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The manatee encounters within reach of Orlando: clear-kayak drifts over Silver Springs’ residents, swim-with programs at Crystal River and Homosassa’s wildlife park for the dry version. Winter concentrates the herds in the warm springs; the season is the strategy.
Experience vibrant wildlife at Silver Springs in Florida with clear kayak tours. See manatees, monkeys, and more on a 2-hour guided adventure.
Most Popular“Absolutely personalized to our ability! Very informative guide! We were able to take the time to view areas and enjoy the peacefulness of some of the coves!”
Experience Florida’s wildlife on a clear kayak or paddleboard tour at Silver Springs. See manatees, monkeys, and turtles in crystal waters with expert guides.
“The experience was amazing. The tour guy Stevie was amazing! Very helpful. I do recommend letting customers know more of we needed for those that are first time kayaking…like…no shoe allow on kayaks, should bring water bottle, should able to lift your own kayaks boat…”
Explore Florida's wildlife with this full-day tour including manatee swims, wildlife park visits, and an exhilarating airboat ride, all from Orlando.
“Amazing experience, to be so close to these animals. Very well looked after by both the boat crew and our tour guide/driver”
Experience close encounters with manatees on this small-group kayaking tour at Blue Springs State Park near Orlando, guided by passionate wildlife experts.
“Nothing short of spectacular! It was both incredibly fun and informative! Jeff, our guide, was amazing!!”
Experience wildlife like manatees, gators, and birds on a beginner-friendly kayak tour in Florida. Guided by knowledgeable experts, it’s a nature lover’s delight.
“Ryan and I had an absolutely fantastic time kayaking to see the manatees! 🛶✨ From the start, it was clear Ryan was an expert. He’s passionate, engaging and brimming with fascinating facts about manatees and their habitat. His stories and insights made the experience magical…”
Discover Florida’s gentle manatees on this small-group kayaking tour at Blue Spring State Park, with expert guides, wildlife sightings, and a peaceful setting.
“We had a wonderful time and would love to do it again in the winter when there are more manatees but this trip was fun for the whole family. Ages were 12-71 and all enjoyed it. TJ was a wonderful guide and made the trip…”
Experience a full day of swimming with manatees and visiting Homosassa State Park in Florida. Friendly guides, wildlife encounters, and family fun await.
“We had an amazing day, it was such a fantastic introduction to Florida and its fantastic wildlife. Carmen was a fantastic guide and made us feel very at home, she had endless tips and very interesting stories. We loved swimming with the manatees, they are…”
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.
“Fantastic experience, Aaron was an excellent very entertaining and knowledgeable guide. We saw alligators, manatees and turtles as well as lots of birds. Kayaking was a very relaxing experience, water was crystal clear and would thoroughly recommend this as a must do experience.”
Experience Florida’s wildlife up close with paddleboarding, kayaking, and wildlife sightings at Silver Springs. Perfect for beginners and nature lovers alike.
“Had an amazing experience at the springs. Ashton was a great tour guide. We were able to see alligators turtles, and even manatees. We will definitely do this again.!”
Experience close-up encounters with manatees on this guided kayaking tour near Orlando, exploring Blue Springs and the St. Johns River with expert guides.
“We were able to book this kayak tour last minute (less than 2 hours before), which was amazing since we were looking for something fun to do our last day in Florida. Aaron was a fantastic guide—super friendly, easy to talk to, and very knowledgeable.…”
Experience Florida’s natural beauty on a full-day Silver Springs trip from Orlando, featuring glass-bottom boat rides, kayaking, wildlife, and stunning scenery.
“Très belle excursion. Gus, le chauffeur/guide était très arrangeant et sympathique. Très bonne discussion lors du trajet et beaucoup d'informations très utiles ont été communiquées. J'ai choisi sur place de faire du canoë, silver spring est vraiment magnifique et on croise beaucoup d'animaux (même des…”
Experience a peaceful kayak tour at Blue Springs in Orlando, spotting manatees and wildlife with expert guides. Perfect for nature lovers and beginners alike.
“Couldn’t really see the manatees, kind of lame, the water is very dark visibility about 8 to 12 inches down.”
Discover Orlando's wildlife and history on a 2-hour kayak tour, spotting manatees near Disney with knowledgeable guides and stunning waterways.
“Me & my boyfriend had the best day out on the water & exploring! Our guide (Seth) was so much fun & made the experience unforgettable! Thanks for the good time!”
Discover Florida’s wildlife on a 1.5-hour guided kayaking tour in Orlando, with chances to spot manatees, alligators, turtles, and native birds in a small-group setting.
“Absolutely amazing! So much fun! So many manatees!!”
Built for fun at industrial scale, with wild Florida hiding half an hour out.