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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“Wonderful guide and his mate.. they were very informative.. helped everyone . It was a busy day and they help other kayakers too.. I recommend this guide”
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.
“It was so fun. Saw everything I was hoping to see. Tour guide was awesome, friendly and great sense of humor. Will highly recommend this to friends and family that will be traveling to FL.”
Explore Florida's wildlife with this full-day tour including manatee swims, wildlife park visits, and an exhilarating airboat ride, all from Orlando.
“This was an amazing excursion. The price included pick up and drop off from hotel, began with manatee swimming which was incredible and very lovely staff at bird underwater dive center. It was great to experience manatees in the wild and all the instructions were…”
Experience close encounters with manatees on this small-group kayaking tour at Blue Springs State Park near Orlando, guided by passionate wildlife experts.
“Chose this outing on a whim and so glad we did. Jeff was personable and knowledgeable and it was awesome to be on the water and see the manatee, alligators, turtles and birds up close and in their natural environment.”
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.
“My trip was great, very fun and educational too. At the beginning was a little bit challengin but after a few minutes became chilling as I expected. Florida has a combination of exoticness, beautifulness and definitely full of adevntures. Even when this trip was not…”
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.
“Really nice and smooth tour on a beautiful scenery - even it is not manatee season, we saw a couple in very clear water. Guide was the highlight of the tour - super informative and such a lovely person. Would go again! 10/10”
Experience a full day of swimming with manatees and visiting Homosassa State Park in Florida. Friendly guides, wildlife encounters, and family fun await.
“Unfortunately the water is not clear due the last hurricane impacted the view however still being and amazing experience. The highlight of the tour was when a curious manatee approached, seemingly interested in our group. It gently swam around us, providing a unique and unforgettable…”
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.
“Aaron the guide is very helpful and friendly, saw manatees at blue springs after Aaron suggested we swap from silver springs. I highly recommend the 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.
“Aaron was a wonderful guide. I was a single and he could have easily cancelled but went out of his way to take me on a beautiful paddle trip. Very knowledgeable about all the wildlife, saw many manatees, bald eagle, alligator, and lots of bird…”
Experience Florida’s natural beauty on a full-day Silver Springs trip from Orlando, featuring glass-bottom boat rides, kayaking, wildlife, and stunning scenery.
“Great trip - the springs were great and our tour guide Jerry was very friendly and polite. He gave some good information on the park before going in and couldn’t have asked for anyone better! Thanks”
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.
“Was scared at first due to there being gators in the area (it’s Florida, duh!). We didn’t see a single one and had the best time. Our guide Seth told us all about the areas history and it’s native habitants from plants to birds to…”
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.
“Fantastische ervaring! Aaron, de gids, zorgde voor goede communicatie op voorhand, en tijdens de tocht gaf hij deskundige uitleg. Had geluk dat ik alleen was waardoor het extra rustig was. Prachtige omgeving, lamantijnen van dichtbij gezien, alligators, zeearend, waterslang, schildpad, verschillende vogelsoorten,…. Aaron zorgde zelfs…”
Built for fun at industrial scale, with wild Florida hiding half an hour out.