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Silver Springs Self Guided Clear Kayak Rentals
- Duration2 hours
- GroupShared tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Experience the crystal clear water of Silver Springs State Park in a self-guided clear tandem kayak. Manatees, wild monkeys, epic water birds, turtles, otters, and so much more call Silver Springs home. Explore the underwater world of this Florida treasure, and see old movie relics, and sunken ships from what was the first tourist attraction in Florida. Bring your camera, because you will have plenty of memories you will want to capture, and cherish forever. We give you treasure hunt maps so you can find the sunken treasures along the way. Unlike our competitors, we will never ask you to carry the kayak to, and from the water. Our guides are the best Florida has to offer, and we are owned by a Florida native and UF master naturalist with 18 years of experience. So what are you waiting for? Paddle at your own pace, and absorb the raw, natural beauty of Silver Springs!
What to expect
Experience the crystal clear water of Silver Springs State Park in a self-guided clear tandem kayak. Manatees, wild monkeys, epic water birds, turtles, otters, and so much more call Silver Springs home. Explore the underwater world of this Florida treasure, and see old movie relics, and sunken ships from what was the first tourist attraction in Florida. Bring your camera, because you will have plenty of memories you will want to capture, and cherish forever. We give you treasure hunt maps so you can find the sunken treasures along the way. Paddle at your own pace, with no guide, and the freedom to absorb the absolute beauty of Silver Springs!
Your adventure will begin with a kayak tutorial where we explain the basics of kayaking, and technique, and how to interact with the local wildlife. Then off you go, starting on the King's trail. Here you can see the wild monkeys that live along the shoreline, There are also old relics along the way from Florida's first tourist attraction. As you make your way down the main river, manatees can be seen, and are usually very active. In the winter months, the manatees come to the spring in larger numbers to stay warm in the year-round 72-degree crystal clear water. Along the river, there are sunken ships that you can find with the treasure maps we supply. You will complete your journey at the main spring, which pumps out up to 550 gallons of water per day. Then back to the ramp, where we will help you out of your kayaks. Folks the wildlife here is exactly that...wild. There are no guarantees you will see them. Please be safe and keep your distance.
The maximum weight capacity for these tandem ( 2 people ) clear kayaks is 425 pounds No single person can weigh more than 250 These kayaks will not float you if you exceed the weight limit. You mustn't exceed the weight limits, because the kayaks will not float you.
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Meet us at the rear of the main parking lot at the kayak launch.
Meet us at the rear of the main parking lot at the kayak launch.
What's included
Included
- Tandem Clear Kayaks, life jackets, paddles, treasue hunt map
Not included
- Gratuity
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 12 travellers per booking
- Age bands: Adult (5–80)
Languages
- Written
- 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
- 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 day before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- America/New_York
- Product code
- 109065P5
What you'll be asked when booking
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (10) and Tripadvisor (105).
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From USD 65 per person · Free cancellation available
Activity information provided by Viator, an authorized travel partner. Gateera does not operate this activity.


