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15 Best Florida Springs Tours

The springs trips: Rock Springs’ lazy river current, Silver Springs’ glass-bottom boats and water that holds 72 degrees year round. Old Florida, an easy drive from the new one.

1.Rock Springs 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour

Experience the serenity of Florida's springs with a 2-hour glass-bottom kayak tour. Spot wildlife and enjoy peaceful paddling in crystal-clear waters.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Our tour went really well. Dani our tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable and fantastic. She was great with the group, excellent wirh the kids and patient. She took lots of photos and helped capture great memories. The spring was cool and refreshing. Loved it, highly…”

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2.Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour through Rainbow Springs

Discover Rainbow Springs on a glass-bottom kayak tour in Orlando. Experience vibrant wildlife, crystal-clear waters, and expert guides in an eco-friendly adventure.

★ 5.0

“A fantastic individualised trip with our informative guide Andres. We saw so much wildlife including Anhingas, Turtles, Herons, Egrets, Alligator, Fish. The Spring is so beautiful. So glad we visited.”

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3.Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs

Discover Silver Springs by kayak on this guided tour with clear-bottom boats, wildlife sightings, and expert guides. Perfect for nature lovers and beginners.

★ 5.0

“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,…”

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4.Silver Springs Clear Kayak Manatee, Monkey & Wildlife Adventures

Experience vibrant wildlife at Silver Springs in Florida with clear kayak tours. See manatees, monkeys, and more on a 2-hour guided adventure.

★ 5.0

“Chris was a very good guide! Very knowledgeable of all animals we saw! Very patient with the group, and was comical. Kayaks were top notch, water is so clear! Great trip! Highly recommend Chris and his tour!”

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6.Sassys Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours

Experience guided kayaking or paddleboarding on Silver Springs in Orlando; enjoy wildlife viewing, crystal-clear waters, and expert guides for an authentic adventure.

★ 5.0

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing Clear Canoeing and Wildlife Experience! Our experience at Silver Springs was absolutely amazing! The clear canoeing made it feel like we were gliding right over the crystal-clear water — you can see fish, turtles, and even manatees up close. The scenery is stunning,…”

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7.Silver Springs Wildlife Tour – Glass Bottom Kayaks

Discover Silver Springs on a guided glass-bottom kayak tour, paddling through crystal-clear waters to see wildlife like manatees, turtles, and more.

★ 5.0

“Our main reason for booking the tour was to see manatees that frequent the Florida springs this time of year. Normally we would rent our kayaks and explore on our own but I figured a tour would increase our chances of seeing them. Illisa did…”

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8.Clear Canoeing and Wildlife Sightseeing at Silver Springs

Experience wildlife and crystal-clear waters at Silver Springs with self-guided canoeing, spotting manatees, gators, and monkeys for a unique nature adventure.

★ 4.5

“Rebecca was very friendly and we had a great time we saw gators, turtles, fish, manatees and so many birds. Get there 10-15 minutes early the line to pay for entrance fees was a little long but overall 10/10”

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9.Silver Springs Manatee Kayak Tour

Experience wildlife up close on this 1.5-hour kayaking tour at Silver Springs. Spot manatees, turtles, alligators, and monkeys with a friendly guide for $65.

★ 5.0

“Aaron, our guide was very courteous, knowledgeable and easy going. Provided all essentials for the tour at a manageable cost. He communicated ahead of time and gave clear instructions. We got to see a manatee, several crocodiles, many turtles and other wildlife. Absolutely recommend it.”

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10.Silver Springs Self Guided Clear Kayak Rentals

Explore Silver Springs in Orlando with self-guided clear kayak rentals. Spot wildlife, discover sunken treasures, and enjoy a flexible, scenic adventure.

“Very friendly and helpful! Lovely experience We are older and enjoyed the friendly assistance in and out of the glass bottom boat”

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11.Orlando: Small Group Rock Springs Run Kayak Tour

Discover Orlando’s natural beauty on a small-group kayak tour of Rock Springs Run, with wildlife sightings, crystal waters, and expert guides for an authentic experience.

★ 4.7

“It was an unforgettable trip with Astrid our fantastic tourguide!! She learned us a lot about the environment and about the animals living in it. Luckily there were only a few boats coming up and down the stream and that’s why we were able to…”

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12.Silver Springs Jungle Kayaking and Paddleboarding

Experience peaceful kayaking and paddleboarding at Silver Springs in Orlando, exploring clear waters, wildlife, and scenic forest in a budget-friendly, family-friendly adventure.

★ 5.0

“Beautiful paddle over crystal clear water. We saw 3 manatees, gators of all sizes, fish, many types of birds and an otter. I advise to go left to the open river and drift down with strong river current. On the return go left up the…”

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13.Rainbow Springs: Clear Kayak & Snorkel Eco Tour

Experience the beauty of Rainbow Springs with this eco-friendly, small-group clear kayak and snorkel tour in Orlando. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

★ 5.0

“Amazing day on the river learning about all the animal and aquatic life. Great tour guide named Ally who shared so much of her knowledge with us!”

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14.Sassy Silver Springs Kayak and Paddle Rental

Discover the natural beauty of Silver Springs with a two-hour kayak tour led by engaging guides, offering wildlife sightings and a peaceful escape near Orlando.

“A fantastic experience,Sassy is a fountain of knowledge, she has a great passion and respect for the wildlife, I would recommend anyone that loves and respects wildlife to go on this.”

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15.Rainbow Springs Electric Paddle Tour

Discover the calm and beauty of Shell Key Preserve on an electric paddleboard tour. Ideal for all skill levels, with expert guides and wildlife viewing opportunities.

★ 5.0

“We really enjoyed electric paddle boarding! Our tour guide, Richard, was very nice. It was our first time using paddle boards and we were fine. I would recommend this for beginners or experienced paddle board riders. The great thing about the electric paddle boards is…”

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More Florida Springs Tours

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