ORLANDO · FLORIDA
Orlando’s best days out.
The 15 most popular silver springs tours in Orlando, with prices, run times and who you book through. The standouts worth building a day around, and what each one actually gets you.
Glass-bottom kayak eco tour on Rainbow Springs: small group, clear underwater views, wildlife spotting, guided paddle. About 2 hours.
Most Popular“Bria was the best tour guide! We had a blast on the Kajaks. Nature was truly unique!! With partner and friends”
Glass-bottom kayaking in Silver Springs with small-group clear kayaks, wildlife spotting, and friendly guides. From $84.
“Flight was delayed, showed up too late for the tour. Tried to call the number multiple times, no answer and no one called me back. Once I arrived, I found out the tour group left me and my ticket was non refundable. Wasted $80. Laughable organization. Do not book with them.”
Clear kayak on Silver Springs with a guide, 2 hours on the water, and chances to spot manatees, turtles, fish, and monkeys.
“Excellent Ashley was very informational and made it fun! We saw many fish, a manatee, turtles and many close up gators!”
Paddle Shingle Creek’s headwaters through old-growth cypress, with ACA-certified guides, kid-friendly calm water, and wildlife on an Orlando day trip.
“We learned interesting information while traveling. Our guide took time to answer questions and make us feel comfortable.”
Paddle Silver River in a 100% clear kayak with a small-group guide, spotting manatees and monkeys from spring-fed, crystal-clear water.
“It is an easy float and easy to paddle. Aly helped my wife get in and out of the canoe who is physically challenged at times”
Paddleboard or kayak down crystal-clear Silver Springs in Florida. Clear boats, wildlife spotting, and included gear for $75.
“It was great! Sassy was an awesome tour guide. We even got to see a manatee! Highly recommend booking if you are in the area.”
Guided glass-bottom kayak tour in Silver Springs State Park with included gear, wildlife spotting, and sunken shipwreck views for about 2 hours.
“Girls kayaking trip. Our tour guide, Shary, showed us all the wonderful wildlife. We got experience a manatee, turtles, monkeys, otters and lots of birds. Shary was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. The water was so clear and the scenery just beautiful. Highly recommend this tour.”
Rent a clear canoe at Silver Springs for a self-led wildlife paddle. See manatees, turtles, birds, and maybe rhesus monkeys.
“Christmas holiday time extremely busy. The springs are crowded and the wait to launch from the time of check in was 30+ minutes. The springs are stunning- definitely worth taking the clear canoe experience. Beautiful clear water, manatees, birds, turtles, fish, and alligators. No swimming area. Very peaceful setting. Highly recommend. Nice café, gift shop…”
Paddle the Fort King loop at Silver Springs with a small group. See manatees, turtles, gators and monkeys on a 90-minute tour.
“Tour guide was amazing. Learned the history of the spring. Will do it again. We saw the manatee, lots of turtles, alligators, baby hatchling, fish, snake.”
Self-guided clear tandem kayak in Silver Springs State Park with a safety tutorial, treasure maps, and a wildlife-heavy paddle for about 2 hours.
“Friendly and easy to work with. Definitely recommend getting the clear boats so you can enjoy the clear water and see fish etc. We were lucky to still see a few manatees even though late in the season and also saw a bunch of monkeys.”
Paddleboard or kayak through Silver Springs State Park’s clear waterways for easy routes, wildlife sightings, and an own-pace river drift.
“We went at a good time. Saw many birds, alligators, otters, turtles and manatees. Nov. 23. Grandson aged 9 loved it!”
Clear kayak on Rainbow River near Orlando with an intimate guide, wildlife spotting, and stunning underwater views on 100% clear boards.
“Rainbow springs were awesome! We got to see a bald eagle and swim in warm water in mid December. Aly was great!”
Private 2-hour kayak at Silver Springs State Park near Orlando with wildlife views, safety briefing, and gear included.
“Brad was wonderful and friendly ! Provided everything need for a good time on the water! Will deff return!”
Electric eSUP at Rainbow Springs: small-group paddleboarding with Bixpy power, easy instruction, and wildlife in crystal-clear water.
“We had a blast with Richard. We loved the electric paddle board and the water was beautiful . It was worth the money for sure”
Kayak Silver Springs in a small group for wildlife spotting, clear spring water, and guide-led nature talks. 2 hours from $65.
“SCAM PAGE BEWARE!! Nobody was there to meet me, nobody replied when I tried to contact. No staff at the state park had ever heard of this company. I spoke to all the kayak rental providers and they confirmed this page is a scam!”
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