing and Wildlife Sightseeing at Silver Springs
- Duration1 hour 30 min
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Rent our 100% Clear Canoes and paddle down the beautiful spring fed Silver River! While paddling you will come across local wildlife such as birds, fish, manatees, and rhesus monkeys to name a few! Our Clear Canoes offer a unique experience for viewing the wildlife beneath you!
Most springs in Florida have just one spring head. At Silver Springs there are 30 documented spring heads. With your Clear Canoeing rental you are able to paddle over the spring heads an enjoy the view.
You are renting the canoe and you are free to explore without being tied down to a guide. No guide mean are you not rushed to keep up the pace. You can take your time viewing the wildlife and getting plenty of photos.
Within Silver Springs State Parks dogs are permitted on a leash. Dogs MUST be on a leash at all times. Dogs are allowed on our canoe rentals.
Each clear canoe is tandem. If you would like to ride solo you need to pay for an additional person with their name as "Solo".
What to expect
Welcome to Clear Canoeing. We offer self guided rentals at Silver Springs State Park. Enjoy a clear view of manatees, wild monkeys, turtles and so much more. Silver Springs is the oldest tourist attraction in the state of Florida because of its untouched beauty.
Silver Springs State Park charges admission and launch fees. It is $2 per person and $4 per kayak. Please plan accordingly for wait times with lines. We encourage all guests to show up 20-30 minutes early to have time to pay your state park fees and use the restrooms.
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
Enter park at the large wooden and brick sign that says Silver Springs Entrance. At the stop sign turn left to the main parking lot. On the side of the parking is the kayak drop of area. We will be at the kayak drop off area. Our clear kayaks have American flag life jackets.
End / drop-off
Enter park at the large wooden and brick sign that says Silver Springs Entrance. At the stop sign turn left to the main parking lot. On the side of the parking is the kayak drop of area. We will be at the kayak drop off area. Our clear kayaks have American flag life jackets.
Redemption
Enter park at the large wooden and brick sign that says Silver Springs Entrance. At the stop sign turn left to the main parking lot. On the side of the parking is the kayak drop of area. We will be at the kayak drop off area. Our clear kayaks have American flag life jackets.
What's included
Included
- Clear canoe, paddles, and life jackets are included.
Not included
- Tour Guide- This is a self-guided rental not a tour.
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 30 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Infant (0–2), Child (3–6), Youth (7–17), Adult (18–120)
Additional information
- Weight limit of 250lbs per seat and 400lbs for the whole canoe.
- All canoes are tandem. The canoes comfortably fit 2 people maximum. One small child is permitted with 2 adults if the weight limit is not exceeded.
- Dogs are permitted. They must be leashed at all times.
- Drinks and snacks are permitted. Please remove your trash when complete.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
- This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 1 hour before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- America/New_York
- Product code
- 336099P1
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- Date of birth
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Any special requirements
- Traveller weight
Traveller reviews
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Ratings aggregated from Viator (72) and Tripadvisor (24).
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