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Silver Springs Manatee and Wildlife Eco Tour
- Duration2 hours
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Explore the stunning crystal-clear waters of Florida's springs on a guided eco tour. We offers unforgettable paddling experiences through Rainbow Springs and Silver Springs, where you can encounter manatees, wild monkeys, and diverse wildlife. Perfect for all skill levels, each tour is led by an expert naturalist who shares insights into the unique ecosystems. Choose from kayaking, canoeing, or paddle boarding to connect with nature in a serene setting. Tours range from 1.5-2 hours and include small group sizes for a personalized experience.
- Guided eco tours through scenic springs - Spot manatees, monkeys, and a variety of wildlife - Options for kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding - 1.5-2 hour tours with expert naturalist commentary
What to expect
Silver Springs State Park
5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, Florida, 34488-1874, United States
Glide across some of Florida's clearest spring-fed water on a guided eco tour built around wildlife. From launch, you move at the water's pace — quiet enough to drift up on a manatee grazing in the shallows or a heron stalking the bank. Your guide reads the water and season to put you where the animals are. In cooler months, gentle manatees move into the warm spring water, often surfacing just feet from your kayak. Year-round, watch for turtles on sunny logs, basking alligators, river otters, and abundant birds — anhingas, egrets, ibis, and ospreys overhead. You may even spot the area's famous wild monkeys in the treetops. Along the way, your guide shares the ecology and conservation behind this spring system — what keeps the water so clear and why manatees depend on it. It's a relaxed, awe-filled paddle for first-timers and seasoned paddlers alike, with plenty of time to take photos, ask questions, and soak it all in.
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
When entering into the park do not go through the main arch way from the parking lot. instead, go to the south side of the parking lot where the kayak launch ramp is located.
End / drop-off
When entering into the park do not go through the main arch way from the parking lot. instead, go to the south side of the parking lot where the kayak launch ramp is located.
What's included
Included
- Kayak, Canoe, Paddle board
- Safety Equipment, Paddles, Dry Bags
Not included
- Admission to State Park is $2.00 and kayak launch fee is $4.00
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 15 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Child (2–17), Adult (18–100)
Languages
- Guide
- English
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
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 4 hours before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- America/New_York
- Product code
- 5666903P4
What you'll be asked when booking
- Any special requirements
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